News in Brief 19 May 2023
Sudan emergency: One million now displaced in ongoing conflict WFP renews appeals to help Cyclone…
Month: May 2023
After Cyclone Mocha, how UN aid teams are helping rebuild lives
The bamboo homes of Myanmar’s most vulnerable communities were no match for Cyclone Mocha which…
STAT+: In its first tough test, CRISPR epigenome editing cuts cholesterol levels in monkeys
A defanged form of CRISPR, which doesn’t slice or nick DNA, but rather alters the…
STAT+: Study: 1 in 5 primary endpoints changed in late-stage trials of cancer drugs already underway
Amid increased concerns over a lack of transparency in clinical trials, a new study found…
STAT+: FDA advisers vote against approving Intercept’s NASH drug
A panel of expert advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted Friday against approving…
UN rights experts ‘deeply alarmed’ at continuing executions of Iran protesters
The UN Human Rights Council-appointed panel of independent experts examining the Iranian Government’s response to…
STAT+: FDA approves first treatment for skin condition that causes persistent wounds, a redosable gene therapy
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first treatment for a devastating condition…
Sudan emergency: One million now displaced in ongoing conflict
As heavy fighting continues in Sudan, UN humanitarians warned on Friday that more than one…
Chronic diseases taking ‘immense and increasing toll on lives’, warns WHO
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that non-communicable diseases, or NCDs,…
One billion people in 43 countries face cholera risk, amid ‘bleak’ outlook
After years of steady decline, cholera is making a devastating comeback and targeting the world’s…
STAT+: Novo Nordisk pauses ads for weight loss drug Wegovy as it struggles to meet demand
Novo Nordisk is pausing ads for its obesity drug Wegovy as it struggles to keep…
STAT+: FDA official offers insights into whether gene therapy makers could use common manufacturing process
WASHINGTON — A Food and Drug Administration official provided some insights this week into the…
STAT+: Pear Therapeutics sold for parts at $6 million auction
Four different companies agreed to buy the assets of Pear Therapeutics at auction on Thursday…
.jpg)
STAT+: Pharmalittle: AstraZeneca plans to ‘love’ China’s Communist Party; U.S. Supreme Court rules against Amgen in patent case
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Is a lack of diversity among clinical practice guideline authors contributing to health inequalities for patients?
Clinical practice guidelines and other types of guidance documents are among the most important evidence…
Sixty seconds . . . on mental health hubs
What are they?In 2021, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, NHS England announced that staff…
Myocarditis: Unusual cluster of cases in babies is identified in Wales
The World Health Organization has warned of an “unusual” increase in cases of severe myocarditis…
Planning for the next pandemic: what The BMJ’s research team learnt from covid-19
Pandemic reflection is in the air as we pass the three year anniversary of the…
Fund GPs to deal with work arising from private referrals, say leaders
NHS GPs must be funded appropriately for any follow-up work that arises from requests from…
Assisted vaginal births: women who tear or have a surgical cut need prompt antibiotics
The studyHumphries ABC, Linsell L, Knight M. Factors associated with infection after operative vaginal birth—a…
Stroke: Take test for genetic variant to ensure clopidogrel works for prevention, says NICE
People who have had an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack should take a genetic…
A novel that puts you inside the suffering from the opioid crisis
Barbara Kingsolver has been called an activist novelist. That phrase “activist novelist” worries me as…
Preventing type 2 diabetes: public health campaigns should focus on living longer better
Valabhji and Kar say that the rise in type 2 diabetes shows that prevention is…
A generation betrayed—or ȷust a deteriorating NHS?
Launer is concerned that we older folk in the UK are a generation betrayed.1Perhaps our…
After decades of neglecting women athletes, sport and exercise medicine is finally catching up
When cyclist Alison Tetrick joined the sport’s professional ranks, she received the perks that come…
Opinion: Chelsea Clinton: How to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030
Viral hepatitis affects almost 400 million people and kills more than 1 million each year….
Opinion: How I helped Pfizer think through the ethics of Viagra 25 years ago
Twenty-five years ago, 75-year-old Bob Dole — former Republican presidential candidate and U.S. senator from…
Most prenatal vitamins don’t deliver as advertised – West Newsmagazine
Most prenatal vitamins don’t deliver as advertised West Newsmagazine Read Original Article: Most prenatal vitamins don’t…
ASK AN EXPERT: How does prenatal care work in Czechia? – Expats.cz – Latest news for Prague and the Czech Republic
ASK AN EXPERT: How does prenatal care work in Czechia? Expats.cz – Latest news for Prague…
[Webinar] Prenatal Vaccines in Medicaid & CHIP: Current State … – JD Supra
[Webinar] Prenatal Vaccines in Medicaid & CHIP: Current State … JD Supra Read Original Article: [Webinar]…
Prenatal Brain Genes Tied to Childhood Mental Illness Risk – Neuroscience News
Prenatal Brain Genes Tied to Childhood Mental Illness Risk Neuroscience News Read Original Article: Prenatal Brain…
Rihanna Posts Topless Pics from Her First Pregnancy Ahead of Baby No. 2’s Arrival – Entertainment Tonight
Rihanna Posts Topless Pics from Her First Pregnancy Ahead of Baby No. 2’s Arrival Entertainment Tonight…
Rihanna posts series of naked pregnancy photos: ‘So beautiful’ – news.com.au
Rihanna posts series of naked pregnancy photos: ‘So beautiful’ news.com.au Read Original Article: Rihanna posts series…
Rihanna celebrates the ‘magic’ of motherhood by flaunting bare belly in throwback pregnancy photos – Daily Mail
Rihanna celebrates the ‘magic’ of motherhood by flaunting bare belly in throwback pregnancy photos Daily Mail…
.jpg)
Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar announce their pregnancy: share videos from sonography – Indiatimes.com
Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar announce their pregnancy: share videos from sonography Indiatimes.com Read Original Article:…
Beat the Summer Slide: Keep Learning and Development Alive with These Fun Activities for Kids
The post Beat the Summer Slide: Keep Learning and Development Alive with These Fun Activities…
News in Brief 18 May 2023
Cutting disaster risk ‘critical’ to 2030 sustainable development goals International Day spotlights women in maritime…
Type 1 Diabetes
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes…
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent EUA Fact Sheet
Source: Food and Drug Administration – PDFRelated MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 Vaccines Read Original Article: Moderna…
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent EUA Fact Sheet
Source: Food and Drug Administration – PDFRelated MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 Vaccines Read Original Article: Pfizer-BioNTech…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Changes to Simplify Use of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
Source: Food and Drug AdministrationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 Vaccines Read Original Article: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update:…
Take Steps to Prevent Skin Cancer
Source: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Skin Cancer Read…
What Can I Do to Reduce My Risk of Skin Cancer?
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Skin Cancer Read Original Article: What…
FDA Warns of Use of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) among Teens, Young Adults
Source: Food and Drug AdministrationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Supplements Read Original Article: FDA Warns of…
HIV and Women: Prevention Challenges
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: HIV in Women Read Original Article:…
Ask the Experts: Pneumococcal Vaccines
Source: Immunization Action CoalitionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Pneumococcal Infections Read Original Article: Ask the Experts: Pneumococcal…
Prevent Stroke: What You Can Do
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Stroke Read Original Article: Prevent Stroke:…
Gene therapy death not caused by CRISPR, investigators confirm
Terry Horgan, the 27-year-old patient who died eight days after receiving a CRISPR therapy custom-built…
Perfection: The Enemy of Evolution
Evolution is a sequence of design changes happening on their own in a discernible direction;…
10 alternative therapies for anxiety, depression, and PTSD – FOX 26 Houston
10 alternative therapies for anxiety, depression, and PTSD FOX 26 Houston Read Original Article: 10 alternative…