But as some states loosen or let go of their stay-at-home orders, researchers predict a higher death toll from coronavirus this summer than previously expected. By Sunday, more than 1.1 million people in the US have been infected with coronavirus, and more than 66,000 have died, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. States such
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Your medications won’t work if you don’t take them — that’s not new news. But, life gets busy and unfortunately, taking your medication isn’t always at top of mind. In 2020, there are so many different ways to remind yourself to stay adherent, there’s hardly an excuse to miss your dose. Allergy drops following the
Men look at cattle at a stockyard in Lexington, Nebraska, U.S., on Friday, April 24, 2020. Nebraska businesses that have laid off workers during the coronavirus crisis could be forced to repay tax credits and other incentives they have received through the states main business-incentive program, the state Department of Revenue said. Dan Brouillette |
Despite recent protests in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin against lockdowns, the majority of Americans still believe that stay-at-home measures are helping the U.S. in the fight against COVID-19. A new survey shows that many people would want to extend the lockdowns as the disease continues to spread across the country. The U.S. currently has more
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: Marching (Virtually) for Masks Healthcare professionals led a nationwide “virtual march” today to demand adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE). The organizers of
With the COVID-19 pandemic, non-critical care providers are being asked to assist the critical care community in caring for COVID-19 patients. Although many healthcare systems have been able to handle the burden and ensure the “ideal” care of patients solely by critical care specialists, some systems have been overwhelmed and an “all hands on deck”
Print this page FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 1, 2020– Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for the investigational antiviral remdesivir to treat COVID-19. The EUA will facilitate broader use of remdesivir to treat hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 disease, enabling access to remdesivir at
COVID-19 most commonly presents with respiratory symptoms, including cough and shortness of breath, as well as fever. However, digestive symptoms also can occur in patients with COVID-19, and with or without respiratory symptoms. In this Q&A, Dr. Sahil Khanna, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, answers questions about gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms related to COVID-19. Read more: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-expert-explains-gastrointestinal-symptoms-related-to-covid-19/
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.May 2 2020 People with cancer who develop COVID-19 are much more likely to die from the disease than those without cancer, according to physician-researchers at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The study, published today in the online edition of Cancer Discovery, is the largest so far
FDA Approves Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) for the Treatment of Patients with Multiple Myeloma Print this page HORSHAM, Pa., May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj), a new subcutaneous formulation of daratumumab. Darzalex Faspro™ is approved in four regimens
Per a news release, the Hubble space telescope that has been giving us so many magnificent views of what lies beyond our planet has recently turned 30 years old, having been launched back in 1990. Hubble Celebrates Three Decades Of Operations They weren’t quite aware of it yet, but when the Hubble space telescope launched
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Healthcare professionals helped lead a nationwide “virtual march” today to demand adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE). The most urgent demand, say the event organizers, called Need Masks Today, is for the White House to expand use of the Defense
But pandemic experts say reopening the country is a “big mistake.” “You’re making a big mistake. It’s going to cost lives,” Dr. Irwin Redlener, a pediatrician and disaster preparedness specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, told CNN on Friday. Redlener and Joseph Fair, a senior fellow in pandemic policy at Texas A&M University, sent a
The different illnesses that run rampant this time of year make any public space a danger zone. Don’t touch the shopping cart, do sanitize your work space, and wash your hands often – avoidance is key. But knowing what you, and those around you, are sick with can help you fight back and know your
A sad and tired healthcare worker is seen by the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York, United States on April 1, 2020. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The United States just had its deadliest day on record due to the coronavirus as states across the country begin to ease restrictions meant to
Per a new study, the likelihood of developing depression is higher for people who are following a vegan or vegetarian diet. The study also states that eating meat can help improve our mental health. Can Meat Help Improve Our Mental Health? Study Says So It’s no secret that while the coronavirus carries a deadly disease
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for remdesivir for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalized with severe disease. The investigational antiviral drug, manufactured by Gilead Sciences Inc, was
May 1 2020 Through serendipity, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health considerably reduced the toxicity of a potential antibiotic against the most feared drug-resistant bacteria, while also improving its stability in fighting infections. Image Credits: royaltystockphoto.com / Shutterstock.com The new antibiotic — administered via the windpipe to target lung infections
Richard W. Joseph, M.D., medical oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida talks about the most deadly form of skin cancer, known as melanoma. Here he explains the differences in the four stages of melanoma. View all of our “skin cancer” related videos at: http://bit.ly/SkinCancerVideos Dr. Joseph on twitter: http://twitter.com/RichardWJoseph
Despite social distancing measures across the globe that cautions people against close contact with others, including kissing, hugging, and shaking hands, Switzerland says children below ten years old and grandparents can hug, emphasizing that children are less likely to transmit the coronavirus. Swiss authorities say it is safe for children under the age of ten
Print this page LAVAL, Quebec, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) and its dermatology business, Ortho Dermatologics, one of the largest prescription dermatology health care businesses, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Jublia® (efinaconazole) topical solution, 10%, a
After a month or so of working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the novelty of being able to work in your pajamas might be starting to wane, revealing a problem that a lot of us can fall prey to: loneliness. The Dark Side Of Working From Home For some, working from home is
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: Remdesivir Emergency Use Authorization The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Friday issued an emergency use authorization for the drug remdesivir to treat
A multicancer diagnostic blood test showed early potential as a screen for asymptomatic cancers in women with no history of cancer, according to results of a first-of-its kind prospective study. Of the 10,006 women who participated in the study, 134 had positive results with the blood screening and 26 were eventually found to have cancers.
“We need to use time to remain vigilant,” said Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Thursday after extending the state’s order through May 15. Over the next few days, at least 31 states will reopen and Americans will see a patchwork of approaches as the country attempts to move past the crisis phase of the
Do your asthma symptoms seem to get worse in the winter months? You’re not alone. Depending on your underlying allergies and identified triggers, different seasons can bring on additional symptoms: Wheezing Shortness of breath Frequent respiratory infections Cough – can be chronic, with phlegm, or dry, mild or severe Chest tightness Irritated throat A variety
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks at a daily briefing during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the State Capitol in Albany, New York, April 29, 2020. Mike Segar | Reuters New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday that the state’s schools and colleges will remain closed for the remainder of the
According to the latest update, a dad from England went above and beyond by making a retro video game arcade for his 3-year-old son who, like him, is staying at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. Dad Builds Video Game Arcade For Son So far, there hasn’t been an official declaration of it so we’ll