How can I deal with the death of a patient?
Have clear boundariesOllie Minton, Macmillan consultant in palliative medicine, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust,…
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Paediatric waiting lists in Northern Ireland are a “catastrophe,” say doctors
The number of children waiting for an outpatient appointment in Northern Ireland has increased by…
What’s alternative therapies? Understanding benefits, risks, and differences from traditional medication – The Economic Times
What’s alternative therapies? Understanding benefits, risks, and differences from traditional medication The Economic Times Read Original…
Cell’s ‘garbage disposal’ may have another role: Helping neurons near skin sense the environment
The typical job of the proteasome, the garbage disposal of the cell, is to grind…
Study reveals potential to reverse lung fibrosis using the body’s own healing technique
A recent study uncovers a pathway used during normal wound healing that has the potential…
Where have all the right whales gone?
Marine researchers have mapped the density of one of the most endangered large whale species…
Inherited predisposition for higher muscle strength may protect against common morbidities
A study showed that a genetic predisposition for higher muscle strength predicts a longer lifespan…
A novel machine learning model for the characterization of material surfaces
Machine learning (ML) enables the accurate and efficient computation of fundamental electronic properties of binary…
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Bonobos are more aggressive than previously thought
Chimpanzees and bonobos are often thought to reflect two different sides of human nature —…
How seaweed became multicellular
A deep dive into macroalgae genetics has uncovered the genetic underpinnings that enabled macroalgae, or…
Scientists uncover a missing link between poor diet and higher cancer risk
A research team has unearthed new findings which may help explain the connection between cancer…
Microbial food as a strategy food production of the future
Scientists have summarized microbial food production strategies. Read Original Article: Microbial food as a strategy…
Brightest gamma-ray burst of all time came from the collapse of a massive star
In 2022, astronomers discovered the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) of all time. Now, astronomers confirm…
Stellar winds of three sun-like stars detected for the first time
An international research team has for the first time directly detected stellar winds from three…
Iconic savanna mammals face genetic problems due to fences and roads
Wildebeest migrations have become a rarer sight in Africa as humans continue to interrupt their…
Innovative antiviral defense with new CRISPR tool
The rise of RNA viruses like SARS-CoV-2 highlights the need for new ways to fight…
PFAS exposure from high seafood diets may be underestimated
A study suggests that people with diets high in seafood may face a greater risk…
Exoplanets true to size
A star’s magnetic field must be considered in order to correctly determine the characteristics of…
Choosing sugary drinks over fruit juice for toddlers linked to risk of adult obesity
Consuming sugar-sweetened drinks in the first few years of childhood can be linked to poor…
Melanomas resist drugs by ‘breaking’ genes
A study has disentangled the mechanisms behind one of the ways melanoma cancer cells develop…
Africa’s iconic flamingos threatened by rising lake levels
It is one of the world’s most spectacular sights — huge flocks or ‘flamboyances’ of…
Cells putting on a face
Neural crest cells — embryonic pluripotent cells within the facial primordium — may be necessary…
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Two key brain systems are central to psychosis
When the brain has trouble filtering incoming information and predicting what’s likely to happen, psychosis…
Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the second most common cancer-causing virus, accounting for 690,000 cervical and…
Artificial intelligence can help people feel heard
New research reveals AI-generated responses can make humans ‘feel heard’ but an underlying bias toward…
Scientists use wearable technology to detect stress levels during sleep
What if changes in a person’s stress levels could be detected while they sleep using…
Almost a third of UK doctors are considering moving abroad soon, survey suggests
Nearly a third (30%) of doctors currently practising medicine in the UK are considering leaving…
When I use a word . . . Medical eggcorns
Lapsus linguaeWe all make verbal mistakes from time to time—slips of the tongue, or lapsūs…
Choosing Wisely in a time of resource constraints
Healthcare systems globally are facing multiple intersecting and overlapping crises including unprecedented resource constraints and…
Covid-19: Charities question inquiry’s “refusal” to fully examine mental health impact
Thirty organisations, including leading mental health charities and bereaved families’ organisations, have called on the…
Haytox: what is the evidence for a Botox spray for hay fever?
A spray treatment has gained popularity among people with hay fever in Australia and the…
Beautiful nebula, violent history: Clash of stars solves stellar mystery
When astronomers looked at a stellar pair at the heart of a stunning cloud of…
Economic burden of childhood verbal abuse by adults estimated at $300 billion globally
Childhood verbal abuse by adults costs society an estimated $300 billion a year globally, show…
Breakthrough promises secure quantum computing at home
The full power of next-generation quantum computing could soon be harnessed by millions of individuals…
Twinkle twinkle baby star, ‘sneezes’ tell us how you are
Researchers have found that baby stars discharge plumes of gas, dust, and magnetic flux from…
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves
Meandering ocean currents play an important role in the melting of Antarctic ice shelves, threatening…
Chemicals stored in home garages linked to ALS risk
Storing chemicals in a garage at home may associate with an increased risk of ALS,…
People who use willpower alone to achieve goals, resist temptation, deemed more trustworthy
People who use willpower to overcome temptations and achieve their goals are perceived as more…
Accuracy of prostate cancer screening and other research
Long term outcomes from PSA screeningThe Cluster Randomised Trial of PSA Testing for Prostate Cancer…
The Cass review: an opportunity to unite behind evidence informed care in gender medicine
At the heart of Hilary Cass’s review of gender identity services in the NHS is…
US issues strict restrictions on “forever chemicals” in drinking water
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has for the first time issued strict rules limiting…
NICE recommends oral treatment for preventing chronic and episodic migraines
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended atogepant for the prevention…
Scientists create octopus survival guide to minimize impacts of fishing
Scientists have created a step-by-step aging guide for octopus to ensure fisheries remain sustainable, protecting…
Pacific cities much older than previously thought
New evidence of one of the first cities in the Pacific shows they were established…
The hidden role of the Milky Way in ancient Egyptian mythology
Astrophysicists shed light on the relationship between the Milky Way and the Egyptian sky-goddess Nut….
New 3D-printing method makes printing objects more affordable and eco-friendly
A team of scientists has unveiled a method for 3D printing that allows manufacturers to…
Newly found genetic variant defends against Alzheimer’s disease
Neuroscientists have identified a genetic mutation that fends off Alzheimer’s disease in people at high…
Barbados is in the grip of a diabetic foot amputation crisis
For the past two decades Barbados has held the dubious nickname of “amputation capital of…
Golden brown pigmented rings in the eyes
A woman in her late 30s presented with golden brown lesions of both corneas during…
Invisibility and discrimination harm women from ethnic minorities working in the NHS
Over 75% of staff working in the NHS are women,1 and they often find themselves…