When I wear a mask over my face, I am protecting both of us. When I wear a mask over my feelings, I am protecting both of us, too. When you ask me, “How are you doing?” this is why I have no answer. Four days a week, I have a (currently, mostly virtual) primary
Month: May 2020
More than 1.5 million people in the United States have tested positive for coronavirus and over 93,000 have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. Virginia, Texas, Georgia, and Vermont have said they’ve been adding two numbers to their totals: viral test results and antibody test results. Viral tests are taken by nose swab or saliva
When my quarantine began, I knew I’d be entering a new “normal.” I knew I’d have to leave my University (Penn) and my plans for the final months of junior year behind. I knew it could be months, even a year before I could return, and that life now ran on this virus’s clock. So
When Daniel Hove was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, family and friends rallied to help the Air Force veteran-turned-assistant fire chief navigate this difficult time. But nobody was more supportive than Daniel’s loyal dog, Gunner, an 11-year-old lab who rarely left his owner’s side. Photos of Daniel’s final years show the loyal pooch snuggling beside his
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Lala Jackson What to Do If You Have No Insulin at All Go to the emergency room. Under US law (The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act), the emergency room cannot turn you down in a life-threatening emergency if you do not
Posted on December 23, 2015 by Julie Smead Being the primary caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be especially tough during the busy, bright and noisy holidays. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to keep your holidays happy, meaningful and stress-free – for everyone. Consider the following tips. For Friends and
New York public schools should start preparing plans to reopen this fall, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday it’s too early to know for sure whether that will happen. The state will issue guidelines to schools at the beginning of June detailing what they need to do to reopen, and schools will be required to
With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing in majority of the world, various health agencies from all over are taking different approaches when it comes to giving guidelines for people to follow – from work to play and to more intimate play. Health Agencies Offer Sex Tips To People Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Make no mistake, because
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area doctor accused of misdiagnosing epilepsy in more than 200 children surrendered his medical license and agreed to pay a $5,000 penalty under a settlement accepted Wednesday by state regulators. “A great day for patients that was long overdue,” said attorney Brian McKeen, who has won two trials so far over
It’s time to show some compassion. Here we find out why kindness is good for us, what random acts of kindness to try and how we can be kinder to ourselves The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year was promptly changed to kindness in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Why? Because at times
Posted on August 26, 2015 by Billie Jean King Nearly 42 years ago this year, I accepted a challenge to play in a tennis match known as “The Battle of the Sexes.” Ultimately I won the match, but many people may not remember that I was behind for the first set and things weren’t looking
Print this page Friday, May 15, 2020 — A single dose of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, an investigational vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, has protected six rhesus macaques from pneumonia caused by the virus, according to National Institutes of Health scientists and University of Oxford collaborators. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. The researchers posted their data to
The world continues to wait for a COVID-19 vaccine but it appears that getting one will take some time. This is despite the efforts of medical researchers and scientists to come up with one, hoping to fast-track a cure to address the rising number of coronavirus cases around the globe. However, a top scientist believes
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has issued a position paper on percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that makes clear the need for quality, but how that metric will be measured is a work in progress. Writing group chair Lyndon C. Box, MD, West Valley Cardiology Services, Caldwell, Idaho,
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.May 20 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is stressful enough, but for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, the crisis can be especially difficult. Adrien A. Eshraghi, M.D., M.Sc., professor of Otolaryngology, Neurological Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, has dedicated much of his career to caring for individuals
What does it feel like when, following a period of emotional darkness, the sun rises again? We speak to five people about the moment of clarity that followed unprecedented challenges Find more exclusive self-care content in Happiful magazine’s June 2020 issue. Order your printed copy to be delivered straight to your door, or subscribe for
Treatment for Opioid Overdose Adamis Pharmaceuticals Resubmits Zimhi New Drug Application to FDA Print this page SAN DIEGO, May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: ADMP) today announced the resubmission of the Company’s New Drug Application (“NDA”) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for its Zimhi™ (naloxone HCI Injection, USP)
Print this page South San Francisco, CA — May 18, 2020 — Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tecentriq ® (atezolizumab) as a first-line (initial) treatment for adults with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have high
Real-world experience with the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell agent axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel, Yescarta) mimicked the results of the pivotal clinical trial that led to FDA approval for relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma, members of a national clinical consortium reported. The treatment led to an overall response rate (ORR) of 82% and complete responses in 64%
On Wednesday, Connecticut became the final state to begin lifting restrictions, allowing retail shops and restaurants to reopen their doors. Track the virus Despite the reopening milestone, health officials say, Americans remain at risk of catching the highly transmissible and sometimes deadly virus. As of Wednesday afternoon, at least 18 states had registered an upward
We know that it has been harder for people to exercise over these last several weeks. Christina Lombardi, DPT PT has put together easy exercises to get you moving at home! Each Wednesday for the next several weeks we will share these exercises with you. Each exercise includes descriptive information and a video to demonstrate
Connie Sun was diagnosed with aggressive, pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC) while her son was still an infant. To make the diagnosis most terrifying, she received the diagnosis in the midst the coronavirus pandemic. Sun was screened for breast cancer in July of 2019 and was given the all-clear. But in early 2020, she felt a
Photo credit: Legendary Foods Facebook page By Allison Caggia May 20th, 2020 It is often very hard to find healthy food that also meets my expectations taste-wise. Many of the products offered boast great flavor but wind up falling short. Add in finding foods that don’t mess with your blood sugars and it isn’t an
The news on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is moving at lightning speed, but some advice from expert organizations like the CDC and WHO has remained consistent. Senior Planet has rounded up some reliable sources of information and basic tips for prevention, care, and coping below. Check back here for updated resources. It’s also a good idea
Health workers move a patient wearing a face mask at the at NYU Langone Hospital, during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York, May 3, 2020. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters It sounded like a great deal: The White House coronavirus task force would buy a defense company’s new cleaning machines to allow
Nordstrom is now offering face masks in an effort to help address the growing shortage of protective gear in the U.S. The company sells it for $4 a piece and promises to donate masks to people in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The country saw a significant increase in the demand for face masks after
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The American Geriatrics Society has issued policy recommendations aimed at protecting seniors from ageism when it comes to resource allocation in the current context of treating patients infected with COVID-19. “The AGS is deeply concerned about potentially negative long-term consequences of
If the global pandemic has impacted your love life, you’re not alone. Four relationship experts discuss the biggest issues facing UK couples right now Choosing a partner and staying together through life’s ups and downs is rarely simple. When you throw a global pandemic into the equation, your love life can get even trickier. With
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