WASHINGTON — President Trump is replacing the inspector general at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) several weeks after she issued a report critical of the administration’s efforts in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. In a little-noticed announcement Friday evening, Trump nominated Jason Weida, an assistant U.S. attorney in Boston, for the post. The
Month: May 2020
In the past two weeks, governors across the country introduced plans for phased reopenings amid mounting pressure from residents and businesses who are fearful of devastating economic impacts of lockdowns. But easing restrictions now may come with a heavy price. “It’s the balance of something that’s a very difficult choice,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s
A previous blog compared symptom relief and disease modification in the treatment of sinusitis. That story seems to repeat itself within a long list of allergic conditions that have an underlying allergy component – eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is one of them. Eczema can occur at any age, but it’s most common in children; impacting
Fearne Cotton, mental health advocate, author and highly acclaimed broadcaster joins Happiful’s podcast I am. I have to talk about life in lockdown, letting go and practising gratitude Like so many parents, Fearne Cotton is currently juggling work with homeschooling, managing endless loads of laundry and picking her way through the lego on the floor,
Marcel Gehrung has been 3D printing protective visors from his living room. COVID-19 is delaying cancer research and treatment. We catch up with some of the cancer researchers who are using their expertise, experience and equipment to help tackle COVID-19 and get cancer services back on track. The shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for
What is it about a crisis that tears us down. Is it doubt, fear, disappointment, anxiety, stress or is it that we are born with an innate need to respond to our environment to protect, to serve, and to survive and we worry that we are not good enough for the task? As this Covid-19
Researchers have found that combining chemo and light therapy into one treatment called Ru-Pt makes a more powerful impact on cancer cells than either therapy alone. Combining therapies can be beneficial because it makes it possible to reach some cancers that are drug-resistant, and can also reduce side effects. Researchers found that to be true
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Cheryl Alkon For some, school cancelations and working from home have added stress that can make diabetes management even more difficult. Here are the perspectives and strategies of several parents who are navigating this environment With COVID-19 spreading through the United States, every state in the country
What is it like to have the virus? Here’s a report from Toby Kasavan, a friend of Senior Planet and teacher of Tai-chi and TaijitFit; learn more about his classes at BetterBalanceNY.com. This whole experience has been stressful. My wife, Anna, is 59 and in good health; she’s a runner and non-smoker with no diabetes or asthma; I”m
A woman in a protective face mask walks through Brixton Market in South London, as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Victoria Jones | PA Images via Getty Images The European Union’s agency for disease control has said that the U.K. is among five countries in the region
Scientists have discovered that the genes in the antlers of deer, which help them to rapidly grow, are very similar to genes found in some cancer cells. Credit: Photo by Edward Taylor, Unsplash With news about the coronavirus pandemic developing daily, we want to make sure everyone affected by cancer gets the information they need during
Still stuck at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Here’s how to get through isolation, from someone who basically lives through it as part of his job: an astronaut. How To Survive Isolation, Per An Astronaut For reasons more than one, no one knows and understands what it’s like to go through isolation the way
Although approximately 60% to 65% of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) ― the type of lung cancer most closely linked to smoking ― respond to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy with etoposide, nearly all patients experience relapse after treatment, and there are very few options for second- or third-line therapy. “Standard second-line therapy for
From charity support services to mum networks and some light hearted laughs, mums, these are for you At a time of great uncertainty, a threat to your physical and mental health, and on-demand housefuls, Mums have it tough. Of course, dads too, but this week we’re celebrating mums in honour of Maternal Mental Health Matters
Posted on July 1, 2015 by Michele Macmartin The recent New York Times article “Imprisoned by Independence” explores how older adults’ preference for “aging in place” may have inadvertently helped imprison them. According to the article, the desire for seniors to remain in familiar surroundings, and the fear of being placed in an institution, have
“There is a lot of misinformation out there. People are scared.” Alfred was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. We caught up with people living with cancer across the country, to find out how the pandemic was affecting them, their families and their treatment. Jean: “Never have I been so aware of the teamwork to
Print this page FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 29, 2020– Gilead Sciences. Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) is aware of positive data emerging from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID) study of the investigational antiviral remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19. We understand that the trial has met its primary endpoint and that NIAID will provide detailed
Low blood sugar levels, known as hypoglycemia, can be a life-threatening situation, especially for people with type 1 diabetes who rely on intensive insulin therapy to prevent blood sugar from going too high. Solutions to this problem may come from a better understanding of the basic mechanisms keeping blood sugar in balance. At Baylor College
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages people to regularly clean frequently touched objects, such as doorknobs and tables, to reduce the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus. But many people have been failing to do the most important part of cleaning potentially contaminated surfaces. People usually spray a disinfectant on objects and
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Here are the coronavirus stories Medscape’s editors around the globe think you need to know about today: FDA Announces Antibody Test Regulation The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new requirements for COVID-19 antibody tests Monday, altering an earlier policy
The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the
His wife, Rajni Attavar, made soup for him. Mooliya struggled out of bed. With the help of eldest son, Amith, the 56-year-old subway station agent made his way to a kitchen chair in their Corona, Queens, home. Sweat beaded on his face. His mouth was open. “I wiped his face,” Attavar recalled through tears. “Then
2020 is an exciting year for Allergychoices — it’s our 20th year of helping providers offer disease modifying allergy treatment to patients across the United States. Our mission for the past 20 years has been to expand affordable access, better outcomes and quality of life to the full range of allergy sufferers through patient-specific, validated
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Katy Miller According to a new study released by the American Academy of Neurology, Alzheimer’s disease is actually the third leading cause of death in the United States, ranking behind only heart disease and cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list Alzheimer’s disease sixth on the list;
Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katy Miller I recently sat down with Mike Gentry, Senior Vice President of Care and Life Guidance, to talk about the role social interaction plays in helping those who are living with memory impairment. ASL: Does an active social life have a positive impact on people with memory impairments? In what
Posted on July 24, 2014 by Jamie Floyd On Wednesday, the Denver Broncos released a statement indicating the owner of their franchise, Pat Bowlen, is stepping down as a result of his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Bowlen has been living with the disease for a few years, but chose to keep this private. As I listened to the
Posted on July 30, 2014 by Beatrice Huston When I was a child my mother would tuck me into bed every night. She always sprayed rose water on her face before bed and, to this day, whenever I smell roses, I remember my mother and how safe I felt. Our sense of smell is very
Posted on August 1, 2014 by Beatrice Huston Culturally speaking, we place a great deal of emphasis on physical health and the actions we take to keep our bodies healthy. But what about our brains? As some of us age, we experience a decline in cognitive ability, memory loss and a general lag in mental
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