James Howard Swallow
bmj;382/sep22_10/p2151/FAF1faJames Howard Swallow (“Jim”) was born in Yorkshire. He went up to Queens’ College in…
Category: Science and Health
Ending communicable diseases requires a combined elimination framework
At three high level meetings of the United Nations General Assembly this week, world leaders…
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Kar Hao Teoh: talented foot and ankle surgeon killed in South Africa
bmj;382/sep22_8/p2190/FAF1faKar Hao Teoh, who was killed in South Africa at the age of 40, was…
Winter planning: tackle workforce strain in urgent and emergency care
Iacobucci’s article highlights NHS plans to prepare for the winter and tackle urgent and emergency…
Locum emergency consultant is struck off for series of missed diagnoses
A locum consultant in emergency medicine has been struck off the UK medical register for…
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World leaders commit to greater collaboration over future pandemics
World leaders committed to making the world better prepared for a future pandemic on 20…
Taking a collateral history: the missing piece of the puzzle
What you need to knowA collateral history can include information about the patient’s physical and…
Health MOTs: consider reference change values
In their article Buss and colleagues state: “Furthermore, many common tests, such as serum lipids,…
AYUSH and Alternative Medicine Market Size, Regional Status and Outlook 2024-2031 – Benzinga
AYUSH and Alternative Medicine Market Size, Regional Status and Outlook 2024-2031 Benzinga Read Original Article: AYUSH…
Is Your Family Ready for Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP Renewals? – SweetwaterNOW
Is Your Family Ready for Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP Renewals? SweetwaterNOW Read Original Article: Is…
Integrative Health or Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis Report 2 – Benzinga
Integrative Health or Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis Report 2 Benzinga Read…
Covid eroded trust in vaccines. The 2024 election may make it … – POLITICO
Covid eroded trust in vaccines. The 2024 election may make it … POLITICO Read Original Article:…
Conversations with plants: Can we provide plants with advance warning of impending dangers?
Plant scientists have engineered a light-controlled gene expression system (optogenetics system) from a prokaryotic system…
AI helps bring clarity to LASIK patients facing cataract surgery
Scientists develop computer models of patients’ eyes to identify the ideal intraocular lenses and visual…
We could sequester CO2 by ‘re-greening’ arid lands, plant scientists say
Reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere will take more than cutting emissions — we will…
This parasitic plant convinces hosts to grow into its own flesh–it’s also an extreme example of genome shrinkage
Balanophora shed one third of its genes as it evolved into a streamlined parasitic plant…
Dinosaur feathers reveal traces of ancient proteins
Palaeontologists have discovered X-ray evidence of proteins in fossil feathers that sheds new light on…
How climate warming could disrupt a deep-rooted relationship
Trees depend on fungi for their well-being. As climate change and global warming cause higher…
No shortcuts: New approach may help extract more heat from geothermal reservoirs
Geothermal heat offers a promising source of renewable energy with almost zero emissions, but it…
Scientists regenerate neurons that restore walking in mice after paralysis from spinal cord injury
In a new study in mice, researchers have uncovered a crucial component for restoring functional…
New recycling method fights plastic waste
Almost 80% of plastic in the waste stream ends up in landfills or accumulates in…
Unzipping mRNA rallies plant cells to fight infection
Living things from plants to humans must constantly adjust the chemical soup of proteins —…
Shape-changing smart speaker lets users mute different areas of a room
A team has developed a shape-changing smart speaker, which uses self-deploying microphones to divide rooms…
Riddle of varying warm water inflow in the Arctic now solved
In the ‘weather kitchen,’ the interplay between the Azores High and Icelandic Low has a…
Scientists successfully maneuver robot through living lung tissue
Scientists have shown that their steerable lung robot can autonomously maneuver the intricacies of the…
Structure of crucial receptor in brain development, function
Scientists have revealed the molecular structure of a type of receptor that’s crucial to brain…
How to tackle the global deforestation crisis
New research examines the ‘revolution’ in the study of deforestation brought about by satellites, and…
Maternity care: Leicester services are downgraded for understaffing and risky triage delays
Understaffing and triage delays that led patients to give up waiting and discharge themselves have…
Congenital syphilis: Public health failures are blamed for “alarming” increase in cases in Mississippi
The southern US state of Mississippi reported a 1000% increase in cases of congenital syphilis…
The BMJ’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2040
The 2023 synthesis report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change leaves no doubt about…
Scabies: UK treatment shortage poses public health threat, warn dermatologists
Manufacturers of scabies treatments are being urged to increase production by the British Association of…
Sharp Scratch episode 89: What’s in a name?
In this episode of Sharp Scratch we talk all about names. We discuss the nuances…
Legally blocked: the right to health
Are covid and long covid occupational diseases? The testimonies of health professionals who work long…
Proximally white and distally pink nails
A man in his 60s presented with a six month history of fingernail discoloration. The…
Treating appendicitis . . . and other stories
Long term outcomes of medically treated acute appendicitisA follow-up study of a Swedish trial that…
Health secretary is “still misleading public” about doctors’ pensions and pay, says BMA
The BMA has accused England’s secretary of state for health and social care, Steve Barclay,…
Seven days in medicine: 13-19 September 2023
InsomniaDraft guidance advises new treatment optionThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended…
Many Patients Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine. For … – Managed Healthcare Executive
Many Patients Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine. For … Managed Healthcare Executive Read Original Article: Many…
FDA rejects first needle-free alternative to EpiPens, calling for additional research – NBC News
FDA rejects first needle-free alternative to EpiPens, calling for additional research NBC News Read Original Article:…
FDA Surprises By Not Approving Nasal Spray Alternative To EpiPens – KFF Health News
FDA Surprises By Not Approving Nasal Spray Alternative To EpiPens KFF Health News Read Original Article:…
Nasal spray alternative to EpiPen faces setback as FDA seeks fresh … – Reuters.com
Nasal spray alternative to EpiPen faces setback as FDA seeks fresh … Reuters.com Read Original Article:…
Genetic biomarker may predict severity of food allergy
Researchers reported for the first time that a genetic biomarker may be able to help…
New Mars gravity analysis improves understanding of possible ancient ocean
The first use of a novel method of analyzing Mars’ gravitational force supports the idea…
Newly discovered bone stem cell causes premature skull fusion
Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of the top of the skull in infants, is caused by…
Video consultations are here to stay
Helen Salisbury, 29 JulySalisbury voices her disappointment with video consultations in general practice.1 In my…
Archaeologists discover world’s oldest wooden structure
Half a million years ago, earlier than was previously thought possible, humans were building structures…
Newfound brain circuit explains why infant cries prompt milk release
Hearing the sound of a newborn’s wail can trigger the release of oxytocin, a brain…
Black holes eat faster than previously expected
While previous researchers have hypothesized that black holes eat slowly, new simulations indicate that black…
Prehistoric fish fills 100 million year gap in evolution of the skull
X-rays of an ancient jawless fish shows earliest-known example of internal cartilage skull, unlike that…
What do different countries call junior doctors?
bmj;382/sep20_10/p2130/FAF1faAt the BMA annual meeting in July, the then foundation year 1 doctor Sai Pillarisetti…