News in Brief 11 March 2020
A decade of conflict in Syria Brazilian mountain farmers honoured Educate children in their mother…
Year: 2020
Trump suspends travel from Europe for 30 days in response to coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday said the United States would suspend travel from Europe…
Things You Should Avoid To Preserve Collagen And Maintain Healthy Skin
These are the following things that you should avoid to preserve collagen and maintain healthy…
Researchers rush to test coronavirus vaccine in people without knowing how well it works in animals
As they race to test an experimental coronavirus vaccine, researchers aren’t waiting to see how…
Five things you should know now, about the COVID-19 pandemic
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the status of the COVID-19 outbreak from…
Iran: BBC and other broadcast journalists harassed; families threatened – UN experts
Threats, unlawful surveillance and harassment by the authorities, are just some of the concerns facing…
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Educate children in their mother tongue, urges UN rights expert
Children from linguistic minorities should be taught in their own mother tongue, said the UN…
Magic twist angles of graphene sheets identified
Graphene is 200 times stronger than steel and can be as much as 6 times…
New minor planets found beyond Neptune
Using data from the Dark Energy Survey, researchers have found and cataloged more than 300…
Coronavirus: Pandemic alert should be trigger for countries to do more against COVID-19
Countries must “double-down” on their efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, the UN…
STAT Plus: Danish regulator eyes sanctions — including prison time — against trial sponsors that fail to post results
In the latest effort toward greater clinical trial transparency, the Danish Medicines Agency is threatening…
More than half of Americans want money, control in exchange for genetic data
As people become more aware of privacy concerns and the ways in which genomic database…
Bronze Age diet and farming strategy reconstructed using integrative isotope analysis
Isotope analysis of two Bronze Age El Algar sites in present-day south-eastern Spain provides a…
Remote South American kelp forests surveyed for first time since 1973
In the kelp forests of Tierra del Fuego, at the southernmost tip of South America,…
Dinosaur stomping ground in Scotland reveals thriving middle Jurassic ecosystem
During the Middle Jurassic Period, the Isle of Skye in Scotland was home to a…
Covid-19: UK budget gives {pound}94 a week statutory sick pay to self-isolators and their carers
As part of its 2020 budget the UK government will extend statutory sick pay of…
Covid-19: UK ramps up testing by 500% as health minister tests positive for virus
UK health minister Nadine Dorries has tested positive for covid-19 and is self-isolating at home—as…
The naming of the shrew
Researchers have discovered a new species of shrew, which they have named the hairy-tailed shrew,…
Democracy is sliding away in Myanmar, warns top rights investigator
Daily fighting in Myanmar, widespread internet blackouts and reporting restrictions, indicate that the shift to…
Opinion: The spread of Covid-19 and the Boston Marathon: We can run another day
It’s my job to think about the novel coronavirus. As a journalist at STAT, I’ve…
Pollution: A possible end to ‘forever’ chemicals
Synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyls, or PFAS, contain bonds between carbon and fluorine…
New method to grow human blood vessels
A team of researchers recently proved the ability to grow human-derived blood vessels in a…
Exoplanet where it rains iron discovered
Researchers have observed an extreme planet where they suspect it rains iron. The ultra-hot giant…
NIH official suggests large gatherings should be canceled due to coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON — Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease researcher, escalated his tone regarding the…
WHO declares the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, acknowledging…
Ageing and longevity in UK need more funding and research, peers are told
Ageing and life expectancy are vital issues that need more attention and investment for research,…
Microbial signatures in the blood could offer new avenue for liquid biopsies to detect cancer
The many companies developing liquid biopsies to try to detect cancer early have so far…
CDC developing serologic tests that could reveal full scope of U.S. coronavirus outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is developing tests that could provide public health…
STAT Plus: Under pressure, Trump administration looks to cap insulin costs with a Medicare program
The Trump administration announced a new voluntary program that would lower the out-of-pocket cost Medicare…
Plain English is neither simple nor easy
The plain English information in the patient template letter presented by Rayner and colleagues is…
STAT Plus: Coronavirus fears may slow clinical trials and delay regulatory steps
Initially, plans for the huge clinical trial were proceeding apace. After months of groundwork, about…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Shortage of a key chemical slows coronavirus testing; CMS touts pilot program to lower insulin costs
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. Congratulations on making it…
Covid-19: China’s president Xi visits Wuhan amid confidence that virus is under control
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, toured the city of Wuhan on 10 March, appearing to claim…
Author’s reply to Reid
I agree that writing plain English is a skill that needs to be taught and…
Covid-19: Trump proposes tax cuts and improved health insurance, but millions are not covered
The US president, Donald Trump, has proposed eliminating the payroll tax to ease the financial…
Perioperative interventions for prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications: systematic review and meta-analysis
AbstractObjectiveTo identify, appraise, and synthesise the best available evidence on the efficacy of perioperative interventions…
STAT Plus: Biotech, bracing for widespread coronavirus fallout, hopes for the best and prepares for the worst
Biotech: Disrupted. As the number of Covid-19 cases expand globally, every corner of the biotech…
How good are doctors at plain English?
Rayner and colleagues encourage hospital doctors to address their outpatient clinic letters not to general…
Tranexamic acid is safe to use following mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury
The studyThe CRASH-3 Trial Collaborators. Effects of tranexamic acid on death, disability, vascular occlusive events…
Welcome to the emergency department exclusively for the over 80s
The corridors are wide, and there’s an atmosphere of calm. The space is full of…
When to suspect a non-melanoma skin cancer
What you need to knowNon-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is more commonly diagnosed than all other…
Improving researchers’ conflict of interest declarations
Transparency of financial interests is expected in medical research, but our ability to assess bias…
Is Remote Working Linked To The Rise Of The Loneliness Epidemic?
Is the rise of remote work linked to the rise of loneliness? Read Original Article:…
US Lawmakers Advised To Use ‘Star Trek’ Vulcan Greeting Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
With the coronavirus outbreak continuously spreading all over the world, lawmakers from the U.S. have…
Opinion: The U.S. needs a nationwide registry for traumatic brain injury
The congressional Brain Injury Task Force, co-chaired by Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.) and Don…
Meet The First Deep-Sea Mouthbreeder Fish
A new research reveals that scientists were able to discover the first ever mouthbreeder fish…
2020’s Most Innovative Space Startups
Here are some of the most innovative space companies that are out to shake the…
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Opinion: Tackling drug shortages with data, AI, legislation, and more
Every quarter since 2014, roughly 150 to 300 drugs have been in short supply in…
Why ‘flattening the curve’ may be the world’s best bet to slow the coronavirus
For many countries staring down fast-rising coronavirus case counts, the race is on to “flatten…
3,500 Years Old Trinket Box From Ancient Egypt Discovered By Archaelogists
Recently, archaeologists were able to unearth a 3,500-year-old chest from Ancient Egypt. Read Original Article:…