Research on centromere structure yields new insights into the mechanisms of chromosome segregation errors
Researchers have made a surprising new discovery in the structure of the centromere, a structure…
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Potential power and pitfalls of harnessing artificial intelligence for sleep medicine
A new article highlights how artificial intelligence stands on the threshold of making monumental contributions…
Potential power and pitfalls of harnessing artificial intelligence for sleep medicine
A new article highlights how artificial intelligence stands on the threshold of making monumental contributions…
New study shows certain combinations of antiviral proteins are responsible for lupus symptoms and affect treatment outcomes
Researchers say they have uncovered insights as to why lupus symptoms and severity present differently…
New study shows certain combinations of antiviral proteins are responsible for lupus symptoms and affect treatment outcomes
Researchers say they have uncovered insights as to why lupus symptoms and severity present differently…
Life becomes art in Wellcome’s new exhibition
bmj;385/may13_10/q1080/FAF1faBenjamin GilbertThis giant installation forms part of a joyful exploration of the body, drawing on…
To increase public satisfaction in the NHS, we need a new conversation about how to improve it
The recent British Social Attitudes Survey found that less than a quarter (24%) of the…
Study reveals patients with brain injuries who died after withdrawal of life support may have recovered
Analysis of 1,392 patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) found that some patients for whom…
When consumers would prefer a chatbot over a person
Actually, sometimes consumers don’t want to talk to a real person when they’re shopping online,…
Study traces an infectious language epidemic
A computer scientist has shown the power of language to predict harm — this time…
STAT+: Sandoz leaves U.K. trade group over dispute about promoting a biosimilar for multiple sclerosis
In an unusual move, Sandoz is no longer cooperating with a U.K. industry trade group…
Hide and seek between atoms: Find the dopant
Collaborative efforts decode the mechanism behind stabilizing cathode doping in electric vehicle batteries. Read Original…
What makes a memory? It may be related to how hard your brain had to work
The human brain filters through a flood of experiences to create specific memories. Why do…
Research shows that ‘softer’ proteins can cross into the nucleus quicker
Researchers have discovered that how soft or rigid proteins are in certain regions can dictate…
Birth by C-section more than doubles odds of measles vaccine failure
Birth by C-section more than doubles odds of measles vaccine failure. Researchers say it is…
Eye care: Taking electroretinography to the next level with a soft multi-electrode system
Electroretinography (ERG), which involves measuring electric potential in the retina, is a powerful tool for…
The price tag of phasing-out coal
Coal phase-out is necessary to solve climate change, but can have negative impacts on workers…
Team studies factors related to a sense of economic insecurity in older adults
Researchers undertook a study of older adults to examine the connection between a sense of…
Plant virus treatment shows promise in fighting metastatic cancers in mice
An experimental treatment made from a plant virus is effective at protecting against a broad…
First treatment for rare heart condition to be available in England
An innovative drug, tafamidis, will be available from 13 May for NHS patients in England…
Diagnosing cancer in English community pharmacies
Cancer is diagnosed at more advanced stages, and consequently with poorer outcomes, in the UK…
Why are doctors struggling to find jobs in an NHS so short of clinicians?
The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, published with much fanfare in June 2023,1 set out…
STAT+: The stories that shaped our understanding of the health care system
You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow…
STAT+: Late-stage results set up Cytokinetics heart drug to compete with Bristol
Late-stage results of Cytokinetics’ drug for a rare heart disease suggest it can compete with…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA dithering on pharma patents, WHO pandemic talks, and more
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
We now know Tome’s gene editing target
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Infective endocarditis: Coroner’s report questions NICE guidance on prevention
A coroner has told the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to…
NHS England is accused of complacency over workforce plan risk assessment
Concerns have been raised over the risk assessment carried out for the NHS long term…
David Oliver: The risk assessment for NHS England’s long term workforce plan should worry doctors
In June 2023 NHS England (NHSE) published its long awaited and serially delayed long term…
Surgeons criticise trust’s use of care practitioner to perform laparoscopic cholecystectomies
Surgeons have expressed alarm after learning of a surgical care practitioner (SCP) performing laparoscopic cholecystectomies…
How can we support staff after the death by suicide of a colleague?
Acknowledge the emotional impactGail Kinman, professor of occupational health psychology, Birkbeck Business School, says, “The…
STAT+: FDA is criticized for taking a ‘ministerial’ role in sorting out some pharma patents
When it comes to a crucial controversy over pharmaceutical patents, the FDA has been MIA….
After decades fighting Big Tobacco, Cliff Douglas now leads a foundation funded by his former adversaries
“Does it trouble you to answer that question?” one of New York’s highest paid attorneys…
Opinion: Congress: Close Medicare’s dangerous gaps in coverage for addiction treatment
While many people immediately picture young adults when thinking about the current addiction and overdose…
Opinion: A dose of reality on adult vaccinations
The number of children who received their routine vaccinations declined during the pandemic, so public…
CDC launching wastewater dashboard to track bird flu virus spread
Reluctance among dairy farmers to report H5N1 bird flu outbreaks within their herds or allow…
STAT+: Can AI build custom ‘n-of-1’ drugs faster? Maybe not yet, new case study suggests
Two years ago, Yiwei Shi was searching desperately for someone to build a drug for…
Mae Whitman announces she’s pregnant with ‘Parenthood’ cast reunion – Entertainment Weekly News
Mae Whitman announces she’s pregnant with ‘Parenthood’ cast reunion Entertainment Weekly News Mae Whitman announces pregnancy…
Japan: Safeguarding a mother tongue and mother nature
When asked what might be the most beautiful word in Shimamuni, the Indigenous language variety…
Beyond antibiotics: Exploring alternative treatments for recurrent UTIs – The Times of India
Beyond antibiotics: Exploring alternative treatments for recurrent UTIs The Times of India Read Original Article: Beyond…
STAT+: First recipient of kidney transplant from genetically engineered pig has died, family says
Rick Slayman, the first man to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, has…
Katie Britt proposes federal database to collect data on pregnant people – The Guardian US
Katie Britt proposes federal database to collect data on pregnant people The Guardian US Read Original…
Katie Britt is back at it, pushing a bill to launch a pregnancy tracking federal database – Yahoo! Voices
Katie Britt is back at it, pushing a bill to launch a pregnancy tracking federal…
Women warned alternative treatments could risk health – BBC.com
Women warned alternative treatments could risk health BBC.com Read Original Article: Women warned alternative treatments could…
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Opinion: First Opinion essay on colorectal cancer screening: letter and response
To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about difficult issues, STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor…
How Justin Bieber, Pregnant Wife Hailey Kept Baby News Secret (Exclusive) – PEOPLE
How Justin Bieber, Pregnant Wife Hailey Kept Baby News Secret (Exclusive) PEOPLE Hailey and Justin Bieber…
Katie Britt is back at it, pushing a bill to launch a pregnancy tracking federal database – Salon
Katie Britt is back at it, pushing a bill to launch a pregnancy tracking federal…
Senator Katie Britt Mocked for ‘Cringe’ Video About Pregnancy Database – Newsweek
Senator Katie Britt Mocked for ‘Cringe’ Video About Pregnancy Database Newsweek Read Original Article: Senator Katie…
Child support payments would start with pregnancy under new bill from Alabama Sen. Katie Britt – AL.com
Child support payments would start with pregnancy under new bill from Alabama Sen. Katie Britt AL.com…
Can Cats Sense Pregnancy? – Parents
Can Cats Sense Pregnancy? Parents Read Original Article: Can Cats Sense Pregnancy? – Parents »