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Intussusception . . . and other stories
Infection and intussusceptionIntussusception, which occurs when a part of the intestine invaginates within a more…
Category: Science and Health
Impact of large scale, multicomponent intervention to reduce proton pump inhibitor overuse in integrated healthcare system: difference-in-difference study
ObjectiveTo determine how a large scale, multicomponent, pharmacy based intervention to reduce proton pump inhibitor…
Cauda equina syndrome in the third trimester
This pregnant woman (34 weeks’ gestation) in her late 40s presented with a one week…
Seven days in medicine: 3-9 April 2024
Assisted dyingScotland moves step closer to legalisationThe Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill…
Is This Natural Sugar Alternative Actually Healthy? The Truth About Dates – Vogue
Is This Natural Sugar Alternative Actually Healthy? The Truth About Dates Vogue Read Original Article: Is…
New way to generate human cartilage
University of Montana researchers and their partners have found a new method to generate human…
A faster, better way to prevent an AI chatbot from giving toxic responses
A new technique can more effectively perform a safety check on an AI chatbot. Researchers…
Researchers discover how we perceive bitter taste
A new study reveals the detailed protein structure of the TAS2R14, a bitter taste receptor…
Breakthrough for next-generation digital displays
Researchers have developed a digital display screen where the LEDs themselves react to touch, light,…
Cold-affinity algae species are gradually being replaced by warm-affinity ones off the coast of Biscay
A study has analyzed the impact of the rise in sea surface temperature on macroalgae…
AI-assisted breast-cancer screening may reduce unnecessary testing
Researchers showed that AI assistance potentially could improve breast-cancer screening by reducing the number of…
Connecting lab-grown brain cells provides insight into how our own brains work
Researchers have developed a technique to connect lab-grown neural ‘organoids’ (three-dimensional developmental brain-like structures grown…
Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials
In a new breakthrough that could revolutionise medical and material engineering, scientists have developed a…
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Scarlett McNally: Small changes for better use of time and teams
At the start of the year I made a few small changes that have transformed…
Anaesthetists feel broadly negative about associates, survey finds
Most anaesthetists have a negative view of anaesthesia associates (AAs), a survey by the Royal…
Striking racial inequities in health persist in South Africa
In 1994, when 350 years of colonialism and apartheid in South Africa came to an…
Steroids: Trust failed to inform patient who had psychotic episode about side effects, says ombudsman
A man who experienced a psychotic episode that lasted for weeks should have been informed…
South East Asia tries to stay cool in historic heatwave
bmj;385/apr10_5/q835/FAF1faRouelle Umali/Xinhua/AlamyA child plays in a portable pool in Manila, Philippines, set up by local…
Advances in management of heart failure
ABSTRACTHeart failure is increasing in prevalence in many countries with aging populations. Fortunately, remarkable scientific…
Temporal trends in lifetime risks of atrial fibrillation and its complications between 2000 and 2022: Danish, nationwide, population based cohort study
AbstractObjectivesTo examine how the lifetime risks of atrial fibrillation and of complications after atrial fibrillation…
The growing burden of atrial fibrillation and its consequences
Atrial fibrillation is a major public health problem affecting 37 million people worldwide,1 and conferring…
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist use and risk of thyroid cancer: Scandinavian cohort study
AbstractObjectiveTo investigate whether use of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonists is associated with increased…
Hepatitis: WHO publishes warning over rise in global deaths
Urgent action is required to reverse the rising number of global deaths from viral hepatitis,…
Recognising the huge gains for all from liberating girls and women
Winston Churchill famously said that “there is no finer investment for any community than putting…
A microbial plastic factory for high-quality green plastic
Engineered bacteria can produce a plastic modifier that makes renewably sourced plastic more processable, more…
The genomic architecture of inherited DNA variants
In a study that spans more than a decade, researchers have looked at generations of…
Nature’s Betrayal: Unmasking Lead Lurking in Herbal Medicine – SciTechDaily
Nature’s Betrayal: Unmasking Lead Lurking in Herbal Medicine SciTechDaily Read Original Article: Nature’s Betrayal: Unmasking Lead…
Guidelines on gender related treatment flouted standards and overlooked poor evidence, finds Cass review
Clinical guidelines used widely around the world to treat children and adolescents who raise issues…
Gender medicine for children and young people is built on shaky foundations. Here is how we strengthen services
Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability–William OslerWilliam Osler’s much quoted…
“Medication is binary, but gender expressions are often not”—the Hilary Cass interview
Your report describes a very complex situation. But at its heart is a concern for…
Beating back bitter taste in medicine
The bitter taste of certain drugs is a barrier to taking some medications as prescribed,…
New device gathers, stores electricity in remote settings
Wirelessly connected devices perform an expanding array of applications, such as monitoring the condition of…
Cardiology team performs novel heart artery repair with newly approved device
Medical researchers have performed a successful transcatheter tricuspid valve repair procedure with a groundbreaking catheter….
Nasal spray safely treats recurrent abnormal heart rhythms, clinical trial suggests
A clinical trial showed that a nasal spray that patients administer at home, without a…
Scientist helps link climate change to Madagascar’s megadrought
A team reveals a clear link between human-driven climate change and the years-long drought currently…
Tiny plastic particles are found everywhere
Microplastic particles can be found in the most remote ocean regions on earth. In Antarctica,…
Targeting RAS proteins may prevent relapse in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Relapses in a common form of leukemia may be preventable following new research that has…
What’s quieter than a fish? A school of them
Swimming in schools makes fish surprisingly stealthy underwater, with a group able to sound like…
Birdfeeders are designed to keep unwanted guests away
The first birdfeeders were made in the 19th century, and their design rapidly evolved during…
‘Teacher Toads’ can save native animals from toxic cane toads
Scientists from Macquarie University have come up with an innovative way to stop cane toads…
Impact of climate change on marine life much bigger than previously known
Fish and invertebrate animals are far more affected by warmer and more acidic seawater than…
Could new technique for ‘curving’ light be the secret to improved wireless communication?
A study that could help revolutionize wireless communication introduces a novel method to curve terahertz…
Humans can increase biodiversity, archaeological study shows
Through the ages, the presence of humans has increased the heterogeneity and complexity of ecosystems…
Machine learning method reveals chromosome locations in individual cell nucleus
Researchers have made a significant advancement toward understanding how the human genome is organized inside…
Subterranean storage of hydrogen
Scientists are using computer simulations and laboratory experiments to see if depleted oil and natural…
Humans converted at least 250,000 acres of estuaries to cities, farms in last 35 years
Worldwide over the past 35 years, dams and land reclamation activities converted 250,000 acres of…
New consensus statement aims to improve endometriosis evaluation
A new expert consensus statement aims to improve endometriosis evaluation. Endometriosis is a common condition…
Do some mysterious bones belong to gigantic ichthyosaurs?
Several similar large, fossilized bone fragments have been discovered in various regions across Western and…
New technique sheds light on memory and learning
The findings may also have implications for learning and memory disorders, including Fragile X syndrome….
Research examines tweets during Hurricane María to analyze social media use during disasters
Understanding how social media is used during a disaster can help with disaster preparedness and…