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Opinion: AI wonāt enhance physician autonomy. It will further diminish it
āAI is not the villain here; it is a mirror,ā reflecting the diminishment of physician judgment, writes former surgeon Frances Mei Hardin.
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Opinion: I was in my office when bullets hit the CDC. A year later, the agency remains under attack
āIt was briefly more dangerous to sit at a desk in Atlanta than to chase a hemorrhagic fever in the field,ā writes Daniel Jernigan.
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STAT+: He grew up near Boston, went to Harvard, and worked at MIT. Why did he found his startup in California?
Boston, with its rising costs, high taxes, and business climate, is losing ground to rivals across the country, sometimes even in biotech.
Wearable ultrasound patch boosts REM sleep without drugs or surgery
A new wearable patch may help people reach REM sleep faster and remain there longer without medication or surgery. In a study of 28 participants, the device shortened the time to REM by 43 minutes and extended it by about 16 minutes. Researchers also observed signs of improved stress regulation and
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Why are ultra-processed food firms panicking and suing? Because they know time is running out | Felicity Lawrence
As the harm caused by their products becomes more evident, manufacturers are resorting to denial and lawsuits to keep regulation at bayIt is rare for people to drop dead holding the incriminating packaging, but there is no longer any serious doubt that consuming a diet of ultra-processed foods (UPFs
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Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan
Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.
Scientists discover a hidden brain shift that begins around age 50
Beginning around age 50, the brainās memory center appears to lose many of its longtime immune cells and replace them with more inflammatory ones. This surprising shift may help explain how normal aging sets the stage for Alzheimerās disease and dementia.
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STAT+: FDA approves Replimune melanoma drug previously rejected twice
The FDA approved Replimuneās treatment for advanced melanoma, dealing the company and patient advocates a big win after a tumultuous saga.
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Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
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Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI
Researchers say breakthrough offers hope for new medicines but also raises urgent biosecurity questionsScientists have made the first viruses designed by artificial intelligence in a milestone that raises hopes for new medicines but also concerns over how to ensure the technology remains safe.The vi
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The Guardian view on mental health: the new secretary of state should make it a priority | Editorial
Parity for people with physical and psychological ailments has been promised for years. New neighbourhood clinics are a step in the right directionThe rise in children and young people with mental health problems makes this weekās announcement of a new network of community clinics in England particu
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By day five of my labour, I didnāt want an āideal birthā. I only wanted to survive | Natalie Morris
Yvette Cooperās maternity reforms must change a system that too often fails women when theyāre at their most vulnerableOn the third day of being in labour with my first child, I entered a new state of being. It was time to dig deep. This is what I had learned in all the childbirth classes. As long a
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NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
The warning comes after the NHS sees a surge in patients and problems with equipment in high temperatures.
A drug already used for osteoporosis blocked spinal damage in a new study
Genetic changes may set off a chain reaction that causes the spineās natural shock absorbers to harden and deteriorate. Zebrafish with a faulty collagen-related gene developed mineral buildup and spinal fusion similar to human disc disease. Researchers were able to reduce the damage using an existin
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Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.
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Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
With bags packed and boarding passes at the ready, what can you do to keep your body clock on track?
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Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that
Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination.
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From flip flops to fisherman's sandals: How to look after your feet this summer
They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.
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CDC warns of <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak linked to jalapeƱos
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeƱos
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Top-rated mental health trust asked to save Ā£24m
An NHS trust could lose up to 330 posts and a union says there will be "consequences" for patients.