Lindsey Vonn’s decision to compete with a torn ACL is risky but ‘possible,’ experts say
Experts in orthopedics and sports medicine say Lindsey Vonn’s decision to compete with a torn ACL is risky but not unexpected
Category: Health
Revisiting the question of debating science deniers
Wealthy tech bro turned antivax crank Steve Kirsch attacked Paul Offit for refusing to debate antivaxxers, while Dr. Mike was “surrounded” by MAHA stans. These
Ad Attacks Cleveland Clinic for Being Too ‘Woke’
This is a MedPage Today story. Cleveland Clinic officials fired back at a conservative organization’s “Woke Alert” attack ad that asked if the large health
No-one knows what to expect when you’re dying – but hospices helped me
Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.
Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.
Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.
Lawyers for patients of doctor say clients shaken by court overturning conviction
A California appeals court’s decision to overturn the sex abuse conviction of former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist James Heaps has left his victims
Dickkopf 3 protein drives radiation-induced fibrosis and chronic skin damage
The protein Dickkopf 3 plays a key role in the development of radiation-induced fibroses – and could be a promising target for novel therapies.
Early pregnancy reshapes breast aging and lowers cancer risk
A new study by cell biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, suggests that an early first pregnancy may protect against breast cancer decades
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound shows promise for ovarian function restoration
Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a complex endocrine disorder characterized by premature depletion of ovarian follicles
Mouse study reveals mechanism driving first night insomnia
You check into a hotel and toss and turn all night, but your sleep improves the following night. Scientists at Nagoya University wanted to understand
Single-use test strip could revolutionize disease diagnosis
A research team led by La Trobe University has developed a single-use test strip which could ultimately change how diseases like cancer are diagnosed.
Estrogen levels in the brain may play a role in women’s risk of stress-related memory problems
Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory scars.
Lack of pediatric data restricts use of life-saving antibiotics
Life-saving antibiotics that could treat severe infections in babies and children aren’t accessible due to a lack of data around safety and dosage, new research