Filling in the gaps in our understanding of hormonal contraception
One of my clearest professional memories is an encounter with a young female patient who…
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Study suggests energy-efficient route to capturing and converting CO2
Researchers found how carbon dioxide can be captured and converted through a single electrochemical process….
Fiber from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms promotes digestion
Crustaceans, insects and mushrooms are rich sources of the dietary fiber chitin, which activates the…
Echoes of extinctions: Novel method unearths disruptions in mammal trait-environment relationships
New research explores the historical shifts in mammal traits and biodiversity loss in eastern Africa….
A positive worldview is less associated with privilege than expected
A new study shows that counter to public perception, positive beliefs about the world are…
Dog diversity unveiled by international DNA database
An international consortium of scientists is using an unprecedentedly large database of canine DNA to take…
Researchers grow embryonic humanized kidneys inside pigs for 28 days
Researchers have successfully created chimeric embryos containing a combination of human and pig cells. When…
Ravenous black hole consumes three Earths’-worth of star every time it passes
Massive burst of X-rays detected by astronomers indicates material three times the mass of Earth…
Capturing carbon in savannas: New research examines role of grasses for controlling climate change
New research shows that, in addition to trees, humble grasses also play an essential role…
Stability inspection for West Antarctica shows: marine ice sheet is not destabilized yet, but possibly on a path to tipping
Antarctica’s vast ice masses seem far away, yet they store enough water to raise global…
After treatment with semaglutide, newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes patients needed little or no insulin
Treating newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes patients with semaglutide (trade names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus)…
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What is my risk, doctor? Let’s stop giving patients irrelevant information
Bretthauer and Kalager discuss the communication of risk.1 I think one difficulty is that most…
Digital NHS: Government rejects advice to increase pay to boost IT staff numbers
The UK government has rejected calls to offer higher salaries to employees working on digitising…
NSAIDs and contraceptives: critical thinking on a harmful drug interaction
As an early career doctor I prescribed diclofenac liberally. It was my go-to anti-inflammatory drug…
Government consults on legislation to disclose industry payments to doctors
The UK government is looking to introduce legislation to force manufacturers and commercial suppliers of…
Tom Nolan’s research reviews—7 September 2023
AI in the endoscopy suiteOne advantage of adding artificial intelligence (AI) powered software to your…
A persistent sore throat
This man in his 30s had a sore throat for two months and was initially…
Racial and socioeconomic inequalities in US have a “devastating effect” on preterm infant mortality, finds study
Socioeconomic inequalities are having increasing effects on preterm birth and mortality rates in the United…
The US quietly terminates a controversial $125m wildlife virus hunting programme amid safety fears
A flagship project for the controversial practice of hunting viruses among wildlife in South East…
Declining access to US maternity care is a systemic injustice
Access to healthcare is an internationally recognised human right, but the United States is failing…
An older woman with abdominal pain and ascites
A woman in her 70s presented with a two week history of fever, sharp upper…
Stop smoking, keep walking, . . . and other stories
UnknomicsThe human genome encodes approximately 20 000 proteins. Understandably enough, investigations have concentrated on genes…
NHS trusts are told to prepare to evacuate hospitals with crumbling concrete
NHS England has written to trusts advising them to prepare evacuation procedures from clinical areas…
Essure device: 200 women in England and Wales can take legal action against Bayer
The High Court in London has made a group litigation order allowing around 200 women…
Seven days in medicine: 30 Aug to 5 Sep 2023
General practiceVirtual appointments “are as good as face to face”Health outcomes in patients who saw…
Alternative Therapies for Joint Health: Acupuncture, Yoga, & More – Longevity.Technology
Alternative Therapies for Joint Health: Acupuncture, Yoga, & More Longevity.Technology Read Original Article: Alternative Therapies for…
We need evidence about the risks and benefits of alternative … – New Scientist
We need evidence about the risks and benefits of alternative … New Scientist Read Original Article:…
Community response partners to participate in alternative 911 … – City of Lawrence, Kansas
Community response partners to participate in alternative 911 … City of Lawrence, Kansas Read Original Article:…
Two Value-Based Care Initiatives That Could Shift the Alternative … – MedCity News
Two Value-Based Care Initiatives That Could Shift the Alternative … MedCity News Read Original Article: Two…
Grasping entropy: Teachers and students investigate thermodynamics through a hands-on model
Though a cornerstone of thermodynamics, entropy remains one of the most vexing concepts to teach…
Study illuminates mechanism that annotates genetic information passed from fathers to offspring
Scientists have identified a key part of a mechanism that annotates genetic information before it…
Concussions early in life tied to late life cognitive decline
A study of twins shows that having a concussion early in life is tied to…
Ag tech can cut billions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions
As the Earth’s human population grows, greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s food system are…
How sleep deprivation can harm the brain
Not only does a lack of sleep make you feel awful, research has shown it…
Insomnia drug helps prevent oxycodone relapse
New findings suggest that treating insomnia can stop opioid-seeking behavior, even after ending treatment. Read…
Disease affects blackbirds more than previously thought
When humans are ill, we tend to be less active. This also applies to wild…
Stress test abnormalities reveal more than just cardiovascular risks
The treadmill exercise test with electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as an exercise stress test, is…
New battery holds promise for green energy
A chemist envisions a future where every house is powered by renewable energy stored in…
Discovery of new cell type in thymus
Biomedical scientists have confirmed that newly discovered cells in the thymus are just like M…
Devices offers long-distance, low-power underwater communication
A new underwater communication and networking technique can achieve kilometer-scale ranges while consuming about one-millionth…
How pulsating pumping can lead to energy savings
Pumping liquids may seem like a solved problem but optimizing the process is still an…
Review of over 70 years of menopause science highlights research gaps and calls for individualized treatment
Although about half of people go through menopause, less than 15% of them receive effective…
Furthest ever detection of a galaxy’s magnetic field
Astronomers have detected the magnetic field of a galaxy so far away that its light…
Water-quality risks linked more to social factors than money
When we determine which communities are more likely to get their water from contaminated supplies,…
Vast bubble of galaxies discovered, given Hawaiian name
The immense bubble is 820 million light years from Earth and believed to be a…
Fossil spines reveal deep sea’s past
Right at the bottom of the deep sea, the first very simple forms of life…
Balancing biodiversity, climate change, food for a trifecta
Scientists identify ways landowners in rural Brazil can find win-win situations with biodiversity and farming….
Disparities in who dwells behind crumbling US levees
In the United States, tens of millions of people live behind levees, but historically disadvantaged…
New cause of Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia
Researchers have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia….
Making plant-based meat more ‘meaty’ — with fermented onions
Plant-based alternatives such as tempeh and bean burgers provide protein-rich options for those who want…