Gene mutation may explain why some don’t get sick from COVID-19
People who contract COVID-19 but never develop symptoms — the so-called super dodgers — may…
Month: July 2023
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Covid-19: “Panic buying” of PPE led to inadequate checks on private companies, say MPs
The Department of Health and Social Care was guilty of “panic buying” personal protective equipment…
Health warnings are issued across Europe as Cerberus bites
bmj;382/jul19_16/p1647/FAF1faStefano Guidi/GettyA cyclist cools down in Piazza Castello, Turin, Italy, where temperatures reached 40°C this…
STAT+: A new explanation for why some stubborn cancer cells resist treatment
Cancer drugs can burn through tumors like a wildfire, killing off the vast majority of…
The kidney, in all its complexity, is captured in an atlas that could aid disease research
The kidneys are some of the most architecturally complex organs in the human body —…
Genetic cheat code might explain why some people catch Covid but never get sick
In the earliest days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when the new coronavirus still appeared to…
Poliomyelitis foreshadows the next pandemic
In his useful commentary about what the next pandemic might be Looi incorrectly states that…
Relentless administrative obligations will grind us down
Salisbury has made a timely corrective to the opprobrium heaped on managers.1 But the elephant…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: J&J is third drugmaker to sue over Medicare negotiations; Teva faces trial over Medicare kickbacks
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. Congratulations on making it…
STAT+: States increasingly look to regulate hospital facility fees
Unexpected “facility fees” charged by hospitals have become a growing source of rage for patients,…
VERA unveils surroundings of rapidly growing black holes
Astronomers used the state-of-the-art capability of VERA, a Japanese network of radio telescopes, to uncover…
Scientists find that a special omega-3 lipid might prevent fatty liver disease
Omega-3 lysolipids are important for protecting the liver from dietary fat, according to researchers. Read…
Dry manufacturing process offers path to cleaner, more affordable high-energy EV batteries
Early experiments have revealed significant benefits to a dry battery manufacturing process. This eliminates the…
Researchers achieve historic milestone in energy capacity of supercapacitors
In a new landmark chemistry study, researchers describe how they have achieved the highest level…
Learning from superheroes and AI: Researchers study how a chatbot can teach kids supportive self-talk
Researchers created a new audio chatbot, Self-Talk with Superhero Zip, aimed to help children speak…
Staying sharp: Researchers turn to an everyday shop tool to study how materials behave
Because the cutting process involves locally shearing or deforming the metal to extreme levels under…
Unraveling the mystery of semi-extractable RNAs from human cell lines
Membraneless organelles in cells contain high concentrations of semi-extractable RNAs, which could serve as potential…
AI-guided brain stimulation aids memory in traumatic brain injury
AI-guided electrical stimulation in the brains of patients with traumatic brain injury improved memory, a…
A faster way to teach a robot
A new technique enables a human to efficiently fine-tune a robot that failed to complete…
A global overview of antibiotic resistance determinants
To understand the main determinants behind worldwide antibiotic resistance dynamics, scientists developed a statistical model…
‘Mind controlling’ parasitic worms are missing genes found in every other animal
Parasitic hairworms manipulate the behavior of their hosts in what’s sometimes called ‘mind control.’ A…
Droplet levitation is a new way to explore airborne viruses and microorganisms
Researchers report achieving self-sustaining and long-term levitation of millimeter-sized droplets of several different liquids without…
Unusual fossil shows rare evidence of a mammal attacking a dinosaur
Scientists have described an unusual fossil from around 125 million years ago in China that…
Natural hazard vulnerability shows disproportionate risk
Researchers developed a detailed assessment and map of vulnerability to natural disaster of the continental…
Lewy body disease can be detected before symptoms
Lewy body disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease. A research…
Ending AIDS by 2030 is a political choice, says UN agency
AIDS can be ended by 2030, but achieving this boils down to a “political and…
Will PM’s “final offer” on doctors’ pay sink his waiting list pledge?
On Monday 17 July, consultants in England stepped up their ongoing dispute with the government…
One female perspective on diversity in peer review
Ben Messaoud and colleagues discuss diversity in peer review.1I am a female researcher from China….
Authors’ reply to Xu
We thank Xu for sharing her thoughts and experiences, which will surely resonate with many…
Understanding how health interventions or exposures produce their effects using mediation analysis
The reasons that health exposures, such as medical interventions, change patient outcomes are often poorly…
Educational inequalities in mortality and their mediators among generations across four decades: nationwide, population based, prospective cohort study based on the ChinaHEART project
AbstractObjectivesTo assess the different educational inequalities in mortality among generations born between 1940 and 1979…
David Oliver: Why shouldn’t doctors defend our distinct professional identity?
Last month’s publication of NHS England’s Long Term Workforce Plan1 amplified some robust debate about…
How do foreign doctors find working in the NHS?
The NHS has long relied on professionals from abroad. Last year, a third of the…
Cancer drug shortages deliver ‘gut punch’ to patients unsure if their survival odds will be undercut
Mairéad McInerney will never know if changes in her treatment plan have undercut her odds…
Opinion: Policymakers who want to regulate AI need to start talking to health care industry representatives
Recently, the fervor over artificial intelligence has given way to expressions of fears of the…
STAT+: App developer Twill hunts for pharma partner to market its digital depression treatment
In another sign of the business headwinds facing prescription mental health apps, developer Twill will…
Opinion: Listen: Dance helped this nurse heal from trauma. Now she’s bringing it to others
“You can’t pour from an empty cup” is what registered nurse Tara Rynders learned the…
STAT+: To get better heart data from wearables, researchers train AI to separate the signal from the noise
As wearable health devices grow more popular in the U.S., there’s a growing opportunity to…
Majority of women live in countries with large gender gaps, UN report reveals
Low women’s empowerment and large gender gaps are commonplace in many parts of the world,…
UMC to host free prenatal health & resource fair – KCBD
UMC to host free prenatal health & resource fair KCBD Read Original Article: UMC to host…
Study finds similar outcomes for in-person prenatal care or a combination of virtual and in-office visits – Medical Xpress
Study finds similar outcomes for in-person prenatal care or a combination of virtual and in-office…
4 sisters each had news for the others. Turns out they’re all pregnant. – The Washington Post
4 sisters each had news for the others. Turns out they’re all pregnant. The Washington Post…
I’ve Been Pregnant Ten Times. I Lost Seven Babies – Newsweek
I’ve Been Pregnant Ten Times. I Lost Seven Babies Newsweek Read Original Article: I’ve Been Pregnant…
Kourtney Kardashian Shares Her Top Pregnancy Snacks – E! NEWS
Kourtney Kardashian Shares Her Top Pregnancy Snacks E! NEWS Read Original Article: Kourtney Kardashian Shares Her…
Kourtney Kardashian Reveals Her Top Pregnancy Snacks – E! NEWS
Kourtney Kardashian Reveals Her Top Pregnancy Snacks E! NEWS Read Original Article: Kourtney Kardashian Reveals Her…
Woman jailed for taking abortion pills after time limit to be freed from prison – The Guardian
Woman jailed for taking abortion pills after time limit to be freed from prison The Guardian…
Getting Kids to Read More for Fun—7 Tempting Ideas!
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Everything You Should Know about Foster Care to Adoption
The post Everything You Should Know about Foster Care to Adoption appeared first on and…
News in Brief 18 July 2023
Health risks on the rise as heatwave intensifies across Europe: WMO Child vaccination makes unequal…
Hidden cameras spot wildlife returning home after 2018 megafire
Researchers analyzed more than 500,000 motion-sensor camera trap images taken at a Northern California reserve…