David Oliver: Should single rooms be the default for NHS inpatients?
The national medical director for NHS England, Stephen Powis, recently told the House of Commons…
Month: November 2021
WHO in its present form is not fit for purpose—an essay by Anthony Costello
Debate about the future for the World Health Organization (WHO) has never been more important….
Taliban lifts ban on polio vaccinations in Afghanistan
bmj;375/nov03_1/n2656/FAF1faJaved Tanveer/AFP /Getty ImagesAfter a three year pause, nationwide house-to-house polio vaccinations are to restart…
GP numbers pledge: health secretary admits government won’t deliver
The government is not on track to hit its target of 6000 more GPs by…
Opinion: Molnupiravir: another Covid-19 treatment, another opportunity to recognize inequity
The Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected communities of color and those with lower socioeconomic means,…
Mandates. A well-organized campaign. No politics. How Puerto Rico’s vaccine drive turned into a success
The leader of the Puerto Rico National Guard was still dealing with the aftermath of…
28 Million Children Expected To Benefit From Pfizer’s Pediatric Vaccine
The CDC has now recommended the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in kids 5 to…
Blood Clots In Brain Found In Janssen Vaccine Recipients: Study
Researchers discovered that those who got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are more likely to…
Best prenatal vitamins on Amazon – INQUIRER.net
Best prenatal vitamins on Amazon INQUIRER.net Read Original Article: Best prenatal vitamins on Amazon – INQUIRER.net…
NIH to study long-term effects of COVID-19 in pregnancy – National Institutes of Health
NIH to study long-term effects of COVID-19 in pregnancy National Institutes of Health COVID-19 vaccination in…
Was it pregnancy bias, or just poor job performance? – Hr Morning
Was it pregnancy bias, or just poor job performance? Hr Morning Read Original Article: Was it…
8 best sex positions to try during pregnancy – Insider
8 best sex positions to try during pregnancy Insider Read Original Article: 8 best sex positions…
Disease-Modifying Drug Use in Pregnancy Tied to Less Postpartum Relapses in MS – Neurology Advisor
Disease-Modifying Drug Use in Pregnancy Tied to Less Postpartum Relapses in MS Neurology Advisor Read Original…
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Early Pregnancy Linked With Insulin Resistance, Gestational Diabetes Risk – AJMC.com Managed Markets Network
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Early Pregnancy Linked With Insulin Resistance, Gestational Diabetes Risk AJMC.com Managed Markets Network…
Pregnant woman’s death puts spotlight on Polish abortion law – ABC News
Pregnant woman’s death puts spotlight on Polish abortion law ABC News Read Original Article: Pregnant woman’s…
PODCAST: Seeing the woods and the trees – COP26 day 2
Several new pledges were made on the second day of COP26, the UN climate conference,…
News in Brief 2 November 2021
Deforestation deal hailed at COP26 climate conference In Madagascar, pockets of famine and children at…
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Step up vaccines against Group B strep, linked to baby deaths and disability
New vaccines are urgently needed against a common bacterium which is a major cause of…
Artificial intelligence to detect colorectal cancer
A researcher found that artificial intelligence can accurately detect and diagnose colorectal cancer from tissue…
An artificial material that can sense, adapt to its environment
Researchers have developed an artificial material which can respond to its environment, independently make a…
Is Fructose Bad for You?
Sugar is not so sweet in the health and wellness world, now more than ever….
Is Organic Food Better For You?
Americans are embracing organics like never before. Once scant on supermarket shelves, organic foods have…
Vast patches of glassy rock in Chilean desert likely created by ancient exploding comet
Heat from a comet exploding just above the ground fused the sandy soil into patches…
Pinniped craniofacial musculature provides insight on its role in aquatic feeding
Pinnipeds — a group including seals, sea lions and walruses — are relatively recently derived…
Here’s who wins and loses in Democrats’ new prescription drug pricing deal
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats on Tuesday announced they had agreed to a broad plan to overhaul…
CDC advisers endorse Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for kids 5-11
Children aged 5 to 11 can begin to be vaccinated against Covid-19 within the next…
Energy efficiency instead of long-term storage
Incorporating energy efficiency measures can reduce the amount of storage needed to power the nation’s…
Towards self-restoring electronic devices with long DNA molecules
The potential of DNA structural properties in single-molecule electronics has finally been harnessed by researchers…
Potential strategy for fighting obesity
Scientists may have identified a method of safely mimicking the weight-loss benefits of a plant…
Researchers must assume responsibility for halting the global bee decline, experts urge
The number of wild bees has fallen dramatically since 1990. An expert urges researchers to…
Quadricep muscle contracts differently after ACL reconstruction; may contribute to lingering weakness
After an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, it’s common to experience quadriceps weakness, which was…
Is LeanBean The Best Weight Loss Supplements For Women 2021?
Trying to lose weight? Here’s why you should try Leanbean, one of the best weight…
Not silent yet; the shifting sounds of spring
Natural sounds, and bird song in particular, play a key role in building and maintaining…
Scientists identify new antibody for COVID-19 and variants
An antibody effective against COVID-19 and its variants could provide a template for universal coronavirus…
Covid-19 vaccination should be mandatory for healthcare workers
The Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society have spoken out against mandatory…
Under pressure: when does the NHS reach “breaking point”?
Health leaders and patient facing staff have warned that the NHS is at “breaking point”…
Scientists build on AI modeling to understand more about protein-sugar structures
New research building on AI algorithms has enabled scientists to create more complete models of…
‘Perfect for some but disastrous for others’: Patients and clinicians express concerns over phone and video consultations
A study of rheumatology patients and clinicians has found that while the majority found phone…
Mongooses give bullies the cold shoulder
Dwarf mongooses remember which groupmates have picked fights with others during the day and later…
Democrats circulate a new drug pricing outline with a big carveout for small biotechs
WASHINGTON — A proposed version of drug pricing legislation circulating among Capitol Hill aides and…
Building the future medical workforce: helping students choose psychiatry
My career in psychiatry has been incredibly interesting and fulfilling. Despite the inevitable challenges, I…
Act now to stamp out child labour by 2025: FAO chief
Effective action and strong leadership are essential to end child labour by 2025, the head…
Here’s Why Candy Is Bad For Your Teeth: Everything You Need To Know
If you have a sweet tooth, then November is definitely the month for you. But…
Chemo helps breast cancer cells get their ‘foot in the door’ to the lungs
A new study adds to the evidence that chemotherapy enhances cancer’s spread beyond the primary…
People prefer friendliness, trustworthiness in teammates over skill competency
People who are friendly and trustworthy are more likely to be selected for teams than…
Baby seals can change their tone of voice
Hoover the ‘talking seal’ famously imitated human speech. But can baby seals already adapt their…
Covid-19: Researcher blows the whistle on data integrity issues in Pfizer’s vaccine trial
In autumn 2020 Pfizer’s chairman and chief executive, Albert Bourla, released an open letter to…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer expects $36 billion in Covid-19 vaccine sales this year; Dems scramble for a drug-pricing compromise
Top of the morning to you. Gray skies are hovering over the Pharmalot campus right…
Opinion: I’ve worked with Robert Califf. He is the leader the FDA needs
If the cascade of news reports are true, President Biden is finally about to name…
STAT+: STAT+ Conversation: Intelligence about artificial intelligence
Editor’s note: A livestream of the conversation will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET….