Thinking upstream: greater investment in community based mental health support is essential
We strongly agree with Hartley that we urgently need to tackle the “mental healthcare deficit”…
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John Launer: How to be a chronicologist
Although nearly all my clinical career has been in primary care, my work these days…
Bisphosphonates
What you need to knowFor patients with osteoporosis, assess patient eligibility for treatment with bisphosphonate…
Medical training at breaking point: will an increase in learners push the system over the edge?
There have always been tensions between service delivery and training in the NHS. But trainers,…
There’s a knowledge gap about miscarriages in the U.S., and researchers hope to close it
Megan Hanson was eight weeks pregnant in 2019 when she experienced a miscarriage — her…
New view of North Star reveals spotted surface
High-resolution images show large spots on the surface of Polaris. Read Original Article: New view…
Rammya Mathew: It’s time to raise the profile of community trusts
For the past few years I’ve been working for one of the largest community trusts…
Ukraine: Nearly 2000 attacks on health facilities have been launched since invasion, says WHO
Healthcare facilities in Ukraine have been attacked 1940 times since Russia initiated its full scale…
Vaginal mesh: Manufacturers settle with 140 women over complications
More than 100 women with complications from vaginal mesh implants have received payouts from three…
Patients have important roles in funding and dissemination too
Amsen describes how the research community is gradually understanding how to involve patients in the…
Using hypofractionation to decarbonise radiation oncology
What you need to knowRadiation treatments are energy intensive and require patients to travel frequently,…
GP who was jailed over climate change protests is suspended for three months
A retired GP has been suspended from the UK medical register for three months for…
Clinical value of guideline recommended molecular targets and genome targeted cancer therapies: cross sectional study
AbstractObjectiveTo assess the clinical benefit and actionability of molecular targets for genome targeted cancer drugs…
Heart data unlocks sleep secrets
Computer science researchers have developed an approach that matches the performance of expert-scored polysomnography using…
Development of a model capable of predicting the cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries
Scientists have developed a model capable of predicting the cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries…
Using AI to find the polymers of the future
Finding the next groundbreaking polymer is always a challenge, but now researchers are using artificial…
For some older adults with kidney failure, dialysis may not be the best option
A recent study found that frail older patients who waited to start dialysis died only…
Researchers develop an instant version of trendy, golden turmeric milk
If you’ve visited a trendy cafe in the past few years, you might have noticed…
Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity as of late. But just like a human,…
Improving access to heart-failure screening with saliva
Heart failure is a leading cause of death worldwide and is especially deadly for people…
Expanding a child’s heart implant with light
Children born with certain heart defects undergo a series of invasive surgeries early in life….
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…
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…
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…
STAT+: Peter Orszag wants the FTC and DOJ to stop challenging health care mergers
Peter Orszag was instrumental in crafting the Affordable Care Act. Now, he wants federal antitrust…
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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…
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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 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…
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…