STAT+: 3 questions for the future of Biden’s cancer moonshot
WASHINGTON — The latest phase of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative leaves open a few…
Month: October 2023
Opinion: How health care organizations can set up chief medical officers up for success
It should be obvious that medical school and clinical experience, in themselves, can’t fully prepare…
STAT+: Failed biotech gives a rare peek inside the tough breaks — and tough choices — that led to its demise
SAN DIEGO — It was spring 2020, and Histogen, a small biotech with big ambitions…
Doctors should ask patients about gambling, draft guidance recommends
GPs should ask patients about gambling in the same way that they would routinely ask…
Interactive effects of ambient fine particulate matter and ozone on daily mortality in 372 cities: two stage time series analysis
AbstractObjectiveTo investigate potential interactive effects of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O3) on daily…
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Mortality risks associated with floods in 761 communities worldwide: time series study
AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate lag-response associations and effect modifications of exposure to floods with risks of all…
Mortality risks associated with flood events
Floods account for 44% of all global natural disasters1 and are responsible for about half…
Climate emergency and political will—reaching beyond human usefulness
Health professionals have warned about the impact of the climate emergency on the planet and…
The climate emergency could be the ultimate health opportunity, says WHO’s Maria Neira
Maria Neira wanted to be a diabetologist—that was until she went to work with Médecins…
‘Patience’ and dialogue with Taliban only way forward: Afghanistan mission chief
The top UN political official in Afghanistan remains hopeful that Taliban leaders will reverse their…
Kourtney Kardashian’s pregnancy strain is showing, but Travis Barker has escalating ‘new dad anxieties,’ sa… – The US Sun
Kourtney Kardashian’s pregnancy strain is showing, but Travis Barker has escalating ‘new dad anxieties,’ sa… The…
Pregnancy diet: Spinach to avocado; top 5 superfoods for expecting mothers – Hindustan Times
Pregnancy diet: Spinach to avocado; top 5 superfoods for expecting mothers Hindustan Times Read Original Article:…
The Art of the Secret Pregnancy – WSJ – The Wall Street Journal
The Art of the Secret Pregnancy – WSJ The Wall Street Journal Read Original Article: The…
Dearica Hamby claims WNBA and Las Vegas Aves discriminated during pregnancy – The Washington Post
Dearica Hamby claims WNBA and Las Vegas Aves discriminated during pregnancy The Washington Post Read Original…
Infant dies after pregnant bystander struck in shooting at Massachusetts intersection: Officials – ABC News
Infant dies after pregnant bystander struck in shooting at Massachusetts intersection: Officials ABC News Pregnant woman…
Amid pregnancy rumours, Anushka Sharma’s old video confessing she might quit acting after marriage and having kids surfaces on social media – Times of India
Amid pregnancy rumours, Anushka Sharma’s old video confessing she might quit acting after marriage and…
Amid pregnancy rumours, Anushka Sharma shares a cryptic post about ‘Judgment’ – See photo – Times of India
Amid pregnancy rumours, Anushka Sharma shares a cryptic post about ‘Judgment’ – See photo Times of…
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Anushka Sharma Makes an IMPORTANT Plea Amid Pregnancy Rumours: ‘Please Don’t Request Me…’ – News18
Anushka Sharma Makes an IMPORTANT Plea Amid Pregnancy Rumours: ‘Please Don’t Request Me…’ News18 Read Original…
Elementary school teacher accused of raping student implies she’s pregnant with his child: report – Fox News
Elementary school teacher accused of raping student implies she’s pregnant with his child: report Fox News…
CVS abortion medication mixup ends Las Vegas woman’s pregnancy dreams – NewsNation Now
CVS abortion medication mixup ends Las Vegas woman’s pregnancy dreams NewsNation Now Read Original Article: CVS…
‘Huge’ challenges facing sustainable development in Lebanon
Lebanon’s refugee population is especially vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation campaigns, making navigating the country’s…
News in Brief 4 October 2023
Global economy a mixed bag, high debt stifles development in poorer countries: UNCTAD World needs…
No meaning lost in translation: The UN’s quirkiest contest
How would you translate these phrases into another language? “There are those who know how…
World News in Brief: Water ‘being taken for granted’, global teacher crisis, Nipah in India update
While some 2.4 billion people live in countries where the supply of water is limited,…
Ruffed grouse population more resilient than expected, genetic study finds
Despite decades of decline, a genetic analysis of ruffed grouse reveals that Pennsylvania’s state bird…
Two-dimensional compounds can capture carbon from the air
Some of the thinnest materials known to humankind — MXene and MBene compounds — may…
Vaccine via the nasal passage could be the new line of defence against Strep A
As Streptococcus A cases continue to be prevalent, a new nasal vaccine could provide long-term…
Say goodbye to the Covid-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them
It’s the end of an era for a once-critical pandemic document: The ubiquitous white Covid-19…
Nasal esketamine works better than alternative for treatment … – NBC News
Nasal esketamine works better than alternative for treatment … NBC News Read Original Article: Nasal esketamine…
STAT+: Was Amgen less than forthcoming about FDA’s concerns on its cancer drug?
Amid the stunning rebuke Amgen suffered at the hands of the U.S. Food and Drug…
STAT+: Federal bill would keep addiction medication from triggering a child abuse investigation
When Keri McCallum‘s doctor prescribed her Suboxone, she was told it was the “safest thing…
Esketamine tops quetiapine for treatment-resistant depression in head-to-head trial
Nasal esketamine spray is more effective than an extended-release antipsychotic, when both are taken in…
STAT+: Key Senate panel eyes action on drug shortages
WASHINGTON — One of the top health care committees in the Senate is assembling ideas…
STAT+: Consumer watchdog sues diagnostic firm EpicGenetics, alleging misleading claims about fibromyalgia test
The consumer watchdog group the Center for Science in the Public Interest filed a lawsuit…
New technology could reduce lag, improve reliability of online gaming, meetings
Whether you’re battling foes in a virtual arena or collaborating with colleagues across the globe,…
Simultaneous large wildfires will increase in Western U.S.
Simultaneous outbreaks of large wildfires will become more frequent in the Western United States this…
Study identifies jet-stream pattern that locks in extreme winter cold, wet spells
Winter is coming—eventually. And while the earth is warming, a new study suggests that the…
Understanding greenhouse gases in oil palm plantations
The rapid spread of oil palm plantations and associated high use of fertilizer raises concerns…
Being a vegetarian may be partly in your genes
A person’s genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a…
STAT+: To prevent amputation in patients with severe vascular disease, a device turns veins into arteries
An innocuous slip while cutting her toenails created a wound on Cynthia Elford’s right foot…
STAT+: FDA cites Fresenius Kabi for contamination problems that CDC linked to deadly sepsis cases
Several cases of sepsis — three of which ended in patients deaths — were traced…
Avatars to help tailor glioblastoma therapies
Scientists have created a new zebrafish xenograft platform to screen for novel treatments for an…
Selective removal of aging cells opens new possibilities for treating age-related diseases
A research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in the treatment of age-related diseases. This groundbreaking development…
Discovery of massive undersea water reservoir could explain New Zealand’s mysterious slow earthquakes
Researchers working to image New Zealand’s Hikurangi earthquake fault have uncovered a sea’s worth of…
Should fathers be screened for postpartum depression? Pilot study
Pilot study shows 30% of dads screened had postpartum depression. Read Original Article: Should fathers…
Study raises concerns over powdered infant formula preparation machines
A new study raises concerns over powdered infant formula preparation machines. Read Original Article: Study…
Wastewater detects signs of antimicrobial resistance in aged care facilities
A new study analyzing wastewater samples from several aged care facilities and retirement homes, has…
Atopic eczema in under 12s: signpost families to online resources
The summary of the NICE guideline on atopic eczema in under 12s is helpful1 but…
FDA calls for treatments for meth and cocaine addiction
No medication is approved to treat addiction to either methamphetamine or cocaine. But the Food…
AI drones to help farmers optimize vegetable yields
For reasons of food security and economic incentive, farmers continuously seek to maximize their marketable…