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Surgeons navigating their pregnancies see a bleak picture getting a bit brighter
When a surgeon asked Sharona Ben-Haim during a 2008 interview for a neurosurgery residency program…
Year: 2022
White House documents detail a looming squeeze on Covid-19 boosters
WASHINGTON — The White House could run out of Covid-19 vaccines if it moves forward…
STAT+: Omicron squeezed hospitals more than health insurers in the first quarter
The beginning of 2022 was kinder to health insurers than it was to hospitals. Many…
Ockenden report confirms need for a UK agency to deal with all healthcare complaints properly
While it is currently popular to view all problems through the prism of identity politics,1…
Alastair Lack: physician-inventor with a focus on patient safety in anaesthesia
bmj;377/may06_1/o1141/FAF1faAnaesthesia is reported to be the first medical specialty to champion patient safety as a…
These 4 Prenatal Yoga Poses Are A Must-Try For Expectant Moms – Brit + Co
These 4 Prenatal Yoga Poses Are A Must-Try For Expectant Moms Brit + Co Read Original…
New Prenatal Genetic Screens Pose Underappreciated Ethical Dilemmas – Scientific American
New Prenatal Genetic Screens Pose Underappreciated Ethical Dilemmas Scientific American Read Original Article: New Prenatal Genetic…
What Would the End of Roe v. Wade Mean for Pregnancy Behind Bars? – The Appeal
What Would the End of Roe v. Wade Mean for Pregnancy Behind Bars? The Appeal Read…
Church stands ready to support women facing stress of unexpected pregnancy – Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Church stands ready to support women facing stress of unexpected pregnancy Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Read…
The long drive to end a pregnancy – The Washington Post
The long drive to end a pregnancy The Washington Post Read Original Article: The long drive…
Calvary Riverina Hospital
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UN Catch-Up Dateline Geneva: Ukraine update, World Press Freedom Day and Roger Rabbit
In this week’s show, two in three children in Ukraine have now had to flee…
News in Brief 5 May 2022
7.7 million people displaced inside Ukraine, warns UN emergency relief chief Collective bargaining in workplace…
Collective bargaining in the workplace, essential for global recovery: ILO
In the fast-changing world of work, the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) highlighted on Thursday…
Self-propelled, endlessly programmable artificial cilia
Researchers have developed a single-material, single-stimuli microstructure that can outmaneuver even living cilia. These programmable,…
Invasive species and climate change impact coastal estuaries
Native species in California’s estuaries are expected to experience greater declines as invasive species interact…
Recurrent UTIs linked to gut microbiome, chronic inflammation
A study suggests that women who get recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be caught…
Land-building marsh plants are champions of carbon capture
Human activities such as marsh draining for agriculture are increasingly eating away at saltwater and…
Patient-derived micro-organospheres enable cutting-edge precision oncology
Scientists develop micro-organospheric models to predict therapeutic response accurately and rapidly, enabling cutting-edge precision oncology….
Cell division in moss and animals more similar than previously thought
For a new plant to grow from a seed, cells need to divide numerous times….
Heart attack mortality rate higher in the US compared to other high-income countries
When it comes to treating heart attacks, U.S. hospitals may have the latest tech and…
FDA limits use of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, citing clotting risk
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced it was limiting access to Johnson &…
7.7 million people displaced inside Ukraine, warns UN relief chief, as aid conference raises $6.5 billion
Humanitarian needs continue to rise in war-torn Ukraine where an estimated 7.7 million people are…
Breaking the shield that protects pancreatic cancer from immunotherapy
Scar-like cells that make up a sizable portion of malignant pancreatic tumors and shield these…
Mechanism ‘splits’ electron spins in magnetic material
Holding the right material at the right angle, researchers have discovered a strategy to switch…
Using AI to analyze large amounts of biological data
Researchers are applying a form of artificial intelligence (AI) — previously used to analyze how…
STAT+: Novartis suspends production of two cancer therapies over potential quality issues
Due to manufacturing issues, Novartis has voluntarily suspended production of two therapies that use nuclear…
‘Metalens’ could disrupt vacuum UV market
Photonics researchers have created a potentially disruptive technology for the ultraviolet optics market. Solid-state ‘metalens’…
Starting screening before age 50 is found to significantly reduce the risk and incidence of colorectal cancer in women
A new study reports a 50 to 60 percent lower risk of colorectal cancer (CRC)…
STAT+: Cerebral, under intense scrutiny, is ‘actively adjusting’ strategy on ADHD ads
Amid intense scrutiny of its prescribing practices, the online mental health company Cerebral launched a…
Water scarcity predicted to worsen in more than 80% of croplands globally this century
Agricultural water scarcity is expected to increase in more than 80% of the world’s croplands…
Cutting calories and eating at the right time of day leads to longer life in mice
In a study that followed hundreds of mice over their lifespans, calorie restriction combined with…
How the brain says ‘oops!’
Researchers have uncovered how signals from a group of neurons in the brain’s frontal lobe…
In sediments below Antarctic ice, scientists discover a giant groundwater system
A team has mapped a huge, actively circulating groundwater system in deep sediments in West…
Only 10 vaquita porpoises survive, but species may not be doomed, scientists say
The world’s smallest marine mammal — the critically endangered vaquita porpoise, which lives only in…
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Understanding how sunscreens damage coral
Researchers reveal a mechanism by which oxybenzone, a common sunscreen component, damages corals. The surprising…
Hubble reveals surviving companion star in aftermath of supernova
It’s not unheard of to find a surviving star at the scene of a titanic…
New funding for Curebase and Sidekick Health, Talkspace earnings, and Cerebral setbacks
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
Prisons didn’t prescribe much Paxlovid or other Covid-19 treatments, even when they got the drugs
Federal prisons utilized just a fraction of the antiviral drugs they were allocated to keep…
New study outlines importance of gender for children caught up in conflict
The UN’s leading expert on issues facing children caught up in war, on Thursday released…
Nearly 15 million deaths directly or indirectly linked to COVID-19
Approximately 14.9 million deaths globally were directly or indirectly associated with the COVID-19 pandemic by…
Study uncovers clues to rise in uterine cancer death rates
A rare but aggressive kind of uterine cancer appears to be driving an increase in…
Lunar soil has the potential to generate oxygen and fuel
Soil on the moon contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and…
Heatwaves in India and Pakistan are lasting longer than previously seen
India and Pakistan have been in the grip of a series of intense and prolonged…
Identifying global poverty from space
A new study proposes a novel method to estimate global economic wellbeing using nighttime satellite…
Listen: Succession at Biogen, surprises at Vertex, & a potential superspreader dinner
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Quantum mechanics could explain why DNA can spontaneously mutate
The molecules of life, DNA, replicate with astounding precision, yet this process is not immune…
New technology reduces heavy-duty diesel emissions to meet stringent CARB 2027 NOx requirements
Engineers have demonstrated the effectiveness of new technology to cut diesel emissions. The advancement successfully…
Baby corals are just as susceptible as adults to deadly reef disease
Baby corals are just as susceptible as adults to a deadly disease that has been…
Higher antioxidant levels linked to lower dementia risk
People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop…