Cart is empty Doctors have criticized the General Medical Council (GMC) after The BMJ found it had investments in fast food firms, pharmaceutical companies, private medical insurers and private healthcare providers.
Largest study to date of lebrikizumab supports its use for treatment of atopic dermatitis
Two phase 3 trials suggest that a 16 week treatment with a drug called lebrikizumab was effective in adults and adolescents with moderate to severe dermatitis, according to a paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
How to overcome challenges in forecasting antimicrobial resistance
A group of researchers led by Sen Pei at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health discussed the utility of real-time forecasting models for antimicrobial-resistant organisms. The article appears in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Scientists create mice with cells from two males for first time
For the first time, scientists have created baby mice from two males.
Novel test could ensure newborns with a serious genetic disease receive essential treatment
Scientists have developed a test that could greatly improve quality of life for infants with homocystinuria (HCU), a congenital disease that—if not treated early—causes serious complications. Research demonstrating the efficacy of this test was published today in Clinical Chemistry.
Bystander CPR is crucial in rare instances of sudden cardiac arrest in children, say experts
A 10-year-old boy on the baseball diamond goes into cardiac arrest while rounding the bases. A middle schooler falls unresponsive to the floor while sitting in class. A high school football player collapses after being struck in the chest. About 2,000 young, seemingly healthy people under the age of 25 die annually of sudden cardiac arrest.
Lusambo, Malanji win (Full court judgment)
The Constitution Court has ruled that former Kwacha and Kabushi Members of Parliament Joe Malanji and Bowman Lusambo were eligible to contest the Kwacha and Kabushi by-elections.
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What’s the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?
Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this topic lately, it’s because March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is to increase awareness and encourage people 45 and over to get screened. And that doesn’t just mean a colonoscopy.
Research team reports that AAV1.NT-3 gene therapy prevents age-related sarcopenia
A new research paper titled “AAV1.NT-3 gene therapy prevents age-related sarcopenia” has been published in Aging.
Alzheimer’s report: Many seniors with memory issues aren’t telling their doctors
Alzheimer’s is one of the most common and serious diseases of aging, yet many older adults with memory issues are not telling their doctors about their struggles.