New avenues for the optimzation of dendritic cell-based cancer immunotherapies
A recent study reveals that inhibiting certain adhesion receptors on the surface of dendritic cells,…
Month: October 2021
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Most Americans support Medicare drug price negotiations; Moderna refuses to share its Covid-19 vaccine secret sauce
Hello, everyone, and nice to see you again after an extended weekend break, which included…
Satellite images can help with environmental land management
Academics have undertaken research that proves Earth Observation satellite imagery can accurately assess the quality…
‘Caramel receptor’ identified
Who doesn’t like the smell of caramel? However, the olfactory receptor that contributes decisively to…
STAT+: STAT+ Conversation: Can tech improve health care’s value proposition?
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Deaths linked to ‘hormone disruptor’ chemical costs billions in lost US productivity
Daily exposure chemicals called phthalates, used in the manufacture of plastic food containers and many…
Strange radio waves emerge from the direction of the galactic center
Astronomers have detected a very unusual variable radio signal from towards the heart of the…
Henrietta Lacks: New statue honours an “immortal life”
bmj;375/oct12_8/n2479/FAF1faBen Birchall/PA/AlamySeveral generations of the Lacks family mark the unveiling at Bristol University last week…
Health and social needs of migrant construction workers for big sporting events
Reference 25 was incorrect in this article by Kristine Onarheim and colleagues (BMJ 2021;374:n1591,doi:10.1136/bmj.n1591). The correct…
Covid-19: Government’s handling of pandemic had “big mistakes,” MPs say
The government’s actions in dealing with the covid-19 pandemic have received a mixed review from…
Clare Gerada: Leadership has no magic formula
I will soon become president of the Royal College of General Practitioners, only the second…
Helen Salisbury: Continuity saves lives
A new research paper tells us (again) about the benefits of continuity of care. It…
Effectiveness and safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioid treatment for knee and hip osteoarthritis: network meta-analysis
AbstractObjectiveTo assess the effectiveness and safety of different preparations and doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs…
Under-reporting of deaths limits our understanding of true burden of covid-19
Estimating mortality attributable to different diseases, risk factors, or events is pivotal to inform resource…
Opinion: Much Adu(helm) about nothing: New Alzheimer’s drug threatens state Medicaid budgets
A new drug that was supposed to be a lifeline for thousands of individuals and…
Francis Collins’ resignation could complicate the fight over funding for ARPA-H
WASHINGTON — Francis Collins’ announcement last week that he will soon step down as National…
A primer on what we know about mixing and matching Covid vaccines
Later this week an expert committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
WHO and the global health community call for urgent action on the climate crisis
The World Health Organization is calling for countries to take decisive action at the upcoming…
When Are Moderna, J&J Booster Shots Coming?
The FDA advisory group is set to have a meeting on the extra doses of…
5 Practical Strategies for Achieving Academic Goals Through Another Tough School Year
The post 5 Practical Strategies for Achieving Academic Goals Through Another Tough School Year appeared…
News in Brief 11 October 2021
Yemen’s future still fragile, warns senior aid official Deadly new Ebola virus outbreak confirmed in…
‘It will help me to achieve my dream’: Helping Iraqi girls stay in school
When COVID-19 closed schools in Basra, southern Iraq, the academic prospects for many schoolgirls were…
Founder of cookie dough company puts faith in alternative treatment – Spectrum News 1
Founder of cookie dough company puts faith in alternative treatment Spectrum News 1 Read Original Article:…
Unraveling the mystery of touch
Researchers uncover mechanism that underlies the exquisite sensitivity of certain skin surfaces. The analysis, conducted…
WHO advisory group recommends COVID-19 booster shot for immunocompromised people
People with weaker immune systems should receive an additional shot of approved COVID-19 vaccines, an…
Teaching ancient brains new tricks
Scientists have found a way to decode the brain activity associated with individual abstract scientific…
Winter-swimming Scandinavian men can teach us how the body adapts to extreme heat and cold
The Scandinavian winter swimming culture combines brief dips in cold water with hot sauna sessions…
WHO: Global health community prescribes climate action for COVID recovery
Ambitious national climate commitments are crucial for States to sustain a healthy, green recovery from…
Covid-19: Antibody levels fall after second Pfizer dose, but protection against severe disease remains, studies indicate
Six months after the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech covid-19 vaccine, antibody concentrations in healthcare…
Delta variant: what is the real risk of hospital admission?
Wise reports on the finding that patients with the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 are more…
Mouse experiments with a decades-old drug suggest a new approach to Alzheimer’s treatment
A generic drug used widely to treat swelling associated with hypertension and heart failure showed…
The Case for Making Veggie Food Options Truly “Desirable”
The change from being a carnivore/omnivore to a vegetarian – or vegan – for some…
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An efficient and low-cost approach to detecting food fraud
Fraudulent practices in food production, especially false claims of geographical origin, cause billions of dollars…
Resurrecting quasicrystals: Findings make an exotic material commercially viable
A class of materials that once looked as if it might revolutionize everything from solar…
A day in the life of a medical student from Nepal
“Dr Govinda KC, an orthopaedic surgeon, went on hunger strike for the 16th time in…
A cryptography game-changer for biomedical research at scale
Using cutting-edge cryptographic techniques (multiparty homomorphic encryption), a new platform called FAMHE will act as…
Researchers find warning signs for dementia in the blood
Researchers have identified molecules in the blood that can indicate impending dementia. Their findings are…
Sleep loss does not impact ability to assess emotional information
It’s no secret that going without sleep can affect people’s mood, but a new study…
Italian sailors knew of America 150 years before Christopher Columbus, new analysis of ancient documents suggests
New analysis of ancient writings suggests that sailors from the Italian hometown of Christopher Columbus…
STAT+: Some Dana-Farber Cancer Institute trustees stood to profit from their philanthropic role
The trustees of the world-renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute serve a vital role. They hire the…
A visit from a social robot improves hospitalized children’s outlook
A new study finds a visit from human-controlled robot encourages a positive outlook and improves…
Covid-19: Sweden, Norway, and Finland suspend use of Moderna vaccine in young people “as a precaution”
Sweden, Norway, and Finland suspended the use of Moderna’s covid-19 vaccine on 7 October after…
Covid-19: Is New Zealand’s switch in policy a step forward or a retreat?
“For this outbreak, it’s clear that long periods of heavy restrictions have not got us…
Assisted dying doesn’t require doctors but due legal process to protect patients, doctors, and society
Caring doctors are divided when the noble ends of prolonging life and relieving suffering conflict.12…
Ensuring an equitable recovery for the NHS
The effect of the pandemic on non-covid related healthcare is only now starting to be…
Trying to fit in: dressing like a doctor
After her objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) in July, Eilidh Wilcockson, a third year medical…
Is it my moral duty to cover shifts in the absence of staff?
It’s our moral duty to get enough restEmmeline Lagunes-Cordoba, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and crisis team specialty…
UK was advised to stockpile PPE and screen travellers in 2016 after coronavirus modelling
The government was warned four years before the covid-19 pandemic of the need to stockpile…
Mental health: Intentions are good but investment is lacking, says WHO
The World Health Organization’s triennial assessment of mental health services shows that the world has…
In defence of general practice and the NHS
Mahase examines the “toxic” media stories about primary care that have left many GPs feeling…