Print this page FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 1, 2020– Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced topline results from the Phase 3 SIMPLE trial in hospitalized patients with moderate COVID-19 pneumonia. This open-label study evaluated 5-day and 10-day courses of the investigational antiviral remdesivir plus standard of care, versus standard of care alone. The study demonstrated that
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Per a new update, one hospital in Baltimore is now reportedly using a virtual reality video game in order to help patients regain their mobility. How A Video Game Is Helping Patients Regain Mobility In Baltimore Hospital As the video gaming industry continues to progress, it becomes clearer that games are so much more than
Despite the ever-increasing acceptance of medical cannabis and its notably common use in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), clinicians treating those patients still may be poorly informed about risks, benefits, regulations, and proper uses, experts say. “There is evidence of a ‘clinical void,’ with clinicians on one side and people with MS and other conditions
Dr. Vishal Khullar joined the department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in 2018. He completed his residency training in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery from Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai, India. He continued his training in advanced cardiovascular surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and sub-specialization training in advanced
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Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jun 4 2020 Next-generation sequencing of the COVID-19 virus is providing powerful metagenomic data, which, combined with clinical data, will inform the search for effective treatments, as reported in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology. Continued genomic and epigenomic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 is critical, as it can be used
FDA Approves Tauvid (flortaucipir F 18 injection) for Use in Patients Being Evaluated for Alzheimer’s Disease Print this page INDIANAPOLIS, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tauvid, a radioactive diagnostic agent, has been approved by the FDA for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate the density and distribution of aggregated tau neurofibrillary
So far, evidence does not show that the coronavirus is changing to become more severe or more transmittable, but complacency by people and local governments could increase its spread, World Health Organization infectious disease epidemiologist Maria Van Kerkhove said Wednesday at a news briefing. Almost 20,000 new US cases were reported Wednesday, according to data
The latest and most comprehensive obstetrics-only app outside of UpToDate or DynaMed comes from the makers of the Merck Manual. Called the MSD Manual outside of the U.S., the MSD Manual Guide to Obstetrics is an abridged Merck Manual focused on obstetrics. The app has nearly 100 obstetrics topics written by an international staff of
We all know that healthy and supportive relationships are important for maintaining good mental health and a positive attitude. But did you know having a satisfying romantic relationship could also improve the physical health of breast cancer survivors and keep them from redeveloping the disease? Of course, it stands to reason that healthy and happy
Some of the most popular go-to healthy foods can often be very high in calories, which can make reaching your goals more challenging. This doesn’t mean you should avoid them but if you’re aiming to stay within a certain daily calorie allowance, you’ll probably want to familiarize yourself with how these foods measure up in
No matter how satisfying things are in the bedroom, we all like to spice things up now and then. But what if you could transform your sex life with just a few simple changes? 1. Self-pleasure for self-care We may not talk about it, but us Brits love a bit of solo-TLC. According to the
Here are some of the best video game remasters and remakes that old fans can revisit and new fans can enjoy for the first time. Top Video Game Remasters And Remakes With new video games coming out all the time, it can be quite easy to get lost in the mix and get confused as
Opioid use does not decline after patients with inflammatory arthritis start TNF inhibitor therapy; in fact, average use appears to increase, results from a new study show. “Starting a TNF inhibitor, you would think the pain would go down, and we were hoping the dose of opioids would go down with it,” said investigator Olafur
The question of whether to reopen schools in the fall has a “complicated answer” and the decision will depend on the coronavirus’ transmission in certain regions of the U.S., White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday. “It has to be a bit of a — and I don’t mean lengthwise — a bit of
The virtual assembly will cover some of the worries that children have during the pandemic, as well as equipping them with the knowledge they need to stay safe from abuse Around the country, the NSPCC – the children’s charity – has been delivering ‘Speak out. Stay safe’ assemblies in primary schools, reaching 1.6 million children
Prior studies have suggested women might have higher mortality of cirrhosis of the liver than men. Women are also less likely to receive liver transplantation. But the research was unclear. A comprehensive new Northwestern Medicine study shows women are not more likely to die of liver cirrhosis than men, demonstrating that this chronic liver disease
People, especially women, follow different skin care routines to look glowing, young or healthy. But there has been a growing debate over the right techniques for washing the face. Conversations focus on whether you should cleanse in the shower. Some people say it is better to stay in the sink because washing your face while
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a slew of new measures to help participants in its alternative payment models meet deadlines, cope with potential losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, and to prevent defections from the programs. The latest changes, which are in line with similar moves CMS unveiled for the Medicare
When people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity continue to have symptoms, they may be interested in exploring new diets. Jacalyn See, clinical dietitian at Mayo Clinic, offers some insight into the FODMAP diet, and whether this diet could help people with gluten-related disorders. To learn more, visit https://mayocl.in/2Nz8cIz
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jun 4 2020 Universally screening pediatric patients for COVID-19 before they undergo surgical procedures has allowed hospitals to improve safety by identifying all patients who test positive for the virus, half of whom have no symptoms, according to new research led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The study, which analyzed
Print this page South San Francisco, CA — May 29, 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) in combination with Avastin ® (bevacizumab) for the treatment of people with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have
June 1, 2020 Print this page Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy June 01, 2020 — Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, New Jersey (Amneal), is voluntarily recalling all lots of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg and 750 mg, within expiry to the Retail Level. Amneal was notified by the U.S. FDA that the Agency’s
The authors of the studies, one published in The Lancet and another in The New England Journal of Medicine, requested the studies be retracted because independent auditors weren’t able to access all the information needed to verify the data. Both studies used data from data analytics company Surgisphere Corporation. The retracted Lancet study, published May
Hypertension and the discontinuation of blood pressure-lowering medications were associated with increased mortality in COVID-19, according to data from Wuhan, China. People with high blood pressure (BP) were more likely to die during COVID-19 hospitalization (4.0% vs 1.1% without hypertension, adjusted HR 2.12, 95% CI 1.17-3.82), as were those with a history of hypertension who
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, some 40 million Americans have lost their jobs. With the loss of jobs, comes the loss of health insurance. For cancer patients, maintaining your health insurance is essential. The good news is, you probably have some options to keep your coverage or get new coverage. Keeping Your Coverage
There’s a large UK study (2 million people) under peer review that’s gaining traction on social media. Why? Because it defies our – already overtaxed mental states – of what’s possible. “Covid-19: people with type 1 diabetes more likely to die than those with type 2.” This is how The Guardian, among other publications, headlined
At its very core – cancer is a disease caused by DNA errors. Within tumour cell DNA, there are a multitude of mutations that guide growth and make it difficult for the body to repair or destroy the tumour. But this doesn’t stop the body’s immune system from trying. This contest between the immune system