News in Brief 5 May 2023
DR Congo: millions now displaced by armed violence Hunger on the horizon for over four…
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USA: Slavery has left a deep and long-lasting legacy on the country, UN experts say
The UN International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice in policing, ended a 12-day…
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Smart surgical implant coatings provide early failure warning while preventing infection
Newly developed ‘smart’ coatings for surgical orthopedic implants can monitor strain on the devices to…
Exciton fission: One photon in, two electrons out
Photovoltaics, the conversion of light to electricity, is a key technology for sustainable energy. Since…
Scientist uncovers roots of antibiotic resistance
Microbiologists have uncovered the evolutionary origins of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria. His studies on…
CDC to cut back on Covid data it collects as public health emergency ends
The ending of the public health emergency for Covid-19 will force the Centers for Disease…
Keep Sudan borders open UNHCR urges, amid alarming rise in child deaths
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Friday urged States to keep borders open to people…
Archaea in a warming climate become less diverse, more predictable
Using a long-term multifactor experimental field site researchers showed that experimental warming of a tallgrass…
Single approach on wild horses
Because contrasting societal views have created an approach that simultaneously manages horses on the range…
Scientists capture elusive chemical reaction using enhanced X-ray method
Researchers have captured one of the fastest movements of a molecule called ferricyanide for the…
What explains rare heart condition among young men after Covid vaccines? A new study offers clues
A new study sheds light on what may be causing very rare cases of heart…
STAT+: 4 ways the health care system should shift its thinking on AI, according to experts
This week, the “Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton made news when he left Google and…
Afghanistan: Women tell UN rights experts ‘we’re alive, but not living’
Following a systematic crackdown on the rights of Afghan women and girls by the Taliban…
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky to step down
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rochelle Walensky, announced Friday that…
Researchers create a tool for accurately simulating complex systems
A new technique eliminates a source of bias in a popular simulation method, which could…
When I use a word . . . Medical definitions: Pharmacovigilance signals
SignalsEtymologically, a signal is a mark that in some sense shows the way. By extension…
WHO chief declares end to COVID-19 as a global health emergency
The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has declared “with great hope” an…
Viewing art can improve our mood and well-being
A recent study sheds light on online art viewing as a source of pleasure and…
Quantum lidar prototype acquires real-time 3D images while fully submerged underwater
Researchers have demonstrated a prototype lidar system that uses quantum detection technology to acquire 3D…
BMA pushes for Chinese Medical Association to condemn medical abuse of Uyghurs
The World Medical Association (WMA) has called for the Chinese Medical Association to recognise and…
Edwin Symonds: did groundbreaking research into hypertension in pregnancy
bmj;381/may05_8/p1024/FAF1faEdwin “Malcolm” Symonds was born in Adelaide, Australia, to Edwin Joseph Symonds, an engineer who…
Elevated levels of toxic metals in some mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks
A new study that analyzed 60 commonly available beverages found mixed-fruit juices and plant-based milks…
CRISPR and single-cell sequencing pinpoint causal genetic variants for traits and diseases
A major challenge in human genetics is understanding which parts of the genome drive specific…
AI could run a million microbial experiments per year
Automation uncovers combinations of amino acids that feed two bacterial species and could tell us…
STAT+: Doudna talks cost, access issues looming over first CRISPR therapy
Jennifer Doudna may be just months away from seeing the first CRISPR-based therapy gain approval,…
WHO declares end to Covid global health emergency
The World Health Organization ended the Covid-19 global health emergency on Friday, saying it was…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer and Valneva delay application for Lyme vaccine; Moderna adjusts price for Covid-19 shot
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
We need a gold standard for randomised control trials studying misinformation and vaccine hesitancy on social media
Vaccine hesitancy and the spread of misinformation on social media have been recognised by the…
Embedding quality in primary healthcare
It is easy to assume universal health coverage means reaching more people with healthcare services,…
Delivering quality care to all mothers and newborns requires governments to engage the private sector
In low and middle income countries the private healthcare sector is increasingly the first point…
Facilitators of co-leadership for quality care
Leadership is key to delivering health system change, including to improve quality of care.1 National…
Gambling addiction in the UK: don’t blame GPs
While the extensive coverage of gambling harms is welcome, it is disappointing to see another…
Methods for deriving risk difference (absolute risk reduction) from a meta-analysis
Decision making requires the trade-off of benefits and harms, which in turn requires knowledge of…
One-session treatment is as effective as multi-session therapy for young people with phobias
The studyWright B, Tindall L, Scott AJ, et al. One-session treatment compared with multisession CBT…
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“Patients are not hot potatoes”: How the fight over dialysis coverage is putting kidney failure patients at risk
As soon as she heard the Supreme Court decision, LaVarne Burton began to worry. As…
Opinion: Clinical trials for Alzheimer’s treatments need to include people with Down syndrome
“I cannot tell you how much it means to me that my extra chromosome might…
Expert reveals prenatal yoga is a powerful tool to manage depression during pregnancy – indulgexpress
Expert reveals prenatal yoga is a powerful tool to manage depression during pregnancy indulgexpress Read Original…
‘Selling Sunset’s Maya Vander Is Pregnant Again Following Recent Pregnancy Loss – Entertainment Tonight
‘Selling Sunset’s Maya Vander Is Pregnant Again Following Recent Pregnancy Loss Entertainment Tonight Read Original Article:…
Maya Vander Pregnant Again Following Pregnancy Loss – PEOPLE
Maya Vander Pregnant Again Following Pregnancy Loss PEOPLE Read Original Article: Maya Vander Pregnant Again Following…
‘Selling Sunset’ alum Maya Vander is pregnant following tragic stillbirth – Page Six
‘Selling Sunset’ alum Maya Vander is pregnant following tragic stillbirth Page Six Read Original Article: ‘Selling…
26 Great Mother’s Day Gifts For Today’s Fashionable Mom
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News in Brief 4 May 2023
Around 258 million need emergency food aid: UN-backed report Ethiopia: essential measles vaccination campaign to…
UNESCO calls for more protection for artists under attack
The international community must provide greater protection to artists caught up in armed conflict, political…
Indian Army Launches Wellness Centre In Pune To Provide … – Punekar News
Indian Army Launches Wellness Centre In Pune To Provide … Punekar News Read Original Article: Indian…
Integrative Health Care Is Growing in Popularity in Delaware – Delaware Today
Integrative Health Care Is Growing in Popularity in Delaware Delaware Today Read Original Article: Integrative Health…
New clues about the rise of Earth’s continents
New research deepens the understanding of Earth’s crust by testing and ultimately eliminating one popular…
Gutless marine worms on a Mediterranean diet: Animals can synthesize phytosterols
Phytosterols are good for your health, but humans and other animals are not able to…
Scientists begin to unravel global role of atmospheric dust in nourishing oceans
New research begins to unravel the role dust plays in nourishing global ocean ecosystems while…
STAT+: NIH grant recipients often fail to disclose agency support in patent applications
The National Institutes of Health may be the largest public funder of biomedical research in…
STAT+: Gilead foresees more growth in its HIV drugs
Gilead Sciences is famous — or perhaps, notorious — for its cure for hepatitis C….