A non-healing wound after percutaneous nephrolithotomy
This man in his late 40s underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy for left kidney stone disease. The…
Month: June 2024
Taking women’s pain seriously: the surgeon who spoke out about vaginal mesh
Sohier Elneil came into the public eye when she started speaking out about the devastation…
Do digital physical therapy solutions work? New report has some insights
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about the aftermath of FDA vote on MDMA, rising pharma layoffs, and more
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is, despite the gray…
Novovax will be able to supply Covid-19 vaccines this fall
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Tiny roundworms carve out unique parasitic niche inside pseudoscorpion’s protective covering
In a parasitic first, a Baltic amber specimen has revealed that millions of years ago…
Could taking certain drugs reduce risk of ruptured brain aneurysm?
A new study suggests that people who take a few common drugs may have a…
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Researchers solve 2,000-year-old mystery of the shipworm
They bedeviled ancient Greek navies, helped shipwreck Christopher Columbus, aided in the sinking of the…
Experts alert doctors and the public to the arrival of hard-to-treat fungal skin infections in the United States
Healthcare providers should watch out for new and highly contagious forms of ringworm or jock…
Joel Breman: infectious diseases physician who investigated the first outbreak of Ebola
bmj;385/jun06_14/q1240/FAF1faJoel Breman, an American infectious diseases physician who worked on Ebola, Guinea worm, malaria, smallpox,…
Research England put politicians’ interests ahead of free speech, says EDI lead in resignation letter
Research England has been accused of being more interested in “mollifying politicians and their whims”…
Infected blood scandal: British medicine’s worst moment
Thirty thousand people in the UK were given infected blood products over two decades, resulting…
US Republicans block bill that would have guaranteed access to contraception
Republican members of the US Senate have blocked the Democrat sponsored Right to Contraception Act…
Self-management for chronic conditions . . . and other stories
Home blood pressure monitoringSince most patients with diabetes look after their own treatment successfully, it’s…
The infected blood scandal: lessons for clinical research
The six year long Infected Blood Inquiry investigated the causes and impacts of NHS treatment…
Stopping antidepressants causes symptoms in one in six people, study estimates
Around one in every six to seven people who stop taking antidepressants will experience discontinuation…
Anaesthetists group raises over {pound}50 000 for legal action against GMC over regulation of associates
A group of anaesthetists is raising funds for a legal challenge to the General Medical…
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Mailed feedback to primary care physicians on antibiotic prescribing for patients aged 65 years and older: pragmatic, factorial randomised controlled trial
AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate whether providing family physicians with feedback on their antibiotic prescribing compared with that…
Federal officials and physician groups express outrage over revelations of recent coercive sterilizations
Federal officials, medical organizations, and reproductive health advocacy groups have expressed outrage in response to…
STAT+: Psychedelics companies see FDA panel’s vote as a growth opportunity, not a roadblock
A day after a panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration expressed deep…
Opinion: A new initiative will help governors and local leaders fight the next pandemic
No one knows when the next pandemic will sweep across the United States. It could…
Opinion: Close a regulatory loophole in the ACA to provide vaccine access for all Americans
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, (generally known as the ACA), was signed into…
Seven days in medicine: 29 May to 4 June 2024
Physician associatesBMA “clarifies” MAP supervision detailsMedical associate professionals (MAPs), including physician associates, must have an…
Many Prenatal Supplements Don’t Provide Enough of Key Nutrients – Scientific American
Many Prenatal Supplements Don’t Provide Enough of Key Nutrients Scientific American Read Original Article: Many Prenatal…
UAB expands access to prenatal care – WBRC
UAB expands access to prenatal care WBRC Read Original Article: UAB expands access to prenatal care…
Taylor Swift Defends Lady Gaga Against ‘Invasive’ Pregnancy Rumors: She ‘Doesn’t Owe Anyone an Explanation’ – PEOPLE
Taylor Swift Defends Lady Gaga Against ‘Invasive’ Pregnancy Rumors: She ‘Doesn’t Owe Anyone an Explanation’ PEOPLE…
Pregnant Jenna Dewan showcases her baby bump in a bright summer dress as she attends Jeremy Scott’s Cybex laun – Daily Mail
Pregnant Jenna Dewan showcases her baby bump in a bright summer dress as she attends…
How ‘Boy Meets World’s Trina McGee Says She Reversed Early Menopause to Get Pregnant at 54 (Exclusive) – Entertainment Tonight
How ‘Boy Meets World’s Trina McGee Says She Reversed Early Menopause to Get Pregnant at…
Conservative attacks on birth control could threaten access – The Washington Post
Conservative attacks on birth control could threaten access The Washington Post Read Original Article: Conservative attacks…
Amid pregnancy rumours, Katrina Kaif stops Vicky Kaushal while walking on a London street, as she realise – TOI Etimes
Amid pregnancy rumours, Katrina Kaif stops Vicky Kaushal while walking on a London street, as…
News in Brief 5 June 2024
Acute food insecurity set to rise in 18 hunger hotspots: FAO/WFP There is an exit off…
News in Brief 4 June 2024
More than 500 Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank: UN rights chief Let’s break free from…
About Pneumococcal Disease
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Pneumococcal Infections Read Original Article: About…
The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Beauty From the Inside Out – The Business of Fashion
The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Beauty From the Inside Out The Business of Fashion Read…
Understanding Healthsharing: Liberty HealthShare Reviews an Alternative to Traditional Health Insurance – OCNJ Daily
Understanding Healthsharing: Liberty HealthShare Reviews an Alternative to Traditional Health Insurance OCNJ Daily Read Original Article:…
Antimicrobial stewardship
The goal of prescribing medical interventions is to improve patient outcomes. The challenge of inappropriate…
STAT+: FTC loses its bid to block Novant’s hospital merger in North Carolina
A federal judge ordered Wednesday that Novant Health can move forward with its plan to…
Oral insulin drops offer relief for diabetes patients
Diabetes rates continue to rise. Scientists have now created a pain-free drug delivery method to…
AIs are irrational, but not in the same way that humans are
Large Language Models behind popular generative AI platforms like ChatGPT gave different answers when asked…
Withdrawal symptoms hit one in six patients stopping antidepressants, review finds
The moment when a person stops taking their antidepressant is fraught. Not only can patients…
Blood sausages and yak milk: Bronze Age cuisine of Mongolian nomads unveiled
Bronze cauldrons were used by the inhabitants of the Mongolian steppe around 2,700 years ago…
Genetics study points to potential treatments for restless leg syndrome
Scientists have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome, a condition common…
Poor quality diet makes our brains sad
Eating a poor quality diet might lead to brain changes that are associated with depression…
A cracking discovery — eggshell waste can recover rare earth elements needed for green energy
A collaborative team of researchers has made a cracking discovery with the potential to make…
AI approach elevates plasma performance and stability across fusion devices
Fusion researchers have successfully deployed machine learning methods to suppress harmful plasma edge instabilities without…
Breaking ground: Could geometry offer a new explanation for why earthquakes happen?
Researchers are adding a new wrinkle to a long-held belief about what causes earthquakes in…
Electrified charcoal ‘sponge’ can soak up CO2 directly from the air
Researchers have developed a low-cost, energy-efficient method for making materials that can capture carbon dioxide…
World News in Brief: Mass floggings in Afghanistan, refugee resettlement crisis, ‘greening education’
A spokesperson for the UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Wednesday said he was “deeply…
Father’s diet before conception influences children’s health
A recent study provides new insights into how fathers’ diets and overweight can affect their…
‘Weird’ new planet retained atmosphere despite nearby star’s relentless radiation
A rare exoplanet that should have been stripped down to bare rock by its nearby…