White House ‘naloxone summit’ omitting prominent advocates for lower costs
The invite list for the White House’s upcoming “summit” on naloxone pricing and accessibility has…
Month: June 2023
STAT+: USDA to push food producers to substantiate claims that animals are raised without antibiotics
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a program to ensure food producers substantiate claims…
Fungal infections are especially dangerous for covid-19 patients, CDC study warns
Patients admitted to hospital with covid-19 were more likely to die if they also had…
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UN chief calls for solidarity with people of Syria, with ‘no time to spare’
As donors gathered in Brussels at an international pledging conference for Syria organized by the…
Suicides and homicides among young Americans jumped early in the pandemic, study says
The homicide rate for older U.S. teenagers rose to its highest point in nearly 25…
Indulging passions: a route to good doctoring
Most articles in The BMJ aren’t written by staff. Many are commissioned, and the rest…
Steps in the right direction—changes to the UK foundation programme are welcome
During their final year of medical school, students who wish to begin work as a…
Retired consultants are called on to help cut NHS backlog through flexible working platform
Consultants who have recently retired will be able to provide remote and face-to-face appointments as…
Concussion in sport: better studies needed to assess long term health effects, experts say
Experts on concussion in sport have said that better designed studies are needed to understand…
Improving critical care flow: admissions, discharges, and systemic pressures
The covid-19 pandemic brought to the public’s attention how important critical care services are to…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: PBMs are targeted in yet another congressional bill; access to new Alzheimer’s drug may not happen quickly
Rise and shine, another busy day is on the way. However, this is also shaping…
STAT+: Instead of credible data, PDS Biotech delivers ‘results might get better, later’ promises
Tumor response rate is a common way to assess the efficacy of a cancer drug….
NHS announces new specialist obesity clinics for children
The NHS has announced an expansion of specialist support for young people who are severely…
Functional and organic tic disorders . . . and other stories
Diagnosing functional ticsA few years ago, a German YouTube channel, Gewitter im Kopf (thunderstorm in…
Criminalising misuse of nitrous oxide is unlikely to benefit the public
Criminalising misuse of nitrous oxide creates another entity to be policed.1 This comes at a…
Ann Robinson’s research reviews—15 June 2023
Plugging the gap in COPDImaging can shed light, but also cast a shadow of doubt…
Black former NFL players more burdened by chronic pain than white counterparts, study finds
It’s to be expected, says two-time Pro Bowler Julius Thomas, that “colliding into other people…
Mandy Cohen, seen as next CDC director, would bring political chops to an agency lacking them
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may be about to undergo a paradigm shift…
Opinion: STAT+: How I’m helping companies think through whether they should cover GLP-1s like Ozempic for employees
We have a knack in the U.S. for blurring behavior and medicine. Look at weight….
Opinion: What happens when patients beat their doctors to their test results
Not so long ago, a father broke down in tears with me over Zoom —…
Seven days in medicine: 7-13 June 2023
Covid-19mRNA vaccines are safe for children, study findsNo indication of myocarditis was seen from 245…
John Launer: A medical school reunion
If you’re lucky enough, you’ll live to attend the 50th anniversary of entering medical school….
What to look for in a prenatal vitamin – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
What to look for in a prenatal vitamin NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Read Original Article: What…
Do I Need Prenatal Vitamins? – Motherly Inc.
Do I Need Prenatal Vitamins? Motherly Inc. Read Original Article: Do I Need Prenatal Vitamins? –…
‘She was a really giving person’: Friend of randomly shot pregnant woman in Belltown speaks out – KIRO Seattle
‘She was a really giving person’: Friend of randomly shot pregnant woman in Belltown speaks…
Researcher accuses Fung Global Fellows Program of pregnancy discrimination – The Daily Princetonian
Researcher accuses Fung Global Fellows Program of pregnancy discrimination The Daily Princetonian Read Original Article: Researcher…
Tori Bowie looked forward to being a mom prior to her death from pregnancy complications – NBC News
Tori Bowie looked forward to being a mom prior to her death from pregnancy complications NBC…
Suspect’s recounting of Belltown shooting inconsistent with surveillance video, court docs say – KING5.com
Suspect’s recounting of Belltown shooting inconsistent with surveillance video, court docs say KING5.com Read Original Article:…
Covington woman arrested after attacking pregnant victim, police say – Action News 5
Covington woman arrested after attacking pregnant victim, police say Action News 5 Read Original Article: Covington…
First hominin muscle reconstruction shows 3.2 million-year-old ‘Lucy’ could stand as erect as we can
Digital modelling of legendary fossil’s soft tissue suggests Australopithecus afarensis had powerful leg and pelvic…
Key building block for life found at Saturn’s moon Enceladus
The search for extraterrestrial life in our solar system just got more exciting. A team…
Building a new vaccine arsenal to eradicate polio
Despite some of the most successful international vaccination campaigns in history, the poliovirus continues to…
First illustration of the molecular machinery that makes cilia beat
The first image of the structures that power human cilia — the tiny, hairlike projections…
The de-miners helping Ukraine’s farmers make their fields safe again
Mine Action Week takes place from 19 to 23 June in Geneva; it’s an opportunity…
News in Brief 14 June 2023
Number of people forced to flee their homes at a record high: UNHCR DRC: Security…
World’s poorest nations hosting over a fifth of world’s refugees: UNHCR
In its new flagship report published on Wednesday the UN refugee agency UNHCR reveals that…
First Person: Being heard ‘louder and louder;’ disabilities at the UN
An activist who wants to highlight the challenges and opportunities for people living with Down…
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STAT+: Federal advisory group rejects proposal to make medical device tracking easier
Every medical device has its own unique code, allowing manufacturers to keep track of their…
Bacterial infection may be ‘key event’ in common but mysterious endometriosis, study says
Endometriosis, a common gynecological condition, is one of health’s great mimickers. It can manifest as…
Türk calls for action to enable ‘equal and meaningful’ participation of women in public life
Urgent action is needed to end gender-based bias in public and political life against women…
Artificial intelligence: Research into how doctors can collaborate with AI secures {pound}50m in funding
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced more than £50m in funding for researchers to…
STAT+: Health insurance stocks tumble after UnitedHealth says Medicare enrollees are getting more care
A top executive at UnitedHealth Group said Tuesday that the health insurance and services conglomerate…
Inside Ukraine’s medical preparation for the new counteroffensive
“In the American army, critically injured troops are rescued within the hour. On our front…
Assisted dying: Quebec extends eligibility to cover severe disability and allow procedure in outdoor spaces
An update to Quebec’s law on assisted dying will make the province one of the…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: A not-so-new Biogen?; ALS Association and 15 chapters part ways over organizational clashes
Rise and shine, everyone. The middle of the week is upon us. Have heart, though….
Breathing difficulties after covid-19: a guide for primary care
What you need to knowBreathing difficulties are common sequelae of covid-19Typically there are multiple contributing…
Help me find treatments and clinical trials
My alopecia started when I was 8 years old, but in 2019 I noticed my…
Vaccination in the war in Ukraine
In Ukraine, vaccination has always been challenging. In 2016, the country had the lowest routine…
Effect of climate related flooding on health and healthcare worldwide
The negative effects of the climate crisis—including flooding, heatwaves, crop failures, and climate related conflict—are…
Effectiveness of GRACE risk score in patients admitted to hospital with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (UKGRIS): parallel group cluster randomised controlled trial
AbstractObjectiveTo determine the effectiveness of risk stratification using the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events…