Covid-19: Doctors should not face investigation for refusing to see patients over lack of PPE, says indemnifier
Doctors would not be held accountable if they decided not to see a patient because…
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Will covid-19 change US healthcare for the better?
bmj;369/apr30_13/m1784/FAF1faThe covid-19 pandemic has necessitated many changes in US healthcare. It has made me wonder…
Double bubbles pierce with less trouble
Two microscopic bubbles penetrate soft materials better than one, concludes a new study by engineers….
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Protein mystery of three brain diseases unraveled
The accumulation of one particular protein in the brain is at the basis of three…
Doctor with mesothelioma wins settlement for asbestos exposure in late 1990s
A doctor has won a substantial settlement from the NHS after the High Court ruled…
I don’t feel confident providing remote consultations. What do I need to know?
Reach for the familiarRichard Daniels, paediatric registrar, says, “As a result of the changes to…
What the law says about PPE responsibility
Who is legally responsible for providing personal protective equipment?James Down, a partner at the law…
John Graham Dickinson
bmj;369/apr30_9/m1716/FAF1faJohn Graham Dickinson was born in London and qualified in Oxford, where he met his…
New Dinosaur Fossil Reveals The Ancient Lizards Were Swimmers After All
A new research reveals that the sharp-toothed Spinosaurus didn’t just dip its scaly feet into…
Scientists Discover Bizarre Mammal Fossil From The Time Of Dinosaurs
Recently, researchers have managed to uncover the fossil of an early shrew-like mammal that lived…
Dennis H Wright
bmj;369/apr30_8/m1723/FAF1faDennis H Wright was appointed as the foundation professor of pathology at the University of…
Brooklyn Teacher Dies From Coronavirus After Being Denied Testing Twice
This week, a beloved New York City teacher died after a month of fighting the…
Best Materials For Coronavirus Masks Examined By Texas A&M University Researchers
Researchers from Texas A&M University study which material would work best for facial masks that…
Couple Of 73 Years Dies Hours Apart From Coronavirus
According to a latest news report, a husband and wife that has been together for…
Gordon Philip St Chad Starck
bmj;369/apr30_7/m1722/FAF1faGordon Philip St Chad Starck survived the blitz and V2 missiles hitting Malden Road in…
Roger Martin Flinn
bmj;369/apr30_6/m1719/FAF1faRoger Martin Flinn was an early pioneer in medical computing. After graduating and house jobs…
Julie Margaret Barker
bmj;369/apr30_5/m1715/FAF1faJulie Margaret Barker spent her childhood in Canada and New Zealand. After a year at…
George Harold Luffingham
bmj;369/apr30_4/m1720/FAF1faGeorge Harold Luffingham, known as Jo to friends and family, was born in Lewisham, and…
Trust is crucial in lockdown—and beyond
Lockdown is preventing infections and reducing deaths from covid-19. But it brings its own profound…
Covid-19: collateral damage of lockdown in India
On 25 March, the first day of India’s nationwide lockdown, Rosemary Fernandes posted a plea…
Risk factors for type2 diabetes . . . and other stories
Obesity and type 2 diabetesObesity is the dominant risk factor by far for type 2…
Is YouTube Censoring Videos Criticizing Coronavirus Shutdowns?
Elon Musk and other big names slammed YouTube for taking down a video of two…
US Coronavirus Death Toll On Track To Be Worst In History Since 1967
New estimates show that the U.S. is likely to see deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic…
Coronavirus Prevention Tips: How To Go Outside Safely With Your Kids
These tips will help you go outside safely with your kids amid the coronavirus pandemic….
Coronavirus Outbreak’s Second Wave Is Inevitable, Fauci Says
Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases warns that a second…
Georgia Governor Criticized For Planning To Reopen State Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp explains his plans of reopening and maintains that there is no…
Costco Requiring All Customers To Wear Masks Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Costco has issued its new guidelines with more stores set to open starting May 4….
Foods You Should Avoid Buying During Coronavirus Lockdown
These food items are needed by people with preexisting medical conditions, who are among those…
Putting Soil On Wounds May Stop Deadly Bleeding, Study Finds
Researchers discovered that soil in wounds works with a special blood protein to stop bleeding…
Reasons Why Walking Is The Best Exercise During Coronavirus Lockdown
Find out why experts consider walking as the best exercise for better health during the…
Can Hemp Oil Strengthen Your Hair And Scalp?
Hemp oil is commonly used in lubricants, plastics, inks and fuel. But did you know…
Computational techniques explore ‘the dark side of amyloid aggregation in the brain’
As physicians and families know too well, though Alzheimer’s disease has been intensely studied for…
‘Gargantuan’ hail in Argentina may have smashed world record
A supercell thunderstorm pelted a city center in Argentina a few years ago with hailstones…
Learning from fish and flags to inform new propulsion strategies
Recent research has found relationships between frequencies and the passive dynamics at play when vehicles…
Engineers make a promising material stable enough for use in solar cells
A research team has found a way to make halide perovskites stable enough by inhibiting…
Simulated deep-sea mining affects ecosystem functions at the seafloor
The environmental impact of deep-sea mining is only partially known. Also, there is a lack…
Deformed skulls in an ancient cemetery reveal a multicultural community in transition
An ancient cemetery in present-day Hungary holds clues to a unique community formation during the…
Antiviral remdesivir prevents disease progression in monkeys with COVID-19
Early treatment with the experimental antiviral drug remdesivir significantly reduced clinical disease and damage to…
NIH clinical trial shows remdesivir accelerates recovery from advanced COVID-19
Hospitalized patients with advanced COVID-19 and lung involvement who received remdesivir recovered faster than similar…
Newly discovered exoplanet dethrones former king of Kepler-88 planetary system
A team of astronomers has discovered a planet three times the mass of Jupiter in…
First randomized trial of remdesivir suggests antiviral drug is not associated with significant clinical benefits, more research needed
Treatment with the antiviral drug remdesivir does not speed recovery from COVID-19 compared with placebo…
Researchers help give robotic arms a steady hand for surgeries
Steady hands and uninterrupted, sharp vision are critical when performing surgery on delicate structures like…
‘Wobble’ may precede some great earthquakes
The land masses of Japan shifted from east to west to east again in the…
To prevent antimicrobial resistance, vaccinate the world’s kids
Childhood vaccination may be a powerful tool in the fight against antimicrobial resistance in low-…
Simple ‘sniff test’ reliably predicts recovery of severely brain injured patients
The ability to detect smells predicts recovery and long-term survival in patients who have suffered…
Marooned on Mesozoic Madagascar
In evolutionary terms, islands are the stuff of weirdness. It is on islands where animals…
Covid-19: Antibody test that claims to be 99% accurate is certified by EU
An antibody blood test for covid-19, which the manufacturer Abbott claims is 99% accurate, has…
5 Keto-Friendly Vegetables You Need To Add To Your Diet
Some vegetables contain contain more carbs than others, making it difficult to follow the keto…
How The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Affecting Everyone’s Sleep
As per a survey, one in five people have poor sleep quality since the COVID-19…
Covid-19: Cancer mortality could rise at least 20% because of pandemic, study finds
A new analysis estimates that at least 6270 additional deaths could occur in England over…