STAT+: South Africa investigates Johnson & Johnson over ‘excessive pricing’ for its TB drug
South African authorities are investigating Johnson & Johnson and its Janssen subsidiary over “excessive pricing”…
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STAT+: Chamber of Commerce, government clash at first court hearing on Medicare drug prices
WASHINGTON — Attorneys for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the federal government sparred Friday…
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In major breakthrough, researchers close in on potential preeclampsia cure
Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in identifying the primary cause and potential treatment for…
Making AI smarter with an artificial, multisensory integrated neuron
The feel of a cat’s fur can reveal some information, but seeing the feline provides…
Scientists take next big step in understanding genetics of schizophrenia
Scientists are figuring out which of the 5,000 variants associated with schizophrenia have an actual…
STAT+: Dana-Farber deal highlights a surprising trend: New cancer centers are in vogue
Boston isn’t the only city slated for a new cancer center. Far from it. There’s…
Rights expert appeals for action to tackle elder abuse
A UN-appointed human rights expert on Friday called for urgent action and better data to…
Women receiving inflated risks from genetic testing could undergo unnecessary breast surgery
The authors of new research led by the University of Exeter have warned that women…
Cars, chlamydia and canines are biggest koala killers
A database tracking hospital admissions and deaths reveals the devastating impact cars, disease and dogs…
Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood affects food choices, weight gain and the microstructure of the brain
A new study finds poor quality of available foods, increased intake of calories from foods…
Time to revoke death penalty for social media dissent, UN experts urge
Saudi Arabia must immediately revoke the death sentence handed down to Mohammed Al Ghamdi for…
STAT+: Dana-Farber blindsided Brigham and Women’s. The blowback will be strong
This column is from Trendlines, a business newsletter that covers the forces shaping the economy…
Reframing Iran’s Woman, Life, Freedom Movement: from gender violence to state violence
On 16 September 2022, the Woman, Life, Freedom movement was sparked by the tragic death…
Groundbreaking soft valve technology enabling sensing and control integration in soft robots
A research team has developed groundbreaking ‘soft valve’ technology — an all-in-one solution that integrates…
New parent? Night shift? New analysis suggests ideal nap strategy to survive all-nighters
A reanalysis of studies on night shift naps reveals the ideal snoozing schedule that may…
Nipah virus: India’s Kerala state moves quickly to control fresh outbreak
The Indian state of Kerala has closed schools, offices, and public transport in the Kozhikode…
Smart toilets, bored students, why crowds gather, and tasty rocks—it’s the 2023 Ig Nobel Awards
We have smartphones and smart watches, so why not smart toilets? Seung-min Park and his…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: House panel inches into fixing drug shortages; pharma could face legal action over improper patent listings
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
When I use a word . . . The ambiguity of “work” in the ICMJE recommendations on publishing in medical ȷournals
A debateA colleague recently consulted me about the meaning of the word “work.” He had…
Menstrual health must be prioritised in global policies
Menstrual health is the gateway to promoting sexual and reproductive health rights, building body autonomy…
Clever lapwings use cover to hide in plain sight
Ground-nesting birds called lapwings use the shape of their nests and surroundings to hide from…
Covid-19: Drug companies charged South Africa high prices for vaccines, contracts reveal
South Africa’s government, desperate to secure covid vaccines when wealthy nations had reserved most of…
Maternity care: Understaffing at two units is putting mothers and babies at risk, says CQC
Care Quality Commission inspectors have downgraded the two maternity services at County Durham and Darlington…
Ovarian cancer: NICE recommends expanding availability of genetic testing
New draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends widening…
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Opinion: The morally ground-shifting legacy of Ian Wilmut and Dolly the sheep
Ian Wilmut, the British scientist behind the first-ever cloning of a mammal, died Sept. 10,…
Opinion: How the Wegovy shortage is making life impossible for my patients — and for me
There is just not enough Wegovy. The current manufacturing shortage will eventually end, and those…
Polio transmission was supposed to end by 2023. A new report explains why it won’t.
The latest goal for the end of polio transmission will almost certainly not be met,…
Randomized controlled trials are the ‘gold standard’ of research — but a difficult fit for trans care
In order to provide gender-affirming care, clinicians must sometimes jump through unusual hoops. In Australia,…
Prenatal Yoga: A Comprehensive Guide for a Healthy Pregnancy – Shape Magazine
Prenatal Yoga: A Comprehensive Guide for a Healthy Pregnancy Shape Magazine Read Original Article: Prenatal Yoga:…
Pregnant Sienna Miller Turns Heads in Bump-Baring Look at London Fashion Week – E! NEWS
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Pregnant Sienna Miller Wears Epic Cut-Out Two-Piece at London Fashion Week – PEOPLE
Pregnant Sienna Miller Wears Epic Cut-Out Two-Piece at London Fashion Week PEOPLE Read Original Article: Pregnant…
Sienna Miller confirms pregnancy in dress revealing bump – The Telegraph
Sienna Miller confirms pregnancy in dress revealing bump The Telegraph Read Original Article: Sienna Miller confirms…
Whoopi Goldberg Shocks Alyssa Farah Griffin by Asking If She’s Pregnant – PEOPLE
Whoopi Goldberg Shocks Alyssa Farah Griffin by Asking If She’s Pregnant PEOPLE Whoopi Goldberg Asks Alyssa…
Republican lawmakers pass millions in new funding for crisis pregnancy centers as Democrats push back – The Washington Post
Republican lawmakers pass millions in new funding for crisis pregnancy centers as Democrats push back The…
Miranda Kerr reveals her intense pregnancy cravings ahead of welcoming a son with Snapchat billionaire Evan Sp – Daily Mail
Miranda Kerr reveals her intense pregnancy cravings ahead of welcoming a son with Snapchat billionaire…
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Libya flood disaster: ‘Massive devastation’ for Derna as UN launches emergency $70m appeal
UNICEF’s top official in Libya said on Thursday the aid distributed so far following the…
News in Brief 14 September 2023
Climate inaction puts lives and sustainable development on the line: WMO Halt sanctions that threaten…
New evidence indicates patients recall death experiences after cardiac arrest
Up to an hour after their hearts had stopped, some patients revived by cardiopulmonary resuscitation…
Snaps supersonic outflow of young star
Herbig-Haro (HH) objects are luminous regions surrounding newborn stars, formed when stellar winds or jets…
Tiny nanocarriers could prove the magic bullet for acne sufferers
It’s a skin disorder that makes life miserable for around 800 million teenagers and adults…
Pollination by more than one bee species improves cherry harvest
To obtain the biggest cherry harvest, trees should be pollinated by both honey bees and…
How just one set of animal tracks can provide a wealth of information
Rock faces in Namibia are decorated with hundreds of stone-age images not only of animals…
Integrative Medicine | Maine Medical Center | Portland, ME – MaineHealth
Integrative Medicine | Maine Medical Center | Portland, ME MaineHealth Read Original Article: Integrative Medicine |…
Lack of maternal care affects development, microbiome and health of wild bees
Most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees fastidiously cares for…
Iran: Harassment, reprisals continue for Mahsa Amini’s family
One year since the nationwide protests in the aftermath of death in custody of Mahsa…
Johnson & Johnson is getting rid of its script logo after more than 130 years
Johnson & Johnson is signing off on a new logo. The health care giant said…
Listen: Covid’s latest surge, Alnylam at the FDA, & the end of an era
What does Covid-19 have in store for the winter? When are good data not good…
STAT+: House subcommittee forays into fixing drug shortages
WASHINGTON — A House subcommittee took a first step today toward legislation to fix drug…
STAT+: FTC warns drugmakers they can face legal action over improper patent filings
The Federal Trade Commission warned pharmaceutical companies they could face legal action if they improperly…