UN News Today 06 September 2024
Sudan war: Rights investigators demand arms embargo extension to end ‘rampant’ abusesFlooding affects more than…
Year: 2024
UNICEF renews school protection call in Ukraine amid ‘deadly reality’ of attacks
Continued Russian attacks across Ukraine this week made for a tragic start to the new…
Radiation Safety for Children
Source: American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diagnostic…
Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Causes and How It Spreads
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Encephalitis Read Original Article: Eastern Equine…
Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Encephalitis Read Original Article: Eastern Equine…
Missouri resident who had no contact with animals tests positive for bird flu
This is a developing story and will be updated. A person in Missouri who didn’t…
‘Ice bucket challenge’ reveals that bacteria can anticipate the seasons
Bacteria use their internal 24-hour clocks to anticipate the arrival of new seasons, according to…
New filtration material could remove long-lasting chemicals from water
A new filtration material might provide a nature-based solution to water contamination by PFAS chemicals….
Saline nasal drops reduce the duration of the common cold in young children by two days
Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children…
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‘Some pterosaurs would flap, others would soar’ — new study further confirms the flight capability of these giants of the skies
Some species of pterosaurs flew by flapping their wings while others soared like vultures, demonstrates…
One antibody to neutralize them all?
An antibody developed by researchers works against a wide range of COVID-19 variants and related…
Astrophysics: AI shines a new light on exoplanets
A team models the atmospheres of distant planets using neural networks. Read Original Article: Astrophysics:…
Researchers create a one-dimensional gas out of light
Physicists have created a one-dimensional gas out of light. This has enabled them to test…
Mpox: Equitable vaccine access crucial for Global South
As African countries grapple with a deadly mpox outbreak, the UN independent expert on the…
100x improvement in sight seen after gene therapy trial
The vision of people with a rare inherited condition that causes them to lose much…
Massive merger: Study reveals evidence for origin of supermassive black hole at galaxy’s center
Researchers have discovered compelling evidence suggesting that the supermassive black hole at the center of…
Brain scans reveal that mindfulness meditation for pain is not a placebo
Brain scans reveal that mindfulness meditation engages different neural pathways compared to placebo, demonstrating that…
Gaza: 160,000 more children vaccinated against polio in southern Gaza
More than 160,000 children were vaccinated in southern Gaza on Thursday, the first day of…
STAT+: Dana-Farber’s Laurie Glimcher is leaving on her own terms. That’s the difference between male and female leadership.
Laurie Glimcher stunned Boston’s medical world last September by orchestrating Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s breakup with its longtime…
STAT+: Ascension, other hospitals played active roles to take medical billing company R1 RCM private
Private equity firms are leading the buyout of R1 RCM, a major provider of billing…
Transparent mice and using zip codes to predict heart risk
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA inspections, Lilly insulin trial results, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Sudan war: Rights probe demands wider arms embargo to end ‘rampant’ abuse
Top human rights investigators into Sudan’s brutal war called on Friday for a country-wide arms…
Navigating US participant data sharing requirements: implications for international clinical trials
Despite practices and guidelines to promote the transparency of clinical trials such as the sharing…
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry reveals fundamental weaknesses of governance
In 2017, one of us wrote in this journal that “it is impossible to achieve…
Patient related outcome measures (PROMs) in long term conditions—is it time to bring them into routine clinical practice?
In most consultations about long term conditions, healthcare professionals tend to focus on patients’ clinical…
Doctor is struck off over “unconventional” treatments on children
An 87 year old doctor has been struck off the UK medical register after she…
Opinion: Gaza polio vaccination drive must include measles shots
We have each worked on childhood vaccination programs in both development and humanitarian emergency settings…
Opinion: Presidential debate moderators should ask about mental health policy
As the mom of three young adults, I am worried about their economic future —…
Ernest Kirwan
bmj;386/sep06_6/q1938/FAF1faErnest (Curly) Kirwan was born in Kolkata, India, to an Anglo-Irish ophthalmic surgeon father and…
Wendy Elizabeth Ann Wood
bmj;386/sep06_5/q1937/FAF1faWendy Wood started her career as secretary to the matron of the Middlesex Hospital. Matron…
Henry Hellmut Gossman
bmj;386/sep06_4/q1931/FAF1faHenry Gossman was born in Berlin in 1925. His paternal grandmother was Jewish and despite…
Vyakara Kanaka
bmj;386/sep06_3/q1934/FAF1faVyakara Kanaka was born into a medical family in Chennai, India. Her father was the…
Hugh Parker Dinwoodie
bmj;386/sep06_2/q1932/FAF1faHugh Dinwoodie was a GP, an enthusiastic piper, a lifelong climber, and a keen archaeologist….
Michael George Francis Crowe
bmj;386/sep06_1/q1933/FAF1faMichael Crowe was born in Harrogate, the son of Nora and Squadron Leader (later Air…
UN strongly condemns ‘tragic death’ of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei
The United Nations has mourned the loss of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who died…
Upending a longstanding paradigm, cardiologists embrace ZIP codes, not race, to predict heart risk
Not only is Joseph Wright a physician, he’s the chief health equity officer for the…
Eve reveals she had ectopic pregnancy in 2006, spent years ‘in denial’ – Page Six
Eve reveals she had ectopic pregnancy in 2006, spent years ‘in denial’ Page Six Read Original…
Eve opens up about losing ectopic pregnancy in 2006 and being ‘in denial’ about it: ‘I was lying to myself’ – Entertainment Weekly News
Eve opens up about losing ectopic pregnancy in 2006 and being ‘in denial’ about it:…
Eve Revealed She Experienced An Ectopic Pregnancy While Filming Her Sitcom In 2006 – Essence
Eve Revealed She Experienced An Ectopic Pregnancy While Filming Her Sitcom In 2006 Essence Read Original…
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Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ during early pregnancy may be linked to future obesity, heart issues: Study – The Hill
Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ during early pregnancy may be linked to future obesity, heart issues:…
USWNT star Alex Morgan announces retirement from soccer, second pregnancy – USA TODAY
USWNT star Alex Morgan announces retirement from soccer, second pregnancy USA TODAY Alex Morgan retires from…
Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many cases – Mayo Clinic
Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many cases Mayo Clinic…
Pregnant woman dead, man charged with murder – WBNG
Pregnant woman dead, man charged with murder WBNG Read Original Article: Pregnant woman dead, man charged…
Love Is Blind’s Shaina Hurley Diagnosed with Cancer While Pregnant (Exclusive) – PEOPLE
Love Is Blind’s Shaina Hurley Diagnosed with Cancer While Pregnant (Exclusive) PEOPLE Read Original Article: Love…
Royal News Roundup: A Royal Pregnancy Announcement, New Royal Baby Pics and a Royal Wedding – Yahoo Entertainment
Royal News Roundup: A Royal Pregnancy Announcement, New Royal Baby Pics and a Royal Wedding Yahoo…
Anne Arundel legislator stepping down amid health struggles, pregnancy – Fox Baltimore
Anne Arundel legislator stepping down amid health struggles, pregnancy Fox Baltimore Read Original Article: Anne Arundel…
Pregnancy complications spiked during early months of pandemic: Study – The Hill
Pregnancy complications spiked during early months of pandemic: Study The Hill Read Original Article: Pregnancy complications…
US women’s soccer legend Alex Morgan announces retirement, pregnancy – ABC News
US women’s soccer legend Alex Morgan announces retirement, pregnancy ABC News Read Original Article: US women’s…
Alex Morgan Announces Retirement From Soccer, Is Pregnant with 2nd Child – TODAY
Alex Morgan Announces Retirement From Soccer, Is Pregnant with 2nd Child TODAY Read Original Article: Alex…