COVID-19: Germany first to contribute ‘fair share’ for vaccine equity push
Germany has become the first country to answer a call for wealthy nations to contribute…
Month: March 2022
Did rapid spin delay 2017 collapse of merged neutron stars into black hole?
Continuing X-ray observations by Chandra of the kilonova from the merger of two neutron stars…
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Small water samples can find really big animals
Scientists used an emerging genetic tool that analyzes DNA in water samples to detect whales…
Protect the defenders of the planet, UN rights chief urges
The world must be made a safer place for people working to protect the planet,…
Indonesia: Shocking abuses against indigenous Papuans, rights experts report
Shocking abuses against indigenous Papuans have been taking place in Indonesia, UN-appointed rights experts said…
New technique unlocks ancient history of Earth from grains of sand
Researchers have developed a new technique by studying the age of ancient grains of sand…
For new insights into aerodynamics, scientists turn to paper airplanes
A series of experiments using paper airplanes reveals new aerodynamic effects, a team of scientists…
These solar panels pull in water vapor to grow crops in the desert
Using a unique hydrogel, scientists have created a solar-driven system that successfully grows spinach by…
Bacteria genes gave ancient plants traits to colonize land
Genes jumping from microbes to green algae hundreds of millions of years ago might have…
What’s happening in the depths of distant worlds?
The physics and chemistry that take place deep inside our planet are fundamental to the…
Noble false widow spider captures bats in the attic
Scientists have published the first record of a Noble False Widow spider feeding on a…
STAT+: Supreme Court debates exactly when a doctors’ misprescribing becomes criminal
Supreme Court justices on Tuesday seemed divided over where to draw the line for what…
Scrap harmful laws that increase discrimination, UNAIDS urges
Everyone has the right to live a healthy, full, and productive life with dignity, regardless…
Teladoc strikes a deal with Amazon, but may take a loss on Livongo
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
CDC data suggest Pfizer vaccine protection holds up in kids 5-11, raising questions on earlier study
Does the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine provide less protection to children aged 5 to 11 than…
STAT+: Tennessee judge sanctions Endo for ‘coordinated strategy’ to withhold documents in opioid case
Endo International (ENDP) was sanctioned by a Tennessee state court judge for using a “coordinated…
When I use a word . . . . Bioscience ȷournals—an open and shut case?
OpenThe word “open” ultimately derives from an Indo-European root, UPO, meaning under, up from under,…
Drug distributors and Johnson & Johnson will pay $26bn as America’s biggest opioid settlement is finalised
A $26bn payout in a US legal case pitting opioid makers and distributors against thousands…
A family doctor has a holistic approach
There is an enormous difference between being a doctor and being the family doctor, as…
South Sudan: Condemnation for attempted ambush on food convoy
A peacekeeper is in stable condition a day after being shot during an attempted ambush…
Face masks play a crucial role, new COVID research confirms
Researchers have developed a new theoretical model to better assess the risks of spreading viruses…
Tiny tire particles inhibit growth of organisms in freshwater, coastal estuaries, studies find
Small particles from tires inhibited the growth and caused adverse behavioral changes in organisms found…
Climate change is outpacing efforts to adapt, warns intergovernmental panel
Humans are not doing enough to mitigate climate change effects that are already inevitable, the…
Surprising semiconductor properties revealed with innovative new method
Semiconductor experiments reveal a surprising new source of conductivity from oxygen atoms trapped inside the…
The FDA’s promised menthol ban is about to face a critical test
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s weekly newsletter about the politics and…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Broad Institute wins legal battle over CRISPR patents; Pfizer’s C. diff vaccine fails in study
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
Government’s plan for “living with covid-19” neglects the most vulnerable
To doctors and much of the public, who have spent the last two years doing…
Ministers to introduce licensing for non-surgical cosmetic procedures
The UK government has signalled its intention to introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic…
Eating disorders in men: limited models of diagnosis and treatment are failing patients
Current treatments for eating disorders can at best be described as moderately effective,1 indicating a…
GP numbers and the future of primary care
Appleby has picked up something of a poisoned chalice in predicting GP workforce requirements.1 His…
Tougher population interventions are needed to reduce health inequalities, says charity
The government needs to get tougher on public health and put more focus on interventions…
Helen Salisbury: Expressing empathy
I spent many years as a medical teacher attempting to coach students in the art…
Ukraine invasion: Russian doctors urge Putin to cease hostilities
Thousands of Russian doctors and other healthcare workers have signed an open letter to Vladimir…
Russian doctors, nurses, and paramedics demand an end to hostilities in Ukraine
We, Russian doctors, nurses, and paramedics, strongly oppose the military actions carried out by Russian…
Survival for waitlisted kidney failure patients receiving transplantation versus remaining on waiting list: systematic review and meta-analysis
AbstractObjectivesTo investigate the survival benefit of transplantation versus dialysis for waitlisted kidney failure patients with…
The growing health crisis on the world’s most perilous migrant crossing
It was the remoteness that struck doctor Helmer Charris when he arrived in Bajo Chiquito….
Can I defer my revalidation?
We offer flexibility to cope with current uncertaintiesHolly Chadwick, revalidation manager at the General Medical…
Music as a person centred intervention for dementia
In their review of person centred interventions for managing neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia, Watt and…
Covid-19: Incomplete lists of vulnerable patients left many unprotected, desperate, and afraid
Up-to-date registers of clinically vulnerable patients must be created to ensure that those who are…
Opinion: The future of pharma and health care will come in small (molecule) packages
Rightful accolades to Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech for the Covid-19 vaccines they created and developed in…
Covid Update: Omicron Subvariant Severity And New Symptoms To Look Out For
The omicron subvariant allegedly causes distinct symptoms compared to previous strains. Read Original Article: Covid…
‘Liveable Future’ At Risk, UN Climate Report Warns
Species extinction, ecosystem collapse, insect-borne disease, deadly heatwaves and megastorms, water shortages, reduced crop yields…
Opinion: Equitable access to digital health innovations requires a systems thinking approach
Over the last decade, the dawn of digital health has accelerated biopharmaceutical innovation, the pace…
STAT+: Pfizer made Trump’s vaccine push harder than it needed to be, former Warp Speed official alleges in new book
WASHINGTON — Pfizer may have been the first company to deliver on the promises of…
STAT+: Strong evidence is becoming a business imperative for mental health tech startups
As smartphone apps that treat mental health conditions become more common, the companies making them…
COVID-19 Cases On Campus Could Surge After Spring Break Unless Students Take Certain Precautions
What college students do during and after spring break can affect the number of COVID-19…
Welcome to STAT Madness 2022
This is our sixth-annual STAT Madness, a bracket-style tournament to find the best innovations in…
Concern for women and children caught up in Ukraine conflict
The intensification of the Russian offensive in Ukraine is having devastating consequences on women and…
COVID-19 Omicron Subvariant Presents 2 New Symptoms: Report
Health officials have warned of two additional symptoms when dealing with the subvariant of omicron….
Priority Health talks Prenatal Infection Prevention Month and what expecting parents should be looking for! – WOODTV.com
Priority Health talks Prenatal Infection Prevention Month and what expecting parents should be looking for! WOODTV.com…