Conservative Party’s legacy on the NHS
The NHS is under new management. The Labour Party’s election win on 4 July 2024…
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How will expansion of physician associates affect patient safety?
Too often what seems like a good idea turns out not to be. The NHS…
STAT+: U.K. trade group scolds Novo, Novartis, Pfizer and Otsuka for violating industry codes
Four large drugmakers — Novartis, Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, and Otsuka Pharmaceutical — were scolded by…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Ozempic and an eye condition, a failed Roche cancer drug trial, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
UK general election: Nine doctors are elected as MPs
Nine doctors have been elected as MPs in the 2024 UK general election.Four doctors are…
Opinion: My stalled relay race to get access to ALS drugs in development
One night in November 2018, I fell while crossing a street in Subic Bay, a…
Constructing an atlas of human biology in space: Q&A with Chris Mason
After several delays, the highly anticipated first commercial spacewalk is set to launch later this…
Scientists discover new T cells and genes related to immune disorders
Researchers have discovered several rare types of helper T cells that are associated with immune…
The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheets
In recent years global warming has left its mark on the Antarctic ice sheets. The…
Not so selfish after all: Viruses use freeloading genes as weapons
Certain pieces of DNA have been labeled as ‘selfish genetic elements’ due to notions that…
How dust pollution from shrinking Great Salt Lake affects communities disproportionately
Exposure to wind-blown dust from exposed playa of the Utah lake is worse in Hispanic…
Scientists map how deadly bacteria evolved to become epidemic
Pseudomonas aeruginosa — an environmental bacteria that can cause devastating multidrug-resistant infections, particularly in people…
More healthcare professionals named on database listing payments from industry
A record 80.8% of health professionals who have worked with industry are now named on…
U.S. Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market Size to Hit USD 229.12 Bn by 2033 – BioSpace
U.S. Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market Size to Hit USD 229.12 Bn by 2033 BioSpace Read…
Clever pupils don’t need to attend academically selective schools to thrive, study finds
New findings challenge the idea that academically selective schools are necessary for clever pupils to…
Cool roofs are best at beating cities’ heat
Painting roofs white or covering them with a reflective coating would be more effective at…
Breaking the plastic mould: rethinking single use plastics at medical school
Single use plastics are everywhere in healthcare, including medical schools. Over the past century, plastic’s…
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Strategic enhancement of health literacy through social media in India
Richards underscores the pivotal role of health literacy in improving public health.1Research consistently shows that…
How to improve the NHS: the public doesn’t know the reality of the current service
I agree that we need a new public conversation about how to improve the NHS.1…
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Lucy Letby is found guilty of attempting to murder premature baby after retrial
The former nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of trying to kill a premature…
Northern Ireland’s budget offers little hope for improving healthcare
On almost every indicator, Northern Ireland’s health and social care system performs worse than every…
Patient power: How one patient editor influences research
Why do you do it?There are three reasons. Firstly, I’ve always believed in citizens taking…
GMC’s use of term “medical professional” deepens row with BMA
The BMA has said that the UK General Medical Council’s refusal to recognise doctors’ concerns…
Rethinking international medical electives
What’s the point of an international medical elective? When I used to consider the benefits,…
We need a contract between the public and the NHS that focuses on prevention
Cunnett and Smith argue for a new public conversation about the NHS.1 But we must…
Researchers capture never-before-seen view of gene transcription
New tech reveals findings that address long-standing theories about how bacteria begin the process of…
Poor health, stress in 20s takes toll in 40s with lower cognition
Young adults who have higher levels of inflammation, which is associated with obesity, physical inactivity,…
UN rights chief urges free and open space for debate in Venezuela
The UN’s top human rights official on Wednesday underscored the need for free and open…
STAT+: Top Biden administration officials withdraw from Coalition for Health AI
Top Biden administration officials have withdrawn from an industry body formed to set safety standards…
Why a blue state embraced raw milk, despite bird flu and other health risks
DOVER, Del. – The mood in the Delaware General Assembly chamber was jovial last Thursday…
Moon ‘swirls’ could be magnetized by unseen magmas
Mysterious, light-colored swirls on Moon’s surface could be rocks magnetized by magma activity underground, laboratory…
A breakthrough in inexpensive, clean, fast-charging batteries
Scientists have created an anode-free sodium solid-state battery. This brings the reality of inexpensive, fast-charging,…
Giant salamander-like creature was a top predator in the ice age before the dinosaurs
Meet Gaiasia jennyae, the swamp creature with a toilet seat-shaped head. It lived 40 million…
Mighty floods of the Nile River during warmer and wetter climates
Global warming as well as recent droughts and floods threaten large populations along the Nile…
Clever clothes! Seams in clothing capture body movement
Everyday clothing may soon be able to capture and record body movements according to new…
STAT+: Regulating artificial intelligence doesn’t have to be complicated, some experts say
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize how drugs are discovered and change how hospitals…
STAT+: New Medicare Advantage star ratings give extra bonuses to multiple insurers
More than two dozen Medicare Advantage insurers received higher quality marks for 2024, based on…
New federal rule proposed to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in…
‘Visionary’ study finds inflammation, evidence of Covid virus years after infection
Remember when we thought Covid was a two-week illness? So does Michael Peluso, assistant professor…
We need a royal commission to save the struggling NHS
The UK population is set to go to the polls in a general election on…
Opinion: President Biden must take a cognitive screening test. Voters deserve to know the results
In the aftermath of President Biden’s debate with former President Trump last week, many of…
Ukraine: UN report reveals ‘horrific toll’ of Russian attacks
A new report from UN human rights monitors in Ukraine has revealed the “horrific toll”…
Study links Ozempic to higher risk of eye condition that can cause vision loss
A new observational study on Wednesday reported for the first time a potential link between…
After Biden debate performance, experts reflect on difference between ‘normal aging’ and something more
In the days after Thursday’s presidential debate, one of the questions that was asked on…
Brain fog in hypothyroidism: recovery or dementia?
Papautsky describes developing brain fog on starting chemotherapy for breast cancer.1 Brain fog affected my…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a GSK vaccine deal, an Alzheimer’s drug approval, and more
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. The skies are…
Belarus is not safe for anyone critical of authorities, warns rights expert
Citizens and civil society critical of the Belarussian authorities face worsening repression, arbitrary detention, ill-treatment…
High ceilings linked to poorer exam results for university students
Ever wondered why you performed worse than expected in that final university exam that you…
Low-dose aspirin could help prevent pregnancy complications caused by flu infections
A world-first study has found low-dose aspirin may treat flu-induced blood vessel inflammation, creating better…
Drugs that kill ‘zombie’ cells may benefit some older women, but not all
Drugs that selectively kill senescent cells may benefit otherwise healthy older women but are not…