Staff shortages are affecting doctors’ mental health, survey finds
Most doctors fear that staff shortages threaten patient safety, and over half say that they…
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NHS calls for more black people to donate blood
bmj;381/may17_7/p1113/FAF1faNHS Blood and Transplant/PAThe NHS has issued an urgent call for more black people to…
Will the primary care access plan for England really deliver?
The government’s long promised plan for recovering access to primary care in England, published on…
Covid-19 vaccination and postmenopausal bleeding
In the Spring of 2021, reports started accumulating of menstrual changes and unexpected vaginal bleeding…
STAT+: A new startup looks to turn the workhorse of gene therapy against cancer
In 1980, Life and Time magazines introduced America to a new cancer wonder drug: interferon,…
Help me navigate life with atopic dermatitis
I have suffered from atopic dermatitis for several years. Tissue, fluid, and blood exude from…
David Oliver: Shortening and narrowing training won’t solve the medical workforce crisis
We’re still yet to see the long promised NHS workforce plan for England1 or any…
Patients who report night sweats
What you need to knowNight sweats are commonly reported, with a broad differential including both…
What do we know about prescribing spironolactone for acne?
Recurrent acne can have a negative psychosocial impact in adolescence, which can persist into adulthood….
Opinion: How ‘Lessons From the Covid War’ falls short
The stream of books about the government response to the pandemic that began with Michael…
Opinion: Do chatbots have more time to be empathetic than physicians?
As an oncologist, Jennifer Lycette gets to know her patients particularly well. She’s doubtful that…
Opinion: New draft recommendations for mammograms take a one-size-fits-all approach
On May 9, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released updated draft recommendations…
Opinion: Starting breast cancer screening at 40 saved my life
In 2015, the year I turned 40, the American Cancer Society updated its guidelines for…
STAT+: Biotech and pharma execs wrestle with the ‘nightmare’ of developing digital biomarkers
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — As post-lunch drowsiness settled on an auditorium full of leaders from the…
Depression hits new high among Americans, per survey
WASHINGTON — More than a quarter of American adults are depressed, a 10% surge from…
More options for prenatal and women’s health available – Discover Muscatine
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Prenatal Programs – Windsor-Essex County Health
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Marijuana harms development in first trimester of pregnancy, study finds – CNN
Marijuana harms development in first trimester of pregnancy, study finds CNN Read Original Article: Marijuana harms…
Even Early Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Might Shrink Babies – Gizmodo
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Cannabis and Pregnancy: Use During First Trimester Can Affect Growth – Healthline
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Louisiana advances bill to make fathers share costs of pregnancy – WWLTV.com
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The good, bad and ugly of birthing in a pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic changed maternity care, Perth researcher Dr Zoe Bradfield and colleagues surveyed…
‘Getting our act together’ on AI, and ensuring nobody’s left behind
Since the launch of Chat GPT in November 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has been dominating…
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Dozens feared dead in Myanmar in aftermath of Cyclone Mocha Call for more funding…
Key Takeaways From the AHA Statement on CAM in HF – Medscape
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UN marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
Secretary-General António Guterres, marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia on Wednesday, urging…
Untested AI-based tools could harm patients, WHO warns
As excitement builds throughout health and information systems worldwide over the rich potential benefits of…
STAT+: FTC move to block the Amgen-Horizon deal highlights concerns over negotiations with insurers
In an unexpected move, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday filed a lawsuit to…
STAT+: AI leaders issue a plea to Congress: Regulate us, and quickly
During an extraordinary hearing Tuesday, members of a Senate subcommittee called for aggressive regulation of…
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Why spend billions on hospital beds when you can care for patients at home?
It’s not hard to see why interest in “Hospital at Home” programmes is escalating.Hospitals are…
GP clinic closures are linked to lower patient satisfaction at remaining practices, study finds
Closures of general practices in England were associated with reduced satisfaction with services in other…
Pfizer RSV vaccine seen as effective against severe disease, FDA documents say
An experimental RSV vaccine developed by Pfizer to protect infants — by vaccinating pregnant people…
Telehealth company Included Health ventures into home care
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STAT+: FTC files lawsuit to block Amgen’s purchase of Horizon Therapeutics
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday sued to block Amgen’s $27.8 billion acquisition of Horizon…
‘We’re failing to make progress’: Studies show ongoing toll of premature Black deaths
In the last two decades, Black Americans have suffered 1.63 million excess deaths and lost…
AstraZeneca is third member to leave PhRMA in five months
WASHINGTON — AstraZeneca has decided to leave the brand drug lobbying powerhouse PhRMA halfway through…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FTC may sue to block Amgen deal for Horizon; Supreme Court declines Teva appeal on skinny labeling
Oh, what a beautiful morning! Pardon the cliché, but crystal clear blue skies and deliciously…
STAT+: General Catalyst, Andreessen Horowitz bet on large language models for health care
OAKLAND, Calif. — In a rare partnership, heavyweight tech venture firms General Catalyst and Andreessen…
STAT+: Boundless Bio tests a cancer drug targeting once-mysterious DNA loops
SAN DIEGO — Peering through a microscope more than a half century ago, researchers made…
Doctor who referred boy for experimental probe and unnecessary treatment is suspended for 12 months
A doctor has been suspended for 12 months for referring a 6 year old boy…
Rammya Mathew: Tackling overmedicalisation must become a political priority
Overmedicalisation has been around as a concept for more than 20 years, with campaigners ardently…
Helen Salisbury: New telephones, but no one to answer them
The Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England published a report last week…
Why I . . . go metal detecting
Slowly and carefully, consultant psychiatrist Beth Chapman walks through the fields thinking about the people…
What do we know about the Arcturus XBB.1.16 subvariant?
What is XBB.1.16?XBB.1.16 is yet another in the line of omicron subvariants that began with…
Is end-of-life anticipatory prescribing always enough?
Dying in pain or distress is a cause of considerable concern for patients, their loved…
Consultants in England begin ballot on industrial action
The BMA has launched a consultative ballot of consultants in England to gauge their appetite…
Opinion: The U.S. needs to pressure India to improve drug safety
On Feb. 2, the Food & Drug Administration issued an alert warning about “Made in…
STAT+: Ketamine clinics’ bust serves as warning of business challenge facing psychedelic therapy
A chain of luxury ketamine clinics called Field Trip started churning through business strategies at…
Opinion: A breakthrough drug will require big changes for eye care doctors
Advancement in the science of eye care over the past 10 years has led to…