Nutritional basis of type 2 diabetes remission
Type 2 diabetes mellitus was once thought to be irreversible and progressive, but a series…
Month: July 2021
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Just another eczema case for you, but to me it’s the world
I was diagnosed with eczema as a child and have lived with it for two…
A recurrent rash on the penis
An uncircumcised man in his late 70s presented with a six month history of recurrent…
Covid-19: Vaccines journal retracts controversial paper after editorial board members quit
A research paper that was promoted by anti-vaccination activists has been retracted by the journal…
Opinion: Aduhelm’s accelerated approval offers a promising roadmap for rare neurological diseases
The FDA’s decision to grant accelerated approval to Biogen’s aducanumab (Aduhelm) for the treatment of…
How Doximity parlayed its popularity with doctors into a blockbuster IPO
Doximity exploded onto the public markets last month with an IPO that saw share values…
Organ donations held almost steady during the pandemic, as the U.S. transplant system scrambled to keep going
This is not a pandemic “silver lining” story. This is a could-have-been-far-worse story about how…
Prenatal yoga: Geeta Basra does easy asanas to open up hips, strengthen core – The Indian Express
Prenatal yoga: Geeta Basra does easy asanas to open up hips, strengthen core The Indian Express…
CDC study finds only 11 percent of pregnant women are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 – KHOU.com
CDC study finds only 11 percent of pregnant women are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 KHOU.com Read…
Conflict violence reduction and pregnancy outcomes: A regression discontinuity design in Colombia – PLoS Blogs
Conflict violence reduction and pregnancy outcomes: A regression discontinuity design in Colombia PLoS Blogs Read Original…
Have you heard of the benefits of watermelon during pregnancy?
Watermelon is not just a juicy summer treat for kids. It’s a nutritious food for…
News in Brief 6 July 2021
Displacement crisis driving up hunger in northern Mozambique: WFP OHCHR voices ‘deep concern’ over protesters’ deaths…
Alternative medicine: Definition, examples, benefits, and risks – Medical News Today
Alternative medicine: Definition, examples, benefits, and risks Medical News Today Read Original Article: Alternative medicine: Definition,…
mRNA vaccines slash risk of COVID-19 infection by 91 percent in fully vaccinated people, study finds
People who receive mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are up to 91 percent less likely to develop…
Methane in plumes of Saturn’s moon Enceladus: Possible signs of life?
A study concludes that known geochemical processes can’t explain the levels of methane measured by…
Myanmar: From political crisis, to ‘multi-dimensional human rights catastrophe’ – Bachelet
What began as a coup by the Myanmar military has ‘rapidly morphed’ into an all-out…
Enzyme from fungi shows molecules which way to turn
A small fungal enzyme could play a significant role in simplifying the development and manufacture…
STAT+: Doctors Without Borders urges Roche to cut price of drug now recommended for Covid-19
After the World Health Organization recommended a Roche (RHHBY) drug to treat severe Covid-19, Doctors…
Synthetic biology circuits can respond within seconds
Researchers have designed the first synthetic biology circuit that relies exclusively on protein-protein interactions. These…
Worms learn how to optimize foraging by switching their response to social cues
Worms optimize their foraging behavior by learning to associate pheromones with food availability and changing…
Smokers of menthol cigarettes have a harder time quitting, large new study finds
A new study published Tuesday finds that smoking menthol cigarettes versus unflavored cigarettes is associated…
Are pharma mergers bad for biotech?
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s weekly newsletter about the politics and…
New species of pseudo-horses living 37 million years ago
Scientists have described two new species of palaeotheriidae mammals that inhabited the subtropical landscape of…
Apple’s fall risk feature, 2021 in deals, & the fax facts
You’re reading the web edition of Health Tech, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about how tech is…
Equitable distribution of vaccines, equipment only way out of pandemic: WHO chief
Equitable distribution of equipment and medicines to fight COVID-19 is the only way out of…
Covid-19: Vaccine corruption allegations spark protests across Brazil
Tens of thousands of people marched against Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro last weekend after the…
Over 60s in England could pay for prescriptions until retirement, says government consultation
The government is consulting on plans to align the upper age exemption for NHS prescription…
Kepler telescope glimpses population of free-floating planets
Tantalizing evidence has been uncovered for a mysterious population of ‘free-floating’ planets, planets that may…
Neanderthal artists? Bones decorated over 50,000 years ago
Since the discovery of the first fossil remains, the image of the Neanderthal has been…
OHCHR voices deep concern over reported deaths of protesters in Kingdom of Eswatini
The eruption of violence in the Kingdom of Eswatini in recent days is “deeply concerning”,…
STAT+: The failure of a cancer drug study leaves Cel-Sci on the brink of collapse
The failure of Cel-Sci’s immunotherapy treatment called Multikine to prolong the survival of patients with…
Nation marks NHS anniversary with light shows
bmj;374/jul06_11/n1704/FAF1faPeter Byrne/AlamyLandmark sites across England, including Number 10 Downing Street and the Liver Building in…
Epsilon variant mutations contribute to COVID immune evasion
New studies reveal an unprecedented mechanism behind the loss of antibody neutralization against this pandemic…
Opinion: Why aren’t diseases like HIV and malaria, which still kill millions of people a year, called pandemics?
The furor about vaccine nationalism and sharing doses of Covid-19 overshadows a fundamental issue: What…
Covid-19: Judge gives permission for NHS trust to remove life support from patient
A High Court judge has given permission for an NHS trust to remove a 52…
Helen Salisbury: No room for growth at general practices
There aren’t enough GPs to meet patient demand, and we’ve been invited to plug the…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Purdue wants to shower employees with $34.7 million in bonuses; Emergent faces shareholder suits
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week, albeit an abbreviated one on this…
Long-term urban emissions data show a decrease in high-income countries
A new study shows how urbanization has influenced anthropogenic CO2 and air pollutant emissions across…
New cancer findings can give wider access to immunotherapy
Researchers have shown how pharmacological activation of the protein p53 boosts the immune response against…
The slow march of privatisation makes hospitals less sensitive to people’s needs
There was a time when hospital car parking was free.1 From 1992 the Treasury required…
Covid-19: Doctors criticise government’s plan to make mask wearing a personal choice
The BMA has spoken out against plans to allow people to make their own decisions…
Mask related acne is a problem for healthcare workers and those with pigmented skins
Mask related acne and other facial dermatoses highlighted by Rudd and Walsh1 are big problems…
Mask related acne: alternative PPE for facial dermatoses
Although evidence relating to facial dermatoses associated with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)…
Open your mind without leaving your sofa
As we head towards the end of term and the summer holidays, many of you…
Partha Kar: Let’s avoid the trap of division
Last month an outcry erupted over comments by Dido Harding, former head of Test and…
Maternity services are not improving fast enough, say MPs
The government’s plans to improve maternity services in England and take action to make progress…
Doctors question NICE recommendation to induce labour at 39 weeks in ethnic minority women
Doctors and campaigners have raised concerns over proposed NICE guidance that recommends that inducing labour…
STAT+: If Apple takes aim at fall-prevention, will the rest of the health system hear it?
Using troves of data from iPhone users, Apple thinks it’s cracked an elusive problem: Identifying…
Opinion: Patient advocacy groups and innovators must partner to advance new treatments
People living with debilitating conditions and life-threatening diseases are often put in the terrible position…
STAT+: The most intriguing health tech deals of the year (so far)
In the world of digital health, money is flying around like never before. All that…