Rider on the storm: Shearwater seabird catches an 11 hour ride over 1,000 miles in a typhoon
New research suggests that increasingly severe weather driven by climate change may push oceangoing seabirds…
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Childhood trauma linked to headaches in adulthood
People who have experienced traumatic events in childhood such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction…
How sleep disruption can exacerbate pain
A new study has identified a neurotransmitter that plays a major role in chronic pain…
Clinical trials could yield better data with fewer patients thanks to new tool
Mathematicians have invented a new statistical tool to analyze multiple outcomes from clinical trials, replacing…
Perception–but not expectation–of reward is altered in people with cocaine addiction
Researchers report that cocaine addiction disrupts the dopamine neurons that govern how we perceive and…
Sharp Scratch episode 95: Is the grass greener elsewhere?
In this episode of Sharp Scratch we consider the current challenges for doctors working in…
There are no quick fixes for the workforce crisis
After almost a year of industrial action by doctors in England, with several walkouts over…
Multiple “rings” in the brain
A previously healthy woman in her late 60s presented with a four day history of…
Polyneuropathy, diabetes, . . . and other stories
Polyneuropathy in people with diabetesPeripheral neuropathy is becoming less common in both type 1 and…
Ann Robinson’s research reviews—26 October 2023
Use the score to get a resultLast week, a study in the New England Journal…
An itchy rash with multi-regional crusts and scalp erosion
A woman in her 60s who was bedridden presented with a two month history of…
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Seven days in medicine: 18-24 October 2023
Mental healthPandemic saw “shocking” premature deathsThe Centre for Mental Health, an independent UK charity, called…
Racial differences in low value care among older adult Medicare patients in US health systems: retrospective cohort study
AbstractObjectiveTo characterize racial differences in receipt of low value care (services that provide little to…
Trusts are accused of using foreign doctors as “cheap labour” in fellowship schemes
English hospital trusts have been accused of using doctors from overseas as “cheap labour” as…
Women in surgery: slow progress for mothers
Survey evidence published recently showed staggering levels of sexual harassment (and worse) in surgery.12 Evidence…
There is no freedom to speak up if no one is listening
Kar has done a fantastic job of identifying barriers stopping leaders from speaking up.1The emphasis…
Can AI grasp related concepts after learning only one?
Researchers have now developed a technique that advances the ability of these tools, such as…
Massive space explosion observed creating elements needed for life
Scientists have observed the creation of rare chemical elements in the second-brightest gamma-ray burst ever…
Scientists discover molten layer covering Martian core
NASA’s InSight mission to Mars helped scientists map out Mars’ internal structure, including the size and…
Pig welfare outweighs climate concerns for consumers
Consumers would rather pay more for higher-welfare pork than for pork with a reduced climate…
Adapting to climate change: Individuals take action while governments plan
While governments may take the lead in planning and financing climate change adaptation measures, such…
New clues to early development of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe neuropsychiatric disease that remains poorly understood and treated. Schizophrenia onset is…
What an animated taco reveals about curiosity and patience
Curiosity paradoxically increases people’s eagerness for answers and their patience to see the whole picture,…
Scientists shed light on potential breakthrough biomedical molecule
Developing a new, light-activated method to produce the molecule opens doors for future biomedical applications….
Scalable production technique for low-calorie sugar substitute
Scientists have discovered a new route to produce the low-calorie sugar allulose (D-psicose) at lower…
Bitcoin mining has ‘very worrying’ impacts on land and water, not only carbon
As bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have grown in market share, they’ve been criticized for their…
More animal welfare or more environmental protection?
Which sustainability goals do people find more important: Animal welfare? Or environmental protection? Human health…
Biological fingerprints in soil show where diamond-containing ore is buried
Researchers have identified buried kimberlite, the rocky home of diamonds, by testing the DNA of…
Adding crushed rock to farmland pulls carbon out of the air
Adding crushed volcanic rock to farmland can pull carbon dioxide out of the air. In…
Bacteria can enhance host insect’s fertility with implications for disease control
New research reveals how the bacteria strain Wolbachia pipientis enhances the fertility of the insects…
Study suggests even more reasons to eat your fiber
Health professionals have long praised the benefits of insoluble fiber for bowel regularity and overall…
Raining cats and dogs: Global precipitation patterns a driver for animal diversity
A team has identified several factors to help answer a fundamental ecological question: why is…
Wales GP contract negotiations break down
Contract negotiations between the Welsh government, NHS Wales, and BMA Cymru Wales’s General Practitioners Committee…
Access to medical records: BMA and 21 other organisations warn about risks to domestic abuse victims
The BMA, the charity Refuge, and 20 other organisations have raised concern about the safety…
Number of UK children living in destitution almost triples in five years
Around a million children in the UK experienced destitution in 2022—almost three times as many…
NHS trusts get guidance on tackling racial discrimination in disciplinary procedures
NHS Providers has produced a guide for trust leaders on how to tackle racial discrimination…
WHO pandemic treaty: Negotiations falter as pharma companies warn that intellectual property rules will harm profits
Pharmaceutical representatives and Germany’s health ministry have publicly opposed the latest draft of the World…
Sharp Scratch episode 94: How do I choose a specialty?
In this episode of Sharp Scratch, we discuss how to choose a medical specialty. We…
Labour’s proposed covid corruption commissioner: an important signal, but it won’t be easy to get the money back
The UK’s failure to prepare for the pandemic, despite having conducted exercises that identified much…
David Anthony Young
bmj;383/oct24_10/p2443/FAF1faDavid Anthony Young was born in Bedford and moved to London, where he met his…
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Andrew George Brereton
bmj;383/oct24_9/p2430/FAF1faAndrew George Brereton did his house jobs in Carshalton and Shoreham. He met Eileen, a…
Deepak Chopra, a global icon in alternative medicine and meditation, is getting into the $814 billion wellness tourism business – Fortune
Deepak Chopra, a global icon in alternative medicine and meditation, is getting into the $814…
The Potentially High Risks of Alternative Health Care – TheTyee.ca
The Potentially High Risks of Alternative Health Care TheTyee.ca Read Original Article: The Potentially High Risks…
Holistic dentistry: What to know about natural dental home-care … – Dentistry IQ
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Natural Remedies? – AARP
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Pumpkin Seeds Benefits, and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipes – TODAY
Pumpkin Seeds Benefits, and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipes TODAY Read Original Article: Pumpkin Seeds Benefits, and…
Wake County, Alliance Health announce new provider to deliver … – Wake County Government (.gov)
Wake County, Alliance Health announce new provider to deliver … Wake County Government (.gov) Read Original…
Police alternative for mental health responds, informs – Spectrum News 1
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Transfer of clinical responsibility and risk in advice and guidance referrals
One of the key roles of the general practitioner is to stratify risk and manage…
Advice and guidance has the potential to improve care for patients
Salisbury discusses the advice and guidance (A&G) system from a primary care perspective.1In our department…