Month: June 2020

Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jun 9 2020 Living in close proximity to oil and gas operations may increase the risk of preterm birth, according to new research on births in California’s primary oil-producing region. The work could inform discussions about the state’s implementation of setbacks from oil and gas extraction facilities. Researchers examined 225,000 births
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Print this page KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE) June 5, 2020 — Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Recarbrio™ (imipenem, cilastatin, and relebactam) for the treatment of patients 18 years of age
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I am neither black nor white. I’m brown. I can choose to stay silent and indifferent, but the human and the American in me urges me to express my feelings and opinion about the current situation in the country resulting from a series of unfortunate events, particularly George Floyd’s blatant murder in broad daylight. I
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In Latin, the word “patient” means “one who suffers,” or “I am suffering.” Even in the literal translation, there’s no beating around the bush when it comes to what it’s like to live with illness. The experience of being a patient often involves significant pain and feelings of vulnerability that isolate and destabilize one’s sense
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Inspiring the LGBTQ+ community and beyond, we talk to founder of makeup brand Jecca Blac about listening to the needs of clients and supporting trans inmates Despite the beauty industry’s murky morals, we have to admit that makeup is a powerful thing. A swipe of red lipstick can give you a much-needed confidence boost, and
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Food can dictate our stress levels, by either intensifying or decreasing distress with the nutrients that are part of the meal. Sometimes, our cravings get the better of us during stressful times and we binge-eat more than we should. In the long run, nutrient deficiencies can eventually impact emotions and mood.  Unhealthy eating habits can
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Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Acalabrutinib (Calquence, AstraZeneca), a Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, showed early signs it may improve outcomes quickly for patients with severe COVID-19, a case study of 19 patients has found. The research was conducted by Mark Roschewski, MD, and colleagues with
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci attends the daily coronavirus briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 09, 2020 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Covid-19 turned out to be his “worst nightmare” come to
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Jun 9 2020 Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), the developer of Affimer biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that a BAMS™ (bead-assisted mass spectrometry) diagnostic test for the COVID-19 infection, being developed with its partner Adeptrix (Beverly MA, USA), has reached the prototype stage and can detect the coronavirus spike protein in model samples
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There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep. But for people with obstructive sleep apnea, decent shut eye is hard to get. They often snore and repeatedly stop breathing during the night. This not only causes daytime sleepiness, but also other health issues. More on risks of sleep apnea and what you can do about it
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June 5, 2020 Print this page Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy June 05, 2020 — Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling fourteen (14) lots of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg and 750 mg, 100 and 1000 count bottles, in the United States to the consumer-level due to the detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
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Repetitive negative thinking was tied to cognitive and neuropathological markers of Alzheimer’s disease, a longitudinal study showed. Patterns of repeated rumination or worry were associated with subsequent declines in global cognition, immediate memory, and delayed memory, reported Natalie Marchant, PhD, of University College London, and co-authors. Repetitive negative thinking also was linked to global amyloid
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In an age where everything can be filtered, we’re surrounded by visions of perfect skin. But the reality is different, with more than half of us suffering with a skin condition of some form. So, could an improved diet be the answer? From acne to flaky skin. From chronic issues like psoriasis, to those blemishes
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Protesters rally at the Texas State Capitol to speak out against Texas’ handling of the COVID-19 outbreak, in Austin, Texas, Saturday, April 18, 2020. Eric Gay | AP Texas reported a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations Monday — weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott took the lead among governors in easing social distancing measures across to help
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Finding some difficulty in losing some weight while you’re on lockdown? Here’s what to do and what to eat. What To Eat To Lose Weight While On Lockdown Earlier this year, an unprecedented virus outbreak pushed governments from all over the world to issue a nationwide lockdown in order to help slow down the spread
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