Islet transplant: Changing lives for people with diabetes
Medical researchers report long-term results showing the islet transplant treatment is safe and reliable for…
Month: May 2022
17 suspected monkeypox cases seen in Montreal, as European tally increases
Health officials in Montreal on Thursday said they were investigating 17 suspected cases of monkeypox,…
Everyone eats three extra cheeseburgers a day than they admit, study shows
Everyone eats the equivalent of three extra cheeseburgers a day than they admit — regardless…
Unlocking the secrets of killer whale diets and their role in climate change
Researchers have discovered new clues to understand how killer whales impact their environment. Read Original…
Why baby leatherback marine turtles can’t ‘see the sea’
For most sea turtles, the journey to find the ocean from their nests is pretty…
Using light and sound to reveal rapid brain activity in unprecedented detail
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a method to scan and image the blood…
Scientists develop ‘off the shelf’ engineered stem cells to treat aggressive brain cancer
Investigators have devised a novel therapeutic method for treating glioblastomas post-surgery by using stem cells…
Standard test for multiple myeloma provides clues of a rare, more deadly type
A test for the common blood cancer multiple myeloma also holds clear clues that the…
A CDC expert answers questions on monkeypox
Monkeypox, a disease that rarely shows up outside a belt of countries across Central and…
Covid-19: Second boosters may benefit at-risk groups but have “minimal” impact for others, says WHO
Short term benefits are seen after a second covid-19 vaccine booster—normally a fourth vaccine dose—in…
How cranberries could improve memory and ward off dementia
Researchers have found that eating cranberries could improve memory, ward off dementia, and reduce ‘bad’…
Are people swapping their cats and goldfish for praying mantises?
Praying mantises have gained recent popularity as pets, sold at animal fairs and pet markets,…
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Satellite monitoring of biodiversity moves within reach
Global biodiversity assessments require the collection of data on changes in plant biodiversity on an…
Puzzling features deep in Earth’s interior illuminated by high resolution imaging
New research examines an unusual pocket of rock at the boundary layer with Earth’s core,…
New strategies to save rice, the world’s most indispensable grain
Plants — they’re just like us, with unique techniques for handling stress. To save one…
NHS trust is fined {pound}1.3m over deaths of two patients linked to safety failings
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has been fined more than £1.3m (€1.5m; $1.6m) at…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer resists requests for study supplies of its Covid pill; WTO talks on Covid vaccine patent waivers are bogged down
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? The skies over the Pharmalot campus are…
Eating disorders: Guidance is issued to doctors after 84% rise in past five years
New guidelines to help doctors spot the signs that someone with an eating disorder is…
Covid-19: US hospitals continued to perform unnecessary surgeries during pandemic
US hospitals continued to perform eight overused and unnecessary surgical procedures for older patients during…
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AstraZeneca’s ambitious vaccine dreams are finally, officially dead
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and…
Tom Nolan’s research reviews—19 May 2022
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Caught on film: NHS life during the pandemic
bmj;377/may19_4/o1224/FAF1faSelfless, an exhibition of the work of photographer Jessica van der Weert that captures the…
Benefits of bariatric surgery . . . and other stories
Bariatric surgery in older peopleA study among Medicare beneficiaries in the US shows that bariatric…
Erosion of healthcare for those who need it most
The UK and US differ in healthcare funding models and political structures, but both national…
COVID Has Reached North Korea, Threatening A Humanitarian Emergency
The COVID outbreak is likely to create a high burden of disease in North Korea,…
Why Is The FDA Seeking To Ban Menthol Cigarettes?
Menthol cigarettes were responsible for an estimated 377,000 premature deaths in the U.S. during the…
Opinion: NEJM, other journals: provide more transparency about conflicts of interest or don’t publish conflicted articles
Are medical journals reliable sources of objective information, or do they, at times, act as…
Opinion: Take a stand for those who can’t with the Promising Pathway Act
Every five years since 1992, Congress has reauthorized the Food and Drug Administration user fee…
Watch: Why isn’t there a nasal vaccine for Covid-19 yet?
Covid-19 vaccines have rapidly altered our relationship with SARS-CoV-2, turning a dangerous infection into something…
STAT+: AbbVie dramatically boosts its spending on lobbying
WASHINGTON — The pharma giant AbbVie spent nearly $4 million on lobbying in the first three…
Empower young people with type 1 diabetes
The guidance on how to tackle the psychosocial challenge that a diagnosis of type 1…
Managing type 1 diabetes: have faith in patients
I share Kar’s frustration at the stalling of the roll-out of non-invasive glucose monitoring for…
Are vaccines a potential treatment for long covid?
Vaccines in the covid-19 pandemic have been a game changer in reducing rates of SARS-CoV-2…
Harmonizing insurance data to compare healthcare across high income countries
Our recent research study, published in The BMJ, found substantial differences in care for patients…
UN marks first ever international day spotlighting women working in the maritime industry
The first ever International Day for Women in Maritime kicked off its inaugural celebration on…
With Roe in doubt, some fear tech surveillance of pregnancy – Troy Record
With Roe in doubt, some fear tech surveillance of pregnancy Troy Record Read Original Article: With…
Why cash is the best way to help Ukrainians in need
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, the consequences of the war have…
We have the tools to curb global warming: UN weather agency chief
The head of the UN weather agency, WMO, has told UN News that with the…
News in Brief 18 May 2022
Latest climate data from 2021 shows several records broken Mozambique wild polio outbreak confirmed ILO–UNICEF…
Scientist uncovers clues to aging in mitochondria
Many age-related diseases share a common feature: the mitochondria of cells begin to malfunction. While…
Study reveals imaging approach with potential to detect lung cancer earlier, at the cellular level
Researchers have found a way to identify lung cancer at the cellular level in real…
Scientists develop and monitor two approaches to fix blood vessel abnormalities that make tumors difficult to treat
Abnormal tumor blood vessels promote cancer progression and treatment resistance. Researchers have developed two approaches…
Brain capital: A new investment approach for late-life well-being
Within many societies and cultures around the world, older adults are too often undervalued and…
Sparking sustainable new chemical catalysts
New research could lead to the creation of new, sustainable catalysts based on tungsten oxide…
Researchers magnify hidden biological structures with MAGNIFIERS
A research team has combined two emerging imaging technologies to better view a wide range…
Accelerating the pace of machine learning
Machine learning happens a lot like erosion. Data is hurled at a mathematical model like…
Expert Voices: Integrative Medicine for People With Parkinson’s… – Parkinson’s News Today
Expert Voices: Integrative Medicine for People With Parkinson’s… Parkinson’s News Today Read Original Article: Expert Voices:…
Alternative Medicine For High Cholesterol Jewish Ledger – Connecticut Jewish Ledger
Alternative Medicine For High Cholesterol Jewish Ledger Connecticut Jewish Ledger Read Original Article: Alternative Medicine For…
Large U.K. study links vaccination after Covid infection to lower odds of long Covid symptoms
Ever since Covid-19 vaccines became available, some people with long Covid have said vaccination eases…
STAT+: Former top Medicare official says Medicare Advantage’s coding industry offers ‘no benefit to society’
Parts of the Medicare Advantage program — essentially, private Medicare plan options — are ripe…