Expanding a child’s heart implant with light
Children born with certain heart defects undergo a series of invasive surgeries early in life….
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Action plan to help patients with lung disease cope with wildfire smoke
A multidisciplinary team has developed an action plan to help patients with respiratory diseases mitigate…
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Researchers develop index to quantify circular bioeconomy
As the world faces the challenges of mitigating climate change and providing resources for a…
Key biofuel-producing microalga believed to be a single species is actually three
When a global pandemic forced previous a graduate student out of the lab and onto…
Less severe forest fires can reduce intensity of future blazes
Low- and moderate-severity forest wildfires can reduce the intensity of future fires, according to new…
How ‘winner and loser effects’ impact social rank in animals — and humans
A new article provides a narrative review of the relevant similarities and distinctions between nonhumans…
Nurses play key role in addressing mental well-being for people after a stroke
The latest research indicates that 16% to 85% of people recovering from a stroke experience…
Maternity care: “Things are far from improving,” warns ombudsman after surge in investigations
England’s health ombudsman has warned that women and babies are being put at risk after…
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Doctors in India launch nationwide strike after trainee is raped and murdered
Doctors in India took to the streets on Saturday 17 August as part of a…
US says that first negotiated drug prices for older people will save $6bn
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have announced that newly negotiated prices of…
Resources to facilitate patient engagement in research
The crucial voice in Amsen’s informative article about patients’ involvement in research projects is that…
Risk minimisation measures to prevent topiramate use during pregnancy: maximal delay, minimal actionability
Mahase reports on the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency’s programme for risk minimisation measures…
Empowerment of parent carers is a fallacy when healthcare doesn’t listen
I am a qualified nurse, wife of a GP, and parent of a young man…
Infected blood scandal: victims to receive lifelong support under compensation scheme
People who contracted HIV or hepatitis after receiving contaminated blood products in the 1970s and…
Over-the-counter painkillers may not be sufficient when fitting IUDs, says US agency
Doctors in the US have been advised to upgrade the analgesia they use for alleviating…
Rising heatwaves are intensifying an anaemia crisis among India’s women
Radha Kumari fell unconscious while working in her field one day. The 36 year old…
How do GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss . . . and everything else?
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) are constantly in the news for…
Why I . . . am a football referee
When Craig Napier takes to the pitch as a referee for Scottish Professional Football League…
Sweet or Sour? Latest Research on Artificial Sweeteners Highlights Heart Health Concerns – CNET
Sweet or Sour? Latest Research on Artificial Sweeteners Highlights Heart Health Concerns CNET Read Original Article:…
The bee’s knees: New tests created to find fake honey
Researchers have developed new ways to detect sugar syrup adulteration in honey, paving the way…
Ancient DNA reveals Indigenous dog lineages found at Jamestown, Virginia
Previous scientific studies have indicated that North American dog lineages were replaced with European ones…
New Wintersville business offers alternative approaches to health – The Steubenville Herald-Star
New Wintersville business offers alternative approaches to health The Steubenville Herald-Star Read Original Article: New Wintersville…
New twist on synthesis technique promises sustainable manufacturing
Researchers developed a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF) that could transform the…
Scientists discover phenomenon impacting Earth’s radiation belts
Two scientists discovered a new type of ‘whistler,’ an electromagnetic wave that carries a substantial…
Researchers develop new chemical method to enhance drug discovery
Researchers developed a novel reagent that enhances the precision of drug synthesis. This innovative method…
Decoding mysterious seismic signals
Geophysicists find link between seismic waves called PKP precursors and anomalies in Earth’s mantle that…
Middle East Complementary and Alternative Medicine – GlobeNewswire
Middle East Complementary and Alternative Medicine GlobeNewswire Read Original Article: Middle East Complementary and Alternative Medicine…
Northwest Chiropractic focuses on gentle touch, New office opens on South Main – St. Albans Messenger
Northwest Chiropractic focuses on gentle touch, New office opens on South Main St. Albans Messenger Read…
After 35 Years, the EpiPen Gets a Needle-Free Alternative – Verywell Health
After 35 Years, the EpiPen Gets a Needle-Free Alternative Verywell Health Read Original Article: After 35…
FDA approves 1st needle-free alternative to EpiPens – Livescience.com
FDA approves 1st needle-free alternative to EpiPens Livescience.com Read Original Article: FDA approves 1st needle-free alternative…
Chula hosted Alternative Cancer Treatment Conference – Chulalongkorn University – Bri 2019 ACC Chula
Chula hosted Alternative Cancer Treatment Conference – Chulalongkorn University Bri 2019 ACC Chula Read Original Article:…
U.S. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Size & Trends – GlobeNewswire
U.S. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Size & Trends GlobeNewswire Read Original Article: U.S. Complementary and Alternative…
Tracking down the asteroid that sealed the fate of the dinosaurs
The asteroid that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago probably…
It’s a rave: Underground acoustics amplify soil health
Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms…
Hailstone library to improve extreme weather forecasting
Researchers are measuring and scanning samples for a global ‘hailstone library’. Storm simulations using 3-D…
Exploring options for the sustainable management of phosphorus
A new study assessed the feasibility of recovering phosphorus from municipal wastewater as an alternative…
Faster than one pixel at a time — new imaging method for neutral atomic beam microscopes developed by researchers
Microscope images could be obtained much more quickly — rather than one pixel at a…
Researchers discover smarter way to recycle polyurethane
Researchers have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses: They…
Same person, Different place: Twice the odds of a dementia diagnosis
With new medications on the market or in the works for Alzheimer’s disease and other…
Why isn’t Colorado’s snowpack ending up in the Colorado River? New research suggests the problem might be the lack of spring rainfall
The Colorado River and its tributaries provide water for hydropower, irrigation and drinking water in…
Versatile fluidic platform for programmable liquid processing
Society relies heavily on diverse fluidic technologies. The ability to precisely capture and release various…
Engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots
A zinc-air microbattery could enable the deployment of cell-sized, autonomous robots for drug delivery within…
The banana apocalypse is near, but biologists might have found a key to their survival
The bananas in your supermarket and that you eat for breakfast are facing functional extinction…
Sharing acute care records and decoding the medical lexicon—caution and further research needed
Coulter and colleagues highlight the need for easier access to our electronic health records, to…
Gaza: Seven day ceasefire is crucial for polio vaccination campaign, says WHO
The World Health Organization and Unicef have pleaded for a seven day humanitarian pause in…
Covid inquiry: communication failures impeded the UK’s pandemic response
Recently, the first report of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry was published.1 The Association of Directors…
Consideration of inequalities in digital access to medical records
Coulter and colleagues call for patients to have full interactive access to their electronic health…
Patients Know Best: access to medical records is key
Coulter and colleagues call for patients to have access to their medical records.1 Patients Know…
When I use a word . . . Fictional drugs and the benefit to harm balance
Benefits and harmsThe use of any therapeutic intervention should involve a calculation of the benefit…
WHO and African CDC declare mpox a public health emergency
The World Health Organization has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)…