Grenfell, covid, obesity: excluding commercial interests from public policy making
Last year I spoke at Kensington Aldridge Academy. My task was to inspire the schoolchildren….
Month: September 2024
New treatments for migraine … and other research
Migraine infusiasmYou never have to wait too long for a trial of a new drug…
Anticoagulation and stroke . . . and other stories
Timing of anticoagulation in strokeEarlier this year, a large randomised controlled trial reported that early…
An oral complication of bisphosphonate therapy
During a routine dental examination, a 69 year old man was found to have multiple…
Measures of how well a vaccine works
When evaluating how well a vaccine works, two categories of outcomes are of interest: infection…
Hypofractionation: don’t lose sight of the patient
As a cancer survivor who has experienced radiation therapy, I was interested to learn about…
STAT+: Moderna touts research progress as it cuts R&D spending by $1.1 billion
Moderna said Thursday it would cut its annual spending on research and development by 23%,…
Health coaching to support patients with addiction
Aleksandra’s article highlights the importance of holistic, person centred care in the context of addiction.1…
The opportunity to begin rebuilding the NHS should not be lost
Many thousands of words have been expended on assessments of the United Kingdom’s response to…
Post-training employment of clinical academics requires improvement
A focus on integrated academic training1 as a method of “fixing” academic medicine would be…
Four year medical degrees in the UK: consider a final year apprenticeship instead
Finn and colleagues make several excellent points.1 Four year graduate entry courses are a useful…
Randomised controlled trials on radiation dose fractionation in breast cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis with emphasis on side effects and cosmesis
AbstractObjectiveTo provide a comprehensive assessment of various fractionation schemes in radiation therapy for breast cancer,…
Obesity: Only half of England has access to comprehensive weight loss services
Access to services across England for obesity treatment is severely restricted, an investigation by The…
STAT+: Apple will offer millions of AirPod users a hearing aid. Can it convince them to use it?
After years of dabbling in hearing health, Apple earlier this week went all-in, announcing that…
Opinion: STAT+: How to keep the BIOSECURE Act from hobbling U.S. biotech and pharma
In a rare display of bipartisan agreement, Congress is getting serious about addressing China’s influence…
STAT+: A rare disease program, portrayed as both lifeline and pharma handout, is set to expire
After his son Michael was diagnosed with a devastating, ultra-rare disease in 2019, Terry Pirovolakis…
Manchester United defender Hannah Blundell announces pregnancy – BBC.com
Manchester United defender Hannah Blundell announces pregnancy BBC.com Read Original Article: Manchester United defender Hannah Blundell…
17 Famous People Who’ve Opened Up About Their Struggles With Fertility, Pregnancy Loss, And IVF – BuzzFeed
17 Famous People Who’ve Opened Up About Their Struggles With Fertility, Pregnancy Loss, And IVF BuzzFeed…
Extreme heat is linked to pregnancy complications, including stillbirths and miscarriages — and the risk is growing – CBS News
Extreme heat is linked to pregnancy complications, including stillbirths and miscarriages — and the risk…
Johnny Gaudreau’s widow announces pregnancy with their 3rd child at memorial service – ABC News
Johnny Gaudreau’s widow announces pregnancy with their 3rd child at memorial service ABC News Read Original…
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Pregnant Princess Sofia of Sweden Dresses Up Growing Bump During Day of Double Royal Duty – PEOPLE
Pregnant Princess Sofia of Sweden Dresses Up Growing Bump During Day of Double Royal Duty PEOPLE…
An Abortion Provider Debunks Trump’s Debate Talking Points – The Cut
An Abortion Provider Debunks Trump’s Debate Talking Points The Cut Read Original Article: An Abortion Provider…
Where Trump’s “execute the babies” lie comes from – Salon
Where Trump’s “execute the babies” lie comes from Salon Read Original Article: Where Trump’s “execute the…
On Abortion, Harris and Trump Were Both Right and Both Infuriatingly Wrong – Reason
On Abortion, Harris and Trump Were Both Right and Both Infuriatingly Wrong Reason Read Original Article:…
Margot Robbie makes rare public appearance amid pregnancy reports: See the photos – USA TODAY
Margot Robbie makes rare public appearance amid pregnancy reports: See the photos USA TODAY Read Original…
Manchester United defender Hannah Blundell announces pregnancy – The Athletic – The New York Times
Manchester United defender Hannah Blundell announces pregnancy – The Athletic The New York Times Read Original…
Planning pregnancy after 35? Here’s what you should know | Mint – Mint
Planning pregnancy after 35? Here’s what you should know | Mint Mint Read Original Article: Planning…
DWTS’ Jenna Johnson Sparks Pregnancy Speculation With Cryptic Message – Yahoo Entertainment
DWTS’ Jenna Johnson Sparks Pregnancy Speculation With Cryptic Message Yahoo Entertainment Read Original Article: DWTS’ Jenna…
COVID-19 Vaccination for People Who Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding – CDC
COVID-19 Vaccination for People Who Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding CDC Read Original Article: COVID-19 Vaccination for…
Serious pregnancy complications increased during pandemic – HSPH News
Serious pregnancy complications increased during pandemic HSPH News Read Original Article: Serious pregnancy complications increased during…
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UN News Today 11 September 2024
U.S. government needs to deliver justice for 9/11victims: human rights expertUN refugee agency seeks millions…
One of world’s fastest ocean currents is remarkably stable, study finds
Scientists found that the strength of the Florida Current, the beginning of the Gulf Stream…
Light pollution a new Alzheimer’s risk factor
Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer’s disease, according to…
Can having a stroke change your sleep?
People who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep too much or…
Magnetic field maps of the sun’s corona
Astronomers have achieved a major breakthrough in solar physics by successfully producing detailed maps of…
Researchers develop a stretchable, wearable device that lights up an LED using only the warmth of your skin
Researchers have developed a flexible, durable electronic prototype that can harvest energy from body heat…
Newly discovered antimicrobial could prevent or treat cholera
Researchers identified the first known microcin, a group of naturally produced antimicrobials, that targets the…
Microscale robot folds into 3D shapes and crawls
Researchers have created microscale robots less than 1 millimeter in size that are printed as…
Genes with strong impact on menopause timing also link to cancer risk
The team first looked at variation in data from genetic sequencing of 106,973 post-menopausal female…
Five takeaways from Congress’ hearing on overhauling organ transplant system
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, two transplant doctors, one watchdog and a nephrologist-turned-advocate sat before members…
Gaza: Israeli airstrike hits UNRWA school sheltering displaced people
A Gaza school-turned-shelter run by the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), was hit in…
A presidential debate, GLP-1s for kids, and ultra-processed foods research
Good morning! Today STAT is publishing the final installment in the “Embedded Bias” series. My…
Haiti: Education in jeopardy as gang violence continues
Ongoing violence in Haiti is putting the education of over 100,000 displaced children in the…
Clinical trials inappropriately excluding people of African/Middle Eastern descent, new research shows
Many clinical trials of new cancer drugs may be inappropriately excluding some people with Duffy-null…
Mirror, mirror, in my tank, who’s the biggest fish of all?
Researchers have demonstrated that bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) checked their body size in a…
Liraglutide: Weight loss injection is effective in children aged 6-11, study reports
The weight loss injection liraglutide, branded as Saxenda, effectively reduced body mass index (BMI) in…
Prostate cancer incidence and mortality in Europe and implications for screening activities: population based study
In this paper by Vaccarella and colleagues (BMJ 2024;386:e077738, doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-077738, published 4 September 2024), the…
Astronomers track bubbles on star’s surface in most detailed video yet
Astronomers have captured images of a star other than the Sun in enough detail to…
STAT+: Key Senate Republican throws cold water on Affordable Care Act repeal, site-neutral payment policy
WASHINGTON — A key Senate Republican dismissed the idea that the Affordable Care Act can…
Brain-wide decision-making dynamics discovered
Neuroscientists have revealed how sensory input is transformed into motor action across multiple brain regions…