Ann Robinson’s research reviews—14 September 2023
Covid, babies, and type 1 diabetesThere’s been a reported rise in diabetes in children since…
Month: September 2023
STAT+: Machine learning biotech raises $273 million in rare successful late-stage round
Biotech startup Generate Biomedicines, which uses artificial intelligence to find new drugs, raised $273 million…
A man with ST segment depression
A man in his 40s presented to the emergency department with a nine hour history…
Aspirin . . . and other stories
Adverse effects of aspirinA couple of weeks ago, Minerva mentioned a large trial of low…
A pink swelling on the eyebrow
A child presented with this firm, immobile, and painless lump over the right eyebrow (fig…
NICE recommends rimegepant for treating acute migraine in adults
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published draft guidance recommending the…
Health coalition calls for industry levy on salt and sugar
An industry-wide levy on salt and sugar could prevent almost two million cases of chronic…
A third of medical students plan to leave the NHS within two years of graduating, survey suggests
One in three UK medical students plan to leave the NHS within two years of…
NHS still reliant on paper patient notes and drug charts despite electronic upgrades, The BMJ finds
Three quarters of trusts in England that responded to a BMJ survey are still reliant…
Seven days in medicine: 6-12 September 2023
SmokingRates fall but “not quickly enough” to achieve targetOffice for National Statistics data show that…
The ‘Hispanic Paradox’ intrigues a new generation of researchers determined to unravel it
For 40 years, researchers have unsuccessfully tried to explain — or debunk — the “Hispanic…
STAT+: Civica Rx considers moving into chemo drugs as shortages worsen
WASHINGTON — A nonprofit formed by hospitals to deal with drug shortages is considering a…
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Novelist John Green launches attack on Cepheid over the price of its TB test
John Green, a novelist and high-profile YouTuber, is once again leveraging his star power in…
Opinion: Long Covid is a new name for an old syndrome
Long Covid goes by many names. Today, it is no longer a new public health enigma,…
Prenatal air pollutant exposure may negatively impact cell … – Healio
Prenatal air pollutant exposure may negatively impact cell … Healio Read Original Article: Prenatal air pollutant…
The End of Roe Is Having a Chilling Effect on Pregnancy – POLITICO
The End of Roe Is Having a Chilling Effect on Pregnancy POLITICO Read Original Article: The…
When a fetal scan showed problems, she fled Idaho for an abortion – now she’s suing – The Guardian
When a fetal scan showed problems, she fled Idaho for an abortion – now she’s…
Abortion ban fight goes to the courts in Idaho, Tennessee and Oklahoma : Shots – Health News – NPR
Abortion ban fight goes to the courts in Idaho, Tennessee and Oklahoma : Shots –…
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Legislator accuses Prince George’s Co. Council of using her pregnancy to silence her – NBC4 Washington
Legislator accuses Prince George’s Co. Council of using her pregnancy to silence her NBC4 Washington Read…
Macomb County family speaks out after crash that killed pregnant wife, injured husband – WDIV ClickOnDetroit
Macomb County family speaks out after crash that killed pregnant wife, injured husband WDIV ClickOnDetroit Read…
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Teases Unique Nursery As Due Date Inches Nearer – Yahoo Entertainment
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Teases Unique Nursery As Due Date Inches Nearer Yahoo Entertainment Read Original Article:…
Family Demands Justice for Police Killing of Pregnant Black Mother Ta’Kiya Young – Democracy Now!
Family Demands Justice for Police Killing of Pregnant Black Mother Ta’Kiya Young Democracy Now! Read Original…
Mara Gay: America already knows how to make childbirth safer – Salt Lake Tribune
Mara Gay: America already knows how to make childbirth safer Salt Lake Tribune Read Original Article:…
I didn’t know I was pregnant until I saw a foot sticking out of me – New York Post
I didn’t know I was pregnant until I saw a foot sticking out of me New…
Pregnant Ciara Shows Off Baby Bump in Russell Wilson’s No. 3 Jersey – PEOPLE
Pregnant Ciara Shows Off Baby Bump in Russell Wilson’s No. 3 Jersey PEOPLE Read Original Article:…
Pregnancy Facts That Are Terrifying – BuzzFeed
Pregnancy Facts That Are Terrifying BuzzFeed Read Original Article: Pregnancy Facts That Are Terrifying – BuzzFeed…
Walgreens shooting: Pregnant woman indicted, not clerk, in April case – Tennessean
Walgreens shooting: Pregnant woman indicted, not clerk, in April case Tennessean Read Original Article: Walgreens shooting:…
Pregnant and Living with Sickle Cell Disease: A Push for Better … – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Pregnant and Living with Sickle Cell Disease: A Push for Better … National Heart, Lung, and…
Trader Joe’s accused of pregnancy discrimination, retaliation in federal lawsuit – ABC News
Trader Joe’s accused of pregnancy discrimination, retaliation in federal lawsuit ABC News Read Original Article: Trader…
Weird Pregnancy Dreams? Here’s Why and What They Mean – CNET
Weird Pregnancy Dreams? Here’s Why and What They Mean CNET Read Original Article: Weird Pregnancy Dreams?…
Syria crisis is as bad as it’s ever been, warn human rights probe investigators
The situation for ordinary Syrians is as bad as it’s ever been in the 12-plus…
News in Brief 13 September 2023
Libya: UN scales up support to victims of deadly floods Over 330 million children worldwide…
UN marks International Day to Protect Education with call to action
With tens of millions of children heading back to school in recent weeks, for some,…
From hagfish to membrane: Modeling age-related macular degeneration
Researchers have successfully demonstrated that hagfish slime proteins can accurately replicate membranes in the human…
Battery-free robots use origami to change shape in mid-air
Researchers have developed small robotic devices that can change how they move through the air…
Shipboard cannon found off the Swedish coast may be the oldest in Europe
Maritime archaeologists have studied what might be Europe’s oldest shipboard cannon. The cannon was found…
Scientists invent a bright way to upcycle plastics into liquids that can store hydrogen energy
Scientists have created a process that can upcycle most plastics into chemicals useful for energy…
A protein on cancer cells supports the immune response against tumors
Scientists identify a new and surprising function of a membrane protein on the surface of…
Socioeconomic status may be an uneven predictor of heart health
The benefits of four measures of socioeconomic status (education, income, employment status and health insurance)…
No increase in cancer risk for most patients with reflux disease
Reflux disease manifests as acid regurgitation and heartburn and is a known risk factor for…
Protected nature reserves alone are insufficient for reversing biodiversity loss
Protected nature areas are considered fundamental for maintaining biodiversity and countering its loss. But how…
Libya floods: UN providing aid as disaster response team deploys
The UN system is providing aid to areas in eastern Libya impacted by the weekend…
Bacteria resistant to antibiotics in hospital wastewater system
New research finds bacteria resistant to antibiotics in hospital wastewater system. Read Original Article: Bacteria…
STAT+: FDA panel endorses Alnylam’s heart drug — after picking apart its supporting data
A group of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of Alnylam…
STAT+: What to make of Biden’s latest cancer moonshot efforts
WASHINGTON — The next chapter of President Biden’s moonshot to end cancer has landed. While…
Some spiders can transfer mercury contamination to land animals
Sitting calmly in their webs, many spiders wait for prey to come to them. Arachnids…
Matter comprises of 31% of the total amount of matter and energy in the universe
One of the most interesting and important questions in cosmology is, ‘How much matter exists…
Ohio’s droughts are worse than often recognized, study finds
A new type of analysis suggests that droughts in Ohio were more severe from 2000…
More Texas owls are testing positive for rat poisons
New research suggests that owls in Texas have high rates of anticoagulant rodenticides (AR) —…
STAT+: Akili abandons prescription business model, to lay off 40% of workers
Akili Interactive, which in 2020 made waves by receiving Food and Drug Administration clearance for…