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world10 days ago•4 min saved

Lancet survey puts Gaza war toll far above official counts in first 16 months

A Lancet Global Health study based on a representative survey of 2,000 Gaza families estimates more than 75,000 people were killed in the first 16 months of the Gaza war—about 25,000 more than Gaza’s health ministry reported at the time—with 42,200 of those deaths among women, children and the elderly. The research suggests 3-4% of Gaza’s population was killed violently and notes a substantial number of indirect deaths from the conflict, while stressing that official tallies may be undercounts and that full accounting will take time and significant resources.

via The Guardian|

#casualties #gaza #health-ministry

science14 days ago•6 min saved

Weekend Reads: Unethical vaccine trials, Lancet controversy, and how science learns from its errors

Retraction Watch’s weekend roundup highlights the CDC’s hepatitis B vaccine trial ethics concerns, The Lancet’s stance on a paper with falsified data, and broader discussions on how the scientific community corrects itself, along with a wide array of related retractions, fraud reporting, and publishing integrity stories.

via Retraction Watch|

#lancet #research-fraud #retraction

health23 days ago•7 min saved

Most statin side effects lack evidence, major meta-analysis finds

A Lancet meta-analysis of 19 large randomized trials (over 122,000 participants) finds that most reported statin side effects are not supported by reliable evidence, with real adverse effects being rare (about 1% muscle symptoms; rare rhabdomyolysis; small increases in liver tests and glucose for those near diabetes thresholds). The benefits remain substantial: roughly 25% lower risk of heart attack or stroke and meaningful LDL reductions, with inexpensive generic options (~$40/year). Updated PREVENT-based risk estimates could expand who should start statins, underscoring that fears of side effects should not unduly deter appropriate preventive therapy.

via statnews.com|

#cardiovascular-disease #guidelines #health

health23 days ago•3 min saved

Lancet review finds statins far safer than warnings suggest

A Lancet study reviewing trials of statins (over 120,000 participants) finds side effects are rare and not caused by statins, with minimal liver impact and only rare muscle or blood-sugar issues. The findings support updating patient leaflets, emphasize that statins significantly reduce LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, and reinforce their role in preventing heart attacks and strokes.

via BBC|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #lancet

health23 days ago•2 min saved

Big statin side-effect list largely not caused by the drugs, study finds

A Lancet meta-analysis of 19 randomized trials involving about 124,000 participants over roughly 4.5 years finds that 62 of the 66 side-effects listed for statins have no solid evidence of being caused by the drugs; only four (liver test changes, minor liver abnormalities, urine changes, tissue swelling) have evidence supporting them. Overall, the risk of side-effects is very small and the cardiovascular benefits of statins—reducing heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular deaths—greatly outweigh harms, prompting calls to update labeling to better reflect the evidence and reassure patients and doctors.

via The Guardian|

#cardiovascular #health #lancet

health1 month ago•4 min saved

New Lancet review reaffirms paracetamol safety in pregnancy, debunking autism claims

A Lancet review of 43 high-quality studies involving hundreds of thousands of pregnancies finds no evidence that paracetamol increases autism, ADHD, or developmental issues, even when accounting for genetics and family environment via sibling analyses, reinforcing that paracetamol remains a safe option for fever or pain during pregnancy when used as directed, and countering Trump-era claims linking it to autism.

via BBC|

#autism #health #lancet

military-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Russian Drones Unleash Molten Metal; HIMARS Destroys Rocket System; Ukrainian Drones Intercepted; Kyiv Under Attack; Crimea Sea Drone Strike"

Russian drones equipped with explosive drones called Lancets are reportedly firing slugs of molten metal that can bypass the add-on armor used by Ukrainian troops to protect their vehicles from drone attacks. The drones use explosively formed penetrators (EFPs) that can pierce through certain types of armor, making bolt-on slats and cage armor less effective. The Ukrainians may need to find countermeasures such as composite armor or explosive reactive armor to defend against these EFPs, but these solutions come with their own challenges and limitations.

via Forbes|

#armor-penetration #efps #lancet

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Lancet's Spillover Investigation: Bird Flu Claims Two Lives, Including Toddler

The Lancet has launched a scientific commission to investigate "spillover" events, where dangerous pathogens jump from animals to humans, in an effort to prevent future pandemics. The commission aims to understand the behaviors, environments, and policies that contribute to these events and develop effective risk mitigation strategies. The initiative comes as a two-year-old in Cambodia became the second person to die of bird flu within a week. The commission will assess existing strategies and develop a comprehensive approach to curb spillover events, focusing on both disease prevention and cost-benefit analysis.

via The Telegraph|

#bird-flu #health #lancet