AI tech to automate process of denture design and enhance treatment efficiency without compromising accuracy
Researchers developed a new approach using artificial intelligence to automate the design of individualised dentures,…
Month: July 2022
Best way to protect children caught in conflict is to ‘champion peace’
The best way to protect children and prevent violations against them in armed conflict is…
Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression
Trial participants reported feeling less anxious or depressed after taking high doses of Vitamin B6…
New approach to exposing illegal and informal mercury trading
The Minamata Convention (MC) aims to restrict and limit the trading of mercury, a highly…
‘Junk’ DNA could lead to cancer by stopping copying of DNA
Scientists have found that non-coding ‘junk’ DNA, far from being harmless and inert, could potentially…
Diverse nurse workforce linked to better maternal health outcomes in childbirth
A new study provides robust evidence to support diversifying the healthcare workforce as a remedy…
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Invasive fish: Sperm hijacking as success strategy
The Prussian carp is considered one of the most successful invasive fish species in Europe….
As overdose deaths exploded during the pandemic, racial disparities widened, CDC report shows
As U.S. overdose deaths soared to devastating new heights in the first year of the…
Climate warming, water management impacts on West Florida’s continental shelf
Scientists conducted a study that provides an assessment of the potential effects of climate warming…
New study finds environmental injustice is key to decoding climate change debate
A new study found that Miami’s history of environmental injustice was the key to understanding…
Mother’s immune cells appear to exacerbate complications of preeclampsia
T-cells, immune cells that normally protect us, appear to play a key role in the…
Carbon captured and stored since 1996 is significant but overestimated by up to 30 per cent
Although a significant amount of carbon has been caught and stored so far, governments should…
PhRMA and BIO descend on D.C. & unpacking the Senate’s FDA funding drama
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and…
Lakes in hot water, climate change creating a cauldron of issues
As intense heatwaves grip the United Kingdom, Spain, France and Portugal, at times exceeding temperatures…
Discovery advancing epilepsy research
A team of researchers has found a link between a specific protein in the brain…
New links found between dogs’ smell and vision
Researchers have provided the first documentation that dogs’ sense of smell is integrated with their…
Discovery of molecular signatures of immature neurons in human brain throughout life provide insights into brain plasticity
Researchers have used advanced techniques to show that, in a key memory region of the…
Loss of ‘youth’ protein may drive aging in the eye
Loss of the protein pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF), which protects retinal support cells, may drive…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA user-fee reauthorization bill hits a snag; USPTO takes a tougher stand toward drugmakers
Rise and shine. Another busy day is on the way. Indeed, the official to-do list…
Hands learn to teach in Jerusalem
bmj;378/jul19_16/o1783/FAF1faJuzoor/Heakty and Social Development OrganisationMore than a decade after a small team of UK surgeons…
Covid-19: One year on from “Freedom Day,” what have we learnt?
Although many people in the UK may think that the covid-19 pandemic is over1—an understandable…
Racism in the NHS: let’s not rely on flawed surveys
Structural racism is undoubtedly a serious problem in the NHS, but the BMA’s survey is…
Medical expert witnesses should consider systems that doctors work in, says defence body
Expert witnesses who report on doctors’ conduct for courts, coroners, or regulators should be obliged…
James Sibree Milledge
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Here’s How The COVID Vaccine Affects Women’s Periods
A new study found that many women experienced a heavier menstural flow after getting vaccinated…
Gum Disease-Causing Bacteria Linked To Higher Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
A new study has linked bacteria causing gum disease to Alzheimer’s disease. Read Original Article:…
Burnout among trainees is at all time high, GMC survey shows
Burnout among trainees and trainers has never been higher, the General Medical Council has said,…
Brian Arthur Smith
bmj;378/jul19_1/o1734/FAF1faBrian Arthur Smith was born in Thornton Heath in 1929 and attended what was then…
More Children Are Trying To Lose Weight Today, Study Finds
Some of the kids trying to lose weight are those considered to have a “healthy”…
Suicides Linked To This Common Food Preservative Are Increasing; Experts Voice Concerns
A similar trend has also been observed in the U.S., with the National Poison Data…
Opinion: Keep equity in mind when moving to value-based payment
Value-based care champions health and justice by focusing on outcomes rather than on units of…
Opinion: Stop squandering opportunities to end AIDS: be responsive to the needs of HIV prevention users
Ten years ago this month, the Food and Drug Administration approved a daily pill that…
As demand for medication abortion increases, Facebook allows ads for potentially dangerous ‘abortion reversal’ procedure
The Markup has found that Facebook is serving up ads and posts for the “abortion…
It’s not just heat stroke. Extreme temperatures pose special risk to people with chronic illness (and that’s a lot of us)
A sweltering 112 degrees Fahrenheit in North Texas. 97 in Minneapolis. 103 in Nebraska. Nearly…
STAT+: The politics of passing a major FDA funding bill just got complicated
WASHINGTON — For the last six months, Congress seemed to be sailing towards the uncharacteristically…
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STAT+: This biotech is betting dietary changes can reshape cancer care. Even if it works, can Faeth make a profit?
For all the advances oncology researchers have made in genomics and precision medicine, one of…
With monkeypox spreading globally, many experts believe the virus can’t be contained
It has been a mere nine weeks since the United Kingdom announced it had detected…
A seven point plan to suppress covid infections and reduce disruptions
It is now a year since the Westminster Government removed remaining covid protections on so-called…
Supplement Derived From Leafy Greens Could Reduce Antibiotic Resistance
A new study points to a vegetable-derived supplement that can fight against antimicrobial resistance. Read…
Mouse Study Reveals Common Migraine Drugs May Help With Obesity
A new study done on mice found that common migraine drugs might be able to…
What Pregnancy and Childbirth Do to the Bodies of Young Girls – The New York Times
What Pregnancy and Childbirth Do to the Bodies of Young Girls The New York Times Read…
Not Gaining Weight During Pregnancy? What’s Normal & What’s Not – Romper
Not Gaining Weight During Pregnancy? What’s Normal & What’s Not Romper Read Original Article: Not Gaining…
Spruce Up Your Summer Home: 23 Great Ideas for Indoor & Outdoor Summer Gear & Decor
The post Spruce Up Your Summer Home: 23 Great Ideas for Indoor & Outdoor Summer…
US Boosting Nationwide Monkeypox Testing Capacity Amid Outbreak
The country is in the process of expanding its monkeypox testing capacity amid the outbreak….
News in Brief 18 July 2022
Nelson Mandela honoured as ‘mentor to generations’ Ghana confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease…
25 Million Infants Missed Out On Lifesaving Vaccines Amid Pandemic: WHO
The World Health Organization sounded the alarm after analyzing vaccination data from 2021. Read Original…
FDA approves first at-home therapy for skin repigmentation in vitiligo patients
Patients with vitiligo will now have access to the first ever at-home therapy for skin…
Just In: August 2022
We Choose Foods by Their Health Benefits Humans may choose foods based on their specific…
Research Round Up: August 2022
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Kudos for Kiwi!
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