In primary care, transnasal endoscopy without sedation might be the solution for an easier and simpler route to early diagnosis of Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal…
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No link between prenatal exposure to anesthesia and impaired neurodevelopmental outcomes
A new study published in Anaesthesia has found no link between antenatal exposure to anesthesia and subsequent impaired neurodevelopmental outcomes in children. The project was…
Microscopic ‘nano-shuttles’ may help drive degeneration of brain cells, research suggests
Tiny “nano-shuttles” transport a damaging cargo around the brain where it goes on to play a role in the degeneration of cells, a study has…
The Case for Letting Kids Roam Free on Halloween Night
Halloween seems to inevitably make parents nostalgic. We recount Halloween misadventures of our youths, back when we didn’t adhere to a curfew or let the…
USF professor awarded $5.5 million dollar grant to advance training and research on child behavior
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a University of South Florida professor a $5.5 million dollar grant to advance her training and research activities…
Why do some people attract mosquitoes more than others?
Mosquitoes (e.g., Aedes aegypti) are common vectors for many viruses that infect the human population, such as dengue, Zika, and yellow fever. A single female…
I was told I needed a biopsy via a withheld number – this needs to change
As it is Black History Month it seems like a good time to mention that I made history as the first elected black female minister…
NHS to discourage social transitioning of gender questioning children
Doctors will no longer encourage gender-curious children to use preferred pronouns or dress as opposite sex under NHS guidelines NHS to consider risks of social…
DR ELLIE CANNON: Why are my feet so cold when my body feels fine?
DR ELLIE CANNON: Why are my feet so cold when the rest of my body feels fine? I dread this time of year. From now…
Iron deficiency suppresses important arm of the innate immune system
Two proteins ensure that cells can take up iron when needed. If both control proteins are switched off in mice, the animals develop severe anemia,…