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Engineered bacteria paint targets on tumors for cancer-killing T cells to see
Synthetic biologists report on a new approach to attacking tumors. They have engineered tumor-colonizing bacteria…
Month: October 2023
Honey bees may inherit altruistic behavior from their mothers
True altruism is rare behavior in animals, but a new study has found that honey…
Plastic production via advanced recycling lowers GHG emissions
Research reveals that recycling post-use plastic through pyrolysis can reduce GHG emissions by 18-23%. Approach…
Simulations of ‘backwards time travel’ can improve scientific experiments
Physicists have shown that simulating models of hypothetical time travel can solve experimental problems that…
Flagship individual animals can boost conservation
‘Flagship’ individual animals like Cecil the lion or Freya the walrus can boost conservation, new…
Large swings in past ocean oxygen revealed
As the climate warms, there is major concern that Earth’s ocean will lose oxygen. A…
Tackling disasters means safer and fairer future for Caribbean: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
Reducing the risk of disasters will not only save lives but can provide the platform…
Ethiopia: Victims ‘left in limbo’ as rights probe mandate ends
The UN-mandated Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia on Friday released a harrowing report…
STAT+: Eye docs urge Medicare to lower insurance hurdles amid shortage of repackaged Avastin
Due to a shortage of a widely used compounded medicine for serious eye diseases, two…
Covid-19: Confusion around vaccination during pregnancy likely to have contributed to deaths of 27 women in the UK
Pregnant women are being urged to get the covid vaccine after an expert group found…
STAT+: UnitedHealth’s profit jumps as medical costs come in lower than expected
UnitedHealth Group has made it clear that more people, especially older adults, are seeing their…
STAT+: HHS dispatches millions to next-generation Covid targets, including intranasal vaccine
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Friday that it is investing in three potential vaccines…
International Criminal Court: Russia urged to withdraw arrest warrants for judges
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday said it was “deeply concerned” by Russia’s…
Vampiric cancer cells, a brain atlas, & alleged misconduct at Cassava
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get…
Vaping: UK wide consultation launched in bid to reduce use by children and young people
The government has launched a UK wide consultation on proposals aimed at reducing vape use…
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David Oliver: Did the Labour conference offer hope for the future of health and social care?
From 1997 to 2010 the Blair/Brown Labour government saw sustained improvements in the NHS. By…
Promises, promises: what to make of Labour’s and the Tories’ health pledges
Waiting timesIn his keynote speech to his party’s conference in Liverpool on 10 October, the…
STAT+: Medicare to cover more brain scans related to Alzheimer’s drugs
Medicare has officially expanded its coverage policy for brain scans that detect a brain plaque…
Kaiser Permanente reaches tentative agreement with workers
After a historic strike, healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions…
STAT+: Amgen reports first clinical data on new targeted cancer therapy
It’s been a busy week for a cancer drug target called PRMT5 that may play…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Makers of toxic cough syrups face new actions; Cassava suffers new blow over Alzheimer’s drug
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
STAT+: European regulators once again recommend Amylyx’s ALS drug be rejected
LONDON — European regulators on Friday reiterated their view that an ALS treatment from Amylyx…
The fuel economy of a microswimmer
The amount of power a microswimmer needs to move can now be determined more easily….
GPs can refer patients with low back pain to apps, says NICE
GPs can offer patients with non-specific low back pain access to digital apps to help…
Leadership roles in US surgery lack diversity, study finds
Surgical department leaders in the US do not reflect the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity…
Sharp Scratch episode 93: Baptism of fire
In this episode of Sharp Scratch we talk about all the daunting and worrying feelings…
What are the chances of having a second epileptic seizure?
The studyNeligan A, Adan G, Nevitt SJ, et al. Prognosis of adults and children following…
“Stopping the start”—new tobacco control measures for England
On 4 October 2023 the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, announced his intention to introduce…
He was named a MacArthur ‘genius’ fellow for research on gene regulation, but still has imposter syndrome
The youngest of this year’s class of MacArthur “genius grant” fellows, 35-year-old Jason Buenrostro was…
Opinion: Yes, everyone should get an updated Covid-19 vaccine
Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that everyone in the U.S….
STAT+: Like a vampire, some cancer cells can suck the energy source from immune cells
As elite hunters of the immune system, T cells are constantly prowling our bodies for…
Prevention schemes are failing to achieve their potential, say experts
Efforts to prevent ill health have stalled and are failing to help reduce demand on…
Single-cell analysis of prenatal and postnatal human cortical … – Science
Single-cell analysis of prenatal and postnatal human cortical … Science Read Original Article: Single-cell analysis of…
Even during height of pandemic, most did not use prenatal telehealth – Medical Xpress
Even during height of pandemic, most did not use prenatal telehealth Medical Xpress Read Original Article:…
Statewide: Migrants and prenatal care – WSIU
Statewide: Migrants and prenatal care WSIU Read Original Article: Statewide: Migrants and prenatal care – WSIU…
Rights expert warns of potential abuse linked to ‘voluntarism’
The UN appointed independent expert on the sale and exploitation of children is calling on…
News in Brief 12 October 2023
Humanitarians call for urgent aid access to Gaza Water for food and energy production is…
WMO: Global stocktake of water resources needed
The hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and…
Impetigo: All You Need to Know
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Impetigo Read Original Article: Impetigo: All…
What We Know about Zika and Pregnancy
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Infections and Pregnancy, Pregnancy Read Original…
What is Sepsis?
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Sepsis Read Original Article: What is…
Facts about Suicide
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Suicide Read Original Article: Facts about…
Helping Babies Sleep Safely
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Read Original…
Obesity and Cancer
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Obesity, Weight Control Read Original…
What to Know Before Stopping Medications
Source: American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists – PDFRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Anxiety, Depression, Mental Disorders, Mood…
Risks of Benzodiazepines
Source: American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists – PDFRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Anxiety Read Original Article: Risks…
Metabolic Side Effects of Psychiatric Medications
Source: American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists – PDFRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Anxiety, Depression, Psychotic Disorders Read…
Drug-Induced Movement-Disorders
Source: American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists – PDFRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Psychotic Disorders Read Original Article:…
Shuttered Westchester facility finds new life as alternative school – NBC Chicago
Shuttered Westchester facility finds new life as alternative school NBC Chicago Read Original Article: Shuttered Westchester…
I shunned traditional medicine to treat my hormonal issues with herbs and stinging nettles – I’ve never felt b – Daily Mail
I shunned traditional medicine to treat my hormonal issues with herbs and stinging nettles –…