STAT+: Cancer drug indications remain on labels even after trials fail to confirm their benefits
One-third of the uses for cancer drugs granted speedy approvals remained on product labeling even…
Month: September 2021
Proposed takeover of Vectura by Philip Morris International
We misspelt Philip Morris in this editorial by Sanjay Agrawal (BMJ 2021;374:n2186, doi:10.1136/bmj.n2186). The online version…
Opinion: STAT+: Combating the burnout bottleneck among clinical research workers
Health care professionals of all stripes were battling burnout and mental illness before the pandemic…
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A vaccine veteran steps away from the NIH, looking out toward the world
In early January 2020, most of the world hadn’t yet awakened to the fact that…
STAT+: After a decade at Facebook and Google, a tech exec tries his hand at drug development
After building Facebook’s search bar into a pivotal part of its platform, Tom Stocky is…
Opinion: How a ‘fatally, tragically flawed’ paradigm has derailed the science of obesity
I’ve been a science reporter for 40 years. I’ve wanted to assume that the experts…
Exercise During Pregnancy Linked to Improved Lung Function in Offspring – SciTechDaily
Exercise During Pregnancy Linked to Improved Lung Function in Offspring SciTechDaily Read Original Article: Exercise During…
More Reassuring Data on COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy – WebMD
More Reassuring Data on COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy WebMD Read Original Article: More Reassuring Data on…
Pregnant woman shot, killed at her own baby shower, police say – NEWS10 ABC
Pregnant woman shot, killed at her own baby shower, police say NEWS10 ABC Read Original Article:…
Can I get vaccinated if I’m pregnant? What to know about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy – Clarion Ledger
Can I get vaccinated if I’m pregnant? What to know about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy Clarion…
PODCAST: Sowing seeds of solidarity, after the Tree of Life Synagogue killings
Kaylee Werner was a teenager when a gunman attacked the Tree of Life Synagogue in…
Yoga, organic food and misinformation: Wellness influencers are taking the anti-vaccine movement mainstream – The Washington Post
Yoga, organic food and misinformation: Wellness influencers are taking the anti-vaccine movement mainstream The Washington Post…
In Somalia, Deputy UN chief encourages progress on women’s political participation, and peaceful elections
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, visited Somalia on Sunday, to express her…
Gut flora composition and function may impact susceptibility to konzo, a neurological disease caused by world staple crop cassava
Differences between gut flora and genes from konzo-prone regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo…
New technology designed to genetically control disease-spreading mosquitoes
Using CRISPR, scientists have created a new technology for controlling mosquitoes. The precision-guided sterile insect…
The mystery of the flexible shell
An international research team with participation of the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has revealed a…
A spoonful of sugar opens a path to longer lasting lithium sulfur batteries
Simply by adding sugar, researchers have created a longer-lasting, lighter, more sustainable rival to the…
An illustration of resilience and hope, in the face anti-Asian hate
The rise in hate crimes against people of Asian and Pacific Island heritage in the…
FIRST PERSON: Human trafficking, migrant smuggling, still significant threats in Asia
Human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants are going to remain significant threats to human…
Judges block Tennessee ban on abortion due to prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome – The Independent
Judges block Tennessee ban on abortion due to prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome The Independent Appeals…
Concrete commitments needed to aid Afghan people, declares UN relief chief
With half of Afghanistan’s children under five at risk of severe malnutrition and two-thirds of…
FDA Authorizes Additional Vaccine Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Individuals
Related MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 Vaccines, Immune System and Disorders Read Original Article: FDA Authorizes Additional…
5 Things You Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents 12 through 17
Source: Food and Drug Administration – Related MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 Vaccines Read Original Article: 5…
How to Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Source: American Academy of PediatricsRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Read Original Article: How to…
COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 Vaccines, Immune System and Disorders…
Short Bowel Syndrome
Source: Nemours FoundationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Malabsorption Syndromes, Small Intestine Disorders Read Original Article: Short Bowel…
Biliary Atresia
Source: Nemours FoundationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Bile Duct Diseases, Liver Diseases, Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems…
Toe Walking
Source: Nemours FoundationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Foot Injuries and Disorders, Toddler Health, Walking Problems Read Original…
Out-Toeing
Source: Nemours FoundationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Foot Injuries and Disorders, Toddler Health, Walking Problems Read Original…
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
Source: Food and Drug AdministrationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 Vaccines Read Original Article: FDA Approves First…
The Possibility of COVID-19 after Vaccination: Breakthrough Infections
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), COVID-19 Vaccines…
Researchers observed association between standing and insulin sensitivity – standing more may help prevent chronic diseases
Insulin is a key hormone in energy metabolism and blood sugar regulation. Normal insulin function…
Cheaper hydrogen production
Electrolytic hydrogen production powered by renewable energy is seen as an environmentally friendly means to…
Stroke management: Expert suggests alternative therapies – The Indian Express
Stroke management: Expert suggests alternative therapies The Indian Express Read Original Article: Stroke management: Expert suggests…
STAT+: Scientist Aubrey de Grey made inappropriate sexual comments to two female entrepreneurs, independent investigation finds
Aubrey de Grey, the anti-aging research pioneer who was removed last month as chief scientific…
First Person: A refuge from COVID misinformation
The COVID-19 inoculation is “just like any other vaccine” a UN Women staff member is telling…
First Trimester Yoga: Safety Guidelines for Early Pregnancy – Healthline
First Trimester Yoga: Safety Guidelines for Early Pregnancy Healthline Read Original Article: First Trimester Yoga: Safety…
ADHD, Obesity Link Caused by Both Genetic and Prenatal Factors – MD Magazine
ADHD, Obesity Link Caused by Both Genetic and Prenatal Factors MD Magazine Read Original Article: ADHD,…
BYB Podcast: What to expect at prenatal appointments – KUTV 2News
BYB Podcast: What to expect at prenatal appointments KUTV 2News Read Original Article: BYB Podcast: What…
News in Brief 10 September 2021
Afghanistan: Taliban violence against protesters increasing, warns OHCHR Hungry Afghans resort to extreme coping strategies…
Reconfigurable metasurfaces provide nanoscale light control
Researchers have designed new metasurfaces using nanoscale techniques inspired by kirigami that could offer a…
STAT+: Biogen trials for Alzheimer’s drug excluded much of the targeted patient pool, study finds
A new analysis finds that the clinical trials conducted by Biogen (BIIB) for its controversial…
David Oliver: What the plan for social care omitted
Standing on the steps of Downing Street as he took office as UK prime minister…
Biden administration releases $25 billion in Covid relief for providers after months of delay
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Friday announced plans to release more than $25 billion to…
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Pandemic increasing risk factors for suicide, UN health agency warns
Suicide prevention must be prioritized after 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Americas office…
Human Rights abuses intensifying in eastern DR Congo – UNHCR
An alarming number of human rights abuses have been carried out against civilians this year by armed…
Taliban response to protests increasingly violent, UN rights office warns
Peaceful protesters in many parts of Afghanistan have been met with an increasingly violent response by the new Taliban authorities over the past…
Study that finds good sex clears a stuffed nose as well as a decongestant wins Ig Nobel prize for medicine
Good sex cures a stuffy nose, fear is in the air at a scary movie,…
14 Healthy Chocolate Bars & Snacks To Celebrate International Chocolate Day
Here are 14 healthy chocolate bars and snacks you should treat yourself to this International…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Endo pays $50 million to settle opioid case; Senate mulls pegging drug prices to VA discounts
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…