Like venom coursing through the body: Researchers identify mechanism driving COVID-19 mortality
Researchers have identified what may be the key molecular mechanism responsible for COVID-19 mortality —…
Month: August 2021
These robots can move your couch
Engineers have developed robots that can work independently and cooperatively to move unwieldy objects like…
These robots can move your couch
Engineers have developed robots that can work independently and cooperatively to move unwieldy objects like…
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Physicists find room-temperature, 2D-to-1D topological transition
Physicists have discovered a room-temperature transition between 1D and 2D electrical conduction states in the…
Physicists find room-temperature, 2D-to-1D topological transition
Physicists have discovered a room-temperature transition between 1D and 2D electrical conduction states in the…
Climate change threatens seal hunting by Indigenous Alaskans
Climate change has severely reduced the length of the seal hunting season in a rural…
Climate change threatens seal hunting by Indigenous Alaskans
Climate change has severely reduced the length of the seal hunting season in a rural…
Stressed teens benefit from coping online, but a little goes a long way
An adolescent’s day can be filled with a dizzying array of digital technologies. For many…
As Delta spread, Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness against infection fell from 90% to 66% in one key study
The effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines at preventing infection fell in one study of U.S. frontline…
Studying mosquito immune cells could improve understanding of disease transmission
A recent study led by an entomologist explores the different kinds of cells that make…
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Farmed carnivores may become ‘disease reservoirs’ posing human health risk
Carnivorous animals lack key genes needed to detect and respond to infection by pathogens, a…
Weight gain isn’t inevitable when you start college
Researchers found that first-year college students do pack on pounds, but implementing healthy patterns early…
Geneticists map the rhinoceros family tree
There’s been an age-old question going back to Darwin’s time about the relationships among the…
Cosmic rays may be key to understanding galactic dynamics
While moving around within the gas in the interstellar medium, cosmic rays kickstart the background…
How do wind turbines respond to winds, ground motion during earthquakes?
Wind power has experienced fast growth within China during the past decade, but many wind…
Turning hazelnut shells into potential renewable energy source
Researchers work on physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of wood vinegar and tar fraction in…
Covid-19: 40% of patients with weakened immune system mount lower response to vaccines
Four in 10 people who are clinically vulnerable generate lower levels of antibodies than healthy…
Bubonic plague putting young lives at risk in DR Congo: UNICEF
A resurgence of Bubonic plague in Ituri province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the…
Blood tube shortage: Healthcare staff should not be asked to delay tests, says BMA
Doctors have raised concerns about the effects that a shortage of blood tubes in England…
Human, swine waste pose dual threats to water quality after flooding
A study that monitored surface waters in the wake of 2018’s Hurricane Florence finds that…
Age-related decline in two sirtuin enzymes alters mitochondrial dynamics, weakens cardiac contractions
The potential protective effect of sirtuin enzymes in age-related diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, remains an…
Covid-19: FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in record time
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval to the two dose Pfizer-BioNTech…
Afghanistan women’s rights are ‘red line’, UN rights chief tells States
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet led calls on Tuesday for Afghanistan’s new Taliban leaders to…
Drinking sufficient water could prevent heart failure
Staying well-hydrated throughout life could reduce the risk of developing heart failure, according to new…
Stress from rising population numbers may cause a decline in human fertility
A predicted population drop at the end of the century could be explained by stress…
As diabetes prevalence rises in children and adults, screening age drops to 35 for overweight adults
The age at which adults who are overweight or obese should be screened for type…
Opinion: Florida doctor: This devastating Covid surge didn’t need to happen
I recently came across a photo of myself in late December 2020 getting my first…
Sixty seconds on . . . driving licences
I like that song!That’s nice, but we’re not talking about Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License”—one of…
Hospital-acquired COVID-19 tends to be picked up from other patients, not from healthcare workers
The majority of patients who contracted COVID-19 while in hospital did so from other patients…
A Theranos redux & and vaccine outreach via EHRs
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
Pharmalittle: New wave of employer Covid-vaccine mandates expected; drug makers and FDA agree on new programs for rare-disease drugs
Good morning! This is Lev Facher, subbing today for Ed Silverman. I’d be remiss not…
Tyrannosaurus rex’s jaw had sensors to make it an even more fearsome predator
Tyrannosaurus rex was not just a huge beast with a big bite, it had nerve…
Covid-19: Which countries are doing well on test and trace—and how can we tell?
Research by Imperial College London suggests effective test, trace, and isolate systems could reduce the…
Mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents during the covid-19 pandemic
What you need to knowWhen assessing mental health and wellbeing, consider developmental stage, functional or…
Polarisation, incivility, and scientific debate during covid-19—an essay by Agnes Arnold-Forster
The past 18 months have been bizarre and unprecedented. It has been an unusual time…
Opinion: As Delta spreads, it’s time to put children’s health first
As pediatricians, we are committed to putting children’s health first. Last year, though, when hospitals…
Opinion: STAT+: Bringing clarity and consistency to CMS’s hospital price transparency rule will be a win for all
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) price transparency rule requiring U.S. hospitals to…
STAT+: Will breaking apart Google’s health bets give them a better shot at success?
Google is once again overhauling its ambitious health efforts. But this time around, some experts…
To boost Covid-19 vaccine uptake, one health system hunts for patients who fell through the cracks
As public health leaders double down on their efforts to get shots to the 30%…
STAT+: Elizabeth Holmes will be on trial. But the evidence will expose a bigger collision between tech culture and health care
When the long-awaited trial of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Homes opens at the end of…
First Person: Health workers in Afghanistan brave safety fears, to continue treating the sick
An Afghan doctor has told UN News that he is committed to providing essential healthcare…
Pregnant, Unvaccinated and Intubated: Case Surge Alarms Doctors – Bloomberg
Pregnant, Unvaccinated and Intubated: Case Surge Alarms Doctors Bloomberg Read Original Article: Pregnant, Unvaccinated and Intubated:…
The COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy — what women need to know – Newswise
The COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy — what women need to know Newswise Read Original Article: The…
Peanut Butter During Pregnancy: Cravings, Safety, and More – Healthline
Peanut Butter During Pregnancy: Cravings, Safety, and More Healthline Read Original Article: Peanut Butter During Pregnancy:…
Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy increases preterm birth risk – Science Daily
Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy increases preterm birth risk Science Daily Read Original Article: Wildfire smoke…
Drinking and smoking during pregnancy linked with stillbirth – National Institutes of Health
Drinking and smoking during pregnancy linked with stillbirth National Institutes of Health Read Original Article: Drinking…
Centralia mother battles COVID-19 during pregnancy – ABC17News.com
Centralia mother battles COVID-19 during pregnancy ABC17News.com Read Original Article: Centralia mother battles COVID-19 during pregnancy…
‘My missing piece’: Nurse who lost baby to Covid highlights risks for pregnancies – NBC News
‘My missing piece’: Nurse who lost baby to Covid highlights risks for pregnancies NBC News Read…
How To Create A Simple Indoor Garden And Gather Wellness Benefits
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News in Brief 23 August 2021
WHO and UNICEF call for humanitarian air bridge in Afghanistan Brazil’s Supreme Court must uphold…