Gillian Bluck
bmj;368/jan22_11/m150/FAF1faGillian Bluck (“Gill”) was the daughter of a Methodist preacher and a Methodist lay preacher….
Category: Science and Research
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Connecticut lawmakers look to cap insulin prices; Glaxo halts Excedrin production
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STAT Plus: Amid a competitor’s struggles, a startup with a fraction of its funding takes on ‘digital pills’
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Opinion: Science education needs a reboot. LabXchange can help
What does it take to bring science alive from the pages of a book? A…
Air pollution in New York City linked to wildfires hundreds of miles away
A new study shows that air pollutants from the smoke of fires from as far…
Missing piece to urban air quality puzzle
Air quality models have long failed to accurately predict atmospheric levels of secondary organic aerosol,…
Opinion: Former CDC director Tom Frieden on 3 key questions about the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China
There may or may not always be something new out of Africa, as the saying…
US cancer centre leaders secretly worked for China, internal report finds
Six researchers who resigned last month from Florida’s Moffitt Cancer Center admitted to opening secret…
Opinion: A former CDC director on 3 key questions about the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China
There may or may not always be something new out of Africa, as the saying…
Opinion: Health care needs AI. It also needs the human touch
As friends who work as pediatricians, we’ve had several conversations recently about artificial intelligence and…
STAT Plus: Verily’s top health leaders: We’re ‘trying to solve problems that many of us have lived’
SAN FRANCISCO — Andy Conrad, the CEO of Verily, the life sciences unit of search…
The basics: What we know — and don’t know — about the virus spreading in China and beyond
It’s been only three weeks since Chinese authorities alerted the World Health Organization that it…
Assisted dying: Belgian doctors stand trial in landmark case
Three Belgian doctors—two GPs and a psychiatrist—are being accused of unlawfully killing a 38 year…
The struggle for GPs to get the right care for patients with gender dysphoria
Gender dysphoria can be difficult terrain for primary care doctors. Gender identity and gender dysphoria…
How to be involved in peer teaching
In peer teaching, learners are taught by those similar in age or at a similar…
David Oliver: The risks of discharging patients early against doctors’ ȷudgment
On 13 January the BBC reported the contents of an internal email to doctors from…
Helen Salisbury: The gaps in our knowledge
At medical school we learn to recognise the patterns of symptoms and physical signs that…
Why Actual Sun Exposure Is Better Than Taking Vitamin D Supplements
Sun exposure has long overlooked nutrients that are absent in vitamin D supplements. Read Original…
Cell Phone Use Dangers: New Study Sheds Light On Issue
Head and neck injuries resulting from smartphone use is on the rise. Read Original Article:…
Scientists Move Step Closer To ‘Universal Cancer Treatment’
Researchers discovered a new part of the human immune system that could help develop a…
Man Registers Beer As Service Animal For A ‘Stunt’
In a bizarre stunt that aims to prove a point, a man from Brooklyn apparently…
Can The Common Cold Be Reduced By A Workout?
Suffering from the common cold? A quick bout of exercise might be what you need…
Should Vaccines Be Mandatory?
The return of measles to the United States is driving a renewed debate over mandatory…
China’s Largest Ever Alien Telescope Now Fully Operational
A new update from China reveals that its largest alien-hunting telescope is now up and…
‘Dad Bod’ Is Not Sexy, It Is Deadly According To New Research
A new study found that having the “dad bod” puts men at higher risk of…
‘Taal Advisories Are Backed By Science,’ Says PHIVOLCS To Talisay, Batangas’ Vice Mayor
According to a recent news report, volcanologists from the Philippines supposedly sympathized with the sentiments…
Scientists Finally Name Oldest Recorded Asteroid Impact On Earth
According to a recent report, the title of “Earth’s oldest recorded impact” has been claimed…
Phosporus Found In Newborn Star System For The First Time
According to a recent release, scientists and astronomers observing a cloud of gas and dust…
This Breathing Technique Reduces Anxiety In An Instant
Feeling anxious? Here’s a simple yoga breathing technique that may help you. Read Original Article:…
Cat Brought In For Routine Visit Mistakenly Euthanized By Vet
In Houston, Texas, a family is reportedly mourning for the loss of their beloved pet…
Georgia Woman Saves Man’s Life By Watching His TikTok Video
In the most unlikely and surprising turn of events, a woman hailing from Georgia may…
Flu Season 2020 Update: More Deaths Reported
A 16-year-old girl from Cleveland is the latest victim of the flu season, which serves…
Magnesium Deficiency: Telltale Signs To Watch Out For
These obvious signs will let you know that you lack enough magnesium to stay healthy….
9 In 10 Parents Now Complain About Teens’ Gaming Habits
Almost all American parents are worried about the physical and psychological health of their kids…
Why Doctors Do Not Recommend The Keto Diet
Doctors warned that despite helping people lose weight, the keto diet may do more harm…
Do Dreams Really Mean Something?
Experts explained that there is no evidence explaining the link between dreams and people’s secrets…
FDA Accepts Regulatory Submission of Supplemental New Drug Application for LYNPARZA® (olaparib) in HRR-Mutated Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Grants Priority Review
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Submission Based on PROfound, the First Phase 3 Trial Evaluating a…
Drinking Coffee For Weight Loss: Does It Work?
Drinking coffee four times a day for six months can burn body fat. Read Original…
Cancer Deaths In The US Have Reportedly Declined
Cancer mortality decreased by 2.2 percent between the years 2016 and 2017. Read Original Article:…
Is It Possible To Overdose On Vitamins?
Excessive doses of certain vitamins can lead to a variety of adverse side effects. Read…
Massena Central School District searching for alternative health care plan for employees – NNY360
Massena Central School District searching for alternative health care plan for employees NNY360 Read Original Article:…
Ask the Experts: Concussions; Expired Drugs; Bronchitis
Q: A friend of mine suffered a concussion during a recent fall. However, since she…
Communication in Dementia
Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a challenge that unfortunately…
Stay Fit With an Elliptical Trainer
If you’re thinking of purchasing home exercise equipment, an elliptical trainer is worth considering if…
Vaccination Remains Your Best Defense Against Flu
If you haven’t had your flu shot yet, there’s still time—while flu peaks around February,…
Newsbriefs: Omega-3s; Belly Fat; Imaging Scans; Exercise
Omega-3s Beneficial in CAD A new study (Circulation, Nov. 19, 2019) suggests that omega-3 fatty…
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Portraits show ‘dignity and humanity’ of Holocaust survivors, 75 years after Auschwitz liberation
Seventy-five years ago, when soldiers of the Soviet army entered the Auschwitz concentration camp in…
Joint UN-Congolese strategy needed to address insecurity following deadly attacks
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the UN peacekeeping operation in…
STAT Plus: As prescribing for ADHD stimulants rose, so did industry payments to doctors
At the same time that more doctors were prescribing stimulants, a new analysis finds that…
Flooding damage to levees is cumulative — and often invisible
Recent research finds that repeated flooding events have a cumulative effect on the structural integrity…