Ukraine reconstruction is a ‘long road’ but it must start now: Guterres
UN chief António Guterres lent his support on Tuesday to international efforts to rebuild Ukraine, as a…
Month: July 2022
‘World is failing adolescent girls’ warns UNFPA chief, as report shows third of women in developing countries give birth in teen years
Nearly a third of all women in developing countries, start having children at the age…
Robotic ammonites recreate ancient animals’ movements
Robotic ammonites, evaluated in a university pool, allow researchers to explore questions about how shell…
Scientists discover cancer trigger that could spur targeted drug therapies
Researchers definitively linked the function of a specific domain of proteins important in plant-microbe biology…
Using big data to better understand cancerous mutations
The ideal method of determining what type of cancer mutation a patient has is to…
Molecule boosts fat burning
A study has identified a molecule — the purine inosine — that boosts fat burning…
Shedding light on comet Chury’s unexpected chemical complexity
Researchers have for the first time identified an unexpected richness of complex organic molecules on…
How best to achieve a better and sustainable world?
The world is warming rapidly, and, as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change keeps telling…
Nanoparticle vaccine protects against a spectrum of COVID-19-causing variants and related viruses
A new vaccine candidate, named mosaic-8, containing pieces of eight different SARS-like betacoronaviruses provides broad…
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Hereditary factors that increase the likelihood of cancer mutations detailed in new study
A new study reveals 42 hereditary genes which predispose individuals to a higher number of…
2030 development agenda ‘fails’ on racial equality and non-discrimination
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are characterized by…
In a boost for species conservation, freeze-dried mouse cells produce healthy pups
Two years after scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland delivered Dolly the sheep, the…
Eavesdropping on whales in the high Arctic
Earth’s oceans are crisscrossed with roughly 1.2 million km of fiber optic telecommunication cables. Researchers…
Manȷula Arora: would most “ordinary decent people” conclude that she had acted dishonestly?
By reviewing the case of Manjula Arora the General Medical Council might learn something for…
ENT surgeon is suspended for life changing injury to patient and dishonesty
A surgeon who kept drilling into a patient’s ear after he had lost his bearings…
Helen Salisbury: Discouraging self-isolation with covid
Every day, all over the country, NHS workers go to work even when they don’t…
Improving leadership should include support for leaders’ wellbeing
The recent review of health and care leadership by Messenger and Pollard1 has generated attention…
STAT+: FDA to convene second panel of outside experts to review Amylyx Pharma’s ALS treatment
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration is bringing together a panel…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Market downturn chills VC climate; drug distributors prevail in W. Va. opioids case
Good morning. Elizabeth Cooney here again, pinch-hitting for Ed Silverman. Although he sometimes makes his…
Monkeypox: Symptoms seen in London sexual health clinics differ from previous outbreaks, study finds
Monkeypox symptoms seen in patients attending four sexual health clinics in London appear to differ…
Asthma Patients’ Urine Could Hold Answer To New Treatment For Breathing Easier
Asthmatic people may soon benefit from new treatments that can make breathing easier. Read Original…
Homemade COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Government Approval In South Korea
South Korea’s government has recently approved the country’s first homemade COVID-19 vaccine. Read Original Article:…
Fear of the GMC significantly hinders the GP workforce
Abbasi commendably shows that the General Medical Council has lost the medical profession’s trust and…
Funnel-Web Spider Venom A Potential Heart Attack Treatment: Research
Thanks to a $23 million investment, a drug for heart attack and stroke damage developed…
Western-Style Diet Increases Chances Of Developing Colorectal Cancer, Study Finds
A new study adds to mounting evidence that following a Western-style diet dramatically increases the…
STAT+: Marijuana-induced high blunted by Anebulo Pharma pill, early study shows
Anebulo Pharmaceuticals said Tuesday that a single dose of its experimental pill blunted the effects…
Covid-19: GPs are asked to opt into next vaccination phase this autumn
General practices that wish to continue giving covid booster vaccinations from September have until 14…
‘They’re Everywhere’: Microplastics In Oceans, Air And Human Body
Now scientific studies are increasingly detecting microplastics in some human organs — including “the lungs,…
Epilepsies in children, young people, and adults: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowEpilepsy is a common condition that associates with substantial risk of…
Why I . . . paint portraits of NHS colleagues
“Capturing details that are human, such as the texture of the skin and the glistening…
Opinion: The accuracy of pulse oximeters shouldn’t depend on a person’s skin color
Covid-19 made pulse oximeters an even more important tool for measuring the amount of oxygen…
STAT+: The Q3 health tech tracker: 11 key industry events and debates to watch
It’s been a humbling first half of the year for health tech companies. Previously abundant…
Individual responsibility: a red herring that lets the fossil fuel industry off the climate catastrophe hook
When delegates meet this week to discuss fragile progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, they…
STAT+: The biotech scorecard for the third quarter: 18 stock-moving events to watch
Here is STAT’s biotech scorecard, our regular ledger of stock-moving biotech events, for the third…
‘A scary time’: Fear of prosecution forces doctors to choose between protecting themselves or their patients
Last Wednesday, a patient walked into Julie Rhee’s fertility clinic in St. Louis with pelvic…
STAT+: ‘Really scared and frightened’: VC deals and valuations begin falling apart as biotech’s stock shock becomes one of the longest in history
The drug industry is experiencing one of the longest market downturns it has ever seen,…
COVID-19 Smell Loss Becoming Less Common As Virus Evolves
Researchers noticed that what was once considered a tell-tale sign of COVID-19 became less common…
Why COVID Reinfection Is Still Possible Months After Battling Virus
The evolution of the virus makes it possible for former patients to catch COVID-19 again….
Things to keep in mind while doing prenatal workouts – Times of India
Things to keep in mind while doing prenatal workouts Times of India Read Original Article: Things…
22 Summer Styles For Women: Fabulous & Trendy Clothing, Shoes & Handbags To Rock This Season
The post 22 Summer Styles For Women: Fabulous & Trendy Clothing, Shoes & Handbags To…
News in Brief 4 July 2022
New Libya mass graves under human rights spotlight Environment laws crucial to combat irresponsible business…
Knowing Earth’s energy imbalance is critical in preventing global warming, study finds
The imbalance of energy on Earth is the most important metric in order to gauge…
DR Congo declares end to latest Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has declared the end of its 14th Ebola outbreak…
Specialty training: record number of applicants and posts filled in England, say officials
England saw its highest ever number of doctors applying for specialty training programmes this year…
Libya: new suspected mass graves found in Tarhuna, says UN human rights probe
New suspected mass graves have been uncovered in Tarhuna, Libya, a Human Rights Council probe…
Covid-19: Pandemic sickness pay rules for NHS staff to come to an end
The special arrangements that allowed full pay for NHS staff should they have to self-isolate…
What are whale sharks up to?
Satellite-tracking of the largest fish in the ocean offered insight into their migratory and feeding…
Effect of crisis in NHS dentistry on dental training
Howard describes the current limitations for patients accessing NHS dental care.1 Patients with dental problems…
Roe v Wade: Medical bodies declare support for abortion rights, as doctors and states face confusion
Medical bodies in the United States have described their fearfulness at the unfolding situation facing…
New Leukemia Treatment Drug Could Make Cancer Cells More Susceptible To Chemo
In a breakthrough, researchers from Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer…