David Oliver: Improving DNACPR discussions, decisions, and documentation
On 18 March the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published a report on the quality of…
Category: Science and Health
Management of colonic diverticulitis
ABSTRACTLeft sided colonic diverticulitis is a common and costly gastrointestinal disease in Western countries, characterized…
Two recalls, safety warning mean time to check the pantry
Two new recalls and a safety warning mean that it’s time to check your pantry…
Rugby study identifies new method to diagnose concussion using saliva
A study of top-flight UK rugby players has identified a method of accurately diagnosing concussion…
Researchers hunt for drugs that keep HIV latent
When the human immunodeficiency virus infects cells, it can either exploit the cells to start…
Scientists observe complex tunable magnetism in a topological material
Scientists have observed novel helical magnetic ordering in the topological compound EuIn2As2 which supports exotic…
Changes in Antarctic marine ecosystems
Understanding the evolution of the polar sea ice is not enough to study the effects…
With drop in LA’s vehicular aerosol pollution, vegetation emerges as major source
Organic aerosol pollutants have decreased in the Los Angeles area due to strict vehicle emissions…
Union-friendly states enjoy higher economic growth, individual earnings
New research shows that state laws designed to hinder union activity and indulge corporate entities…
New technology allows researchers to image wetland soil activity in real time
Researchers to create a new camera allowing for the imaging of wetland soil activity in…
More than words: Using AI to map how the brain understands sentences
New research involving neuroimaging and A.I., describes the complex network within the brain that comprehends…
Domestication and industrialization lead to similar changes in gut microbiota
Domestication has a consistent effect on the gut microbiota of animals and is similar to…
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Engineering of Mississippi River has kept carbon out of atmosphere, study says
Geoscientists show that human efforts to tame the Mississippi River may have had an unintended…
New test traces DNA origins to monitor transplant rejection and reveal hidden cancers
A new technique that can trace which tissues and organs the DNA in our blood…
Rare fossilized algae, discovered unexpectedly, fill in evolutionary gaps
When a geobiology graduate student trekked into the mountains of Canada’s remote Yukon territory, she…
Corals may need their predators’ excrement
Fish that dine on corals may pay it forward with feces. Marine biologists found high…
The lambs break their silence
A study of ancient bones shows that Early Neolithic sheep-breeders were faced with high levels…
How human cells coordinate the start of DNA replication
The first step in DNA replication requires the assembly of a group of proteins called…
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Rare genetic variant puts some younger men at risk of severe COVID-19
A subset of young men carry a genetic variant that dampens innate immunity to COVID-19…
Cephalopods: Older than was thought?
Earth scientists have discovered possibly the oldest cephalopods in Earth’s history. The 522 million-year-old fossils…
‘Zombie’ genes? Research shows some genes come to life in the brain after death
Researchers analyzed gene expression in fresh brain tissue and found that gene expression in some…
Sea-level rise in 20th century was fastest in 2,000 years along much of East Coast
The rate of sea-level rise in the 20th century along much of the U.S. Atlantic…
Babies prefer baby talk, whether they’re learning one language or two
A study finds babies prefer baby talk, whether they’re learning one language or two. Scientists…
Cliff Mann: instrumental in developing new clinical standards for urgent and emergency care
bmj;372/mar23_15/n804/FAF1faPhoto credit: Richard SmithAsked by The BMJ who was the person in his life whom…
Covid-19: Officials query data from AstraZeneca’s US vaccine trial
Officials from the monitoring board overseeing AstraZeneca’s latest covid-19 vaccine trial have expressed concern that…
Age dependent associations of risk factors with heart failure: pooled population based cohort study
AbstractObjectiveTo assess age differences in risk factors for incident heart failure in the general population.DesignPooled…
Discovery of non-toxic semiconductors with a direct band gap in the near-infrared
Scientists have discovered a potentially promising infrared LED and infrared detector component. This compound —…
Short-lived plant species are more climate-sensitive
Short-lived plant species are more sensitive to climate change than long-lived ones, researchers found out….
These baby great white sharks love to hang out near New York
A study offers the first fine-scale analysis of vertical movement of baby white sharks in…
Delivering clinical research is “everyone’s business across the NHS,” says blueprint
All NHS staff should be empowered and supported to participate in clinical research as part…
Parkinson’s gene may impair how new neurons are made throughout our lifetime
The Parkinon’s gene PINK1 is important for the generation of dopamine-producing neurons throughout life, and…
New evidence in search for the mysterious Denisovans
Researchers have conducted a comprehensive genetic analysis and found no evidence of interbreeding between modern…
Algorithms inspired by social networks reveal lifecycle of substorms, a key element of space weather
Space weather often manifests as substorms, where a beautiful auroral display such as the Northern…
Novel thermometer can accelerate quantum computer development
Researchers have developed a novel type of thermometer that can simply and quickly measure temperatures…
Hospital consultants deserve 5% pay rise, says BMA
The BMA has launched a “Fairness for the Frontline” campaign for hospital consultants to get…
Biden’s choice and FDA’s loosening standards of evidence
Three months into his presidency, Joe Biden is poised to appoint a new commissioner for…
Covid-19: Health and social care workers need, want, and deserve reusable FFP3 respirators
Zhang and colleagues argue that single use personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial for infection…
Covid-19: Brazil’s hospitals close to collapse as cases reach record high
Hospitals across Brazil are on the brink of collapse as the country faces the worst…
Covid-19: UK had one of Europe’s highest excess death rates in under 65s last year
The UK had a higher rate of excess deaths among people aged under 65 in…
Helen Salisbury: Hanging on the telephone
The pandemic has changed the way we work. GPs see far fewer patients face to…
Advise non-pharmacological therapy as first line treatment for chronic insomnia
What you need to knowCognitive behavioural therapy is effective first line treatment for chronic insomniaAdvise…
Better understanding the downsides of low value healthcare could reduce harm
In 1982 the US television programme 20/20 turned a harsh spotlight on anaesthesia incidents that…
Covid-19: variants and vaccination
SARS-CoV-2 has been in the human population for more than a year now, causing severe…
Clare Gerada: Tackling intersectionality must be our post-covid legacy
A year ago I became infected with covid-19—a gift from New York, where I was…
How health data have been used during covid-19, and whether the changes are here to stay
“Covid has changed the conversation,” says physician Saira Ghafur, who leads digital health at the…
Study identifies concerning delays in TB diagnoses in the United States
Most delays ranged between 10 and 45 days, with a median of 24 days, after…
Fans prefer teams that built success over time more than with purchased super
A new study shows people were willing to root more for the teams built over…
A strong coffee half an hour before exercising increases fat-burning
In the afternoon, the effects of the caffeine are more marked than in the morning….
Fruit fly egg takes an active hand in its own growth, highlighting parallels to mammals
Scientists discover bidirectional communication between the Drosophila oocyte and nurse cells, challenging the long-held view…
Explosive origins of ‘secondary’ ice and snow
Scientists publish new direct evidence that shattering drizzle droplets drive explosive ‘ice multiplication’ events. The…