Royal college president apologises to female surgeons for “misguided” comments that undermined diversity agenda
The president of the Royal College of Surgeons of England has apologised for “gaslighting” female…
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SAS doctors to be balloted on whether to strike over pay
Specialist, associate specialist, and specialty (SAS) doctors in England are to be balloted on whether…
More than half the world’s population lack basic health services as progress stalls
Progress towards providing the world with universal healthcare is stagnating and more than half of…
Patients in more deprived areas of Scotland get less contact time with GP staff, study finds
Patients attending general practices in more socioeconomically deprived areas of Scotland get significantly less contact…
Combustion powers bug-sized robots to leap, lift and race
Researchers combined soft microactuators with high-energy-density chemical fuel to create an insect-scale quadrupedal robot that…
Sudan’s worsening health conditions see children die of measles and malnutrition
A lack of global attention on the crisis in Sudan is leading to the deaths…
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Scarlett McNally: Challenging the government’s new strategic framework for maȷor conditions
The Department of Health and Social Care’s new Major Conditions Strategy1 starts strongly, detailing how…
Looking but not seeing
I have AMD, which means I have a hole in each eye that takes away…
Hypertension: 76 million deaths could be averted by 2050 if treatment coverage improves, says WHO
Around four in five people with hypertension are not adequately treated, the World Health Organization…
Glacier Loss Day indicates record breaking glacier melt
In the summer of 2022, one of Tyrol’s largest glaciers experienced its most significant loss…
Researchers unveil new flexible adhesive with exceptional recovery and adhesion properties for electronic devices
A research team has developed novel crosslinkers utilizing m-xylylene diisocyanate (XDI) or 1,3-bis(isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane (H6XDI) as…
Engineers grow full wafers of high-performing 2D semiconductor that integrates with state-of-the-art chips
Researchers have grown a high-performing 2D semiconductor to a full-size, industrial-scale wafer. In addition, the…
New insight into crosstalk between cancer cells and their environment
Most solid tumors become stiff as the cancer progresses. Although researchers recognize that the environment…
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to atopic dermatitis
Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) have a 34 percent increased risk of developing new-onset inflammatory…
Dopamine regulates how quickly and accurately decisions are made
Computer models provide new insight into how the neurotransmitter dopamine controls learning and decision-making processes….
‘Incredible’ Impact of Integrative Medicine for Patients with Cancer at … – Curetoday.com
‘Incredible’ Impact of Integrative Medicine for Patients with Cancer at … Curetoday.com Read Original Article: ‘Incredible’…
Tampa General Hospital offers alternative therapy through … – ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Tampa General Hospital offers alternative therapy through … ABC Action News Tampa Bay Read Original Article:…
Scientists develop method to detect deadly infectious diseases
Researchers have developed a way of detecting the early onset of deadly infectious diseases using…
Understanding and treating pain in children
It is often hard to understand the source of pain in babies and children, and…
Tiny sea creatures reveal the ancient origins of neurons
A new study sheds new light on the origins of modern brain cells. Researchers find…
Women given new insight into blood clot risk
New research shows an increased risk of blood clots in women who have any combination…
RNA for the first time recovered from an extinct species
A new study shows the isolation and sequencing of more than a century-old RNA molecules…
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25 HPV types circulating in Nigeria: Region-specific vaccines needed
University of Delaware researchers are playing a pivotal role in the realm of global health…
Predictive model could improve hydrogen station availability
Consumer confidence in driving hydrogen-fueled vehicles could be improved by having station operators adopt a…
Time is running out to meet the Sustainable Development Goals as health inequities widen and trust in government falls
More than 200 years ago, William Wordsworth illustrated in his sonnet “The world is too…
Withdrawing care from children: review identifies trigger factors that lead to court cases
Mixed messages from different members of a healthcare team and a failure to acknowledge parents…
Industry funding and self-censorship: how many bite the hand that feeds them?
Research published in The BMJ in 2020 found that 72% of leaders of influential US…
Above-inflation pay offer could end consultant strikes, leader suggests
Consultants in England would be willing to accept a pay offer of above 11.4% for…
Doctors’ strikes: the NHS faces its toughest test yet
Winter is always a busy and challenging time for the NHS. Last winter was the…
Helen Salisbury: Playing to our strengths
Way back in the last century when I was a newly qualified doctor, I spent…
Unethical pharmaceutical marketing: a common problem requiring collective responsibility
The marketing practices used by pharmaceutical companies have been a longstanding concern,12 with controversial techniques…
Measles: Unvaccinated children may need to isolate as threat of outbreak looms in London
Parents in London have been warned that if their children are unvaccinated and come into…
The “can do” mentor: the professor of cardiology
For someone with a prolific catalogue of published research that has been used for international…
UK foreign aid cuts and global health
The UK government used to be a leading financier of international development aid and shaper…
“Argentina’s Trump”: Presidential candidate wants to axe public health and sell organs for profit
“I am the lion! The beast roared in the middle of the avenue,” sings Javier…
“Ashamed and alone”—healthcare staff need better support after a patient’s suicide
Every surgeon carries within himself a small cemetery, where from time to time he goes…
Effect of invitation letter in language of origin on screening attendance: randomised controlled trial in BreastScreen Norway
AbstractObjectiveTo explore attendance at organised mammographic screening among immigrant groups that received an invitation letter…
Women denied abortions for dangerous pregnancy problems sue three US states
Women who were denied abortions despite serious medical problems, their doctors, and a medical association…
Do not ignore the non-linear, longstanding effects of integrated children’s centres
Shah and colleagues write: “Family hubs aim to integrate and improve services within local authority…
Benefits and risks of cannabinoids
Cannabis is used by an estimated 219 million adults globally (4.3% of the population) with…
Canopy gaps help eastern hemlock outlast invasive insect
Creating physical gaps in the forest canopy give eastern hemlocks more access to resources and…
Almonds as part of a healthy weight loss diet
When it comes to weight loss, nuts can get a bad rap — while they’re…
Adaptive, efficient multi-arm phase 2 clinical trial for glioblastoma
An innovative phase 2 clinical trial designed to find new potential treatments for glioblastoma has…
When is the Best Time to Try Alternative Treatments for Eczema? – National Eczema Association
When is the Best Time to Try Alternative Treatments for Eczema? National Eczema Association Read Original…
The missing link to make easy protein sequencing possible?
Giovanni Maglia has developed a method to transport proteins through a nanopore Read Original Article:…
Remote work can slash your carbon footprint — if done right
Remote workers can have a 54% lower carbon footprint compared with onsite workers, according to…
A suit of armor for cancer-fighting cells
Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy has delivered promising results, transforming the fight against…
Possible new treatment for triple-negative breast cancer
Scientists demonstrate a double-acting mechanism for fighting a particularly aggressive, difficult-to-treat form of breast cancer….
New research highlights importance of equity in education
A new study looks at the impact of learning environments on the academic success of…
The pace of climate-driven extinction is accelerating
Studying a lizard species in Arizona mountains, researchers found 70 years’ worth of climate-related extinction…