UN rights report details ‘unconscionable’ violations of migrants returning from Libya
Migrants in Libya who are compelled to accept so-called ‘assisted returns’ to their countries of…
Month: October 2022
STAT+: Pharmalittle: BIO CEO resigns amid board disagreements; Pfizer exec denies allegations over EU Covid-vaccine deal
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Atrial fibrillation: Most UK media “promote screening” despite lack of evidence, study finds
Screening for atrial fibrillation has largely been promoted by commentators, NHS organisations, and charities that…
Helen Salisbury: Massaging the waiting list statistics
Internal guidance from NHS England—as reported by the Health Service Journal1—indicates that patients who decline…
How can I make the NHS greener?
As healthcare professionals, we have a unique opportunity and obligationEleanor Damm, co-chair of the environmental…
Adolescents and youth are prioritising human rights in the climate change agenda
Climate change is increasingly affecting the human rights to life, food, health, safe drinking water…
Covid-19: Antiviral purchased by UK government does not lower risk of hospital admission, trial shows
Molnupiravir, a covid-19 antiviral drug bought by the UK government in the amount of 2.23…
Vaccine effectiveness of primary series and booster doses against covid-19 associated hospital admissions in the United States: living test negative design study
AbstractObjectiveTo compare the effectiveness of a primary covid-19 vaccine series plus booster doses with a…
Former British Journal of Sports Medicine editor is subject of a slew of retractions
The British Journal of Sports Medicine has retracted nine further non-research articles by its former…
What would it take for you to protest about the climate emergency?
If you opened a print copy of The BMJ a couple of weeks ago, you…
40% Of Americans Misrepresented Their COVID Status, Adherence To Health Measures: Study
The researchers found that 41.6% of the respondents reported misrepresentation and/or non-adherence to at least…
Opinion: CBO’s dismissal of health care price transparency is based on faulty premises
Can price transparency meaningfully reduce the outrageous cost of health care and coverage? I believe…
Opinion: Medicare’s cuts to home health are a step in the wrong direction
My grandmother lived at the top of a hill overlooking the magical mountains and valleys…
STAT+: For Swedish professor and his tiny biotech, Alzheimer’s drug means vindication and a fortune
Last month, word spread that a drug was finally shown to slow Alzheimer’s disease, and…
STAT+: As small-town telepharmacies struggle to stay open, national chains eye an opportunity
In February 2019, the town of Albion, Ind. — population 2,500 — welcomed its first…
A minuscule new HHS office has a mammoth goal: tackling environmental justice
WASHINGTON — Ask 10 people how a federal health care agency might tackle “environmental justice,”…
Maternity care ‘deserts’ on the rise across the U.S., report finds
The home birth had been going well, with the baby having been delivered safely, when…
Can You Hide Your Pregnancy In the Era of Big Data? – The Atlantic
Can You Hide Your Pregnancy In the Era of Big Data? The Atlantic Read Original Article:…
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News in Brief 10 October 2022
Ukraine: Horrifying and large scale strikes an ‘unacceptable escalation’ – UN chief Humanitarians cannot solve impact…
‘Investing in girls is investing in our common future’: UN chief
In marking the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child on Tuesday, the UN…
Unprecedented levels of insects damaging plants
A new study compares insect herbivore damage of modern-era plants with that of fossilized leaves…
UN experts call for complete abolition of death penalty as ‘only viable path’
Marking the 20th World Day Against the Death Penalty, two UN-appointed independent human rights experts on…
Husker study: Brazil can grow more soybeans without deforesting Amazon
A new study describes agricultural intensification strategies to allow Brazil, the world’s largest soybean exporter,…
Common approach to demystify black box AI not ready for prime time
Clinical AI tools hold the promise to transform the practice of medicine, but lack of…
Turning the spotlight on cells in tissues so RNA can tell their story
A new advance overcomes present limitations in spatial transcriptomics with a DNA nanotechnology-driven method called…
Gray whale numbers continue decline
Gray whales that migrate along the West Coast of North America continued to decline in…
New survey: 91% of parents say their family is less stressed when they eat together
Chronic, constant stress can increase lifetime risk of heart disease and stroke, but a new…
Positive childhood experiences of blue spaces linked to better adult well-being
New research based on data from 18 countries concludes that adults with better mental health…
Why the Salton Sea is turning into toxic dust
The Salton Sea, California’s most polluted inland lake, has lost a third of its water…
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A way to measure brain blood flow in pre-term babies at the bedside
Researchers have discovered a novel, non-invasive way to measure blood flow to the brains of…
New antibiotic comes from a pathogenic bacterium in potatoes
A multinational team of researchers in Europe report the discovery of a new antifungal antibiotic…
Scientists hit their creative peak early in their careers
A new study provides the best evidence to date that scientists overall are most innovative…
Researchers find tumor microbiome interactions may identify new approaches for pancreatic cancer treatment
Investigators have examined the microbiome of pancreatic tumors and identified particular microorganisms at single cell…
Previously deployed military personnel show retained dust in lungs
Military personnel who were deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq may have been exposed to significant…
Covid-19: Hospital admissions rise in England as some trusts reinstate mask requirements
The number of people admitted to hospital with covid-19 in England rose by almost a…
STAT+: European Commission says preliminary findings indicate Teva violated antitrust rules
After three years of probing, the European Commission has reached a preliminary decision that Teva…
Time to make neglected area of mental health ‘a global priority’, urges Guterres
Nearly one billion people live with a mental health condition across the globe, but despite…
Which diet and health habits are backed by science? Now there’s a tool for that
Does eating red meat increase one’s risk of heart disease? Would eating more vegetables help?…
Growing pressure on NHS threatens frontline services
Several factors indicating serious pressure on the NHS have prompted workforce and financial experts, as…
Caring for the carers: we need to talk about tackling staff suicide
The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day is making mental health and wellbeing…
NHS trusts should provide everyone with a locker
I am pleased to see that two of the doctors interviewed by Torjesen have managed…
Hopeful not helpless: How doctors are combating climate change
“Climate change is the greatest threat to human health we face right now,” says Hannah…
Evusheld: Government is urged to expedite covid antibody treatment for vulnerable patients
The UK government has been urged to re-examine its decision not to purchase a new…
US gun deaths increased by 35% during the early covid-19 pandemic
US gun deaths increased by 35% from 2019 to 2020, the beginning of the covid-19…
STAT+: Merck touts positive results on key drug from $11.5 billion Acceleron merger
Merck said Monday the key drug from its $11.5 billion purchase of the biotech Acceleron…
“Shopping around” for treatment is not a solution to cancer backlog
The covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated extensive backlogs in the diagnostic and treatment pathways for patients…
Management of chronic migraine
ABSTRACTChronic migraine is a neurologic disorder associated with considerable disability, lost productivity, and a profound…
COVID Rebound After Pfizer Treatment Likely Due To Robust Immune Response, Study Finds
All of the rebound patients had experienced significant improvement in their symptoms before their rebound….
Opinion: The cost of doing nothing: Congress is missing a rare opportunity to improve FDA policies and help people with deadly illnesses
Congress has taken the necessary step of including critical reauthorizations for the Prescription Drug User…