The battle to retain GPs: the importance of undergraduate training in general practice
Fisher and McDermott1 highlight workplace culture as critical for GP retention but largely overlook the…
Month: April 2023
Age and sex adjustments are critical when comparing death rates
The covid-19 pandemic took an unprecedented toll on human lives, but the burden was shared…
Combination therapy for painful diabetic neuropathy is safe and effective
The studyTesfaye S, Sloan G, Petrie J, et al. Comparison of amitriptyline supplemented with pregabalin,…
NHS psychologist died after rare reaction to AstraZeneca vaccine, rules coroner
A “fit and healthy” NHS clinical psychologist who was among the first to be given…
Key senators make a big pivot on bipartisan insulin cost proposal
WASHINGTON — Amid a scramble to assemble a health care policy package in the Senate,…
Opinion: I’m a medical resident. I want to pause the drive to unionize hospital trainees
Medicine is a calling. But far too often, trainees — residents and fellows — at…
Opinion: I’m a medical resident. Here’s why I think my hospital should unionize
As a third-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham, I started my career at the…
Tired of ‘dead end’ approach, herpes patients mobilize to demand government action
A medical student spoke emotionally about grappling with a diagnosis his classes told him little…
First Person: Aboriginal Australians suffer from ‘violent history’ and ongoing ‘institutional racism’
Decisions made at the UN can push governments to improve the rights of indigenous…
INTERVIEW: How hate speech triggered Rwandan genocide
In April 1994, a sinister call was broadcast over radio stations across Rwanda, triggering the…
Prenatal care lacking in NC Border Belt region – NC Health News – North Carolina Health News
Prenatal care lacking in NC Border Belt region – NC Health News North Carolina Health News…
COVID during pregnancy: Does it affect baby brain development? – USA TODAY
COVID during pregnancy: Does it affect baby brain development? USA TODAY Read Original Article: COVID during…
UNFPA delivers support to expectant mothers caught up in Sudan crisis
The UN Secretary-General has appealed for the military rivals in Sudan to lay down their…
News in Brief 20 April 2023
Sudan violence takes ‘devastating toll’ on children: UNICEF chief Millions of children deprived of life-saving…
Puerto Rico tsunami deposit could have come from pre-Columbian megathrust earthquake
Tsunami deposits identified in a coastal mangrove pond in Northwest Puerto Rico could have come…
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New USGS-FEMA report updates economic risk from earthquakes
Even though most of the economic losses are concentrated in California and along the West…
Versatile, high-speed, and efficient crystal actuation with photothermally resonated natural vibrations
Mechanically responsive molecular crystals are extremely useful in soft robotics, which requires a versatile actuation…
Researchers identify a potential new therapeutic target in Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have identified a protein-protein interaction that contributes to Parkinson’s disease. Read Original Article: Researchers…
Impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child’s health
New research examines the impact that maternal stress during pregnancy has on the neuro-development of…
Research collaboration aims to improve nationwide water quality, restore wetlands
The new classification system demonstrates the effects wetlands have on water quality at a continental…
Common infections linked to poorer cognitive performance in middle-aged and older adults
A new study found that signs of common infections in a sample of middle-aged and…
Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
Two doses of an FDA-approved sleeping pill reduced levels of Alzheimer’s proteins in a small…
Online tool found to be effective at assessing dementia risk
Scientists hope the new tool could be used to make it easier for GPs and…
Recycling lake sediments for crop production: A sustainable solution for closing the phosphorus cycle
A four-year field experiment conducted on the shores of restored Lake Mustijärv in Viljandi, Estonia,…
STAT+: FTC countersues HCA, Louisiana hospital system to stop acquisitions
The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued two hospital systems, HCA Healthcare and LCMC Health,…
FAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price … – KFF
FAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price … KFF Read Original Article: FAQs about…
Pennsylvanians will start losing Medicaid coverage next month – 90.5 WESA
Pennsylvanians will start losing Medicaid coverage next month 90.5 WESA Read Original Article: Pennsylvanians will start…
US invests in alternative solar tech, more solar for renters – Journal Inquirer
US invests in alternative solar tech, more solar for renters Journal Inquirer Read Original Article: US…
Thematica Report: Investing in the growing cannabis and alternative … – Stockhouse
Thematica Report: Investing in the growing cannabis and alternative … Stockhouse Read Original Article: Thematica Report:…
Nutrition Myths, Busted
Nutrition is a hotly contested topic. Scrolling through social media, reading your favorite food blogs,…
Hyper-Palatable Foods Linked to Overeating
Eating hyper-palatable foods (foods with a certain hard-to-resist combination of fat, salt, sugar and/or carbohydrates)…
Ask the EN Experts May 2023
As we are nearly half-way into 2023, it may be a good time to take…
Starting a Food Diary
Q: How can I get started with keeping a food diary? A: Dietitians and other…
Omega-9 Fatty Acids
Q: What are omega-9 fatty acids? A: You have probably heard of omega-3 and omega-6…
How to Identify a Fad Diet
Many people are on the hunt for a healthier and more balanced dietary pattern and…
Spotlight on Supplements: Choline
Choline is an essential nutrient—it’s necessary to maintain optimal health. Our bodies depend on choline…
What Is a Liquid Diet and Is It Healthy?
In America, there is no shortage of diets to cling to. Paleo, plant-based, keto, DASH…
Weight Fluctuations
If you weigh yourself regularly, you’ve undoubtedly noticed how shifty your weight can be. Whether…
Pack a Stash of Pistachios
The Folklore. There’s no denying the irresistible pistachio. Its smooth beige shell reveals a peak…
Chicken breeding in Japan dates back to fourth century BCE
Conclusive evidence of chicken breeding in the Yayoi period of Japan has been discovered from…
Boost for developing nations as mRNA technology hub moves to the next phase in South Africa
An ambitious UN-led effort to create mRNA technology transfer hubs in the developing world, is…
African penguins: Climate refugees from a distant past?
Imagine the view from the western coastline of southern Africa during the Last Glacial Maximum…
Polar ice sheet melting records have toppled during the past decade
The seven worst years for polar ice sheets melting and losing ice have occurred during…
Quantum computer applied to chemistry
There are high expectations that quantum computers may deliver revolutionary new possibilities for simulating chemical…
Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease
Investigators have identified a genetic variant that increases people’s risk of developing perianal Crohn’s disease,…
Immediate carbon cuts, common marine heatwave terminology urged
Oceanographers provide a reality check on the limitations of carbon dioxide removal and a warning…
Surface steers signals for next-gen networks
5G signals known as millimeter-wave carry enormous amounts of information but are very easy to…
Simple test may predict cognitive impairment long before symptoms appear
In people with no thinking and memory problems, a simple test may predict the risk…
WHO mission to Syria quake zone boosts protection from disease outbreaks
The World Health Organization (WHO) has carried out a month-long field mission to areas of…
Suspected suicide attempts surged among youth during pandemic, study shows
The rate of suspected suicide attempts by self-poisoning among children and adults aged 10 to…