News in Brief 30 July 2021
100,000 children in Tigray at risk of death from malnutrition: UNICEF Mercenaries must leave Libya…
Month: July 2021
Six months since the coup, UN remains committed to Myanmar’s citizens: top aid official
Six months since the military coup in Myanmar, the UN and partners are doing their…
Six months after coup, Myanmar’s political, rights and aid crisis is worsening
It’s been six months since the military coup in Myanmar where there’s grave concern over…
In the absence of genetic variation, asexual invasive species find new methods of adapting to their environment
New research has found that two types of weevils, common yet invasive beetles in many…
Astronomers probe layer-cake structure of brown dwarf’s atmosphere
Astronomers have developed a new way to capture all the exquisite ‘layer-cake’ details of a…
Early COVID-19 symptoms differ among age groups, research finds
Symptoms for early COVID-19 infection differ among age groups and between men and women, new…
Bird brains left other dinosaurs behind
Research on a newly discovered bird fossil found that a unique brain shape may be…
What Delta has changed in the Covid pandemic — and what it hasn’t
In some respects, the Delta variant has changed everything in the Covid-19 pandemic. In others,…
Delta variant, a warning the COVID-19 virus is getting ‘fitter and faster’
Cases and deaths resulting from COVID-19 continue to climb worldwide, mostly fuelled by the highly…
FDA, under pressure, plans ‘sprint’ to accelerate review of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for full approval
WASHINGTON — Under heavy pressure, the Food and Drug Administration center that reviews vaccines is…
Some birds steal hair from living mammals, study finds
A new paper documents an unusual behavior among tufted titmice and their closest bird kin….
Solar-powered microbes to feed the world?
An international research team has shown that using solar-panels to produce microbial protein — which…
Mercenaries ‘impede’ peace, must leave Libya to allow elections
The continued recruitment and presence of mercenaries in Libya is impeding “progress in the peace…
US bill ends some restrictions on global funding of abortion and reproductive health
The US House of Representatives passed a spending bill without the usual restrictions on abortion…
Covid-19: Pfizer vaccine’s efficacy declined from 96% to 84% four months after second dose, company reports
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine’s efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 peaked at 96.2% at seven days to two months…
Is Candy Bad For You? This Pop Is Keto, Vegan, Sugar-Free And 100% Natural
If you can’t resist snacking on candy, make the healthier choice by opting for keto-friendly…
Sixty seconds on . . . cupping
Up for the cup?Some people are. The alternative therapy of cupping—thought to have originated in…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Remdesivir props up Gilead’s declining fortunes; U.K. fines drug maker for price hikes
Good morning, one and all. Damian Garde here, filling in for Ed Silverman in the…
MHRA to shed a fifth of its workforce in post-Brexit cost cutting drive
The UK’s drug and medical devices regulator is to lose a substantial number of staff…
Michael David Cameron
bmj;374/jul30_8/n1891/FAF1faDuring the second world war, Michael David Cameron (“Mike”) was evacuated from his preparatory school…
Jay Soorya Sarkar
bmj;374/jul30_7/n1899/FAF1faJay Soorya Sarkar was born in Dehri, a small town in the state of Bihar,…
George Weir Johnston
bmj;374/jul30_6/n1894/FAF1faWith a twinkle in his eye, George Weir Johnston liked to describe himself as a…
Richard Nicholas Ovenden
bmj;374/jul30_5/n1897/FAF1faRichard Nicholas Ovenden (“Nick”) worked as a GP in Kingsland, Herefordshire, from 1965. He built…
David Walter Millard
bmj;374/jul30_4/n1895/FAF1faDavid Walter Millard can be regarded as an unsung hero of psychiatry, who applied his…
Richard Christopher David Greenhall
bmj;374/jul30_3/n1892/FAF1faRichard Christopher David Greenhall devoted the whole of his professional life as a neurologist to…
STAT+: Alzheimer’s scientists critique Cassava Sciences’ study results — overblown, inappropriate, uninterpretable
Independent researchers are expressing doubts about the purported benefits of an experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s…
A sunshine payment act for the UK
On 8 July 2020, First Do No Harm—the report of the Independent Medicines and Medical…
Subacute small bowel obstruction or chronic large bowel obstruction
What you need to knowAlthough the features of acute bowel obstruction are usually clinically obvious,…
Opinion: Health care innovation can’t quit now that we are ahead
As health care companies raised a record-breaking $31.6 billion during the first quarter of 2021,…
Opinion: Smoothing the path to fighting food insecurity
Many Americans take good nutrition for granted. They shouldn’t. Hunger is a growing problem in the…
Overdose data, often scattered and siloed, pose challenges for researchers racing to predict risk
As fatal overdoses once again rise — accounting for 92,183 deaths in 2020, a 30%…
States could get billions from opioid lawsuits. They have to decide how to spend it
The endgame of the sprawling mass of opioid lawsuits is starting to come into focus:…
First Person: ‘I’m not old enough to be a woman’ says trafficked teen
A teenage girl who was sold for sex for the price of a few beers…
Prenatal and Infancy Home Visiting in Germany: 7-Year Outcomes of a Randomized Trial – American Academy of Pediatrics
Prenatal and Infancy Home Visiting in Germany: 7-Year Outcomes of a Randomized Trial American Academy of…
What to Do When You Find Out You’re Pregnant – Healthline
What to Do When You Find Out You’re Pregnant Healthline Read Original Article: What to Do…
UN Catch-Up Dateline Geneva – Deal to end plastic waste, COVID vaccines in Africa, sustainable food call
In this week’s show, a global deal to help get rid of plastic waste that’s…
News in Brief 29 July 2021
More action against human trafficking needed urgently: UN chief Guterres Beirut: One year after blast, UNESCO…
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and Adults (MIS-A)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Read Original…
Low FODMAP diet
Source: Medical EncyclopediaRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Read Original Article: Low FODMAP diet »
What is in a Vaccine: Vaccine Ingredients and Safety
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 Vaccines Read Original Article: What…
What Are the Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines?
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 Vaccines Read Original Article: What…
What Are the Different Types of COVID-19 Vaccines and How Do They Work?
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 Vaccines Read Original Article: What…
What Are the Treatments for COVID-19?
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Read Original…
Helping Children Handle Stress
Source: American Academy of PediatricsRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Child Mental Health, Stress Read Original Article: Helping…
Nitrite “Poppers”
Source: Food and Drug AdministrationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Inhalants Read Original Article: Nitrite “Poppers” »
Step It Up! Get Active for Your Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Benefits of Exercise, Exercise and Physical Fitness Read Original Article: Step It…
Disruptive Leg Movement? Managing Restless Legs Syndrome
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Restless Legs Read Original Article: Disruptive Leg Movement? Managing Restless Legs Syndrome…
Why uncertainty makes us change our behavior — even when we shouldn’t
‘Panic buying’ might be a normal human response to uncertainty after all, new research suggests….
Collisions of light produce matter/antimatter from pure energy
Scientists studying particle collisions have produced definitive evidence for two physics phenomena predicted more than…
Springfield-Greene County health leaders withdraw alternative-care site request, governor says – KSHB
Springfield-Greene County health leaders withdraw alternative-care site request, governor says KSHB Read Original Article: Springfield-Greene County…