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From TV doctor to Trump insider: How Dr. Mehmet Oz built his empire

Dr. Mehmet Oz, prominent TV doctor and lifestyle guru, is appointed by Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The Top 38 Events in Portland This Week: Nov 1824, 2024 - EverOut Portland

Duster's music has made a notable resurgence, especially on platforms like TikTok, uniting old fans and attracting new ones.
Abraham Verghese highlights the human element in medicine through his writings and initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care.
#legacy

Remembering Avrum Gratch, orthopedist who made perfect popcorn

Avrum Gratch was a respected orthopedic physician whose life exemplified integrity, dedication, and a commitment to service.

Remembering Joe Panicali, long-time Kaiser doctor with passion for volunteering

Joe Panicali was a devoted physician who prioritized community service and family, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and dedication after his passing.

Remembering Avrum Gratch, orthopedist who made perfect popcorn

Avrum Gratch was a respected orthopedic physician whose life exemplified integrity, dedication, and a commitment to service.

Remembering Joe Panicali, long-time Kaiser doctor with passion for volunteering

Joe Panicali was a devoted physician who prioritized community service and family, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and dedication after his passing.
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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.

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.
#nobel-prize

Nobel Prize for Medicine goes to US scientists for gene discovery

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun discovered microRNA, leading to potential breakthroughs in cancer diagnosis and revolutionizing gene regulation understanding.

MicroRNAs won the Nobel - will they ever be useful as medicines?

MicroRNA-based medicines are promising but face significant development challenges despite the Nobel Prize recognition.

Nobel prize in medicine awarded to scientists for work on microRNA

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation.

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.

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.

Nobel Prize: Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun win medicine award DW 10/07/2024

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

Nobel Prize for Medicine goes to US scientists for gene discovery

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun discovered microRNA, leading to potential breakthroughs in cancer diagnosis and revolutionizing gene regulation understanding.

MicroRNAs won the Nobel - will they ever be useful as medicines?

MicroRNA-based medicines are promising but face significant development challenges despite the Nobel Prize recognition.

Nobel prize in medicine awarded to scientists for work on microRNA

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation.

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.

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.

Nobel Prize: Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun win medicine award DW 10/07/2024

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize for their research on microRNA and gene regulation.
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The 2024 Nobel Prize goes to these U.S. scientists for a groundbreaking discovery in genetics

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their pivotal discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation.
#history

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.

How the Strange Relationship between Chickens and Humans Shaped Our World

Chickens' significant impact on human culture and history
Insights into the role of chickens in science and medicine

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.

How the Strange Relationship between Chickens and Humans Shaped Our World

Chickens' significant impact on human culture and history
Insights into the role of chickens in science and medicine
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September Book Roundup - The Medieval Podcast, Episode 258 - Medievalists.net

New books on medieval history explore diverse topics such as gunpowder technology, literature translation, and the medical knowledge of the Middle Ages.

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.

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.

Scientists demonstrate nanorobots treating brain aneurysms

A new drug delivery system using magnetic nanorobots could transform the treatment of brain aneurysms, minimizing the need for traditional surgery.
#healthcare

How Machines Learned to Discover Drugs

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

LGBT+ History Month 2024: When is it, how did it start and what events are there in London?

LGBT+ History Month is a month-long observance of LGBTQ+ history that raises awareness about the issues faced by the community.
This year's theme for LGBT+ History Month is 'Medicine Under the Scope,' focusing on the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals to the field of medicine and healthcare.

Dr. Myles Wolf Appointed Chair of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine | Cornell Chronicle

Dr. Myles Wolf appointed chair of the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and physician-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Pride flags proudly raised across UK for LGBT+ History Month

LGBT+ History Month 2024 has begun in the UK with Pride flags being raised to mark the occasion.
The theme of this year's celebration is medicine, aiming to highlight the contribution of LGBTQ+ people to the field of medicine and healthcare.

How Machines Learned to Discover Drugs

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

LGBT+ History Month 2024: When is it, how did it start and what events are there in London?

LGBT+ History Month is a month-long observance of LGBTQ+ history that raises awareness about the issues faced by the community.
This year's theme for LGBT+ History Month is 'Medicine Under the Scope,' focusing on the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals to the field of medicine and healthcare.

Dr. Myles Wolf Appointed Chair of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine | Cornell Chronicle

Dr. Myles Wolf appointed chair of the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and physician-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Pride flags proudly raised across UK for LGBT+ History Month

LGBT+ History Month 2024 has begun in the UK with Pride flags being raised to mark the occasion.
The theme of this year's celebration is medicine, aiming to highlight the contribution of LGBTQ+ people to the field of medicine and healthcare.
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As Matthew Perry discovered, there seems to be a fine line between doctor and drug dealer in Hollywood | Marina Hyde

Dr. Murray's past contrasts with the exploitation surrounding Matthew Perry's tragic death, highlighting negligence and a predatory culture in medical practices.
#technology

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.

RAISE Health Symposium

The symposium will focus on AI's transformative potential in healthcare.

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.

RAISE Health Symposium

The symposium will focus on AI's transformative potential in healthcare.
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Author Correction: Identification of SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors using lung and colonic organoids - Nature

The article highlights authors' equal contributions across various global research institutions in the field of medicine and molecular engineering.

The Long-Term Effects of GLP-1 Drugs Are Unknown

Insulin was a groundbreaking discovery for diabetes, leading to significant advancements in medicine.

Stanford Medicine Orchestra and Medical Student Symposium at Stanford | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Creativity is valuable in all professions, including medicine.
The Medical Student Symposium highlights artistic talents in the field of medicine.

Trailblazer for women's health reflects on career

Vivian Pinn was inspired to become a doctor by caring for her sick grandparents.
Vivian Pinn spoke at the Yerby Diversity Lecture in Public Health at Harvard on her career and experiences.

An artificial meniscus and 371 days of swallowing toothpaste: Frank Rubio's adventures in space

Francisco Rubio spent a record 371 days on the ISS and contributed to scientific research on artificial organs.
Rubio focused on medicine during his time on the ISS and worked on experiments with a 3D biological printer.

Why LGBT History Month is celebrated at different times in the UK and US

LGBT History Month is celebrated at different times of the year in different countries.
In the UK, LGBT History Month takes place in February.
The theme for LGBT+ History Month 2024 in the UK is Medicine - #UnderTheScope.

Artificial Organs Evolve

Scientists are developing sophisticated synthetic organs that can restore lost functionality.
Advances in medicine, bioengineering, materials science, and AI are driving progress in the creation of replacement organs.

Why Are American Drivers so Deadly?

Deborah Kuhls, a surgical fellow at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, faced the challenge of handling a high proportion of car- and motorcycle-crash victims.
Blunt-force injuries, which are often harder to diagnose, can cause hidden damage that is invisible to the untrained eye.

Leaders look toward responsible, ethical AI for better health

There is a need for more public investment in AI to maintain a healthy ecosystem and ensure ethical use
Trusted organizations should evaluate and assess AI technology, similar to how the FDA evaluates medicine

FDA Approves World's First Crispr Gene-Editing Drug for Sickle-Cell Disease

The US has approved the world's first medicine using Crispr technology.
Crispr technology has the potential to treat genetic conditions that are difficult to treat.

Leaving Cert English Paper One: "A strange theme but the questions were received well"

Aoibheann McFadden is the Irish Independent Leaving Cert diarist for the 2024 exams.

A black hole awakens and why some people avoid Covid: the week in science podcast

Science stories include black hole awakening, pre-symptom Parkinson's test, Covid immunity study.
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