Monday 9 May 2022

Mosquitoes Genetically Modified to Stop Disease Pass Early Test

culex mosquito close up

To curb the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and Zika, scientists have genetically modified the insects and released them in the U.S. Early results from the pilot study are promising.



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Sizing Up the Decisions of Older Adults


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The Wrong Side of 70: How I Found Myself Surrounded by Specialists

cartoon of senior man and medical specialists

How does a 74-year-old man, who just 3 years ago was faring well with the modest ministrations of a primary care doctor and a dermatologist, find himself awash in specialists?



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Sunday 8 May 2022

Hundreds of Suicidal Teens Sleep in Emergency Rooms. Every Night.


By BY MATT RICHTEL AND ANNIE FLANAGAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/rdS9VjB

Friday 6 May 2022

C.D.C. Is Investigating 109 Cases of Hepatitis in Children, Including 5 Deaths


By BY GINA KOLATA from NYT Health https://ift.tt/F6b4TDM