‘A lot of it is sloppiness’: the biologist who finds flaws in scientific papers
Sholto David has flagged thousands of papers, most because of concerns over potential image manipulationWhen Sholto David quit his job last autumn he could have looked for another post, taken time out to travel, or grabbed his tent and hopped on his bike. But David, a biologist living in Pontypridd, Wales, threw his efforts into a somewhat obscure hobby: finding flaws in scientific papers and doing his best to have them rectified.The work, David says, is largely thankless. Academics often got defensive about their studies or refused to respond to his criticisms. Journal editors took a similar tack, ignoring his letters, re...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 29, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Science Medical research US news UK news World news Biology Wales Source Type: news
Today's'Wordle' #954 tips and answer for Monday, January 29 brainteaser
There's no shame if you're struggling with today's Wordle puzzle—Josh Wardle, who created the game, previously told Newsweek that he needs a number of attempts before solving each daily brainteaser. "[My partner] and I play it on the couch together each morning," the New York-based software…#joshwardle #wardle #wales #wordle #statista #erhanaslan #universityofreading #typochondria #spellspire (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Welsh semiconductor factory ‘left in limbo’ as Westminster fails to approve US takeover
Labour has criticised “dither and delay” from the government over a decision on a proposed takeover of the UK’s largest semiconductor facility by a US company, warning that it could lead to further job cuts at the Welsh factory. The fate of Newport Wafer Fab in south Wales has been unclear for…#labour #newportwaferfab #wales #newport #welshlabour #westminster #jostevens #davidtcdavies #vishay #guardian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Science sleuths are using technology to find fakery and plagiarism in published research
Allegations of research fakery at a leading cancer center have turned a spotlight on scientific integrity and the amateur sleuths uncovering image manipulation in published research. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, announced Jan. 22 it's requesting retractions and…#harvardmedicalschool #sholtodavid #wales #danafarber #laurieglimcher #williamhahn #pubpeer #harvardcrimson #harvard #claudinegay (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Prince Harry compares William and Kate's wedding to a funeral
In April 2024, the Prince and Princess of Wales will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary, following a year of royal highs and lows, from the fallout of Prince Harry's memoir to the coronation of King Charles III and an unexpected surgery. In his hit memoir, Spare, Harry compared the wedding…#charlesiii #spare #meghanmarkle #princessdiana #dodifayed #westminsterabbey #clarencehouse #commonwealth #isaacnewton #charlesdickens (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Britain's post-Brexit trade talks with Canada break down as they disagree over beef and cheese
The British government has called off post-Brexit trade talks with Canada after discussions broke down over disagreements related to the import and export of beef and cheese. The two countries have been negotiating a new trade deal over the past two years since Britain fully left the European…#unitedkingdom #maryng #minettebatters #wales #brexit #camillamarshall #rishisunak (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban
Negotiations between the UK and Canada on a post-Brexit trade deal have broken down after nearly two years, following a row over beef and cheese. Canada has been pushing for the UK to relax a ban on hormone-treated beef, which its producers say in effect shuts them out of the British market.…#postbrexit #minettebatters #wales #nonehow #maryng #kemibadenoch #canadians #bbcradio4 #newzealand #labour (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Live news: Canada, U.K. blame each other as trade talks fall apart
Canada, U.K. blame each other as trade talks fall apart The United Kingdom paused talks to strike a free-trade deal with Canada, with each side accusing the other of obstructing progress. The two countries have been negotiating for almost two years on replacing an interim deal put in place…#unitedkingdom #rishisunak #minettebatters #wales #atlantic #goshko #intelcorp #nvidiacorp #sp #tsx (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
In Focus: Tackling cardiovascular disease together
Delyth Rucarean, chair of the British Society for Heart Failure (BSH) Nurse Forum and an advanced heart failure nurse practitioner in Wales, gives Nursing in Practice editor Carolyn Scott her perspective on current priorities in cardiovascular disease prevention and management Where are we now regarding cardiovascular disease, from your point of view? We know... Read moreThe post In Focus: Tackling cardiovascular disease together appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Cardiology Cardiovascular disease Source Type: news
Don't want to vaccinate your children against measles? Four mothers whose virus-stricken kids either died or were left gravely ill are begging you to think again as they share their stories which will terrify every parent...
The virus, one of the most contagious known to mankind, has infected 144 people in England and Wales in the first two weeks of 2024 alone - seven-times more than the same period in 2023. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ripple Now Has One Less Lawsuit to Worry About: Details
Leading crypto payments company Ripple has finally put an end to its legal tussle with global money transfer service provider GCC Exchange. Although the development was first revealed by GCC Director Yash Rajesh earlier this year, top XRP community member “WrathofKahneman” called attention to the…#ripple #gccexchange #gcc #xrp #wrathofkahneman #odl #wales #ussec #vladizakinov (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is alcohol addiction a serious problem among radiologists?
The case of a radiologist who crashed into multiple cars, a road sign, and a tree while almost three times the blood-alcohol limit has focused attention on the grave risks of addiction. Failure to seek help and get treated can have serious consequences, an expert has warned.
Philip Pasfield, MD, a 64-year-old radiologist from Sydney, was sentenced on 18 January for driving under the influence of alcohol, narrowly escaping jail, according to an article posted by the Daily Telegraph (access requires subscription). He has reportedly had an impressive career but also a history of alcohol-related problems. In court, Pasfield ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 24, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Edna Astbury-Ward Tags: CT Source Type: news
Whooping cough cases in Wales show sharp increase
Cases of whooping cough are rising rapidly in Wales for the first time in five years. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - January 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Horizon scandal: concern over complex route to justice for Scottish victims
This week, the long-running public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal will take evidence on the case of Bill Quarm, a father of five who ran a post office in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. Quarm did not live to see his conviction quashed last year, after pleading guilty to a charge of embezzlement in…#horizon #billquarm #scotland #outerhebrides #quarm #calumgreenhow #westlinton #edinburgh #postoffice #wales (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Healthy places, prosperous lives
This report finds that there is a stark divide in health and wealth throughout the UK, leaving many'bad health blackspots' as health inequalities cluster in the same places. Poorer and sicker areas are getting poorer and sicker the most quickly. The UK now has among the largest health inequalities of any advanced economy, with 1 in every 4 people in England and Wales who are economically inactive living in the unhealthiest 50 local authorities.ReportPress release (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - January 23, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Public health and health inequalities Source Type: news
