UNHCR: more than 7 million refugee children out of school
More than seven million refugee children are out of school globally according to UN data…
Month: September 2023
Study reveals human destruction of global floodplains
A hydrologist’s study provides a global estimate of human destruction of natural floodplains. The study…
Table salt could be the secret ingredient for better chemical recycling
Researchers have shown that table salt outperforms other expensive catalysts being explored for the chemical…
Don’t ignore holistic medicine practices—your patients will thank you – MD Linx
Don’t ignore holistic medicine practices—your patients will thank you MD Linx Read Original Article: Don’t ignore…
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Curious about Ben Shelton’s bruises in the US Open? Here’s how … – TheGrio
Curious about Ben Shelton’s bruises in the US Open? Here’s how … TheGrio Read Original Article:…
These worms have rhythm
Researchers have developed a new imaging technique to observe active gene expression in real time….
‘Brainless’ robot can navigate complex obstacles
Researchers who created a soft robot that could navigate simple mazes without human or computer…
Benchtop NMR spectroscopy can accurately analyse pyrolysis oils
A team of researchers has demonstrated that benchtop spectrometers are capable of analyzing pyrolysis bio-oils…
NIH nominee Bertagnolli will get a confirmation hearing next month, Sanders says
WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will hold a confirmation hearing next month for Monica…
STAT+: House transparency, PBM reform bill gains bipartisan support
WASHINGTON — A Democrat has signed on to a legislative package that would require health…
How Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen are using comedy to support Alzheimer’s care
Alzheimer’s isn’t funny. But comedy can still be a weapon in the fight against this…
Study hints at the existence of the closest black holes to Earth in the Hyades star cluster
A new article hints at the existence of several black holes in the Hyades cluster…
When I use a word . . . The ICMJE requirements and recommendations
The Vancouver DeclarationIn January 1978, the late Edward Huth, then editor of the Annals of…
How Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogan are using comedy to support Alzheimer’s care
Alzheimer’s isn’t funny. But comedy can still be a weapon in the fight against this…
DR Congo: Few worse places to be a child warns UNICEF as twins found boobytrapped
Violence against children in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has descended to…
Martha’s rule: What could the proposed changes mean for doctors?
Pressure is building for a formal system to allow patients or families the right to…
NHS trust is charged with corporate manslaughter over woman’s death
An NHS foundation trust in London and a former ward manager are facing manslaughter charges…
Every medical school should have a planetary health teaching fellow
Are medical students being prepared for the global health crisis due to the climate emergency?…
The NHS workforce plan: building resilient teams and retention of senior clinicians must be prioritised
The NHS workforce plan recognises the urgent need for action but is focused on producing…
STAT+: Lawsuit raises antitrust and kickback allegations around cancer patient referrals
A large independent group of oncologists in Philadelphia is suing the area’s dominant hospital system,…
Obesity-related cardiovascular deaths tripled in the last two decades, new study finds
Heart disease is killing fewer Americans overall, however, cardiovascular deaths where obesity was listed as…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Novartis R&D hub’s name change reflects strategy shift; Lilly’s Mounjaro backed by U.K. watchdog
Good morning, Pharmalittle family! Adam Feuerstein here, filling in for Ed. My morning coffee was…
ALS advocates say criticism of new drugs misses bigger picture
A diagnosis of ALS has long been seen as a death sentence. But in recent…
Study links epigenetic changes to historic trauma in Alaska Native communities
Researchers investigated the relationship between historical traumatic events experienced by Alaska Native communities and epigenetic…
Artificial intelligence could help build pollen jigsaw of present and ancient flora
An emerging system which combines rapid imaging with artificial intelligence could help scientists build a…
Beaver activity in the Arctic increases emission of methane greenhouse gas
The climate-driven advance of beavers into the Arctic tundra is causing the release of more…
CAR-T-cell therapy without side effects? Researchers show results in preclinical models
Some patients have experienced incredible recoveries after CAR-T-cell therapy. But they’ve also endured incredibly strong…
Believing in personal gut feelings and falling for conspiracy theories
People who primarily use their own gut feeling to determine what is true and false…
New bio-based glues form adhesive bonds that grow stronger in water
Patent-pending adhesive formulations developed from fully sustainable, bio-based components establish bonds that grow stronger when…
How to prevent biofilms in space
In experiments aboard the International Space Station, a surface treatment developed engineers prevented the growth…
Abortion is decriminalised in Mexico as “green wave” sweeps the region
Mexico’s Supreme Court has repealed a law criminalising abortion, in the latest cause for celebration…
Management of epilepsy during pregnancy and lactation
ABSTRACTEpilepsy is a group of neurological diseases characterized by susceptibility to recurrent seizures. Antiseizure medications…
BMJ’s policy on artificial intelligence in scientific publishing
Artificial intelligence (AI) can rival human knowledge, accuracy, speed, and choices when carrying out tasks….
Nottingham trust faces criminal investigation into baby deaths
Police are preparing to launch a criminal investigation into baby deaths and injuries at Nottingham…
Filling in the gaps in our understanding of hormonal contraception
One of my clearest professional memories is an encounter with a young female patient who…
How a supplement company became a haven for health misinformation
On a Friday afternoon in July, as many New Yorkers fled the scorching city streets,…
STAT+: Why Novartis is changing the name of its research labs
Swiss drugmaker Novartis’ research and development hub has a new name — and a new…
An uncommon thyroid diagnosis led to an unexpected, all-too-visible side effect
Annie Larsson, 40, is no stranger to chronic conditions. She was diagnosed with type 1…
Opinion: STAT+: Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson: The right way to bring AI into pharma
While it’s widely accepted that the pharma industry is innovative in R&D, it is also…
Opinion: How the drug price negotiation program could affect Medicare Part D beneficiaries
After the recent announcement of the first 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiation, much…
Gender gap persists on road to the SDGs: UN Women
The world is falling worryingly short in terms of closing the gender gap as part of…
More women police means ‘safer future for everyone’: Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres commended law enforcement agencies around the world on Thursday stressing that…
Exploring Your Child’s 5 Love Language Types
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News in Brief 07 September 2023
Southeast Asia: ASEAN bloc has vital bridge building role says UN chief Time to act…
Group behind ProMED fires three top moderators amid strike
The organization that runs the infectious diseases surveillance system ProMED terminated at least three of…
Study suggests energy-efficient route to capturing and converting CO2
Researchers found how carbon dioxide can be captured and converted through a single electrochemical process….
Fiber from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms promotes digestion
Crustaceans, insects and mushrooms are rich sources of the dietary fiber chitin, which activates the…
Back to school for biotech, Biogen’s potential pivot, & Illumina’s next chapter
Are there still too many biotech companies? How do you know when you’re in a…
Trump surgeon general admits Trump White House made mistakes during Covid
The Trump administration made some serious missteps during the coronavirus pandemic, Trump’s top doctor Jerome…
Biotech execs vie for a share of obesity drug boom: ‘It’s the early innings’
Pharma giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly might’ve led the way into a new era…