Opinion: Using states as living laboratories to solve surprise medical billing
Although surprise billing has been the subject of vigorous debate in federal and state legislatures,…
Category: Science and Research
Opinion: ‘Stuck in a tornado of life’: a patient’s chaos narrative
Cheryl overdosed on heroin — or so she’d hoped — the night before. But that’s…
‘How long do I have?’ A website on cancer survival rates, from the co-founder of GoodRx, seeks to provide clarity
Talking about cancer is hard. Talking about your chances of surviving cancer is even harder….
STAT Plus: Startup Spotlight: With a different method for gene therapy, Generation Bio eyes an IPO
Seven years ago, one of Generation Bio’s scientific founders couldn’t convince any top-tier journals to…
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Researchers identify gene with functional role in aging of eye
Researchers say a gene known to be a biomarker of age plays a key role…
Glimpses of fatherhood found in non-pair-bonding chimps
Although they have no way of identifying their biological fathers, male chimpanzees form intimate bonds…
‘The blob,’ food supply squeeze to blame for largest seabird die-off
When nearly one million common murres died at sea and washed ashore from California to…
Pachacamac Idol of ancient Peru was symbolically painted
The Pachacamac Idol of ancient Peru was a multicolored and emblematic sacred icon worshiped for…
Neanderthals went underwater for their tools
Neanderthals collected clam shells and volcanic rock from the beach and coastal waters of Italy…
Transparency discovered in crystals with ultrahigh piezoelectricity
Use of an AC rather than a DC electric field can improve the piezoelectric response…
Researchers gain control over internal structure of self-assembled composite materials
Composites made from self-assembling inorganic materials are valued for their unique strength and thermal, optical…
B-cell enrichment predictive of immunotherapy response in melanoma, sarcoma and kidney cancer
Multiple studies out indicate that a patient’s response to immune checkpoint blockade may depend on…
Astronomers discover class of strange objects near our galaxy’s enormous black hole
Astronomers have discovered a new class of bizarre objects at the center of our galaxy,…
Sudan: Lives of traumatized, displaced women in West Darfur under threat
Ongoing instability in Sudan’s West Darfur region has left the lives, health and safety of…
Air pollution from oil and gas production sites visible from space
US and European satellites help scientists measure nitrogen dioxide from drilling, production and flaring. Read…
NASA, NOAA analyses reveal 2019 second warmest year on record
According to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Earth’s…
How cells assemble their skeleton
Microtubules, filamentous structures within the cell, are required for many important processes, including cell division…
Scientists breach brain barriers to attack tumors
The brain is a sort of fortress, equipped with barriers designed to keep out dangerous…
New assessment of gas locked in ice in European waters
A study has mapped several sites in Europe containing gas hydrate – a relatively clean…
Pig virus is easily transmitted among chickens and turkeys
The first animal study of a pig virus’ potential to jump to another species shows…
Drinking 1% rather than 2% milk accounts for 4.5 years of less aging in adults
A new study shows drinking low-fat milk — both nonfat and 1% milk — is…
New algorithm predicts gestational diabetes
Timely prediction may help prevent the condition using nutritional and lifestyle changes. Read Original Article:…
NHS trust turned to mediation to calm tensions between paediatric urology consultants
Bosses at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital have said that “successful mediation,” an away day,…
How zebra finches learn to sing
Complex learning processes like speaking or singing follow similar patterns. Using the example of zebra…
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Beauty sleep could be real, say body clock biologists
Biologists have explained for the first time why having a good night’s sleep really could…
New study on a recently discovered chlorophyll molecule could be key to better solar cells
Photosynthesis, the process by which some organisms convert sunlight into chemical energy, is well known….
Biologists make living sperm glow
By applying a novel method, biologists have successfully analyzed the metabolism of intact tissues of…
Shared decision making: doctors have expertise that patients want or need
The basic problem with shared decision making is that it has always been a matter…
Ancient iron-sulfur-based mechanism monitors electron flow in photosynthesis
Scientists know that a particular protein is responsible for regulating gene expression of photosystems in…
Bad publicity prompts US medical centers to take corrective action
Several US medical centers that were named and shamed last week in this year’s “Shkreli…
Would decriminalising personal use of cannabis lead to higher rates of mental illness?
Yes—Bobby Smyth, Mary Cannon, Andrew MolodynskiHere we consider two main questions. Firstly, does cannabis use…
Newly discovered genetic element adjusts coat color in dogs
Why are Irish Setters so red while other breeds can come in different hues? Geneticists…
Analyzing DNA in soil could be an effective way of tracking animals
Genetic material left behind by animals can provide critical clues to aid conservation and research….
Global warming to increase violent crime in the United States
A new study predicts millions of additional violent crimes in coming decades. Read Original Article:…
Nitrogen-fixing genes could help grow more food using fewer resources
Scientists have transferred a collection of genes into plant-colonizing bacteria that let them draw nitrogen…
“Supported decision making” is a better term for emphasising doctors’ role
Why has progress in shared decision making been so slow?1 The clue is in the…
Shared decision making: improving doctor-patient communication
Maskrey asks why progress in shared decision making has been slow.1 Medicine has ignored insights…
Doctors slam “unacceptable” move after hospital asks clinicians to discharge patients early
Medical leaders have warned that doctors and patients are being placed at risk after it…
Are sinking soils in the Everglades related to climate change?
Characterized by alligators, airboats and catfish, the Everglades is a region of swampy wetlands in…
Planned earlier delivery for late pre-eclampsia may be better for mothers
The studyChappell LC, Brocklehurst P, Green ME, et al. Planned early delivery or expectant management…
Should we be worried about the NHS selling patient data?
Who owns the NHS’s patient data?There may be no meaningful answer to this. “Legally, there…
Post-discharge acute care and outcomes following readmission reduction initiatives: national retrospective cohort study of Medicare beneficiaries in the United States
AbstractObjectivesTo determine whether patients discharged after hospital admissions for conditions covered by national readmission programs…
The search for better vaccines against TB
Tuberculosis (TB) now causes more deaths than any other infectious disease, including AIDS and malaria,…
Is there a place for intra-articular corticosteroid injections in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis?
What you need to knowIntra-articular corticosteroid injections possibly improve pain and function in the short…
David Oliver: Handling complaints with realism and fairness to staff
From the launch of Channel 4 television in 1982, a programme called Right to Reply…
Can This Parasite That Makes Mice Unafraid Of Cats Stop Other Fears Too?
According to a new study, a parasite usually found in cats that can eliminate mice’s…
Is AI Advanced Enough To Do Science?
The last few decades have been great for artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology, advancing leaps…
Why North Carolina Has A Very High STD Rate
Cases of STD in North Carolina are rising and poverty is partly to blame. Read…
BlackRock, World’s Largest Asset Manager, Turns To Green Investments
BlackRock is making sustainability and green investments its “new standard for investing.” Read Original Article:…
Burnout Could Be Deadly For The Heart
The top workplace causes of burnout are unfair treatment at work, unmanageable workloads and unreasonable…