Oral insulin drops offer relief for diabetes patients
Diabetes rates continue to rise. Scientists have now created a pain-free drug delivery method to…
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AIs are irrational, but not in the same way that humans are
Large Language Models behind popular generative AI platforms like ChatGPT gave different answers when asked…
Blood sausages and yak milk: Bronze Age cuisine of Mongolian nomads unveiled
Bronze cauldrons were used by the inhabitants of the Mongolian steppe around 2,700 years ago…
Genetics study points to potential treatments for restless leg syndrome
Scientists have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome, a condition common…
Poor quality diet makes our brains sad
Eating a poor quality diet might lead to brain changes that are associated with depression…
A cracking discovery — eggshell waste can recover rare earth elements needed for green energy
A collaborative team of researchers has made a cracking discovery with the potential to make…
AI approach elevates plasma performance and stability across fusion devices
Fusion researchers have successfully deployed machine learning methods to suppress harmful plasma edge instabilities without…
Breaking ground: Could geometry offer a new explanation for why earthquakes happen?
Researchers are adding a new wrinkle to a long-held belief about what causes earthquakes in…
Electrified charcoal ‘sponge’ can soak up CO2 directly from the air
Researchers have developed a low-cost, energy-efficient method for making materials that can capture carbon dioxide…
Father’s diet before conception influences children’s health
A recent study provides new insights into how fathers’ diets and overweight can affect their…
‘Weird’ new planet retained atmosphere despite nearby star’s relentless radiation
A rare exoplanet that should have been stripped down to bare rock by its nearby…
Rate of global warming caused by humans at an all-time high, say scientists
Global warming caused by humans is advancing at 0.26 C per decade — the highest…
STAT Virtual Event: ASCO Recap, Live!
Editor’s note: A livestream of the event will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET….
Effect of combination treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors on incidence of cardiovascular and serious renal events: population based cohort study
An error occurred in figure 4 of this paper by Simms-Williams and colleagues (BMJ 2024;385:e078242,…
The environmental impact of assessments in medical schools
Braithwaite and colleagues discuss the role of clinicians in tackling climate change1 and Chase and…
Value doctors or see NHS crisis worsen, BMA warns in manifesto for next government
The next government has no hope of improving the nation’s health or providing high quality…
The food industry’s far reaching influence and our need to act now
Thank you for highlighting the influence of industry in healthcare.1McDonald’s will soon open a ninth…
Future applications of artificial intelligence in primary care
Mathew writes about the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI) in triage in primary care.1…
NICE recommendations on tirzepatide for weight loss could increase NHS access
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended another weight loss drug…
Infected Blood Inquiry details failure after failure
The final report of the UK Infected Blood Inquiry exposes the catastrophic failings that devastated…
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Infected blood: an appalling medical tragedy
When Arthur Bloom died in 1992 aged 62, an obituary published in The BMJ lauded…
David Oliver: What the party manifestos should cover on health and social care but probably won’t
A general election is set for 4 July, and the next UK government will be…
Martin Raw: Tobacco addiction researcher
bmj;385/jun04_10/q1194/FAF1faAcademic colleagues have said that the kindly and genial Martin Raw saved “hundreds of thousands,…
Godfrey Heathcote: Ophthalmic pathologist, connective tissue biochemist, and medical laboratory administrator
bmj;385/jun04_9/q1180/FAF1faGodfrey Heathcote developed an interest in laboratory science as an 8 year old boy when…
Proton therapy demonstrates advantages in Phase III head and neck cancer trial
According to preliminary data from a multi-institution Phase III trial intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT)…
Giant viruses found on Greenland ice sheet
Giant viruses found on the Greenland ice sheet probably regulate the growth of snow algae…
Using AI to decode dog vocalizations
Have you ever wished you could understand what your dog is trying to say to…
Human activity contributed to woolly rhinoceros’ extinction
Researchers have discovered sustained hunting by humans prevented the woolly rhinoceros from accessing favourable habitats…
Summer droughts in Northern hemisphere increasingly likely as seasonal streamflows change
Declining snowfall is changing the seasonal patterns of streamflow throughout the Northern hemisphere boosting chances…
Some countries could meet their total electricity needs from floating solar panels
Floating solar photovoltaic panels could supply all the electricity needs of some countries, new research…
Population shifts, risk factors may triple U.S. cardiovascular disease costs by 2050
Driven by an older, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in risk factors…
Gigantic Jurassic pterosaur fossil unearthed in Oxfordshire, UK
A team of palaeontologists has discovered a fossil of a gigantic flying reptile from the…
CDC endorses prophylactic antibiotics to reduce STIs in high-risk groups
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finalized its guidelines for post-exposure prophylaxis against bacterial…
Sexually transmitted infections continued to rise in England in 2023, data show
The continuing increase in the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in England highlights the…
Fauci is defiant as congressional hearing into covid origins fails to produce smoking gun
Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, who…
Diagnosing dying: is it time for doctors to write “dying certificates”?
“Humans are gardens to tend, not machines to fix.” Source: One of the author’s Mums….and…
Labour’s plan to make more use of the private sector: try not to make the same mistakes again
One verb above all has characterised the patient journey in the NHS in 2024: “to…
Better recognition of whooping cough in older people
It is difficult to share Smout and colleagues’ optimism that increasing primary immunisation above 92.9%…
WHO member states agree better ways to detect health threats and set new deadline for pandemic treaty
The negotiation of a pandemic accord intended to prevent the global disaster seen during covid-19…
Foundation job allocation in the UK
Newly qualified doctors in the UK complete two years of general postgraduate training after medical…
Should we worry about a growing threat from “bird flu”?
Concerns are mounting over the threat to humans from a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus,…
Helen Salisbury: Don’t ask Jeeves—ask your GP
GPs are busy. There’s a mismatch between available appointments and patient demand, with growing dissatisfaction…
John Launer: Poor political interviewing—could consultation skills help?
Why is political interviewing in the UK generally so poor? I recently listened to an…
Breaking the silence and confronting racism on the wards
What happens when in the act of caring for a patient your personal dignity is…
Sunshine spurs spending: Investors bet big on sunny days
New research has found a connection between pleasant weather conditions and higher investment in lottery-like…
Frequent mowing puts poisonous weed into survival mode
A study has found that frequent mowing of Solanum elaeagnifolium, also known as silverleaf nightshade,…
Airplane noise exposure may increase risk of chronic disease
A new study indicates that airplane noise may increase one’s risk of developing cardiometabolic diseases,…
A technique for more effective multipurpose robots
MIT researchers developed a technique to combine robotics training data across domains, modalities, and tasks…
Researchers call for strengthening sustainability regulations in laws governing space exploration
Researchers call for strengthening existing planetary protection policies beyond the space surrounding Earth to include…
New machine learning method can better predict spine surgery outcomes
Researchers combine AI and mobile health to predict recovery from lumbar spine surgery. Read Original…