What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Two people have died following an “unpredecented” outbreak of meningitis in Kent.
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Scotland’s assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate
Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.
The Red Marks of Pseudo-Medicine: Gua Sha
Claiming that an inflammatory response to injury is inherently therapeutic is a massive leap of faith. The post The Red Marks of Pseudo-Medicine: Gua Sha
Mother ‘absolutely shocked’ to find daughter had meningitis
Khali Goodwin’s daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.
Kenya’s capital experiments with giving workers menstrual leave
Nairobi County has introduced Kenya’s first menstrual leave policy for female government staff, aiming to boost health and productivity
Scaffold-free muscle patches show promise for injury repair
Traumatic muscle injury can be associated with volumetric muscle loss (VML), often leading to permanent functional loss.
Study finds common brain mechanism behind different anesthesia drugs
When patients undergo general anesthesia, doctors can choose among several drugs. Although each of these drugs acts on neurons in different ways, they all lead
Zebrafish reveal how new kidney units connect and function
MDI Bio Lab scientists discover how the fish solves a basic challenge in regenerative biology-insights in their newest publication in the journal Development could one
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic has published two reports with eight more to follow.
Study identifies brain pathway crucial for proper functioning of working memory
Working memory is a cognitive function that is essential for carrying out everyday activities and temporarily retaining information.
Modified lipid nanoparticles boost mRNA vaccines while reducing side effects
The most common side effects of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 shot are well known: soreness, mild fever and general malaise.
Study uncovers how tuberculosis bacteria fuel themselves during infection
Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have uncovered how the bacteria that causes tuberculosis fuels itself during infection, providing new insights into one
Researchers use multiview deep learning to enhance echocardiogram analysis
Heart disease is the leading cause of adult death worldwide, making cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management a global health priority. An echocardiogram, or cardiac ultrasound
New risk models improve food safety guidelines for pregnant individuals
Listeria is the third-leading cause of death among bacterial foodborne pathogens in the U.S. and pregnant individuals bear a disproportionate share of that burden.