Complex networks help explain extreme rainfall events
Researchers propose using a complex-network-based clustering workflow to search for synchronized structures of extreme rainfall…
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Measuring the ‘wettability’ of graphene and other 2D materials
Measuring the ‘wettability’ of graphene and other 2D materials. Microscopic understanding of wettability can be…
Cellular regeneration therapy restores damaged liver tissue faster than ever
Mammals can’t typically regenerate organs as efficiently as other vertebrates, such as fish and lizards….
New climate modeling predicts increasing occurrences of flash flooding across most of the U.S.
A research team has created simulations from coupled climate and hydrologic models that demonstrate widespread…
Crossing barriers: How the rabbit virus myxoma leapt into a new species
New research explores the spillover of myxoma virus from European rabbits to Iberian hares. In…
Molecular tests for TB
A potential game-changer in the tuberculosis epidemic was how the tuberculosis community viewed rapid molecular…
Best version of exosuit to take strain off the back
A research team studies exosuits, a wearable mobile machine that allows for limb movement with…
Scientists identify genetic variants linked to mobility changes in aging
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With Omicron, nearly 60% in U.S. have been infected during pandemic
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AI tools to predict hospital stays are hampered by a string of shortcomings
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Hepatitis in children: What’s behind the outbreaks?
How many children have been affected?The World Health Organization has so far reported 169 cases…
MPs reject amendment that would require proper workforce planning
The government continues to reject attempts to make parliament accountable for NHS workforce planning.This week…
Classifying exoplanet atmospheres opens new field of study
An international team of researchers examined data for 25 exoplanets and found some links among…
New graphite based rapid sensor chip for real-time theophylline monitoring
Although theophylline (THO) is effective in treating respiratory problems and inflammation, the drug can be…
Could blocking or deleting a protein help prevent common oral cancers?
Around one-third of people with oral squamous cell carcinoma don’t survive it, but dental researchers…
Daily aspirin offers little to no benefit for most adults trying to prevent heart disease, new report says
Taking low-dose aspirin every day to prevent a heart attack or stroke provides little to…
Molnupiravir might be dangerous without clarification of its indications
The data on which the approval of molnupiravir was based in Japan1 and the data…
STAT+: Manchin won’t support new health policy unless Congress rolls back Trump tax cuts
WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin, a moderate Democrat who will determine how much domestic policy…
The FDA’s ban on menthol in cigarettes clears a major regulatory hurdle
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Global coalition seeks $4.8 billion for polio eradication initiative
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative said Tuesday that it is seeking $4.8 billion to fund…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: White House announces Covid-pill push; ‘right-to-try’ think tank is back with a new law
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STAT+: Biofourmis raises $300 million as it looks to drive adoption of remote care
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The impact of COVID-19 on drug use — and how it contributes to overdose risk
In rural communities, structural and community factors during the pandemic have increased anxiety, depression, and…
Will obtaining digital consent from patients in advance of undergoing procedures improve the quality of the consent process?
I’m due to be taken to the cardiac catheter theatre this morning. Yesterday evening, a…
Untapping the hidden value of clinical trial registries
Systematic reviews provide a summary of all relevant evidence on a research topic. Since around…
Helen Salisbury: Fallout from the rise in private referrals
When I started out in general practice I made very few referrals to consultants working…
Partha Kar: Don’t obstruct change
When it comes to managing the adoption of new technology, change always takes time. The…
Imbalance in baseline characteristics in molnupiravir trials
Brophy emphasises the dangers of making decisions based on a single prematurely terminated trial.1 The…
Life expectancy: Parts of England and Wales see “shocking” fall
Data showing greater falls in life expectancy in the poorest areas of England than in…
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A long term workforce plan for the English NHS
Pressures on the English NHS are extreme. In March 2022, 22 500 people waited more…
The tear, flare, and repair model of osteoarthritis
Rheumatology practice has rapidly progressed in the past three decades, including many new evidence-based treatment…
The BMJ Interview: WHO chief scientist optimistic for a pan-coronavirus vaccine in two years
It’s a challenging time to be a scientist, let alone the first ever chief scientist…
Diagnosis and management of covid-19 in pregnancy
AbstractPregnant women with covid-19 are at greater risk of severe disease than their non-pregnant peers,…
Searching clinical trials registers: guide for systematic reviewers
Summary pointsSearching of clinical trials registers is strongly recommended for comprehensive systematic reviews and is…
Why I . . . write novels
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Stress-Related Disorders Prevalent In Relatives Of COVID-19 ICU Patients: A ‘Secondary Public Health Crisis’
There were visiting restrictions in the ICU during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read…
Biden administration starts Covid treatment push, focusing on Pfizer’s Paxlovid
The Biden administration announced a series of initiatives Tuesday aimed at increasing the use of…
Opinion: How hospitals and health systems can help patients avoid medical debt
While the goal of the American health care system is to improve health and well-being,…
He had an M.D. and a Ph.D. but didn’t match into a residency. It was the push he needed to jump into health tech
Travis Hughes had been assured by both mentors and peers that he was a front-runner…
Experts fear U.S. may default to annual Covid boosters without sufficient data
A number of vaccine experts are concerned the United States may be sleepwalking into a…
STAT+: Right to try 2.0: Advocates want to reduce oversight of ‘n of 1’ therapies
WASHINGTON — The libertarian think tank behind the federal “right-to-try” law is back at it…
Molnupiravir’s authorisation should be re-evaluated after the Panoramic trial is reported
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STAT+: Thanks to Covid-19, pharma’s reputation improved among patient groups. But can it last?
Thanks to its response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the pharmaceutical industry has greatly improved its…
FDA Issues Warning About False Positives In Prenatal Screening Tests – Scary Mommy
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Lack of Knowledge Led to COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy During Pregnancy – University of California, Davis
Lack of Knowledge Led to COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy During Pregnancy University of California, Davis Inflammation markers…
The myth of ‘pregnancy glow,’ and what expectant parents need to know about mental health – The Seattle Times
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Migraine Tied to Pregnancy Complications | MedPage Today – Medpage Today
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Britney Spears Taking Social Media Hiatus Following Pregnancy Announcement – E! NEWS
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Britney Spears speaks out over baby bump rumours after pregnancy announcement – HITC – Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and More – Healthline
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