#medicine
#medicine

3 days ago

Opinion | How the American Right Learned to Love Psychedelics

The psychedelic movement has shifted from grassroots origins to a collaboration with corporate and political interests.

Six dead in upstate NY plane crash include NCAA woman of the year, family members

A tragic plane crash in New York resulted in the loss of a talented family of physicians and athletes, highlighting their impactful lives.

fromPortlandTribune.com

6 days ago

SF parents

Michael Scott Chamales, M.D.

Michael Scott Chamales was a beloved family man, accomplished physician, and a dedicated father, remembered for his strength in battling cancer.

NYC parents

fromNBC New York

2 weeks ago

Six dead in upstate NY plane crash include NCAA woman of the year, family members

A tragic plane crash in New York resulted in the loss of a talented family of physicians and athletes, highlighting their impactful lives.

fromPortlandTribune.com

6 days ago

SF parents

Michael Scott Chamales, M.D.

Michael Scott Chamales was a beloved family man, accomplished physician, and a dedicated father, remembered for his strength in battling cancer.

The Internet Is SHOOK After A Non-Black Doctor Drastically Misdiagnosed Their Black Patient

Diversity in medicine is critical to reducing misdiagnoses and improving patient outcomes for marginalized communities.

fromConde Nast Traveler

4 weeks ago

Travel

What to Do If You Get Shingles While Traveling

Shingles can significantly impact anyone's travel experience, requiring prompt medical attention for effective management.

fromBuzzFeed

Mental health

Have Sleep Apnea Or Suspect You Do? Certain Pillows Might Help

Sleep apnea is common yet often undiagnosed, with treatment methods available to improve sleep quality.

Black Lives Matter

fromBuzzFeed

The Internet Is SHOOK After A Non-Black Doctor Drastically Misdiagnosed Their Black Patient

Diversity in medicine is critical to reducing misdiagnoses and improving patient outcomes for marginalized communities.

fromConde Nast Traveler

4 weeks ago

Travel

What to Do If You Get Shingles While Traveling

Shingles can significantly impact anyone's travel experience, requiring prompt medical attention for effective management.

fromBuzzFeed

Mental health

Have Sleep Apnea Or Suspect You Do? Certain Pillows Might Help

Sleep apnea is common yet often undiagnosed, with treatment methods available to improve sleep quality.

Researchers Found Promising Antibiotic In Garden Soil

A new molecule, lariocidin, discovered from soil samples shows promise in treating antibiotic-resistant e. coli infections.

#healthcare

Wellness

fromwww.theguardian.com

Alive by Gabriel Weston review a revelatory study of the body

William Harvey corrected misconceptions about the heart's function in 1616, highlighting the importance of metaphorical language in understanding anatomy.

fromThe New Yorker

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

OMG science

How Machines Learned to Discover Drugs

The origins of medications in modern medicine pose existential questions, especially when treatments become ineffective.

OMG science

When a Virus Could Save Your Life

Bacteriophage therapy is a viable alternative to antibiotics, especially with rising antibiotic resistance.

Wellness

fromwww.theguardian.com

Alive by Gabriel Weston review a revelatory study of the body

William Harvey corrected misconceptions about the heart's function in 1616, highlighting the importance of metaphorical language in understanding anatomy.

fromThe New Yorker

How Machines Learned to Discover Drugs

The origins of medications in modern medicine pose existential questions, especially when treatments become ineffective.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

When a Virus Could Save Your Life

Bacteriophage therapy is a viable alternative to antibiotics, especially with rising antibiotic resistance.

more#healthcare

fromCbsnews

Black Lives Matter

The story of two Brooklyn sisters who forged a family of firsts

Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward and Sarah J. S. Tompkins Garnet were trailblazers and influential figures in Brooklyn's history.

fromFuturism

Scientists Discover "Zombie" Fungus That Seizes Control of Spiders, Suggest It Be Used for Human Medicine

A novel fungus infects spiders, causing zombie-like behavior and fascinating potential medical applications.

#history

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Boston Red Sox

Today in History: September 28, Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin

Penicillin's discovery by Alexander Fleming in 1928 marked a pivotal advancement in medical treatment and antibiotics.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Black Lives Matter

How the 1st Black Canadian to be licensed as a doctor got a 'prized' shawl from Abraham Lincoln's widow | CBC News

Anderson Ruffin Abbott was a significant figure in history, known for being the first Black Canadian licensed physician and a friend of President Lincoln.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Boston Red Sox

Today in History: September 28, Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin

Penicillin's discovery by Alexander Fleming in 1928 marked a pivotal advancement in medical treatment and antibiotics.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Black Lives Matter

How the 1st Black Canadian to be licensed as a doctor got a 'prized' shawl from Abraham Lincoln's widow | CBC News

Anderson Ruffin Abbott was a significant figure in history, known for being the first Black Canadian licensed physician and a friend of President Lincoln.

more#history

fromHarvard Gazette

Health

Study finds spike in ADHD cases on Halloween - Harvard Gazette

ADHD diagnosis rates spike on Halloween, reflecting the impact of cognitive biases and environmental influences in medical assessments.

fromBusiness Matters

fromwww.thehistoryblog.com

Miscellaneous

Yasir Jawaid on Mentorship, Innovation and Advancing Patient Care in Medicine

Yasir Jawaid emphasizes the importance of adaptability, empathy, and resilience gained through mentorship in shaping personal and professional growth.

History

Tomb of royal doctor/dentist/venom magician found at Saqqara

The tomb of Teti Neb Fu reveals important insights into the medical practices and societal roles in ancient Egypt.

fromPadailypost

4 months ago

Medicine

Richard Ryder Dewey, MD

Richard R. Dewey MD was a dedicated physician known for his commitment to patient care and kindness until his passing in December 2024.

#technology

fromNature

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Nature's 10: the people who helped shape science in 2024

Nature's 10 celebrates remarkable scientists and their contributions to key scientific developments over the past year.

fromDocument Journal

11 months ago

Writing

Stacy Skolnik's genre-bending 'The Ginny Suite' is an experiment in post-pandemic poetics

The Ginny Suite challenges the boundaries of fiction by combining various forms and narratives to create a speculative autofiction novel.

fromNature

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Nature's 10: the people who helped shape science in 2024

Nature's 10 celebrates remarkable scientists and their contributions to key scientific developments over the past year.

fromDocument Journal

11 months ago

Writing

Stacy Skolnik's genre-bending 'The Ginny Suite' is an experiment in post-pandemic poetics

The Ginny Suite challenges the boundaries of fiction by combining various forms and narratives to create a speculative autofiction novel.

more#technology

#nobel-prize

fromenglish.elpais.com

5 months ago

Ben Feringa, Nobel Prize in Chemistry: A single cell is more complex than an entire city'

Ben Feringa's work on molecular machines, as recognized by the Nobel Prize, has the potential to revolutionize medicine and materials science.

Science

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Is Awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun

Ambros and Ruvkun's Nobel Prize honors the discovery of microRNA's critical role in gene regulation, impacting multicellular organism health and disease.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.bbc.com

Nobel Prize goes to microRNA researchers

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize for their research on microRNA, crucial for understanding gene regulation.

fromwww.thelocal.se

Miscellaneous

Sweden kicks off Nobel Week with hotly anticipated Medicine Prize

The Nobel Prizes highlight significant advancements in medicine, especially in cancer and cardiovascular research amidst global crises.

fromenglish.elpais.com

5 months ago

Ben Feringa, Nobel Prize in Chemistry: A single cell is more complex than an entire city'

Ben Feringa's work on molecular machines, as recognized by the Nobel Prize, has the potential to revolutionize medicine and materials science.

Science

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Is Awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun

Ambros and Ruvkun's Nobel Prize honors the discovery of microRNA's critical role in gene regulation, impacting multicellular organism health and disease.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.bbc.com

Nobel Prize goes to microRNA researchers

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize for their research on microRNA, crucial for understanding gene regulation.

fromwww.thelocal.se

Miscellaneous

Sweden kicks off Nobel Week with hotly anticipated Medicine Prize

The Nobel Prizes highlight significant advancements in medicine, especially in cancer and cardiovascular research amidst global crises.

Breakthrough in soft robotics: First toroidal micro-robot to swim autonomously in viscous liquids

The new micro-robot can navigate viscous liquids autonomously, enabling potential applications in medicine and environmental monitoring.

Digital life

Frances Conley, Neurosurgeon Who Protested Sexism, Dies at 83

Dr. Frances Conley highlighted systemic sexism in medicine, resigning from Stanford after enduring harassment from male colleagues, sparking widespread discussions on gender discrimination.

Science

fromThe Ringer

How AI Could Help Us Discover Miracle Drugs

AlphaFold revolutionizes medicine by predicting protein structures, enabling advancements in drug discovery and our understanding of life's complexities.

fromFast Company

Startup companies

Introducing Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative People of the Last 10 Years

The past decade's most innovative leaders have thrived in adversity, shaping significant sectors like tech and medicine.

fromTheregister