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News in Brief 5 November 2021
All regions seeing upsurge in COVID-19 cases: Tedros Sudan’s coup leaders in spotlight as…
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
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Children and COVID-19
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Possible Treatment Options for COVID-19
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Monoclonal Antibodies for High-Risk COVID-19 Positive Patients
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Dysphagia Tests
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STD Tests
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Screening
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Estrogen Receptor, Progesterone Receptor Tests
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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
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Heart Disease Risk Assessment
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Modesto health center offers alternative COVID treatment for those with high-risk conditions – KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento
Modesto health center offers alternative COVID treatment for those with high-risk conditions KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento…
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A Patient’s Guide to CBD and Drug Interactions
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a well-known component of hemp with diverse health benefits such as reducing…
Myanmar: Systematic attack on civilians, rights mechanism reveals
Preliminary evidence shows a widespread and systematic attack on civilians in Myanmar in the wake…
Multiple sclerosis drug improves memory in mice modeling Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers found that glatiramer acetate, a prescription drug currently used to treat patients with multiple…
When macrophages let off steam
New data shows how inflammatory reactions can be resolved by changes to the metabolism of…
Wind and solar could power the world’s major countries most of the time
With the eyes of the world on the United Nations COP26 climate summit in Glasgow,…
Electron family creates previously unknown state of matter
An international research team has demonstrated a completely novel state of matter in a metal….
How cells correctly choose active genes
It is essential for cells to control precisely which of the many genes of their…
New strategy against treatment-resistant prostate cancer identified
A new study has identified an RNA molecule that suppresses prostate tumors. The scientists found…
Comparing photosynthetic differences between wild and domesticated rice
In a new study, researchers compared domesticated rice to its wild counterparts to understand the…
Experts master defects in semiconductors
Researchers have discovered a novel way to manipulate defects in semiconductors. The study holds promising…
Lighting up chemical reactions for sustainable drug production
Researchers have discovered a new approach for using visible-light to structurally modify bioactive molecules in…
Increasingly frequent wildfires linked to human-caused climate change
A new study strengthens the case that climate change has been the main cause of…
Save the planet (and your health) by steering clear of sweets and pastries
Need another reason to cut back on sugary foods and drinks, apart from an expanding…
Researchers detect a diffusion barrier inside fly brain
A team of researchers has now demonstrated the existence of an internal diffusion barrier in…
STAT+: Clinical trial sites face challenges in diversifying personnel and participants, study finds
As demands for diversity and equity increase across the globe, a new analysis finds nearly…
SARS-CoV-2 variant detected in dogs and cats with suspected myocarditis
A new study reveals that pets can be infected with the alpha variant of SARS-CoV-2,…
Polymer-coated nanoparticles to promote drug delivery to the brain
Researchers are optimizing polymer-coated nanoparticles to increase their permeability across this barrier and consequently the…
Underfunded mental healthcare in the NHS: the cycle of preventable distress continues
As a mental health campaigner and chair of the charity Mental health – Time for…
Reducing ammonia emissions could cheaply cut pollution linked with severe health impacts
Researchers have found that reducing ammonia emissions could be a cost effective way to limit…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer pill reduced deaths in newly diagnosed Covid patients; U.S. cancels contract with Emergent
Good morning, and a fine Friday to you from STAT reporter Andrew Joseph, here filling…
NICE backtracks on advice to induce labour at 39 weeks in ethnic minority women
A draft recommendation that inducing labour should be considered at 39 weeks in women from…
Michael Sternberg
bmj;375/nov05_7/n2677/FAF1faMichael Paul Sternberg was born in Vienna. After the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany,…
Susumu Wakai
bmj;375/nov05_6/n2701/FAF1faCredit: Medical Principle Co LimitedWhen he was a medical student at the University of Tokyo,…
Bodiabaduge Ajith Senaka Jayasekara
bmj;375/nov05_5/n2692/FAF1faBodiabaduge Ajith Senaka Jayasekara (“Ajith,” fondly known as “BAS” to his large circle of friends)…
Alan Clark-Jones
bmj;375/nov05_4/n2694/FAF1faAlan Clark-Jones was a much loved GP in Camberwell for 31 years. After semi-retiring in…
Jacqueline Ann Didsbury
bmj;375/nov05_3/n2691/FAF1faJacqueline Didsbury (née Monaghan) was an extraordinary lady—beaming light, joy, and hope into our community…
Experimental Pfizer pill prevents Covid hospitalizations and deaths
An experimental antiviral pill developed by Pfizer reduced the risk of death and hospitalization by…
After covid, is the future of drug and alcohol services digital?
Hugh Davenport was already a “keen drinker” before the pandemic. But it was having his…
When and how to deintensify type 2 diabetes care
What you need to knowDeintensifying type 2 diabetes care can include deprescribing and reducing diabetes-specific…
The COVID-19 Pandemic Increased Eating Disorders Among Young People
More time spent on social media can leave young adults feeling worse about their bodies….
Demonstrations erupt in Poland after new abortion law is blamed in woman’s death
Crowds gathered in several Polish cities this week to protest the death of a woman…
Opinion: Is the debate over the origin of Covid-19 still worth having?
The American public is understandably interested in how a pandemic that has killed nearly 750,000…
Opinion: I worry that burnout can’t be reversed and has fundamentally changed me as a doctor and a person
It took me four months to write this sentence. I wanted to capture my feelings…
STAT+: John Maraganore on what comes next for Alnylam and his career
This interview is an excerpt from a recent segment on “The Readout LOUD.” Listen to…
Can You Eat Mushrooms During Pregnancy? – Healthline
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Texas SB8 abortion ban revives debate on crisis pregnancy centers – The Dallas Morning News
Texas SB8 abortion ban revives debate on crisis pregnancy centers The Dallas Morning News Read Original…
Whitney Port Tearfully Reveals She’s 7 Weeks Pregnant with ‘Likely Another Unhealthy Pregnancy’ – PEOPLE
Whitney Port Tearfully Reveals She’s 7 Weeks Pregnant with ‘Likely Another Unhealthy Pregnancy’ PEOPLE Read Original…