Some forams could thrive with climate change, metabolism study finds
With the expansion of oxygen-depleted waters in the oceans due to climate change, some species…
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Spacetime crystals proposed by placing space and time on an equal footing
A scientist studying crystal structures has developed a new mathematical formula that may solve a…
Escape from oblivion: How the brain reboots after deep anesthesia
An innovative study uses the anesthetics propofol and isoflurane in humans to study the patterns…
When cancer cells ‘put all their eggs in one basket’
Normal cells usually have multiple solutions for fixing problems that may arise. But cancer cells…
Structural racism causes cumulative harm across the lifespan
Healthcare in the UK may owe a great debt, in future, to the perceptive analysis…
Declaring competing interests is a duty for doctors, scientists, and politicians
Too many doctors, scientists, and politicians have something to hide. When the truth is revealed,…
Clinical Excellence Awards are not fit for purpose
Essex and colleagues shine a long overdue spotlight on the Clinical Excellence Awards (CEA) scheme.1…
UN rights chief calls for inclusive peace process to end Palestine occupation
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet called on Thursday for a “genuine and inclusive peace process” to end…
Obsessive compulsive disorder linked to increased ischemic stroke risk later in life
Adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) were more than three times as likely as those without…
Fungus fights mites that harm honey bees
A new fungus strain bred in a lab could provide a chemical-free method for eradicating…
Improving computer vision for AI
Researchers have developed a new method that improves how artificial intelligence learns to see. Read…
Virtual event: How artificial intelligence is transforming health care
AI has enormous potential to improve the quality of health care, enable early diagnosis of…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA authorizes another Covid-19 treatment; judge indicates Purdue reorganization plan can be voted on
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. Clear blue skies…
Banning the sale of fossil-fuel cars benefits the climate when replaced by electric cars
If a ban were introduced on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, and…
Covid-19: Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is “likely” responsible for deaths of some elderly patients, Norwegian review finds
The Pfizer-BioNTech covid-19 vaccine is “likely” to have been responsible for at least 10 deaths…
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Intensive glycaemic control . . . and other stories
Overtreatment of diabetesA review of 110 000 people, 75 years or older, with diabetes in…
Covid-19: Thousands died needlessly from UK pandemic response, says PM’s former aide
The government and senior officials fell “disastrously short” in their response to the covid-19 pandemic,…
Northern Ireland: Doctors oppose plans for duty of candour failures to carry criminal sanctions
The BMA has spoken out against proposals that could lead to criminal sanctions for doctors…
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Donald Riddoch
bmj;373/may27_2/n1293/FAF1faDonald Riddoch was known for his kindness, humour, generosity, and wisdom. Born and raised in…
Which is the best model to assess risk for venous thromboembolism in hospitalised patients?
What you need to knowVenous thromboembolism in hospitalised patients can be potentially prevented through patient…
Opinion: Created correctly, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health will accelerate medical innovation
The U.S. needs a bold initiative to achieve transformative progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s…
Opinion: The CDC’s latest blunder is about trust, not masks
The announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that fully vaccinated people…
As Covid dissipates in the U.S., cold and flu viruses may return with a vengeance
A curious thing happened during the Covid-19 pandemic: With masks, social distancing, and Purell galore,…
STAT+: From two unusual organ donations, scientists garner a unique trove of single-cell genetic data
Late at night, in a California hospital, a brain-dead patient was being prepared to offer…
What you should know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant – CNET
What you should know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant CNET Read Original Article: What…
My Journey Through Infertility and Pregnancy with Chronic Migraine – Healthline
My Journey Through Infertility and Pregnancy with Chronic Migraine Healthline Read Original Article: My Journey Through…
Pregnancy problems may predict heart health decades later – Harvard Health
Pregnancy problems may predict heart health decades later Harvard Health Read Original Article: Pregnancy problems may…
News in Brief 26 May 2021
UN human rights chief urges protection for migrants in Central Mediterranean UNSMIL convenes Libyan Political…
Peacebuilding not possible, without involving young people: UN Youth Envoy
With some 1.8 billion people between the ages of 10 and 24 around the globe,…
Deep oceans dissolve the rocky shell of water-ice planets
Laboratory experiments allow insights into the processes under the extreme pressure and temperature conditions of…
Amazon indigenous group’s lifestyle may hold a key to slowing down aging
The Tsimane indigenous people of the Bolivian Amazon experience less brain atrophy than their American…
Widespread coral-algae symbioses endured historical climate changes
One of the most important and widespread reef-building corals, known as cauliflower coral, exhibits strong…
Technology to monitor mental wellbeing might be right at your fingertips
To help patients manage their mental wellness between appointments, researchers have developed a smart device-based…
Unveiling what governs crystal growth
Crystals are wonders of nature and science with important applications in electronics and optics. Scientists…
People prefer ‘natural’ strategies to reduce atmospheric carbon
A cross-disciplinary collaboration found that a majority of the U.S. public is supportive of soil…
Indian doctors question plan to hand out guru’s COVID-19 remedy – Reuters
Indian doctors question plan to hand out guru’s COVID-19 remedy Reuters Read Original Article: Indian doctors…
Novel approaches in treating neurodegenerative disorders – EurekAlert
Novel approaches in treating neurodegenerative disorders EurekAlert Read Original Article: Novel approaches in treating neurodegenerative disorders…
American Botanical Council Presents Botanical Excellence Awards at 16th Annual Celebration Ceremony – GlobeNewswire
American Botanical Council Presents Botanical Excellence Awards at 16th Annual Celebration Ceremony GlobeNewswire Read Original Article:…
MS tingling patterns: What to know and how to cope – Medical News Today
MS tingling patterns: What to know and how to cope Medical News Today Read Original Article:…
The effect of a Persian herbal medicine compound on the lipid profiles of patients with dyslipidemia: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial – MD Linx
The effect of a Persian herbal medicine compound on the lipid profiles of patients with…
What Is Reiki And How Does It Work? – Forbes
What Is Reiki And How Does It Work? Forbes Read Original Article: What Is Reiki And…
Dentitox Pro Customer Reviews – All You Need To Know – Westword
Dentitox Pro Customer Reviews – All You Need To Know Westword Read Original Article: Dentitox Pro…
‘We Made The Most Of Mom’s Time’: Maria Menounos Shares The ‘Twists and Turns’ of Grieving Following The Passing of Her Mother From Brain Cancer – SurvivorNet
‘We Made The Most Of Mom’s Time’: Maria Menounos Shares The ‘Twists and Turns’ of…
STAT+: Drug makers argue an HHS rule would penalize them for offering co-pay coupons
After months of controversy, the pharmaceutical industry’s biggest trade group has filed a lawsuit accusing…
UN rights chief urges Libya, EU, to protect migrants crossing the central Mediterranean
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday urged Libya’s unity government and…
Salmon virus originally from the Atlantic, spread to wild Pacific salmon from farms
A new study traces the origins of Piscine orthoreovirus to Atlantic salmon farms in Norway…
Study of promising photovoltaic material leads to discovery of a new state of matter
Researchers have gained new insight into the workings of perovskites, a semiconductor material that shows…
Study finds ongoing evolution in Tasmanian Devils’ response to transmissible cancer
Researchers studied the evolution of Tasmanian devils in response to a unique transmissible cancer. The…
Salmonella use intestinal epithelial cells to colonize the gut
The immune system’s attempt to eliminate Salmonella bacteria from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract instead facilitates…
Scientists find solution to measure harmful plastic particles in human sewage
Scientists have got up close and personal with human sewage to determine how best to…