‘Turning a blind eye’ a typical response to threatening managerial controls
Employees who perceive managerial controls to be restrictive and punitive will develop dysfunctional and negative…
Month: November 2022
WALLABY builds an intergalactic map in the outback
A radio telescope in remote Western Australia is helping to build a 3-dimensional map of…
Enzymes could be key to understanding how DNA mutates, quantum biologists find
Enzymes, which are crucial to controlling how cells replicate in the human body, could be…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: WHO scientist resigns amid shake-up; FDA considers over-the-counter naloxone
Top of the morning to you. The middle of the week is upon us and,…
STAT+: Cooling demand for new lab space in Boston could be good news for biotech companies
Amid a bumpy few years for development in Boston, the business of building lab space…
Liftoff! NASA’s Artemis I mega rocket launches Orion to Moon
Following a successful launch of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket in…
STAT+: Thrive founders launch new blood testing startup to spot when cancer returns
Among the many anxiety-inducing issues faced by cancer patients is the question of whether the…
Radiologist who forged timesheets to get paid early a decade ago is suspended for six months
A vascular radiologist who forged timesheets 10 years ago to get his pay early, but…
David Oliver: Stop naming and blaming hospitals for whole system problems
In advance of the chancellor’s financial statement, the UK press has trailed the government’s intention…
Supporting healthcare workers with work related stress
What you need to knowWork related stress is an important problem in the NHS workforce….
Rishi Sunak’s covid record—and what it tells us about his views on health, wealth, and the value of science
Rishi Sunak’s actions during the covid-19 pandemic tell us a great deal about his attitudes…
Annular erythema on the face
This is annular erythema on the face of a man in his 50s (fig 1)….
Sexual health services are at “breaking point” after {pound}1bn in cuts since 2015
Growing demand for sexual health consultations coupled with cuts in funding has left services in…
Billion Youth Risk Hearing Loss From Headphones, Venues: Study
It found that 24 percent of the young people had unsafe listening practices while using…
Opinion: Unseen mental health experts: people with mental illness
When I was seven years old, I watched as police carted my father out of…
Opinion: Listen: The ‘First Opinion Podcast’ live from Boston: Jay Baruch returns
In a special event as part of STAT’s Open Doors initiative, the “First Opinion Podcast”…
Covid-19 vaccines were a success, but mRNA still has a delivery problem. Two startups have an unorthodox solution
This story has been adapted from the STAT Report “The future of messenger RNA: Covid-19…
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Fentanyl isn’t just causing overdoses. It’s making it harder to start addiction treatment
Doctors are reporting a troubling trend when it comes to fentanyl. The powerful drug, they…
After decades of setbacks, scientists make strides toward the holy grail of male birth control
The headlines spelled the end of a short-lived scientific hope: “Male birth control study nixed…
Pregnant Immigrants Lack Access to Prenatal Care – Boundless
Pregnant Immigrants Lack Access to Prenatal Care Boundless Read Original Article: Pregnant Immigrants Lack Access to…
Prenatal phthalate exposure can significantly impact infant behavior and cognition, says study – Medical Xpress
Prenatal phthalate exposure can significantly impact infant behavior and cognition, says study Medical Xpress Read Original…
The ER wouldn’t treat her miscarriage. Ohio’s 6-week abortion ban was in effect : Shots – Health News – NPR
The ER wouldn’t treat her miscarriage. Ohio’s 6-week abortion ban was in effect : Shots…
Pregnancy may contribute to lung function declines in women with cystic fibrosis – Healio
Pregnancy may contribute to lung function declines in women with cystic fibrosis Healio Read Original Article:…
COVID‐19 mRNA vaccines in pregnancy – Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health – Wiley
COVID‐19 mRNA vaccines in pregnancy – Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health Wiley Read Original Article:…
Diabetes cases rising worldwide, WHO reports
Although several groundbreaking treatments for diabetes are in the pipeline, some patients still cannot get…
COP27 PODCAST: Gas lingers on energy day
The UN is leading calls for an end to fossil fuel use, but lobbying for…
News in Brief 15 November 2022
Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war tortured and ill-treated: OHCHR Call for immediate release of…
A better model for type 2 diabetes: The Nile rat
Researchers have assembled the first reference genome for the Nile rat — a kind of…
New discoveries could improve cheese production and safety, lead to novel cheeses
New research shows that the flavoring of various soft cheeses is due in part to…
Study shows how to boost early intervention for climate-related health risks
A new analysis evaluates barriers that have hindered the recent implementation of early warning systems…
New discoveries made about a promising solar cell material, thanks to new microscope
A team of scientists has developed a new characterization tool that allowed the scientists to…
Ray of hope? One place where reef manta rays are thriving
Over a decade, manta ray populations increased significantly in Raja Ampat archipelago in Indonesia, highlighting…
Scientists ‘pin the tail’ on IVF treatment for donkeys
A research group has created a successful donkey embryo using in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which could…
Little objective evidence to show effectiveness of learner-centered teaching methods
There is currently relatively little objective evidence that the much-promoted ‘learner-centered’ approach to teaching is…
Gene plays important role in embryonic development
An international study has identified a gene that plays an important role in the development…
Traffic congestion may contribute to lower birthweight
A new study has found that traffic congestion may be linked to lower birthweights. The…
Footprints claimed as evidence of ice age humans in North America need better dating, new research shows
The wide expanse of an ancient lakebed in New Mexico holds the preserved footprints of…
Unraveling the biology behind aggressive pediatric brain tumor reveals potential new treatment avenue
Researchers have identified a novel treatment approach to an aggressive type of pediatric brain cancer,…
Chelsea Clinton on abortion care and the connection between democracy and women’s health
To pundits, the midterm election was supposed to be a referendum on inflation. They predicted…
Baby’s vaccine responses linked to birth delivery method, study finds
The method by which a baby was delivered is associated with how its immune system…
Medicare and Alternative Medicine – Science Based Medicine
Medicare and Alternative Medicine Science Based Medicine Read Original Article: Medicare and Alternative Medicine – Science…
Experts Debunk Myths About Alternative Medicine for Heart Disease, Heart Failure – Everyday Health
Experts Debunk Myths About Alternative Medicine for Heart Disease, Heart Failure Everyday Health Read Original Article:…
How Can Healthcare And Alternative Medicine Safely Adopt Artificial Intelligence And Virtual Reality – Entrepreneur
How Can Healthcare And Alternative Medicine Safely Adopt Artificial Intelligence And Virtual Reality Entrepreneur Read Original…
Sibannac, Inc. Enters into Distribution Agreement with Direct Global Supply for Domestic and International Sales – Yahoo Finance
Sibannac, Inc. Enters into Distribution Agreement with Direct Global Supply for Domestic and International Sales Yahoo…
STAT+: ‘If this works, it changes everything’: Altos Labs founders lay out plan to reverse disease
BOSTON — The executives behind Altos Labs would really, really like people to stop saying…
Ukrainian and Russian POWs tortured and ill-treated: OHCHR
Prisoners of war on both sides of the conflict in Ukraine have told UN human…
STAT+: Hospital systems Sanford, Fairview plan to create $14 billion Midwest powerhouse
Two not-for-profit Midwest hospital systems are seeking to merge, creating what would be a health…
‘I pushed back’: Fauci on how his response to Trump on Covid turned him into ‘public enemy No. 1’
As he faces the possibility of increased scrutiny from what is likely to be a…
Iran: Thousands held for peacefully protesting must be released
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, called on Tuesday for the immediate release of thousands of Iranian…
Should the UK have a wealth tax? Almost certainly
I’m strolling with a friend when we start a conversation on a wealth tax. Both…