How do we tackle structural racism and inequality?
Two separate events in recent weeks have focused minds on the issue of structural racism….
Month: April 2021
ALMA discovers rotating infant galaxy with help of natural cosmic telescope
Using ALMA, astronomers found a rotating baby galaxy 1/100th the size of the Milky Way…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Europe looks to sue AstraZeneca over Covid-19 vaccine shortfalls; FDA skewers Emergent vaccine facility
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? Cold winds are whipping about the Pharmalot campus,…
Covid-19: Government race review “misused evidence,” says Marmot
A review commissioned by the government that dismissed the notion that structural racism may have…
Covid-19: India looks to import oxygen as cases surge, overwhelming hospitals
India’s government has announced that it needs to import 50 000 tonnes of medical oxygen…
Astronomers release new all-sky map of Milky Way’s outer reaches
The highlight of the new chart is a wake of stars, stirred up by a…
Government and medical educators must act to reduce deaths from air pollution, says coroner
The coroner who made the first UK ruling giving toxic air as a cause of…
Tranexamic acid . . . and other stories
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Seven days in medicine: 14-20 April
Covid-19Low rate of infections is seen in vaccinated people in USThe US Centers for Disease…
STAT+: With $12 million in new funding, data-syncing platform Seqster takes aim at health records
If health tech challenges were mountains, patient medical records would be a kind of Everest,…
Opinion: Climate change and human immunity: invest now or pay more later
World leaders, beckoned by President Biden, are assembling on Earth Day, April 22, to create…
Opinion: Needed for long Covid: a less authoritarian approach to understanding, treatment
The public has become increasingly concerned about long Covid — ongoing symptoms and disabilities after…
STAT+: Bluebird’s withdrawal of therapy from Germany could chill talks over gene therapy prices across Europe
When Bluebird Bio secured European approval for its gene therapy to treat beta thalassemia in…
A new crop of medical devices are trying to hack the vagus nerve to treat disease
The vagus nerve, also known as the “wandering nerve,” winds a path all around your…
STAT+: More surveillance is coming to the operating room. Surgeons warn that’s risky
Much of what happens in the operating room is shrouded in mystery: The patient goes…
Covid-19: What do we know about airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2?
What does airborne transmission mean?Scientists distinguish between respiratory infectious diseases classed as “airborne”—which spread by…
Covid-19: Unusual blood clots are “very rare side effect” of Janssen vaccine, says EMA
A possible link exists between very rare cases of unusual blood clots with low blood…
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Survey of attitudes of individuals who underwent remote prenatal check‐ups and consultations in response to the COVID‐19 pandemic – Nakagawa – – Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research – Wiley Online Library – Wiley
Survey of attitudes of individuals who underwent remote prenatal check‐ups and consultations in response to…
Covid vaccine appears to be safe during pregnancy, large CDC report shows – NBC News
Covid vaccine appears to be safe during pregnancy, large CDC report shows NBC News No Pregnancy…
Pregnant women should be offered Covid vaccine – BBC News
Pregnant women should be offered Covid vaccine BBC News Read Original Article: Pregnant women should be…
Chicory in Pregnancy: Safety, Risks, and Side Effects – Healthline
Chicory in Pregnancy: Safety, Risks, and Side Effects Healthline Read Original Article: Chicory in Pregnancy: Safety,…
Taking Antioxidant during Pregnancy Prevents Memory Problems in Adult Offspring, Rat Study Finds – Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Taking Antioxidant during Pregnancy Prevents Memory Problems in Adult Offspring, Rat Study Finds Genetic Engineering &…
UN atomic energy agency ‘committed to full transparency on Fukushima clean-up’
There will be “no damage whatsoever” to the environment from the discharge of seawater used…
News in Brief 21 April 2021
Michelle Bachelet on ‘momentous’ guilty verdict in George Floyd case More than 5.2 million cases…
Why climate change is driving some to skip having kids
A new study finds that overconsumption, overpopulation and uncertainty about the future are among the…
More American Expats Turn to Alternative Medical Insurance Plans When Traveling Abroad as Healthcare Costs Continue to Skyrocket – MexInsurance® – PRNewswire
More American Expats Turn to Alternative Medical Insurance Plans When Traveling Abroad as Healthcare Costs…
Ask the Doctor: Torn Rotator Cuff; Metanx for Neuropathy
Q I have a torn rotator cuff from playing tennis. Is this serious? A Repetitive…
How Salt Affects Blood Pressure
While most Americans consume too much salt, sodium is an important factor in regulating blood…
Reconstruction, Prosthesis, or Flat After Mastectomy?
There is no right answer as to whether or not to reconstruct a breast after…
Sustainable Weight Loss with Less Effort
Many people struggle with weight loss, sometimes for their entire lives. One plausible reason is…
Newsbriefs: Power Cycling Increases Muscle Mass and Power; Colorful Produce May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk; Blood Protein Signatures to Assess Wellness
Power Cycling Increases Muscle Mass and Power Compared to slow velocity training, research has shown…
Cochlear Implants May Help You Hear Better
Nearly 25 percent of U.S. adults ages 65 to 74 and 50 percent of those…
Newsbriefs: Poor Sleep & Dementia; Forgo the Fried Foods; Exercise Reduces Risk of Death After Heart Attack; Low-Carb Diets & Diabetes
Poor Sleep and Dementia Research published in Aging, Feb. 11, suggests that the risk of…
From the Editor: Keep Your Cool
In this month’s issue, we’re reminding you again that no matter how good you might…
Older Women Especially Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and research suggests that…
Carotid Artery Disease Raises Stroke Risk
One of the main risk factors for stroke is atherosclerosis, a condition that develops when…
STAT+: Worried drug pricing reform might be left behind, Democrat pushes Biden to make clear his support
WASHINGTON — At least one Democratic lawmaker is openly pushing President Biden to include drug…
New Iraqi law ‘major step’ in assisting ISIL’s female victims but more must be done
A new law in Iraq provides a measure of comfort for women and girls who…
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover extracts first oxygen from Red Planet
The milestone, which the MOXIE instrument achieved by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, points the…
Russia: Rights experts call for immediate medical evacuation of Alexei Navalny
Experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council called on Wednesday for the urgent medical evacuation…
SARS-CoV-2: Infection induces antibodies capable of killing infected cells regardless of disease severity
Researchers demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 infection induces polyfunctional antibodies. Beyond neutralization, these antibodies can activate NK…
Prevalence of COVID-19 symptoms among high-risk children
Children with weakened immune systems have not shown a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19…
How SARS coronaviruses reprogram host cells to their own benefit
Researchers have found a specific mechanism that enables SARS viruses to replicate efficiently in infected…
Enormous flare from sun’s nearest neighbor breaks records
On May 1, 2019, researchers observed a record-setting flare from the star Proxima Centauri —…
STAT+: FDA issues scathing report of Emergent plant responsible for contaminated Covid-19 vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration issued a scathing inspection report of the Emergent BioSolutions (EBS)…
Covid-19: Is the UK heading towards mandatory vaccination of healthcare workers?
Why is mandatory vaccination in the news?Leaders at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust have…
Invest to staff the NHS properly, healthcare leaders warn prime minister
In a joint letter to the prime minister, healthcare leaders have called for a plan,…
Camera traps find endangered dryas monkeys
The Endangered dryas monkey is one of Africa’s most mysterious primates. They are difficult to…
UN rights chief welcomes verdict in George Floyd murder case
The guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin in the George Floyd murder trial has been welcomed…
Discussion of DNACPR processes in medical education would improve practice
Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions are a vital component of medical care.1 General…