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Month: December 2023
Susan Abarca Salazar: consultant in paediatric infectious diseases whose research benefited children with neurological infections
bmj;383/dec05_11/p2849/FAF1faYYNYsalazar301123.f1YYSusan Abarca Salazar, a consultant in infectious diseases who was conducting doctoral research on evaluating…
Carmot’s chance of beating the odds in the biotech market just ended
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STAT+: BIO selects rare disease advocate, biotech executive John Crowley as new CEO
WASHINGTON — The Biotechnology Innovation Organization has chosen longtime biotech executive and rare disease advocate John…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: CVS to overhaul how it’s paid for drugs; Biden drug-shortage plan won’t expand chemo supplies
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, as…
Sugar permeation discovered in plant aquaporins
Aquaporins, which move water through membranes of plant cells, were not thought to be able…
A farsighted approach to tackle nearsightedness
As humans age, our eyes adjust based on how we use them, growing or shortening…
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Fossil CO2 emissions at record high in 2023
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have risen again in 2023 — reaching record levels,…
Invest in youth led efforts for gender equality and pandemic preparedness
Women, people aged under 30, and marginalised populations, especially from low and middle income countries…
STAT+: J&J to emphasize cancer drugs and stop much of its vaccine research
Eight months into his tenure, Johnson & Johnson’s R&D chief is putting a big emphasis…
STAT+: New CAR-T company, Brainchild Bio, will focus first on brain tumors in children
About a decade ago, Mike Jensen, a pediatric oncologist at Seattle Children’s hospital, licensed to…
Covid inquiry: Hancock is grilled on care homes, lockdowns, and testing
Matt Hancock, the UK health secretary between 2018 and June 2021, acknowledged major deficiencies in…
Curb antidepressant prescribing to improve mental health, say campaigners
A group of 31 medical professionals, researchers, patients’ representatives, and politicians has called on the…
Primary care needs to rise to the challenge of caring for patients during climate disasters
As a primary care physician and climate health research fellow, I’m alarmed by how unprepared…
Building climate resilient and low carbon health systems
The effect of climate change on human health is increasingly visible,1 and health systems will…
Advances in the management of chronic kidney disease
AbstractChronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a global public health crisis, but awareness by patients and…
Why I . . . do amateur dramatics
Mat Owen-Veale has found a way of escaping from being a decision laden GP—he becomes…
RETRACTION: Changes in soft drinks purchased by British households associated with the UK soft drinks industry levy: controlled interrupted time series analysis
This paper by Pell and colleagues (BMJ 2021;372:n254, doi:10.1136/bmj.n254, published 10 March 2021) has been…
Politicians, experts, and patient representatives call for the UK government to reverse the rate of antidepressant prescribing
We, a group of medical professionals, researchers, patient representatives, and politicians, call for the UK…
US firearm suicides reached “unprecedented” high last year, data show
The number of people in the US who died by suicide from use of a…
Lower oxygen saturation targets in ventilated children could save lives, trial concludes
Aiming for lower oxygen targets in critically ill children being ventilated in intensive care could…
Writing letters to patients attending psychiatry clinics
Since around 2000, there has been a shift in UK medical and surgical culture and…
Apply for the 2024 BMJ Student Clegg scholarship
We are looking for four students who are studying medicine within the UK or European…
Is the flu shot market a slam dunk for mRNA vaccines? Experts aren’t so sure
Here are two things that are true. The world needs more effective flu vaccines. And…
Opinion: New abortion restrictions pose a serious threat to fetal surgery
The concept of fetal surgery captures the imagination when, from time to time, it makes…
STAT+: Cancer drug shortages won’t get better under Biden’s latest plan
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s new plan to curb drug shortages by boosting domestic drug production…
COP28: Women and climate advocates driving forward change together
To combat the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women, advocates at COP28 on Monday…
Mind Body Baby yoga studio plans $1.2M expansion, new services – Crain’s Grand Rapids Business
Mind Body Baby yoga studio plans $1.2M expansion, new services Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Read Original…
Ashanti Is Pregnant, Expecting 1st Baby With Boyfriend Nelly – Us Weekly
Ashanti Is Pregnant, Expecting 1st Baby With Boyfriend Nelly Us Weekly Ashanti Reportedly Pregnant with Nelly’s…
Anthony Reynoso Is Trying to Make Pregnancy Less Deadly – The Cut
Anthony Reynoso Is Trying to Make Pregnancy Less Deadly The Cut Read Original Article: Anthony Reynoso…
17 Fascinating Pregnancy Facts – BuzzFeed
17 Fascinating Pregnancy Facts BuzzFeed Read Original Article: 17 Fascinating Pregnancy Facts – BuzzFeed »
Frontier Airlines settles pregnancy, breastfeeding discrimination lawsuit with Colorado pilots – The Denver Post
Frontier Airlines settles pregnancy, breastfeeding discrimination lawsuit with Colorado pilots The Denver Post Read Original Article:…
Pro-lifers warn blue state is waging two-pronged ‘attack’ to silence pregnancy resource centers – Fox News
Pro-lifers warn blue state is waging two-pronged ‘attack’ to silence pregnancy resource centers Fox News Read…
It’s a girl! Baker, Emily Mayfield announce pregnancy – KFOR Oklahoma City
It’s a girl! Baker, Emily Mayfield announce pregnancy KFOR Oklahoma City Read Original Article: It’s a…
Baker Mayfield & His Wife Emily Announce Pregnancy – news9.com KWTV
Baker Mayfield & His Wife Emily Announce Pregnancy news9.com KWTV Read Original Article: Baker Mayfield &…
Baker Mayfield, Wife Reveal Pregnancy, Having Baby Girl – TMZ
Baker Mayfield, Wife Reveal Pregnancy, Having Baby Girl TMZ Read Original Article: Baker Mayfield, Wife Reveal…
Edelweiss’s Radhika Gupta Shares “Best Advice” From Her Boss During Pregnancy – NDTV
Edelweiss’s Radhika Gupta Shares “Best Advice” From Her Boss During Pregnancy NDTV Read Original Article: Edelweiss’s…
Decades after blood pressure-related pregnancy complications, Hispanic/Latina women can have changes in heart … – National Institutes of Health (.gov)
Decades after blood pressure-related pregnancy complications, Hispanic/Latina women can have changes in heart … National Institutes…
Amid pregnancy rumours, Anushka Sharma’s picture from London donning oversized jacket goes viral; fans speculate the actress ‘might be due in February’ – Times of India
Amid pregnancy rumours, Anushka Sharma’s picture from London donning oversized jacket goes viral; fans speculate…
Kaillie Humphries announces pregnancy during break from bobsled – NBC Sports
Kaillie Humphries announces pregnancy during break from bobsled NBC Sports Read Original Article: Kaillie Humphries announces…
Actually, You Don’t Have to Wait Three Months to Tell People That … – Vogue
Actually, You Don’t Have to Wait Three Months to Tell People That … Vogue Read Original…
Kennedy, Hyde-Smith demand Biden HHS withdrawal proposed … – Kennedy.Senate.gov
Kennedy, Hyde-Smith demand Biden HHS withdrawal proposed … Kennedy.Senate.gov Read Original Article: Kennedy, Hyde-Smith demand Biden…
Myanmar: Technology key to aid war crimes investigations
Being denied access to sites where some of the most horrific crimes and human rights…
News in Brief 4 December 2023
Gaza: Aid access to north entirely blocked amid escalating war in south COP28: Call to…
One Life Radio Seeking Partners to Fight Censorship – Yahoo Finance
One Life Radio Seeking Partners to Fight Censorship Yahoo Finance Read Original Article: One Life Radio…
ChatGPT May Be Useful, Reliable Tool for Healthcare Professionals … – MD Magazine
ChatGPT May Be Useful, Reliable Tool for Healthcare Professionals … MD Magazine Read Original Article: ChatGPT…
Pain Management Remains Challenging for Patients with … – MD Magazine
Pain Management Remains Challenging for Patients with … MD Magazine Read Original Article: Pain Management Remains…
Boiled bubbles jump to carry more heat
The topic of water and the way it can move producing water droplets that leap — propelled…
Iraq: UN team issues latest report on terrorist atrocities
The UN team investigating crimes committed by Da’esh terrorist group has issued its latest report…
1.5°C pathways can still be achieved, combining fairness and global climate protection
Global warming can still be limited to 1.5°C by 2100 while ensuring that the poor…