FDA greenlights medical device to combat bladder issues
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Year: 2023
Is current UK transparency on clinical trials enough?
DeVito and Goldacre have summarised the current state of transparency of clinical trials in the…
From Death Valley to the Swiss Alps, extreme weather records hit new heights
As sweltering conditions continue to grip large parts of Europe, temperatures have “reached new heights”…
New financing tool aims to increase access to lifesaving mosquito nets
More people in some of the world’s poorest communities will have access to quality health…
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Mpox: China’s health authorities fight surge in cases of unknown origin
Chinese health authorities are facing an escalating outbreak of mpox where most cases are of…
GMC: Doctors must act when they witness sexual harassment, says updated policy
The General Medical Council (GMC) has set out its position on sexual harassment by doctors…
STAT+: FDA approves Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for newborns; Boehringer sues over IRA
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Water harvesting in Death Valley: Conquering the arid wilderness
Researchers successfully harvest water from the atmosphere using ambient sunlight. Read Original Article: Water harvesting…
Driverless cars are no place to relax, new study shows
Early data on activities that will be unsafe to undertake in automated vehicles has been…
Doctors in India raise concerns about new mandate to prescribe generically or risk suspension
Doctors in India have raised concerns about a new rule, which came into effect on…
Letby’s killing spree raises questions over NHS governance
Lucy Letby, an outwardly unremarkable neonatal nurse found guilty last week of killing seven babies…
Brazil rethinks organ transplantation in wake of pandemic disruption
Brazil has been held up as a global example of organ transplantation—guaranteed in full and…
New treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
Donanemab is a new monoclonal antibody treatment that binds to amyloid β to stimulate microglial…
STAT+: FDA advisory panel to debate contentious data on Medtronic’s high blood pressure device
An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration will convene on Tuesday to evaluate…
STAT+: Eli Lilly CEO donates big to Mike Pence presidential super PAC
WASHINGTON — David Ricks, who leads Eli Lilly, made a major early donation to a…
How the first Native Hawaiian psychiatrist set a course for diversifying medicine
Benjamin Young didn’t set out to be the first Native Hawaiian psychiatrist. Nor did he…
Opinion: How to take care of trans patients in hospice
In the United States, more than 1.6 million people identify as transgender. Of these, more…
Republicans love RFK Jr. What does that tell us about their health platforms in 2024?
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidates are polishing off their best barbs and attack lines for…
Opinion: The hospice industry needs major reforms. It should start with apologies
“How has the clinical work you do affected you personally?” We’d come to the Q&A…
Medical illustrations neglect people with dark skin. A Nigerian doctor-to-be is working to change that
Medical illustration is both an art and a science. But it can have a huge…
Direct access to cancer diagnostics: the promise and perils of bypassing GPs
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay, has confirmed the UK…
Champion woman boxer knocks out hate in Central America
The term ‘fighter for peace’ takes on new meaning in the form of a five-time…
Maternal RSV vaccine Abrysvo approved for third trimester of pregnancy – The Washington Post
Maternal RSV vaccine Abrysvo approved for third trimester of pregnancy The Washington Post FDA approves RSV…
US approves first RSV vaccine for use during pregnancy to protect babies – The Guardian US
US approves first RSV vaccine for use during pregnancy to protect babies The Guardian US Read…
Texas has quietly changed its abortion law – NPR
Texas has quietly changed its abortion law NPR Read Original Article: Texas has quietly changed its…
4 cystic fibrosis-related issues I tackled during my pregnancy –… – Cystic Fibrosis News Today
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Jana Kramer reveals she couldn’t brush her teeth for three months while pregnant – The Independent
Jana Kramer reveals she couldn’t brush her teeth for three months while pregnant The Independent Read…
Jana Kramer Didn’t Brush Her Teeth for 1st 3 Months of Pregnancy – Us Weekly
Jana Kramer Didn’t Brush Her Teeth for 1st 3 Months of Pregnancy Us Weekly Read Original…
Pregnant Jana Kramer shares how she is dealing with nausea as she awaits the birth of her third child – Daily Mail
Pregnant Jana Kramer shares how she is dealing with nausea as she awaits the birth…
Pregnant woman, baby and boy from Pa. killed in NY crash – NBC 10 Philadelphia
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Sienna Miller Is Pregnant! Actress Expecting Second Baby as She Shows Off Bump While on Vacation (Exclusive) – PEOPLE
Sienna Miller Is Pregnant! Actress Expecting Second Baby as She Shows Off Bump While on…
Amanda Knox Is Pregnant! What We Know About Her Daughter and Baby On The Way – TODAY
Amanda Knox Is Pregnant! What We Know About Her Daughter and Baby On The Way TODAY…
90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days’ Sheila Responded To Pregnancy Question Surrounding Big Episode With David – Yahoo Entertainment
90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days’ Sheila Responded To Pregnancy Question Surrounding Big Episode…
Rihanna gives birth to second baby with A$AP Rocky – Entertainment Weekly News
Rihanna gives birth to second baby with A$AP Rocky Entertainment Weekly News Read Original Article: Rihanna…
FDA Approves First Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals to Prevent RSV … – FDA.gov
FDA Approves First Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals to Prevent RSV … FDA.gov Read Original Article: FDA…
Collaborative physician team help mom count her blessings after … – UT Physicians
Collaborative physician team help mom count her blessings after … UT Physicians Read Original Article: Collaborative…
COVID-19 Booster During Pregnancy Increases Antibodies in … – Drug Topics
COVID-19 Booster During Pregnancy Increases Antibodies in … Drug Topics Read Original Article: COVID-19 Booster During…
News in Brief 21 August 2023
UN chief honours survivors of terrorism working for peace Hurricane Hilary update: UN weather agency…
Stamp out hate speech, persecution based on faith: Guterres
Online hate is often a driver of violent physical attacks against religious minorities, said the…
Changing State Laws Push Up Patient Consults With Alternative … – KFF Health News
Changing State Laws Push Up Patient Consults With Alternative … KFF Health News Read Original Article:…
How Sound Therapy Can Help You De-stress and Relax – National Eczema Association
How Sound Therapy Can Help You De-stress and Relax National Eczema Association Read Original Article: How…
Exploring Health Captives – Credit Union Times
Exploring Health Captives Credit Union Times Read Original Article: Exploring Health Captives – Credit Union Times…
New approach shows hydrogen can be combined with electricity to make pharmaceutical drugs
The world needs greener ways to make chemicals. In a new study, researchers demonstrate one…
Want to know how light works? Try asking a mechanic
Physicists use a 350-year-old theorem that explains the workings of pendulums and planets to reveal…
Did sabertooth tigers purr or roar?
When a sabertooth tiger called out, what noise did it make — a mighty roar…
FDA approves Pfizer’s RSV vaccine designed to protect newborns by immunizing parent
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a Pfizer vaccine that aims to protect…
Rights expert urges India to release detained activist
An independent UN human rights expert has called for India to release an activist imprisoned…
PS gene-editing shown to restore neural connections lost in brain disorder
A new study has demonstrated the ability for gene therapy to repair neural connections for…
Cracking the code that relates brain and behavior in a simple animal
Researchers model and map how neurons across the tiny brain of a C. elegans worm…
Climate win-win: Study quantifies benefits of enhanced weathering
Applying ground-up silicate rock to Midwestern farm fields can capture significant amounts of carbon dioxide…