WHO recommends COVID-19 drug and urges transparency around pricing
A highly successful COVID-19 therapy must be made available to more people, the World Health…
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Deepest sediment core collected in the Atlantic Ocean
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New algorithm could simplify decisions for ship channel dredging
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Calming overexcited neurons may protect brain after stroke
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Kauai’s 2018 record-setting rain caused by a series of supercell thunderstorms
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York eating disorders hospital is placed in special measures after care judged unsafe
Schoen Clinic York, a specialist eating disorder hospital for adults in England, has been placed…
‘Spring-loaded’ system pops phosphorus into molecular rings
Chemists have devised a new chemical reaction that allows them to synthesize a phosphorus-containing ring,…
Nylon cooking bags, plastic-lined cups can release nanoparticles into liquids
Nylon cooking bags and plastic-lined cardboard cups are conveniences many people rely on, but a…
Study finds offshore wind could drive down energy costs in New England, US
While wind power is expected to be a ‘saving grace’ during extreme winter storms, researchers…
New production method promises to end medical radioisotope shortages
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Breast cancer: Why metastasis spreads to the bone
When cancer cells break away from a primary tumor and migrate to other organs, this…
Uncovering the secret of ternary polymer solar cell success
A research team has used electron spin resonance spectroscopy to investigate a polymer solar cell…
Large study of whole genome sequencing data reveals ‘treasure trove’ of clues about causes of cancer
DNA analysis of thousands of tumours from patients has found a ‘treasure trove’ of clues…
Cheaper solar cells could be on the way thanks to new materials
New solar cell devices that are cheaper and easier to make could soon make their…
Highway death toll messages cause more crashes
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Health tech funding from consumers, a breakthrough breakdown, & new hires
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Listen: An ominous biotech deal, vaccines for kids, & ‘breakthrough’ devices
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N.C. becomes second U.S. state to report unusual cases of hepatitis in kids
Health authorities in North Carolina say they are investigating two cases of hepatitis in young…
Designing the perfect piece of chocolate
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Earliest geochemical evidence of plate tectonics found in 3.8-billion-year-old crystal
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Humans disrupting 66 million-year-old feature of ecosystems
Human-related extinctions of the largest herbivores and carnivores are disrupting what appears to be a…
Glowing spider fossils prompt breakthrough study of how they were preserved at Aix-en-Provence
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Life history: Scholars call for greater collaboration between zoos, museums
The animal collections housed at zoos and natural history museums — living specimens in the…
For kids with Down syndrome, a new device offers hope for treating difficult sleep problems
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STAT+: CDC, FDA, and NIH staffers aren’t reporting political interference, new watchdog report shows
WASHINGTON — Staff at the nation’s health agencies suspect political interference is inappropriately influencing government…
Overturning Roe v Wade would be an unprecedented attack on the bodily autonomy of women, girls, and pregnant people
This year Americans’ right to access abortion hangs in the balance, but the scales seem…
STAT+: Multiple myeloma is usually detected late. Some researchers think a precursor could help catch it early
For all the recent advances in treating multiple myeloma, scientists have only inched forward in…
Request for GPs in Nottinghamshire to help out on hospital ward rounds hits “raw nerve”
GPs in Nottinghamshire have been asked by the local clinical commissioning group to help take…
Researchers detect coronavirus particles with ‘slow light’
Existing methods for detecting and diagnosing COVID-19 are either expensive and complex or inaccurate. Now,…
New bird app spreads its wings
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Symptom data help predict COVID-19 admissions
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Northern Ireland: medical royal colleges appeal for urgent action on NHS workforce and waiting lists ahead of election
UK medical colleges are calling for urgent measures to rescue the NHS in Northern Ireland,…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: U.S. spending on medicines rose 12% last year; Louisiana sues a PBM for allegedly overcharging
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STAT+: U.S. spending on pharmaceuticals jumped 12% in 2021, fueled by costs of Covid-19 vaccines and therapies
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Sodium valproate continues to be prescribed in hundreds of pregnancies, data show
The epilepsy drug sodium valproate, which carries a risk of birth defects when taken during…
Novavax Speaks About Its Combination Vaccine Targeting COVID-19 And The Flu
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Medical students escape war torn Ukraine but face limbo
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Avoid prescribing pregabalin during pregnancy if possible, says UK drug regulator
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Opinion: STAT+: Pharma’s role in value-based care starts with value-based research
Modern medicine has been sculpted by the ever-expanding knowledge of biological processes in conjunction with…
Opinion: Will the shadow of Aduhelm cloud FDA’s decision-making on an ALS therapy?
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A psychedelic therapist allegedly took millions from a Holocaust survivor, highlighting worries about elders taking hallucinogens
He made a new life for himself in California. After surviving the Holocaust and growing…
Why Trimacare Is Deemed The Best Prenatal Vitamin For Indian Pregnant Women – Outlook India
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F.D.A. Warns Patients About Some Prenatal Genetic Tests – The New York Times
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Prenatal exposure to maternal autoimmune diseases associated with increased risks of mental disorders in offspring – 2 Minute Medicine
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Pregnancy can be 3 times more deadly for these women. How doctors are trying to fix that. – CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR
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Following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy may reduce the risk of preeclampsia – Science Daily
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Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus – Science Daily
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Woman Backed for Hiding Pregnancy and Newborn Daughter From Entire Family – Newsweek
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