STAT Plus: Bellus Health hopes to be one of biotech’s more improbable turnarounds
About a dozen years ago, Bellus Health was teetering on the brink of insolvency after a would-be…
Year: 2020
Amidst pandemic, now is the time for action to also beat tuberculosis, urges WHO
As countries across the world grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Health agency reminded…
Simulated ‘Frankenfish brain-swaps’ reveal senses control body movement
Plenty of fictional works like Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein have explored the idea of swapping out…
Startups touting at-home coronavirus tests suspend plans after FDA warning
In a rapid about-face, a handful of startups that had already rolled out at-home coronavirus…
Ease sanctions against countries fighting COVID-19: UN human rights chief
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday called for an easing…
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Do PCSK9 inhibitors do anything more than reduce LDL cholesterol?
Byrne and colleagues point out the lack of reliable evidence on cardiovascular risk with inclisiran,…
‘We didn’t follow through’: The official who tallied ‘lessons learned’ from Ebola weighs in on the coronavirus response
Christopher Kirchhoff knows how to assess the U.S. government’s response to a public health crisis….
Creating stretchable thermoelectric generators
For the first time, a soft and stretchable organic thermoelectric module has been created that…
Mechanical forces shape bacterial biofilms’ puzzling patterns
Belying their slimy natures, the sticky patches of bacteria called biofilms often form intricate, starburst-like…
Covid-19: trials of four potential treatments to generate “robust data” of what works
The World Health Organization (WHO) is to coordinate an international study of treatments for covid-19…
Opinion: We need smart coronavirus testing, not just more testing
Despite three weeks of assurances, most Americans who have symptoms of Covid-19 still can’t get…
Covid-19: UK lockdown is “crucial” to saving lives, say doctors and scientists
Medical leaders and scientists have backed the UK government’s decision to impose stringent new restrictions…
Telling me you don’t know is ok, but not explaining functional neurological disorder is not
We were very pleased to hear from a patient about their illness journey and agree…
Coronavirus massive simulations completed on Frontera supercomputer
A coronavirus envelope all-atom computer model is being developed. The coronavirus model builds on success…
Can location data from smartphones help slow the coronavirus? Facebook is giving academics a chance to try
It’s emerging as one of the more promising — and potentially controversial — ideas to…
Sixty seconds on . . . anosmia
I’ve read about this. What’s the link?While a high temperature and a new, continuous cough…
Covid-19: most patients require mechanical ventilation in first 24 hours of critical care
Two thirds (132) of covid-19 patients who required critical care in the UK had mechanical…
Helen Salisbury: Coronavirus diaries
I am writing in the lull before the storm, which will have surely arrived by…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Pharmacy boards limit prescriptions for drugs touted by Trump; Nearly half of trial sites expect disruptions
Hello, everyone, and how are you this morning? Despite the chaos, we are hanging in…
Irish Supreme Court upholds win for woman whose cervical cancer was missed
A mother who developed cervical cancer after twice being told her smear tests were clear…
Covid-19: medical students should not work outside their competency, says BMA
Medical students who are employed in the NHS as part of efforts to swell staff…
Covid-19: local implementation of tracing and testing programmes could enable some schools to reopen
As a public health physician, I am increasingly concerned about the apparent failure to implement…
Don’t forget chronic lung and immune conditions during covid-19, says WHO
The World Health Organization has called on the global community to continue efforts to tackle…
Covid-19: doctors are given new guidelines on when to admit patients to critical care
Decisions about whether to admit patients with covid-19 to critical care should consider the medical…
Hitting Close To Home: Worst Games To Play During The COVID-19 Lockdown
We’ve already given you a list of what to play during the coronavirus lockdown. But…
Coronavirus Quarantine: Here Are The Best Games To Pass The Time
Here are some of the best and most immersive video games you can play during…
Greenland Just Lost 600 Billion Tons Of Ice
A new study shows that Greenland lost 600 billion tons of ice just in the…
Expert Says COVID-19 Is Also Saving Lives
The limited presence of people outside, the reduced traffic and temporarily closed factories amid the…
Koalas Now Returned To The Wild After Australian Wildfires Died Down
Here’s some good news to break the gloominess of this coronavirus lockdown. Read Original Article:…
No, The Coronavirus Isn’t Genetically Engineered
Well, bring out the box labeled “conspiracy theories” out from under the bed for a…
Opinion: People with serious illness can teach us a lot about living with Covid-19
As the U.S. grapples with a potentially deadly pandemic, it can learn a lot from…
When might experimental drugs to treat Covid-19 be ready? A forecast
There is a desperate need for new medicines to treat Covid-19, the disease caused by…
Desperate for Covid-19 answers, U.S. doctors turn to colleagues in China
Even as the Covid-19 outbreak has already overwhelmed some U.S. hospitals, in many cities anxious…
COVID-19 Outbreak: Experts Warn China May See Second Wave
Health experts warned that it may be too early for the Chinese government to reduce…
With New Cases Every Hour, Can We End COVID-19 Pandemic?
Scientists believe it may take months for the rates of COVID-19 to start declining but…
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Singapore Reopens Its Schools Despite The Coronavirus Pandemic: How Come?
According to reports, schools in Singapore recently reopened Monday, March 23, just right after the…
STAT Plus: Despite investments and advocacy, pharma’s still making its drugs in batches that can take months — rather than continuously. Why?
WASHINGTON — Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said so-called continuous manufacturing would prevent drug shortages,…
‘A long ways from everything’: In Montana, distance is shaping the coronavirus response
BUTTE, Mont. — The little town of Libby, a former mining hub of 2,700 that’s…
You Should Stop Blaming Bats For COVID-19 Pandemic, Experts Say
Zoologists and disease experts agreed that humans, not bats, started the COVID-19 pandemic because of…
New Research Reveals Astronomers Found The Milky Way Galaxy’s Edge At Last
According to a recent research, astronomers finally found the edge of our Milky Way. Read…
How To Prepare Meals, Eat Well Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Here are some quick tips to make sure that you still eat healthy and keep…
Reasons Why You Should Take Vitamin C Supplements Regularly
Here are the science-backed reasons why you should take vitamin C supplements regularly. Read Original…
COVID-19: Comprehensive List Of Acute Symptoms And What To Do
Worried you might have the coronavirus? Here are the main symptoms you have to look…
Man Dies After Ingesting Fish Tank Cleaner In An Attempt To Treat Coronavirus
According to a recent update, a man reportedly died after ingesting a chemical additive used…
Moderate Drinking And Brain Health: What You Need To Know
Researchers have found that moderate drinking helps reduce the production of damaging beta-amyloid protein in…
Does MSG Have Negative Effect On Brain Health?
Studies debunked claims that consumption of monosodium glutamate (MSG) could contribute to headaches and harm…
Coronavirus Outbreak: All The Good Things That Come Out Of Pandemic
From the progress in making a coronavirus vaccine, people recovering from the disease to improved…
How Does Coronavirus Spread? What You Need To Know About COVID-19 Transmission
Here’s what you need to know about COVID-19 transmission. Read Original Article: How Does Coronavirus…
News in Brief 23 March 2020
UN chief calls for global ceasefire to take on common enemy – COVID-19 Rights expert raises alarm over migrant…
COVID-19 in Gaza: UN putting supplies in place, working with Israel
The UN in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza is doing all it can to put…