Physician associates and apprentices can’t replace doctors
We agree with Esmail and Everington that there is a severe shortage of doctors in…
Month: January 2024
Time to turn the oil and gas taps off, not on
“In the UK, we are blessed with the geological gift that is the North Sea,”…
Pandemic accord: 40 former heads of state plead for progress
More than 40 former heads of state and leading global health advocates have urged world…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Vertex pain pill, an abortion pill hearing, and more
Top of the morning to you. And a fine one it is. Despite gray skies,…
STAT+: Vertex’s closely-watched pain relief drug succeeds in late-stage trials — with a catch
A pain relief drug developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals succeeded in late-stage clinical trials, the company…
Public health perspective on new weight loss medications
Most countries have seen substantial rises in the prevalence of obesity in recent decades. Effective,…
Why medical students should learn about prison health
Imprisonment is a global public health crisis. The number of people in prison is at…
Working in safeguarding: the consultant paediatrician
Manchester based consultant paediatrician Andrew Rowland specialises in child protection, an area he would never…
STAT+: Cour Pharmaceuticals, a biotech taking aim at autoimmune diseases, raises $105 million
John Puisis was dubious when he first heard about the autoimmune science being developed by…
STAT+: Ultima Genomics launching high-end DNA sequencers that can read genome for $100
Ultima Genomics, an upstart some observers have called a “dark horse” in the world of…
Doctors should be cautious when sharing information on WhatsApp, says Medical Defence Union
The Medical Defence Union has advised doctors to post information on private social messaging services,…
Opinion: The emergency room is where the United States’ social problems come home to roost
From “Legacy” by Uché Blackstock, M.D., published by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group,…
STAT+: Can Wegovy treat depression as well as obesity? New research looks to GLP-1 drugs for mental illnesses
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — already game changers for diabetes and obesity — are…
STAT+: FDA’s Woodcock reflects on more than 30 years at agency — and hints at what’s next
WASHINGTON — It’s the end of an era for the Food and Drug Administration’s longtime…
STAT+: Sophisticated phishing and deepfakes: How generative AI brings new threats for hospitals
The ubiquity of AI tools like ChatGPT could be a boon to hospitals eager for…
Staggering structure in 19 nearby spiral galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope observed 19 nearby face-on spiral galaxies in near- and mid-infrared…
Do tree-planting campaigns follow best practices for successful forest restoration?
New research reviewed publicly available information for 99 different organizations that coordinate large-scale tree-planting programs…
People are inclined to hide a contagious illness while around others, research shows
A startling number of people conceal an infectious illness to avoid missing work, travel, or…
Re-energizing mitochondria to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Nerve cells in the brain demand an enormous amount of energy to survive and maintain…
Scientists pull off quantum coup
Scientists have discovered a first-of-its-kind material, a 3D crystalline metal in which quantum correlations and…
A non-allergenic wheat protein for growing better cultivated meat
As the world’s population increases, cultivated or lab-grown meat — animal muscle and fat cells…
Hilary Duff displays baby bump in new photos showing off her pregnancy – Good Morning America
Hilary Duff displays baby bump in new photos showing off her pregnancy Good Morning America Read…
New IVF Test Could Increase Chances of Pregnancy Success – Scientific American
New IVF Test Could Increase Chances of Pregnancy Success Scientific American Read Original Article: New IVF…
Pickle, anyone? 3 possible reasons women get cravings during pregnancy – The Conversation
Pickle, anyone? 3 possible reasons women get cravings during pregnancy The Conversation Read Original Article: Pickle,…
Halle Bailey Continues To Defend Her Decision To Keep Her Pregnancy Private Amid Comments She Lied And Gaslit … – BET
Halle Bailey Continues To Defend Her Decision To Keep Her Pregnancy Private Amid Comments She…
Thousands of rape-related pregnancies estimated in abortion ban states – USA TODAY
Thousands of rape-related pregnancies estimated in abortion ban states USA TODAY Read Original Article: Thousands of…
Abortion Rights Advocates Warn Edgewater’s New Crisis Pregnancy Center Could Mislead Patients – Block Club Chicago
Abortion Rights Advocates Warn Edgewater’s New Crisis Pregnancy Center Could Mislead Patients Block Club Chicago Read…
New JAMA study proves rape exceptions to abortion bans fall short – MSNBC
New JAMA study proves rape exceptions to abortion bans fall short MSNBC Read Original Article: New…
San Francisco 49ers’ Fred Warner Celebrates Win with Pregnant Wife – PEOPLE
San Francisco 49ers’ Fred Warner Celebrates Win with Pregnant Wife PEOPLE Read Original Article: San Francisco…
Former Miami Dolphins RB accused of battery of pregnant woman – WPEC
Former Miami Dolphins RB accused of battery of pregnant woman WPEC Read Original Article: Former Miami…
Supporting childbearing women to maintain a healthy weight could reduce the risk of pregnancy complications, study finds – Medical Xpress
Supporting childbearing women to maintain a healthy weight could reduce the risk of pregnancy complications,…
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Pregnant woman rescued from rising Australian floodwaters by helicopter crew – New York Post
Pregnant woman rescued from rising Australian floodwaters by helicopter crew New York Post Read Original Article:…
What Are Common and Early Signs of Pregnancy? – WION
What Are Common and Early Signs of Pregnancy? WION Read Original Article: What Are Common and…
Halle Bailey Fiercely Defends Decision to Keep Her Pregnancy Private – E! NEWS
Halle Bailey Fiercely Defends Decision to Keep Her Pregnancy Private E! NEWS Read Original Article: Halle…
News in Brief 29 January 2024
Gaza: ‘Simply not enough food’ to go around, warn UN humanitariansUN migration agency alert over…
How a walk in nature restores attention
New research by psychologists demonstrates a peaceful walk through a natural setting enhances attention. Read…
Compounding risks of atmospheric river storms
When storms hit back-to-back, the flooding — and economic damages — are even worse than…
Researchers spying for signs of life among exoplanet atmospheres
The next generation of advanced telescopes could sharpen the hunt for potential extraterrestrial life by…
Probiotics promote weight loss in obese dogs
New research demonstrates how probiotics can reshape the gut microbiome and energy metabolism in dogs….
Deir Ezzor: Costs of medical consultations push residents towards alternative medicine – Enab Baladi
Deir Ezzor: Costs of medical consultations push residents towards alternative medicine Enab Baladi Read Original Article:…
Back from the dead: Tropical tree fern repurposes its dead leaves
Plant biologists report that a species of tree fern found only in Panama reanimates its…
World News in Brief: Progress on transfats, Ukraine war update, General Assembly President in China
Five countries have been awarded for their efforts towards eliminating mass-produced trans fats in food,…
How did humans learn to walk? New evolutionary study offers an earful
A new study, which centers on evidence from skulls of a 6-million-year-old fossil ape, Lufengpithecus,…
Robot trained to read braille at twice the speed of humans
Researchers have developed a robotic sensor that incorporates artificial intelligence techniques to read braille at…
Scientists develop novel method to estimate biodiversity loss in Singapore over the past two centuries
Scientists have employed novel statistical methods to reveal the extent of biodiversity loss in Singapore…
Cosmic building blocks of life discovered through the electron microscope
Meteorites are fragments of asteroids which find their way to Earth as shooting stars and…
How obesity dismantles our mitochondria
Researchers found that when mice were fed a high-fat diet, mitochondria within their fat cells…
How does a ‘reverse sprinkler’ work? Researchers solve decades-old physics puzzle
For decades scientists have been trying to solve Feynman’s Sprinkler Problem: How does a sprinkler…
Old area in the brain turns out to be more important than expected
Researchers have discovered that a brain area preserved through evolution, called the superior colliculus, is…
Education and information can increase the acceptance of climate policies
An important question for policymakers worldwide is how to make climate and environmental policies acceptable…