UN Catch-Up Dateline Geneva: Ukraine: The legacy of horror in Bucha
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News in Brief 7 April 2022
Ukraine war linked to ‘massive malnutrition crisis’ affecting millions in other emergencies DR Congo violence…
‘Decisive steps’ needed to keep boys in school – UNESCO report
Although girls have more difficulty accessing education and make up most out-of-school children at the…
Kisspeptin: A new drug to treat liver disease?
A hormone that triggers puberty and controls fertility in humans might be developed as a…
Webinar: The roadmap for strengthening health systems through whole-person care – Modern Healthcare
Webinar: The roadmap for strengthening health systems through whole-person care Modern Healthcare Read Original Article: Webinar:…
Ukraine: UN relief chief joins call for probe after ‘horrifying’ visit to Bucha
The UN’s top humanitarian official has joined the call for an investigation into the killing…
Can artificial intelligence reveal why languages change over time?
American Sign Language (ASL) signs that are challenging to perceive — those that are rare…
Medicare finalizes its restrictions on new Alzheimer’s drug, despite pressure from drugmakers
WASHINGTON — Medicare on Thursday finalized its plan to restrict coverage for the controversial, pricey…
After ‘mama,’ children’s first words include ‘this’ and ‘that’
Across languages and cultures, words that help direct caregivers’ attention are likely to be among…
Hunting for gravitational waves from monster black holes
Our universe is a chaotic sea of ripples in space-time called gravitational waves. Astronomers think…
COVID-19 alters levels of fertility-related proteins in men, study suggests
Increasing evidence suggests that the COVID-19 virus can also impair fertility. Now, researchers have analyzed…
Study finds persistent racial and ethnic disparities in sleep duration
Using data collected by the National Health Interview Survey from 2004 to 2018, researchers found…
STAT+: Advocacy group’s advisory board members defect over Biogen Alzheimer’s drug
The furious debate over Biogen’s Alzheimer’s treatment has now sparked controversy over the Alliance for…
Listen: What’s next for Roche, a debate over second boosters, & Vertex’s recent success
What’s on tap for Roche and its closely followed cancer immunotherapy? Are we all headed…
28 years after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, ‘stain of shame endures’
The UN paid tribute on Thursday to the one million people who were murdered in…
Ukraine war linked to ‘massive malnutrition crisis’ affecting millions in other emergencies
The war in Ukraine has increased the risk of a “massive malnutrition crisis” for millions…
Uranium detectable in two-thirds of US community water system monitoring records
A study on metal concentrations in U.S. community water systems (CWS) and patterns of inequalities,…
Astronomers have spotted the farthest galaxy ever
An international team of astronomers has spotted the most distant astronomical object ever: a galaxy….
Astronomers detect ‘galactic space laser’
A powerful radio-wave laser, called a ‘megamaser’, has been observed by the MeerKAT telescope in…
Roma rights advocates warn of rising hate speech: Many ‘don’t even know’ they’re being racist
International Roma Day on 8 April is a key date to mark Romani culture, made…
Selective breeding sustainably protects honey bees from Varroa mite
A new breed of honey bees provides a major advance in the global fight against…
Where storm surges are increasing the most
Extreme storms, like Sandy or Xaver, don’t happen often but when they do, cities need…
Selfies may drive plastic surgery by distorting facial features
Cellphone ‘selfies’ distort facial features, an effect that may be driving an uptick in requests…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Low-income Part D beneficiaries without subsidies often don’t fill scripts; Pfizer strikes a deal for RSV drugs
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? Gray skies are hovering over the chilly Pharmalot…
Living with type 1 diabetes as a medical student
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 17, just days after finishing…
COVID: Why The Current Surge In Cases Is A Problem For Some Countries But Not Others
The difference is down to the vaccination campaigns. Read Original Article: COVID: Why The Current…
Ignoring women’s experience led to the NHS’s biggest maternity scandal
The Ockenden review of maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust uncovered the biggest…
Home Office and detention centre healthcare providers must do their own research and service evaluation
Seven Days in Medicine, 12 MarchWe applaud Medical Justice for their report showing discontinuities of…
Effect of covid-19 and social on disease burden in the over 70s: we must act soon
The GBD 2019 Ageing Collaborators analysis of the 2019 study of the global burden of…
Ten things medical students need to know about diabetes when going on placement
In the UK, an estimated 4.9 million people are living with diabetes,1 and one in…
The BMJ Interview: Rahul Gupta on being in charge of “one of the worst health crises in America”
In July 2021, US President Joe Biden picked Rahul Gupta to lead the Office of…
Cancer: UK lags behind Australia and Canada in number of cases diagnosed through emergency routes
The UK is lagging behind comparable high income countries such as Australia and Canada in…
World wellbeing watch
The rallying call of “Health for All” has inspired generations of health activists and arguably…
Prognostication and shared decision making in neurocritical care
AbstractPrognostication is crucial in the neurological intensive care unit (neuroICU). Patients with severe acute brain…
Cannabis and cognitive deficit . . . and other stories
Long term use of cannabisPeople who smoke cannabis for many years are at greater risk…
Study: How COVID-19 Infects Cells That Lead To Inflammation And Severe Disease
A study details how the virus that causes COVID-19 infects crucial immune cells and causes…
Opinion: 3 steps ARPA-H needs to take to accomplish its mission
Since its formation in the 1950s, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, better known as…
Opinion: The organ procurement system is failing people of color like me. It’s time for reform
I am a Black woman who has been waiting for seven years for a kidney…
Tom Nolan’s research reviews—7 April 2022
Biliary no matesSodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors seem to be the talk of the town for…
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‘We are not casting a wide enough net’: Rob Perez on how biopharma companies can help out their neighbors
If it wasn’t for a well-placed ad in the paper, Rob Perez might not have…
STAT+: A new crop of companies is reshaping the health data economy
It is one of health care’s most vexing quandaries: Patient data must be shared to…
Van Pelt measure to expand access to prenatal services – Illinois Senate Democratic
Van Pelt measure to expand access to prenatal services Illinois Senate Democratic Read Original Article: Van…
In Vitro Fertilization and Early Pregnancy Outcomes After Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination – Physician’s Weekly
In Vitro Fertilization and Early Pregnancy Outcomes After Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination Physician’s Weekly Read…
The Iowa Senate passes bill to launch a support program for pregnant women – The Iowa Torch
The Iowa Senate passes bill to launch a support program for pregnant women The Iowa Torch…
Florida’s state shell at higher risk of extinction than previously thought
Unregulated commercial harvesting and recreational live collection are pushing Florida horse conch populations closer to…
How to reduce loneliness: Meaningful activities can improve health, well-being
A new study demonstrated that engaging in meaningful, challenging activities during free time can reduce…
Not all dietary fiber is created equal: cereal fiber but not fruit or vegetable fibers are linked with lower inflammation
Researchers evaluated whether dietary fiber intake was associated with a decrease in inflammation in older…
News in Brief 6 April 2022
Ukraine: UNESCO condemns killing of film director Mantas Kvedaravicius COVID deaths and infections continue to…
War crimes probe for victims of Ukraine atrocity
A new low in the war in Ukraine has made headlines around the world this…
In ‘Plant Armor’ crop cover, insects have to navigate textile maze
Researchers designed a textile ‘Plant Armor’ that forces insects to navigate a maze-like path if…