Ig Nobel prize 2022: it’s better to be lucky than smart, how heart rate reveals romantic feelings, and why ice cream works as cryotherapy
Studies that found that it’s better to be lucky than smart, the link between heart…
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Elizabeth Johnson
bmj;378/sep16_9/o2220/FAF1faElizabeth Johnson (“Liz”) completed her undergraduate medical training at the University of Cardiff in 1976….
Richard Matthew Dodds
Richard Matthew Dodds was an immensely talented clinician and a rising star in the world…
Paul Robert Hepburn
bmj;378/sep16_7/o2227/FAF1faPaul Robert Hepburn was senior GP principal at the Old School Surgery in Fishponds, Bristol….
John York Moore
bmj;378/sep16_6/o2228/FAF1faJohn York Moore was born in Ickleton, Cambridgeshire, to James and Doris York Moore. James…
Shirley Emerson
bmj;378/sep16_5/o2225/FAF1fa(Margaret) Shirley Emerson (née Atkins) was a Geordie from a family of pharmacists whose shop…
STAT+: Intellia says CRISPR treatment safely corrects DNA of six patients with rare disease
Intellia Therapeutics said Friday the first six patients to receive its CRISPR-based treatment for a…
Diagnostic accuracy of covid-19 rapid antigen tests with unsupervised self-sampling in people with symptoms in the omicron period: cross sectional study
In this paper by Schuit and colleagues (BMJ 2022;378:e071215, doi:10.1136/bmj-2022-071215, published 14 September 2022), sensitivities…
Unemployment and insecure housing are linked to less successful treatment for depression
The studyBuckman JEJ, Saunders R, Stott J, et al. Socioeconomic indicators of treatment prognosis for…
Investigating abnormal uterine bleeding in reproductive aged women
What you need to knowAbnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is common, and the cause must be…
What To Expect From The Omicron Booster Shot: COVID Vaccine Side Effects Explained
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said that individuals need to wait…
Sugary Drinks May Up Risk Of Death From These Cancers
Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are the “leading sources of added sugars” for Americans, according to the…
Opinion: The White House has a major chance to improve coordination of federal nutrition efforts
At the end of September, the White House will host a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition…
At a fashion show for people with spinal muscular atrophy, models take back their own stories
NEW YORK — The scene: a fashion show on Fifth Avenue. The catwalk was not…
STAT+: Humana appeases Wall Street with big projections of Medicare Advantage growth
Humana is targeting ambitious growth of its Medicare Advantage plans and primary care clinics over…
The meth crisis is worse than ever, but new treatments might be around the corner
When it comes to meth addiction, Thomas Robey has long been at a loss. As…
STAT+: Savvier buyers threaten mental health tech’s momentum
When the pandemic exposed long-festering problems around access to mental health care, many organizations started…
How To Advocate For Yourself During Pregnancy – LAist
How To Advocate For Yourself During Pregnancy LAist Read Original Article: How To Advocate For Yourself…
Cruel marijuana laws are turning pregnancy into a crime – Leafly
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There’s an Alarming Rise in Diabetes during Pregnancy – Scientific American
There’s an Alarming Rise in Diabetes during Pregnancy Scientific American Read Original Article: There’s an Alarming…
The Best Travel Items to Get You on the Move this Fall Season
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News in Brief 15 September 2022
Inflation threatens everyone’s right to development, Human Rights Council hears Climate change ‘recovery’ fund call …
Brazilian artist’s mural ‘for the planet’ proves big draw for UN General Assembly
World leaders arriving at UN Headquarters for next week’s High Level General Assembly meetings, will…
INTERVIEW: Transform education, and avoid a global learning crisis
One of the centrepieces of the opening week of the new General Assembly session is…
Adult ADHD linked to elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases
Adults with ADHD are at greater risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases than…
Pollutants from burning structures linger in waterways post-wildfire
As the frequency of wildfires has increased, so have pollutants in the waters from burned…
‘A balance to it all’: Penn West prof uses plants, herbs in alternative medicine class – Observer-Reporter
‘A balance to it all’: Penn West prof uses plants, herbs in alternative medicine class Observer-Reporter…
Moral values explain differences in COVID-19 vaccination rates across US counties
New research shows that moral values predict regional differences in COVID-19 vaccination rates beyond structural,…
Decoupling from China on clean tech comes with far more risks than reward, study finds
The current U.S. trajectory to decouple from China on clean energy technologies can harm national…
Listen: Pharma’s telehealth gold mine, the return of the biotech IPO, & a merger deferred
Is online prescribing a good idea? When is $2 billion not a lot of money?…
Study predicts whether rapid tests will be able to detect future SARS-CoV-2 variants
The availability of rapid antigen tests has significantly advanced efforts to contain the spread of…
Nerve healing: Neighboring cells become police force — and could make tumors benign
Scientists show that Schwann cells take over functions of immune cells in nerve healing. Similar…
Discovery of extinct prehistoric reptile that lived among dinosaurs
Researchers have discovered a new extinct species of lizard-like reptile that belongs to the same…
UN chief raises alarm over ‘backsliding’ of democracy worldwide
On the 15th anniversary of the International Day of Democracy, commemorated on Thursday, the UN chief…
Nanoplastics can disrupt human liver, lung cells’ processes in lab experiments
What happens when people unknowingly eat, drink or inhale nearly invisible pieces of plastic? Although…
Experimental test promises to predict side-effects and cancer’s return in patients treated with immunotherapy
A research test is designed to predict which patients treated with immunotherapies are likely to…
Sixty seconds on . . . the woman who can smell Parkinson’s
Sounds like a TV documentaryIt probably could be. The synopsis? Scientists harness the power of…
Pharma leans into telehealth, Flo’s anonymous mode arrives, and clever digital deals
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
Borrowing CAR-T tool from cancer therapy, lupus patients go into remission
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STAT+: Brazil dismisses antitrust complaint against Gilead over pricing for a hepatitis C drug
In a victory for Gilead Sciences, Brazilian antitrust authorities dismissed a complaint filed by several…
Role of mathematical modelling in future pandemic response policy
Key messagesMathematical modelling is intrinsically difficult given the complexity of relationships between parameters and difficulty…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Swiss authorities probe Novartis over patent used to block rivals; Medicare underserves older Americans with opioid use disorder
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. This morning is getting…
STAT+: Swiss authorities raid Novartis offices seeking info on patents used to block rivals
The Swiss Competition Commission has begun an investigation into Novartis over the possible unlawful use…
Stepping away from the formula milk industry: five minutes with . . . Maeve Kelleher
“In my very early career I didn’t really think about it—I just thought formula companies…
Tom Nolan’s research reviews—15 September 2022
Cool runningsThe pages of medical journals aren’t the typical place for a Hollywood feel-good film…
STAT+: Lawmaker requests investigation into HCA over billing practices
WASHINGTON — A Democratic House lawmaker with oversight authority is calling for an investigation into the…
How Big Oil is manipulating climate science
Our world is changing. The UK has a new king (doi:10.1136/bmj.o2196),1 one who believes that…
Dyspnoea with diffuse T wave inversion
A woman in her 50s presented with sudden onset severe chest tightness, shortness of breath,…
Nuclear war and famine . . . and other stories
Nuclear warExcept for a few deranged dictators, everybody knows that a nuclear war would have…
Is covid-19 settling into a pattern?
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