STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a deal for a Moderna bird flu shot, NIH trial shortcomings, and more
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because…
Month: May 2024
Promises to shift care from hospitals to community have not been matched by transfer of spending, analysis finds
Repeated promises by successive governments to move more care and health resources from hospitals to…
Pandemic treaty: panel calls for “reset” to talks as negotiators miss deadline
Negotiations of a World Health Organization (WHO) global pandemic accord need a “reset” after member…
Doctor is struck off for trying to sell unproven treatments to patient with advanced cancer
A doctor in private practice who tried to sell unproven treatments to a patient with…
Reducing the use of proton pump inhibitors in infants with reflux symptoms
What you need to knowRegurgitation and fussiness are common and transient symptoms in infancy and…
Former cardiovascular surgery lead is charged with 14 counts of sexual assault
The former head of the cardiovascular surgery department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital has been charged…
Better use of data can help to prevent future deaths
In 1611, in the wake of the bubonic plague, King James I chartered the Company…
May top picks: politics, psychological safety, and creativity
As a teenager, I was always a little “too political.” If I hadn’t studied medicine,…
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Medical tourism facilitators walk a tightrope between ethics and business
When Marie Gopaul,* a 71 year old Mauritian, needed a hip replacement she and her…
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In vitro diagnostic tests need to be better regulated, say statisticians
Statisticians have called for better regulation of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests—which typically test samples…
Opinion: Stigma and the return of syphilis
Syphilis, one of the oldest infections known to humans, has returned to the U.S. at…
What the rescheduling of marijuana might — and might not — mean for scientific research
WASHINGTON — After years of inertia, the field of research into the health effects of…
STAT+: Value-based payment is getting renewed attention. What it means isn’t getting any clearer
WASHINGTON — Nearly 20 years ago, policymakers had an epiphany: The health care system should…
Diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis in the prenatal period: a retrospective study of 240 cases and review of the literature … – Nature.com
Diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis in the prenatal period: a retrospective study of 240 cases and…
Moms: Take Charge of Your Mental Health With These Tips
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News in Brief 29 May 2024
Gaza: vital medical supplies running out, warns UN health agency In Sahel, grave violations against children…
Assessment of Knowledge and Communication Regarding Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among … – Cureus
Assessment of Knowledge and Communication Regarding Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among … Cureus Read Original Article:…
Alternative medicine industry revenue U.S. 2013-2023 – Statista
Alternative medicine industry revenue U.S. 2013-2023 Statista Read Original Article: Alternative medicine industry revenue U.S. 2013-2023…
Holistic healing fair coming to the Brazos Center – KBTX
Holistic healing fair coming to the Brazos Center KBTX Read Original Article: Holistic healing fair coming…
STAT+: Clinical lab trade group sues FDA over plan to regulate lab-developed tests
A group representing clinical labs across the country sued the Food and Drug Administration on…
Grow the skin you’re in: In vivo generation of chimeric skin grafts
Researchers found that mutated mouse embryos showing an abnormal epidermal differentiation and injected with mouse…
Editing without ‘cutting’: Molecular mechanisms of new gene-editing tool revealed
New research has determined the spatial structure of various processes of a novel gene-editing tool…
Menstrual periods are arriving earlier for younger generations, especially among racial minority and lower-income individuals
The average age at menarche — the first menstrual period — has been decreasing among…
More than just social media use may be causing depression in young adults, study shows
Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of…
Orchids support seedlings through ‘parental nurture’ via shared underground fungal networks
Orchid plants nurture their seedlings via an underground fungal network, new research has revealed. Read…
New technique offers more precise maps of the Moon’s surface
A new study may help redefine how scientists map the surface of the Moon, making…
Scent detection dogs discern odour molecules better than previously thought
According to a recent study, dogs trained to detect scent may be able to identify…
Heart healthy behaviors may help reverse rapid cell aging
The benefits gained with higher lifestyle scores may be associated with the positive influence of…
Public have no difficulty getting to grips with an extra thumb, study finds
Researchers have shown that members of the public have little trouble in learning very quickly…
STAT+: Akili, maker of a video game to treat ADHD, acquired for $34 million
A month after announcing it was seeking strategic alternatives, Akili Interactive, maker of a video…
Bird flu: Diverse range of vaccines platforms ‘crucial’ for enhancing human pandemic preparedness
Review of research to-date suggests vaccination remains the most effective strategy for avian influenza prevention…
STAT+: Scientists install ‘window’ in the skull to record brain activity using ultrasound
Researchers may have a new way to watch the human brain pulse, thanks to an…
NIH-funded clinical trials often miss racial, gender diversity enrollment goals, report finds
WASHINGTON — Clinical trials that the National Institutes of Health funds often enroll fewer Black…
Labour’s pledge to clear NHS waiting list within five years will be tough to achieve, say leaders
The Labour Party’s general election campaign pledge to clear the backlog of NHS patients waiting…
Sudan: Aid workers describe “bloodbath” in Darfur as hospitals are repeatedly attacked
Sudan’s South Hospital in El Fasher (also known as Al-Fashir), the capital city of North…
Junior doctors in England announce five day walkout ahead of general election
Junior doctors in England have announced new strike dates ahead of the general election on…
The new menstruation: Girls are getting their periods earlier and less regularly
Menstruation is a critical indicator of health. Whether and when someone with a uterus gets…
GPs could threaten mass resignation over NHS contract
GP representatives around the UK have told the BMA to “use the threat of mass…
Opinion: Listen: What happens when kids become caregivers?
When it comes to childhood and young adulthood, most people in the U.S. think of…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Merck deal, weight loss drugs, and lots more
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, especially…
STAT+: Biohaven protein-degrader drug falls short of investor expectations in early-study test
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals said Wednesday that a new type of experimental medicine reduced levels of a…
Wegovy linked to lower risk of alcohol use disorder in real-world study
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Intermittent fasting shows promise in improving gut health, weight management
Participants following an intermittent fasting and protein-pacing regimen, which involves evenly spaced protein intake throughout…
New deep learning model is ‘game changer’ for measuring embryo development
A new deep learning model performs a task that biologists have struggled with for centuries…
Optimal cancer-killing t cells discovered
A team of cancer researchers has discovered a new subset of T cells that may…
Circadian clock can be leveraged to enhance cancer immunotherapy
A multidisciplinary research team has revealed that the circadian clock — the biological pacemaker that…
A unified account of Darwinism’s varieties
A new article examines the question of what Darwinism is and how its nonscientific uses…
When should you neuter or spay your dog?
A new study updates guidelines for when you should neuter or spay your dog to…
Mechanisms for selective multiple sclerosis treatment strategy
Researchers have demonstrated how B cells infected with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can contribute to…
‘Cloaked’ proteins deliver cancer-killing therapeutics into cells
Scientists have designed a way to ‘cloak’ proteins in a generalized technique that could lead…