Fast food diet before pregnancy can impact breast milk and baby’s health, say scientists
A diet high in sugar and fat such as burgers, fries and fizzy drinks can…
Month: July 2022
Single vs. multiple architectural distortion on digital breast tomosynthesis
For patients with multiple architectural distortion (AD) identified on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), biopsy of…
STAT+: AbbVie is scolded by a trade group over sales rep ‘strategically loitering’ in a hospital
In an embarrassing episode for AbbVie, the company was reprimanded by a U.K. pharmaceutical industry…
WHO recommends men who have sex with men reduce sex partners to limit monkeypox risk
Men who have sex with men should consider reducing the number of sexual partners they…
WHO urges countries to share data on effectiveness of Monkeypox vaccine
As Monkeypox cases reach over 18,000 in 78 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) on…
Türkiye urged to reverse decision ditching women’s rights accord
Türkiye’s decision to ditch a landmark international treaty to tackle violence against women and girls,…
A key role for quantum entanglement
A method known as quantum key distribution has long held the promise of communication security…
Quantum cryptography: Hacking is futile
An international team has successfully implemented an advanced form of quantum cryptography for the first…
Junior doctors still await rotas just days before changeover
Wednesday 3 August marks the changeover date for foundation trainees, yet with less than a…
Covid-19: “Impossible” to be confident that government awarded Randox contracts properly, say MPs
The UK government’s failure to follow basic rules in awarding £777m of contracts for covid-19…
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Junior doctors take to Westminster to protest on pay and urge strike action
Hundreds of doctors marched from the Department of Health and Social Care offices to Downing…
STAT+: Wyden says Merck and Abbott aren’t cooperating with probe into pharma tax practices
In his ongoing quest to probe pharmaceutical industry tax practices, the head of the U.S….
Our social interactions begin at a young age
Children demonstrate early in life social skills and a strong desire to interact with their…
Can we really get better Covid vaccines? There are big hurdles, but some hope
On Tuesday, White House officials gathered scientists, pharmaceutical executives, and experts in public health at…
Long covid: Hair loss and sexual dysfunction are among wider symptoms, study finds
People experiencing long covid have reported a wider set of symptoms than previously thought, including…
Consultant is struck off after he led parents to pay for private cancer tests for children
A consultant paediatrician has been struck off the UK medical register after a tribunal found…
Mesh surgeon fails in bid to stop legal action against trust being made public
A leading colorectal surgeon whose former employer, North Bristol NHS Trust, faces negligence claims from…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Teva reaches $4.25 billion deal over its role in opioid crisis; feds probe Cassava over Alzheimer’s drug data
Top of the morning to you. Another deliciously shiny day is unfolding over the Pharmalot…
‘No pain, no gain’ approach improves walking ability with peripheral artery disease
People with peripheral artery disease, or PAD, who walked for exercise at a pace that…
Kidney Health: Eating Fruits, Vegetables Could Reduce Risk Of Chronic Kidney Disease
People who eat more fruits and vegetables are more likely to avoid developing chronic kidney…
Scientific Trial Successful In Using A Diet Supplement To Prevent Cancer
A new international trial has succeeded in using a diet supplement to reduce certain types…
Learning from complaints during covid-19: discuss risks and benefits before hospital treatment
Oliver says that, as we recover from the pandemic, our handling of complaints must surely…
The culture of complaints pits providers against patients
Oliver asks what we can learn from formal complaints during the pandemic.1 Complaints are part…
Junior doctors protest at omission from pay award
bmj;378/jul27_4/o1873/FAF1faRichard H SmithHundreds of doctors descended on the offices of the Department of Health and…
David Oliver: Relearning to value experts and their knowledge
Throughout the pandemic I’ve seen expert professionals and apolitical expert institutions undermined, disparaged, accused of…
Acting on historically offensive content in BMJ’s archive
How should we deal with published content that may be offensive or harmful? New or…
Giant verruciform tumour on the penis
This is verrucous xanthoma on the penis of a man in his 40s (fig 1).bmj;378/jul27_1/e069890/F1F1f1Fig…
Frequent Napping Linked To Higher Risk Of Stroke, High Blood Pressure
A new study found a link between frequent napping and the risk of developing high…
Low Serotonin Not Necessarily Connected To Depression Risk, Study Finds
A new study found that there is little evidence linking low serotonin levels to clinical…
Experimental Chewing Gum Reduces Omicron In Saliva; Sexual Dysfunction, Hair Loss Among Long COVID Symptoms
An experimental chewing gum that “traps” SARS-CoV-2 particles in saliva holds promise for curbing transmission…
Opinion: The future of health care is here. When will it be everywhere?
To paraphrase Canadian-American speculative fiction writer William Gibson: The future of health care is already…
STAT+: Genomics is racing toward a $100 genome. Are we ready for it?
As the cost of DNA sequencing plummets, we’re fast approaching a point when decoding a…
Opinion: The Morris ALS Principles: A model for empowering all disease communities
The FDA’s decision to delay its highly anticipated review of AMX0035, a new drug for…
Drawing on therapy developed to save soldiers, an app aims to prevent suicide in those at highest risk
It’s a problem so complex, so fraught with stigma and treatment complications, that innovation has…
Hair, Libido Loss Added To List Of Long COVID Symptoms
A new study has identified 62 long COVID symptoms, including hair and libido loss. Read…
Does High-Strength Cannabis Lead To Addiction And Mental Health Problems?
A new study linked cannabis potency to higher rates of cannabis addiction. Read Original Article:…
Breakthrough In Insulin Regeneration Could Lead To Better Diabetes Treatments
Researchers recently discovered a breakthrough in insulin regeneration that could pave the way for better…
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network sets up digital prenatal care platform – Healthcare IT News
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network sets up digital prenatal care platform Healthcare IT News Read Original…
How much is too much? New evidence associating low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure with brain differences in children | Neuropsychopharmacology – Nature.com
How much is too much? New evidence associating low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure with…
Telehealth Visits Can Boost Prenatal, Maternal Care – Consumer Health News | HealthDay – HealthDay News
Telehealth Visits Can Boost Prenatal, Maternal Care – Consumer Health News | HealthDay HealthDay News Read…
How Texas abortion law turned a pregnancy loss into a medical trauma : Shots – Health News – NPR
How Texas abortion law turned a pregnancy loss into a medical trauma : Shots –…
Firebombed crisis pregnancy center in Buffalo to reopen next month – Washington Examiner
Firebombed crisis pregnancy center in Buffalo to reopen next month Washington Examiner Read Original Article: Firebombed…
Elizabeth Warren accused pro-life pregnancy centers of ‘torturing’ women. Here’s what they actually do – Fox News
Elizabeth Warren accused pro-life pregnancy centers of ‘torturing’ women. Here’s what they actually do Fox News…
24 Must-Have Back To School Supplies To Kickstart Their Year
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News in Brief 26 July 2022
Monkeypox ‘can be stopped’ WHO declares Ukraine: Humanitarian aid still not reaching non-Government areas UN…
Specific brain responses to traumatic stress linked to PTSD risk
Results from the largest prospective study of its kind indicate that in the initial days…
Anti-butterfly effect enables new benchmarking of quantum-computer performance
Research drawing on the quantum ‘anti-butterfly effect’ solves a longstanding experimental problem in physics and…
Scientists discover places on the moon where it’s always ‘sweater weather’
A team led by planetary scientists has discovered shady locations within pits on the moon…
Engineering roboticists discover alternative physics
A new AI program observed physical phenomena and uncovered relevant variables — a necessary precursor…
Drugmaker Teva latest to settle opioid lawsuits nationally
Drugmaker Teva announced Tuesday that it has agreed to contribute more than $4.3 billion in…