End of the man-nequin? Woke researchers claim the CPR gadgets aren’t diverse enough – and rely too heavily on lean, white men Researchers found 90% of mannequins in CPR social media posts were white Additionally, they found only a sixth were of women and none were of fat people  Experts said this was ‘problematic’ and could lead to poorer patient […]

Primary care physicians are missing key opportunities to discuss with parents the gamut of vaccinations their children should receive, a new survey has found. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the usual delivery system for childhood vaccines, traditionally the province of pediatricians and other primary care providers, according to researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Some parents are not […]

Colon cancer: Dr Zoe outlines the symptoms to look out for We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Cancer represents a daunting concept prompting researchers to uncover […]

Spiraling use of throwaway medical testing kits is driving a major environmental impact that must be urgently addressed, experts say. Their research is published in the journal Lab on a Chip. The researchers have begun talks with manufacturers and medical agencies about how so-called single-use diagnostics can be produced more sustainably. The team says biodegradable alternatives to fossil-derived plastics should […]

Ebola scare in Britain: Hospital in Essex was shut overnight after patient had tell-tale symptoms of killer virus after ‘travelling abroad’ The urgent care part of Colchester Hospital in Essex was temporarily closed A source told MailOnline this was because of an ‘infection control issue’ Concerns were raised based on a patient’s viral symptoms and travel history The area fully […]

The holidays are a busy (read: stressful) time for a lot of families — that stretch between November and New Year’s is full of extra trips to the store and events penciled into the calendar. Between light displays, cookie exchanges, and family gatherings it feels like most days get lost in a haze of an unfinished to-do list, leaving most […]

A new Johns Hopkins study shows that data gathered from wearable activity trackers can be used to obtain several metrics associated with the user’s general physical health and cardiovascular health status. While these sensors are generally marketed as daily step counters, the Johns Hopkins research team believes they could potentially serve a greater purpose: supporting clinical care for patients with […]

A recent study published in the journal Nutrients claims that intake of low-calorie sweeteners does not increase the risk of cancer-related death. However, it may increase the risk of obesity and diabetes. Study: No Association between Low-Calorie Sweetener (LCS) Use and Overall Cancer Risk in the Nationally Representative Database in the US: Analyses of NHANES 1988–2018 Data and 2019 Public-Use […]

A new molecular imaging radiotracer can precisely diagnose a variety of cancers, providing a roadmap to identify patients who may benefit from targeted radionuclide therapies. In the largest medical study of its kind, researchers found that 68Ga-PentixaFor demonstrated high image contrast in hematologic malignancies, small cell lung cancer, and adrenocortical neoplasms. This research was published in the November issue of […]

A new research paper has been published in Aging entitled “The deubiquitylase USP7 is a novel cyclin F-interacting protein and regulates cyclin F protein stability.” Orderly progression through the cell cycle is driven by the periodic oscillations in the activity of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs). Cyclin F, unlike canonical and transcriptional cyclins, does not bind or activate any cyclin-dependent kinases. Instead, […]