New genetic editing powers discovered in squid
Revealing yet another super-power in the skillful squid, scientists have discovered that squid massively edit…
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East Antarctica’s Denman Glacier has retreated almost 3 miles over last 22 years
East Antarctica’s Denman Glacier has retreated 5 kilometers, nearly 3 miles, in the past 22…
New York is centre of US epidemic as Trump pitches in to help
President Donald Trump said he was activating the National Guard to help the three states…
Christmas Island discovery redraws map of life
The world’s animal distribution map will need to be redrawn and textbooks updated, after researchers…
Assisted dying: doctors should maintain their role as healers
I agree with Heath and Hartling that the emotional impact and societal message of physician…
ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers may increase the risk of severe COVID-19
Medical researchers have proposed a possible explanation for the severe lung complications being seen in…
Covid-19: doctors in final trimester of pregnancy should avoid direct patient contact
Women who are more than 28 weeks pregnant should avoid direct contact with patients—whether or…
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WHO must prioritise the needs of older people in its response to the covid-19 pandemic
The World Health Organization is the most influential global body guiding responses to the covid-19…
Clinical trials suspended in UK to prioritise covid-19 studies and free up staff
New clinical trials are being suspended to prioritise covid-19 studies and enable the redeployment of…
Covid-19: Highest risk patients are asked to stay at home for 12 weeks
A million and a half people in England who are at very high risk of…
Covid-19: give NHS staff rest spaces and free parking not thank yous, says doctor
An NHS consultant has called for NHS staff working during the covid-19 pandemic to be…
Covid-19: US testing ramps up as early response draws harsh criticism
Daily testing for coronavirus infection in the United States is finally approaching levels seen in…
Sixty seconds on . . . covid kindness
Kindness?! We have more pressing needs than that!Yes, you do. But this column is going…
Covid-19: European drugs agency to review safety of ibuprofen
Debate over the safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in treating covid-19 has continued with…
How-To: Staying Safe And Sane Amid The Coronavirus Lockdown
Here’s some simple measures you can do to stay sane and safe amid quarantine. Read…
US gun violence and deaths
The crisis of gun violence in the United States continues unabated. In 2018, of 39…
Covid-19: identifying and isolating asymptomatic people helped eliminate virus in Italian village
An Italian academic has claimed striking evidence that most people infected with covid-19 show no…
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‘The Invisible Man’: Is The Suit From The Movie Possible In Real Life?
Recently, a film titled “The Invisible Man” introduced a technology that allows the character Adrian…
Covid-19: six million doses of hydroxychloroquine donated to US despite lack of evidence
Drug company Teva has said that it will donate more than six million doses of…
The BMJ should advocate for the care of all dying people
The BMJ says that it “has long advocated for a change in the law in…
Role model: Alex Ball
Alex Ball, consultant and clinical lead in rehabilitation medicine at Haywood Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, is a…
Life as a doctor in the Royal Navy
Life as a doctor in the Royal Navy is incredibly varied and no two days…
Online patient feedback is positive, but not used effectively
The studyPowell J, Atherton H, Williams V, et al. Using online patient feedback to improve…
Are We Becoming Too Dependent On Technology?
Are we getting addicted to technology? And if so, is there a way to help…
OneWeb Launches Additional Satellites For Its Growing Mega-Constellation
London-based satellite operator OneWeb recently launched 34 more satellite spacecrafts in order to reportedly beef…
Here Are Some Of The Deadliest Diseases Ever Found In Video Games
Here are some of the deadliest disease ever made in video game worlds, all to…
Astronaut Preparations Disrupted By COVID-19 Pandemic
What’s supposed to be tradition that have been followed for decades by countless astronauts are…
Best Nutrition Tips For Vegans Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Here are the best vegan nutrition tips that can be practiced amid the coronavirus pandemic….
How We Could Benefit From Warmer Weather Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
As the month of March slowly starts to ease itself out the door, summer 2020…
Coronavirus Symptoms: Patients Experience Loss Of Taste, Smell
Experts have recently revealed that the loss of both our taste and smell can also…
Tucson Man Steals 29 Coronavirus Test Kits Amid Outbreak
According to latest reports, police authorities from Tucson, Arizona, are reportedly asking the public to…
Effective Strategies To Lower Your Dementia Risk According To Nutritional Therapist
A nutritional therapist has shared some effective strategies that will lower your dementia risk. Read…
Merck Donates a Half a Million Masks to Support COVID-19 Emergency Response in New York City
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In response to the calls for personal protective equipment…
COVID-19 Pandemic: US Grocery Stores Meet Demand For Non-Perishable Food
U.S. authorities have given their assurance that the supply chain network is currently in place…
Covid-19 mass testing facilities could end the epidemic rapidly
In Editor’s Choice of 19 March Godlee mentions the urgent need for increased capacity to…
Simple Tricks To Lose Belly Fat Fast
Poor diet and lifestyle choices could increase belly fat. Read ahead to know how to…
Best Strategies To Boost Your Immune System Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Here are some tips to build your immunity against various infections in general, which could…
Beware of quacks! Alternative medicine is injurious to health – Economic Times
Beware of quacks! Alternative medicine is injurious to health Economic Times Read Original Article: Beware of…
Electric jolt to carbon makes better water purifier
Nanocarbons for purifying water get a lot more efficient by exposing a precursor mixture to…
Hidden source of carbon found at the Arctic coast
A new study has shown evidence of undetected concentrations and flows of dissolved organic matter…
Merck Recommends Rejection of TRC Capital’s “Mini-Tender” Offer
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside…
A pigment from ancient Egypt to modern microscopy
Egyptian blue is one of the oldest humanmade colour pigments. It adorns the crown of…
Can alternative treatments help with painful fibroids? – Harvard Health
Can alternative treatments help with painful fibroids? Harvard Health Read Original Article: Can alternative treatments help…
Coronavirus has caused a face mask and N95 respirator shortage. Health care workers are asking people to dona… – Vox.com
Coronavirus has caused a face mask and N95 respirator shortage. Health care workers are asking…
Study reveals how long COVID-19 remains infectious on cardboard, metal and plastic
The virus that causes COVID-19 remains for several hours to days on surfaces and in…
Covid-19: control measures must be equitable and inclusive
The global spread of covid-19 has generated aggressive medical and public health responses, including testing,…
Covid-19: medical students to be employed by NHS as part of epidemic response
Medical students could soon be employed in various roles in the NHS, depending on their…
No single approach will solve healthcare’s problems—we need operations management
Mann’s response to Smith and colleagues’ article on lean thinking highlights the problems with adapting…
Charles George McEwen: visionary ophthalmologist
bmj;368/mar20_7/m1142/FAF1faOperating microscopes have become as standard in ophthalmology as antibiotics in treating infection. But magnification…
Covid-19: cases grow in US as Trump pushes promise of a malaria drug
President Trump has told Americans that the covid-19 threat is serious, reversing his earlier position…