New pathogenic mechanism for influenza NS1 protein found
Researchers report the biological effects of influenza protein NS1 binding to RIG-I — the binding…
Year: 2020
Are e-cigarette companies helping smokers quit? Survey suggests Americans don’t buy it
WASHINGTON — E-cigarette companies have been trying for years to rebrand as a public health…
Opinion: Cheers and jeers as med school’s Step 1 test becomes pass/fail
Medical students around the country cheered and jeered this week’s announcement that the results of…
Clifton Paget Lowther
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STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Generic shortages loom as coronavirus worsens; Connecticut lawmakers look to cap insulin costs
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Ronald William Macandrew
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Ian James Jones
bmj;368/feb14_8/m588/FAF1faIan James Jones (“Jamie”) was sponsored though medical school by the army. After qualifying in…
Robert John Auld Nicol
bmj;368/feb14_7/m584/FAF1faRobert John Auld Nicol (“Bob”) trained at St Andrews, where qualifying well was so important…
Zuhair Raouf Al-Bahrani
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Competing interests: GMC rejects calls to establish central register for doctors
The UK General Medical Council has rejected calls for it to set up a central…
Revamped emergency targets set to be phased in from this April
New NHS waiting time targets for emergency care will be phased in from this April…
Worcestershire acute trust must “make urgent improvements” in emergency departments, says regulator
The Care Quality Commission has used its urgent enforcement powers to protect patients after rating…
Improving transparency and performance of private hospitals
The recent report of the Paterson Inquiry identified multiple levels of dysfunction across England’s health…
Bringing an end to deadly “menstrual huts” is proving difficult in Nepal
Parbati Rawat was 21 years old when she died. “It was the 4th day of…
Toothpaste Ingredient Reportedly Bad For Your Bones
A recent study found that an antibacterial agent present in toothpastes is bad for your…
Scientists May Have Just Discovered The Biggest Turtle That Ever Lived
According to a new report, scientists just managed to unearth an 8-million-year-old turtle shell in…
New Study Reveals How Long The Coronavirus Can Survive On Surfaces
According to a new study, the new coronavirus or 2019-nCoV (officially named the COVID-19) can…
Oil Spill From Deepwater Horizon Worse Than Initially Thought
A decade ago, the Deepwater Horizon carved a bad name for itself when it leaked…
Opinion: The coronavirus outbreak exposes the U.S.’s pharma supply chain vulnerability
In the 21st century, Americans have found it far too easy to be complacent about…
STAT Plus: A longtime health care investor recalls the insulin bong, praises discipline in valuations, and looks to South America
Les Funtleyder is a longtime health care investor who started his professional investing career just…
Disease modelers gaze into their computers to see the future of Covid-19, and it isn’t good
At least 550,000 cases. Maybe 4.4 million. Or something in between. Like weather forecasters, researchers…
A Scientist’s Guide To Email Etiquette
Here are some of the top email etiquette you can follow when communicating with other…
Scientists Work On Solutions To Remove Cat Allergies
Scientists are again working on solutions to remove cat allergies. Read Original Article: Scientists Work…
Foods To Avoid After 4 PM To Avoid Weight Gain
Keep away from these unhealthy snacks. Read Original Article: Foods To Avoid After 4 PM…
Best Breathing Techniques To Start Your Day Right
These breathing meditations will help you start the day free of worries. Read Original Article:…
Research Finds Some Africans Have Genes Of Ancient ‘Ghost’ Hominid
A new study suggests that an ancient population (still undiscovered in fossils) that is very…
Infant Dies After Contracting Fungus At Seattle’s Children’s Hospital
As per the latest news, a nearly 6-month-old infant baby unfortunately died at Seattle’s Children’s…
Moringa For Better Skin: Does It Work?
Moringa is good for both dry and oily skin. Read Original Article: Moringa For Better…
Waterbury Middle School Teacher Dies After Contracting Flu
According to the latest news report, eight more people have just succumbed from the flu…
Coronavirus News: What Happens To Your Body When You Get The Virus
Here’s what really happens to your body when you get the coronavirus. Read Original Article:…
Protein Shakes For Weight Loss, Muscle Gain: Do They Work?
Protein shakes have upsides and some issues when it comes to weight loss and muscle…
Top Signs Your Menstrual Bleeding Is Too Heavy
In some cases, menstrual bleeding for a prolonged period of time could indicate the presence…
Collagen Supplements For Better Health: Do They Really Work?
A few studies suggest collagen supplements help increase bone density and muscle mass and restore…
Telltale Signs You Have Prostate Cancer
Here are the telltale signs that you have prostate cancer. Read Original Article: Telltale Signs…
Animals Used For Experimentation By FDA Are Now Up For Adoption
In November 2019, the FDA introduced a new policy stating the animals used in their…
Study: Text messaging an effective tool to improve access to prenatal health information – EurekAlert
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Prenatal vitamin D supplements don’t protect kids from asthma – Futurity: Research News
Prenatal vitamin D supplements don’t protect kids from asthma Futurity: Research News Read Original Article: Prenatal…
Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Effects of Prenatal Opioid Exposure – Clinical Pain Advisor
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North Carolina Wants To Penalize Prenatal Substance Exposure – TalkPoverty
North Carolina Wants To Penalize Prenatal Substance Exposure TalkPoverty Read Original Article: North Carolina Wants To…
Raising Kids With an Attitude of Gratitude
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STAT Plus: Americans with employer coverage saw growth in drug spending outpace other medical costs
Americans with private employer health insurance spent nearly 26% more on prescription drugs from 2014…
UNcomplicated: Keeping the peace
Uncomplicatedhosts, Sinduja Srinivasan and Jason DeWall, talk to UN peacekeeping officials Ken Payumo and Nick…
News in Brief 13 February 2020
Celebrating the diversity of radio, the most used medium Mounting Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria DPR…
Celebrating the diversity of radio, the medium people use the most
In an era of rapid media evolution, radio still has the power to bring people…
NASA flights detect millions of Arctic methane hotspots
In a new study, scientists with NASA’s Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) used planes equipped…
Effectiveness of travel bans — readily used during infectious disease outbreaks — mostly unknown
While travel bans are frequently used to stop the spread of an emerging infectious disease,…
Brain inflammation in veterans with Gulf War illness
In a new discovery, researchers have detected widespread inflammation in the brains of veterans diagnosed…
Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas
New research shows that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during…
No Quick Fix: Missouri Finds Managing Pain Without Opioids Isn’t Fast Or Easy – St. Louis Public Radio
No Quick Fix: Missouri Finds Managing Pain Without Opioids Isn’t Fast Or Easy St. Louis Public…
As health experts sound the alarm, Trump fights coronavirus with alternative facts – The Washington Post
As health experts sound the alarm, Trump fights coronavirus with alternative facts The Washington Post Read…