Study links severe COVID-19 to increase in self-attacking antibodies
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients are substantially more likely to harbor autoantibodies –antibodies directed at their own…
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After 10 years of war in Syria, siege tactics still threaten civilians
The future for Syria’s people is “increasingly bleak”, UN-appointed rights experts said on Tuesday, highlighting…
Only 2% of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in Africa
More than 5.7 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered globally, but only 2% of them in Africa, said World…
BMA moves to neutral position on assisted dying
The BMA has voted to move to a position of neutrality on assisted dying, including…
Researchers develop new tool for analyzing large superconducting circuits
New research tools are needed to fully develop quantum computers and advance the field. Now…
Elizabeth Holmes trial set to resume, with more insider testimony
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STAT+: STAT+ Conversation: What’s next in gene therapy
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Helen Salisbury: Trouble with the new normal
We can probably all agree that normality, in medicine, is a good thing. When patients…
Clare Gerada: From clap to slap—general practice in crisis
A journalist sat with me in my clinic recently to witness the nuts and bolts…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Purdue execs get their bonuses; Woodcock, two senators push patent office over pharma abuse
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. The sun is…
Researchers find evidence of possible link between herpes simplex and neurogenerative diseases
In a ‘first of its kind’ study, researchers found a potential direct connection between neurodegenerative…
Observation of quasi-equilibrium phase coexistence in supercritical fluids
A research team lays down the foundation for the expansion of supercritical fluid applications research….
Covid-19: Long covid must be recognised as occupational disease, says BMA
The UK government must recognise long covid as an occupational disease and invest in its…
Opinion: Aduhelm backlash threatens to reverse progress in FDA’s reviews of rare and ultra-rare disease drugs
The FDA’s approval of Aduhelm to treat Alzheimer’s disease has unleashed criticism about the decision…
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Opinion: Medicine must ‘widen the doors’ to people of color
The pandemic and the death of George Floyd put a glaring spotlight on the gross…
Watch: After nearly dying in Iraq, a veteran volunteers for a surgical first to ‘help the next troops’
After barely surviving a bomb attack in Iraq in 2005, veteran Jerry Majetich lived with…
‘I can still feel it’: New arm amputation surgery makes a ‘phantom’ hand seem real
“Can you give me a thumbs up?” the surgeon asks Jerry Majetich, an Iraq War…
Covid-19: Vaccinating children will help end pandemic, says minister
Offering 12-15 year olds covid vaccination is the way out of the pandemic, the vaccine…
Adult social care in England: more disappointment, delay, and distraction
Two years ago the prime minister, Boris Johnson, promised, “We will fix the crisis in…
Covid-19: Boys are more at risk of myocarditis after vaccination than of hospital admission for covid
The risk of 12-15 year old healthy boys experiencing cardiac adverse events such as myocarditis…
Chronic neglect of NHS contributed to excessive and tragic impact of the pandemic, says BMA council chair
Flawed government decisions and years of neglecting the NHS have led to needless deaths and…
Media attacks on GPs threaten the doctor-patient relationship
There’ve been many times in the past when general practitioners have unwittingly become the target…
The “shadow pandemic” of domestic violence
Nila, 30,* cradled her baby in one arm as her other hand was badly sprained….
Vaccinating people who have had covid-19: why doesn’t natural immunity count in the US?
When the vaccine rollout began in mid-December 2020, more than one quarter of Americans—91 million—had…
French to take legal action against drug regulator over levothyroxine
Hundreds of patients in France are expected to join a legal challenge against the country’s…
Medical students involved in sex work need better support, conference hears
The General Medical Council and Medical Schools Council must ensure that medical students involved in…
Gender equality ‘champion’ Sima Sami Bahous to lead UN Women
Secretary-General António Guterres described Sima Sami Bahous of Jordan, as “a champion for women and girls”, announcing on Monday her appointment to lead the UN’s gender equality…
A conversation with Bill Gates on how public health has fared in the midst of the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has, of course, been devastating over the past year. But by other…
Babyscripts brings in $12M in fresh capital backed by MemorialCare’s innovation arm – FierceHealthcare
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Prenatal care a wise choice for you and your baby – Winnipeg Free Press
Prenatal care a wise choice for you and your baby Winnipeg Free Press Read Original Article:…
Vaccines during pregnancy: COVID-19 spike in unvaccinated pregnant women – NewsNation Now
Vaccines during pregnancy: COVID-19 spike in unvaccinated pregnant women NewsNation Now Read Original Article: Vaccines during…
Yes, the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for pregnant women – KING5.com
Yes, the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for pregnant women KING5.com Read Original Article: Yes, the COVID-19…
Doctors urge caution, vaccination as pregnant COVID patients increase in Washington – Longview Daily News
Doctors urge caution, vaccination as pregnant COVID patients increase in Washington Longview Daily News Read Original…
Pregnant woman fatally shot after her baby shower while trying to break up fight – Fox News
Pregnant woman fatally shot after her baby shower while trying to break up fight Fox News…
Texas Has Banned Abortions At About 6 Weeks. But The Time Frame For Pregnant Patients To Get One Is Less Than 2 – Houston Public Media
Texas Has Banned Abortions At About 6 Weeks. But The Time Frame For Pregnant Patients…
Active management strategy helps women with early, nonviable pregnancies of unknown location – News-Medical.Net
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Support Afghans in their most perilous hour, urges UN’s Guterres Bachelet warns of deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan Nuclear…
AMP Alternative Medical Products and Waldhausklinik Deuringen Announce Clinical Study into the Effects of Medical Cannabis – Yahoo Finance
AMP Alternative Medical Products and Waldhausklinik Deuringen Announce Clinical Study into the Effects of Medical…
Multiple reports of alleged human rights violations in Tigray
UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet on Monday deplored “multiple and severe reports of alleged gross violations…
Scientists claim that overeating is not the primary cause of obesity
A perspective article challenges the ‘energy balance model,’ which says weight gain occurs because individuals…
Affordable housing in outer space: Scientists develop cosmic concrete from space dust and astronaut blood
Transporting a single brick to Mars can cost more than a million British pounds —…
New method enables 3D microscopy of human organs
Researchers have now demonstrated a method by which specific cell types in human organs can…
Quantum materials cut closer than ever
A new method designs nanomaterials with less than 10-nanometer precision. It could pave the way…
Engineers grow pancreatic ‘organoids’ that mimic the real thing
Engineers developed a way to grow tiny replicas of the pancreas, using either healthy or…
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Socio-economic status of children can influence microorganisms in their digestive tract
Findings suggest that a family’s socio-economic status (SES) may influence children’s composition of gut microbiome…
Astronomers spot the same supernova three times — and predict a fourth sighting in 16 years
An enormous amount of gravity from a cluster of distant galaxies causes space to curve…
STAT+: FDA commissioner, two senators raise concerns about patent abuse by pharmaceutical companies
In a bid to address the high cost of medicines, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner…
STAT+: In new remarks, Cassava Sciences’ CEO shifts defense of embattled treatment for Alzheimer’s
Cassava Sciences CEO Remi Barbier on Monday shifted his defense of the company’s embattled treatment…