When Victoria was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, her future looked bleak. But the agonising condition taught her to fight, to change, and to forge a successful new life So, picture me, just 25 years old, sitting in a consultant’s office, feeling vulnerable and scared, being given the damning diagnosis: “You have fibromyalgia… it will get worse…
Month: June 2020
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is aiming to produce 2 billion doses of a coronavirus vaccine, including 400 million for the U.S. and U.K. and 1 billion for those in low- and middle-income countries. It plans to start distributing the vaccine to the U.S. and U.K. in September or October, with the balance of deliveries likely to
Here are some of the best video games that have forever changed the industry around it, both past and present. Top Video Games That Forever Changed The Gaming Industry While they’ve been around for decades, only a few video games have managed to really stand the test of time and change the industry around them
The number of reported cases of congenital syphilis has risen almost fourfold since 2013 — a result of multiple missed opportunities for prevention during pregnancy, researchers say. From 2013 to 2018, reported cases of congenital syphilis increased from 362 to 1306, with 94 stillbirths or early infant deaths occurring during 2018 alone. “This is the
31 May – Shielding advice updated in England, Wales and Northern Ireland 29 May – UK nations begin to ease lockdown restrictions 28 May – UK nations launch test and trace systems 27 April – NHS campaign urges people to get help if they need it 21 April – Urgent cancer referrals fall across the
Print this page NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE) June 03, 2020 — Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today that JAMA Dermatology has published complete results from the second Phase 3 monotherapy pivotal study (JADE MONO-2) of abrocitinib, an investigational oral once-daily Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor, in patients aged 12 and older with moderate to severe atopic
Studies reveal that as the lockdown continues, loneliness will start to affect teenagers more and more, leading to long-term negative impacts. Lockdown Loneliness And Its Long-Term Impact On Teenagers As the pandemic continues, it’s becoming clearer and clearer that the coronavirus isn’t only affecting our physical health, but our mental and emotional well-being as well,
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) does not reduce the risk for infection in people exposed to patients with confirmed COVID-19, according to data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled prevention trial. The trial enrolled 821 asymptomatic participants from multiple sites in the United States and
Urologist Dr. Landon Trost shares the latest research on testosterone therapy for older men. This interview originally aired Aug. 6, 2016.
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jun 3 2020 Following positive preliminary data, Octapharma USA is extending funding for an investigator-initiated study (IIS) focused on treating the most critical patients at the heart of the coronavirus pandemic, those experiencing hypoxia and who are at the highest risk of requiring mechanical ventilation. The research is led by infectious
June 1, 2020 Print this page Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy June 1, 2020 — FDA is alerting patients, caregivers and health care professionals to immediately inspect certain lots of Amneal and Impax epinephrine auto-injector 0.3 mg to ensure the yellow “stop collar” in the device is present. In letters to health care professionals and
The early parts of the American coronavirus outbreak struck hardest in the dense metropolitan areas on the coasts, such as New York, New Jersey, Boston, and California. But the last few weeks have seen wider spread in inland states, including Arkansas, Texas and Arizona. In Arkansas on Tuesday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said there were 375
As a second test after the exercise ECG, CT angiography may improve risk stratification for people with suspected stable angina, according to a post hoc analysis of the SCOT-HEART trial. For people who had abnormal or inconclusive results on stress testing, the addition of coronary CT angiography led to numerically fewer clinical events (3% vs
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
After being dismissed by doctors for months, a 35-year-old mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Then she discovered that they had diagnosed the stage it was in incorrectly. Thankfully, her story has a happy ending. It all started when Elizabeth Vines felt a pea-sized lump in her breast, near her armpit. She brought it up
Featured in Newsweek Best Products of 2020, Withings products and services can provide a range of accurate real-world data, including weight, heart rate, temperature, and blood pressure readings, as well as activity and sleep—so you can be on top of your health and also have data that can be very useful for your healthcare provider
Are you a non-black person unsure of how best to support the anti-racist movement? Here are some ways you can help There has been an outpouring of support for black lives in the last week and, in this moment of crisis, it’s an amazing and important thing that we are fired up and ready to
Executive Director of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) emergencies program Mike Ryan speaks at a news conference on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Geneva, Switzerland February 6, 2020. Denis Balibouse | Reuters The coronavirus has not mutated in any way that would meaningfully change how quickly it spreads or how severely it can harm humans,
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people wear face masks in public spaces to help reduce the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus. But some people have been refusing the idea of facial coverings despite the threat of COVID-19. Face masks mainly help prevent the spread of the virus from people
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Moderately ill COVID-19 patients benefit from a 5-day course of the investigational drug remdesivir, Gilead Sciences announced on Monday. The topline results from the company’s randomized phase 3 SIMPLE trial are the first to show that the drug improves outcomes among
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues and guidance changes, it’s important for us to stay aware of how best to protect ourselves. This, inevitably, leads many of us turning to the news as a source of information. The problem is, the information being published is feeling overwhelming for many. Many of us have experienced anxiety rising
Interview conducted by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jun 3 2020 Thought LeadersDr. Albert RizzoChief Medical OfficerAmerican Lung Association News-Medical speaks to Dr. Albet Rizzo about silent hypoxia and how it is occurring in individuals that are suffering from COVID-19. What is silent hypoxia and how can it occur? Silent hypoxia is when a pulse oximetry check on
Looking for a simple dietary change that can improve your stamina and help you run faster in as fast as four days? If so, then the Mediterranean diet might be what you need. Mediterranean Diet: Run Faster In Four Days Thanks to numerous researchers, studies and people who actually experienced the results, we’ve all been
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. June 2, 2020 — Ana Anselmo of Miami is no stranger to avoiding busy and public spaces for health reasons. She and her husband have regularly steered clear of both because their daughter Savannah was born with a rare disease that
Mayo Clinic’s Christopher Sletten, Ph.D., ABPP discussing Central Sensitization Syndrome, which is the prevailing theory of the cause of chronic pain & other chronic symptoms. A patient and/or provider understanding of this process can lead to seeking appropriate treatments including the Pain Rehab Center (PRC) at Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus. Learn more about the PRC
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Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jun 2 2020 Seattle Children’s Research Institute, one of the top pediatric research institutions in the world, and global biotechnology leader CSL Behring announced a strategic alliance to develop stem cell gene therapies for primary immunodeficiency diseases. Initially, the alliance will focus on the development of treatment options for patients with
FDA Approves Zilxi (minocycline) Topical Foam for the Treatment of Rosacea Print this page BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Menlo Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: MNLO) (“Menlo” or the “Company”), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing proprietary therapies to address unmet needs in dermatology, today announced that the U.S. Food and