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- 6/27/2022
Peer review: Can this critical step in the publication of science research be kinder?
It is painful to read harshly worded criticism of work that has taken a team hundreds or thousands of hours and been submitted hopefully and in good faith. From our experience, we know that reviews can be accurate, robust and make every scientific point while using language and tone that is helpful and supportive. - 6/27/2022
Case report: a difficult arm lesion
Usually, Dr. Robert Dickson’s case reports are cases he thinks he has solved. This one, no. And the case does raise some interesting concerns. - 6/27/2022
Abortion and inherited disease: Genetic disorders complicate the view that abortion is a choice
Few enter into pregnancy with the idea that something could go wrong with fetal development, but approximately one in 25 infants are born with a birth defect. - 6/26/2022
Dangers of herbal abortions: Medical toxicologist weighs in
The overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. supreme court already has the internet churning with highly risky chatter about so-called herbal abortion methods. - 6/26/2022
People with COVID-19 can infect and sicken cats and dogs by cuddling them, says study
The research, published this month in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, involved 69 cats and 49 dogs, including pets and animals from shelters and neuter clinics. - 6/26/2022
Diabetes quiz: How well do you know the incretin effect?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases, and the incretin hormones play a significant role. What do you know about the incretin effect and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)? - 6/26/2022
Pfizer says tweaked COVID-19 shots boost omicron protection
In a study of more than 1,200 middle-aged and older adults who'd already had three vaccine doses, Pfizer said both booster approaches spurred a substantial jump in Omicron-fighting antibodies. - 6/26/2022
Mystery drug quiz: Which drug treats infertility?
These drugs all have rather similar names, but one of these things is not like the others. - 6/26/2022
Trudeau pledges to defend abortion rights around the world amid 'devastating setback'
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, who joined Trudeau in Kigali, called it a "dark day'' and warned the decision will have "a domino effect on other rights,'' adding that no country is immune and accusing Conservatives of "shopping for anti-abortion votes.''