ACP issues organizational commitment to be anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive
Philadelphia (October 21, 2020) –Today the American College of Physicians (ACP) issued a commitment to being an anti-racist organization dedicated
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The Lancet Infectious Diseases: Study provides estimates of the effect of introducing and lifting physical distancing measures on COVID-19 reproduction (R) number
Modelling analysis of measures in 131 countries confirms that combined measures are likely to reduce the R more than individual measures
Read moreMedia alert–forthcoming reviews from RAPID REVIEWS:COVID-19
Studies slated for review include preprints claiming that racial/ethnic disparities are bigger than previously reported, investigating the prevalence of antibodies in healthcare workers, and analyzing the effectiveness of 10-day quarantines.
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Paper: Congress must clarify limits of gene-editing technologies
Genome editing of human embryos represents one of the most contentious potential scientific applications today. But what if geneticists could sidestep the controversy by editing sperm and eggs instead?
Read moreMillions, in record numbers, seek police reforms
La Jolla, Calif. (October 21, 2020) — Many have recently taken to the streets to demand police reform, but how
Read morePaper: Congress must clarify limits of gene-editing technologies
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. –Genome editing of human embryos represents one of the most contentious potential scientific applications today. But what if
Read moreHow fear encourages physical distancing during pandemic
Study finds negatively presented information and ‘Mr. Deadly COVID-19’ scary face could increase compliance
Read moreBan on accommodation meets with mixed acceptance among the population
30 weeks of the BfR-Corona-Monitor: Interim results show trends in the perception of the pandemic
Read moreRelative restrictiveness of each state’s voting environment in 2020
New Rochelle, NY, October 19, 2020–Texas has the most restrictive electoral environment in 2020, and Oregon has the least restrictive
Read moreCOVID-19 heightens urgency of advanced care planning, according to WVU study
No one likes to think about their own mortality. But COVID-19 has shoved life’s dark questions to the forefront: “What
Read moreIt cures acne, afib, anxiety? CBD users think its real medicine, contrary to evidence
LA JOLLA, Calif. (October 15, 2020) — Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical found in hemp or marijuana plants that does
Read moreSupersized alcopops linked to homelessness and gang affiliation, new regulation needed
New George Mason University study of adults on probation uncovers higher levels of hostility and risk-taking among recent consumers of these high alcohol content flavored beverages
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