Existing limited evidence suggests that wearing face coverings to protect against COVID-19 does not lead to a false sense of security and is unlikely to increase the risk of infection through wearers foregoing other behaviours such as good hand hygiene, say researchers from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London. Writing in BMJ Analysis,
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FDA Approves Tecartus (brexucabtagene autoleucel) as the First and Only CAR T Treatment for Relapsed or Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma Print this page SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 24, 2020– Kite, a Gilead Company (Nasdaq: GILD), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Tecartus™ (brexucabtagene autoleucel, formerly KTE-X19), the first and only
eclipse_images Companies have spent years figuring out how they can protect their staff from hackers when they come to work. It’s a tricky task and hackers are always coming up with new ways to penetrate defenses. The job has only gotten harder as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which is forcing companies to
Over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) have long been a staple in households for managing pain, fevers, and other common ailments. However, the accessibility of these medications can make them easy to take in dangerous amounts. In a new study, researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the
Flu and pneumonia vaccinations were linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, research from the virtual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) suggested. People who were vaccinated against pneumonia when they were ages 65 to 75 years had nearly 40% less risk of Alzheimer’s disease depending on their genetic profile, reported Svetlana Ukraintseva, PhD, of Duke
Their mother Noehmi Esquivel, 39, and their father Carlos Garcia, 44, both died after fighting the coronavirus, the family confirmed to CNN. Esquivel was taken to the hospital on July 2, and ended up dying the same day, her brother, Jacob Mendoza, told CNN. “My mom spoke to her and told her that it was
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. From mid-March to mid-May, heart donor recoveries and heart transplant volume both decreased by 26% nationally, compared with the early part of 2020. COVID-19’s greatest impact on heart transplant activity was seen in the hardest-hit Northeast part of the country, but
The easiest way to prepare asparagus is to roast them. Just toss them in with oil and seasoning and bake it for a few minutes, and you have a crispy side dish for your chicken or pork dishes. This quick method of preparation always works well, even if you just use salt and pepper to
Print this page SAN DIEGO, CA and TAICANG, SUZHOU, China – July 20, 2020 – Connect Biopharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on identifying and developing potent and specific immune modulating molecules today announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 2 clinical trial of CBP-201 for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic
A health-care worker collects samples using a nasal swab at a mobile Covid-19 testing facility, in Miami Beach, Florida, United States on July 24, 2020. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Florida has reported more confirmed coronavirus cases than New York state, as the epicenter of the pandemic has shifted from the Northeast
UC San Diego Health and the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, part of UC San Diego School of Medicine, will be sites for an accelerated national clinical trial to assess the efficacy and immunogenicity of a vaccine intended to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The trial, sponsored by the National
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: New Symptom Oral petechial lesions observed in a small number of COVID-19 patients have some dermatologists curious if enanthem, in addition to skin rash
The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the
“The virus is not going away, we know it’s not going away. We have to enforce some sort of normal,” said one Gwinnett parent, Joanne Bayouk. “And though our normal is going to change, our kids need to go back.” Gwinnett County accounts for 14,442 of the state’s more than 156,500 cases and 209 coronavirus
Welcome to Harvard Medical School, where a vibrant community is shaping the future of education and biomedicine. This is a place where bold ideas are incubated, a place where extraordinary individuals working as teams tackle tough problems with unrelenting passion. In the past year alone, the school has moved in exciting new directions, propelled by
Our bodies are very good at fighting infections. The immune system reacts and attacks the bacteria and viruses that make us sick. But sometimes the immune reaction is so strong that it damages the body too. This is called a septic reaction, or sepsis. And the mortality rate associated with it can be high. Doctors
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He’s known to millions as ‘The Body Coach’, and he’s possibly the most famous PE teacher in the world, but it’s the titles of ‘dad’ and ‘husband’ that Joe Wicks loves the most This is a preview of the full interview, available in Happiful Magazine August 2020. To read the full version, buy in print
We’ve long known that there is a connection between our well-being and nature, but researchers are interested in learning more about the topic, to better understand that connection. To do this, they launched a new study and are looking for participants. Past studies have already drawn a connection between nature and our wellness and well-being. This can
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today granted accelerated approval to brexucabtagene autoleucel (Tecartus, Kite Pharma), the first approved chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The new agent is the second approved CAR T cell product developed by Kite and follows
With news about the coronavirus pandemic developing daily, we want to make sure everyone affected by cancer gets the information they need during this time. We’re pulling together the latest government and NHS health updates from across the UK in a separate blog post, which we’re updating regularly. Cancer blood test hits the headlines Researchers
As more of us than ever are working remotely, it’s natural to miss those social moments with colleagues by the water cooler. But technology is here to help… The sound of my ringtone gives me anxiety. Who dares to call ‘just to talk’? What’s wrong with a text? Or a handwritten letter? Anything – and
There’s no harm in admitting it: Many of us have been a little restless (maybe even more than a little) during the pandemic, and the changes it brought into our lives, with daily schedules that can either make us sleep more than usual or barely at all. However, while it’s crucial to try and keep a consistent
Medical professionals are tweeting pictures of themselves in swimsuits with the hashtag #MedBikini, accompanied by sharp rebukes of a study that labeled such images on social media as “potentially unprofessional.” The study, published by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine in the Journal of Vascular Surgery, sought to quantify the prevalence of “unprofessional” content
Facing a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be a difficult and confusing time. Many ask “why me?”, some may feel shame due to the stigma surrounding type 2, while others want to know what they can proactively do to better their health. I asked people living with type 2 diabetes what their initial
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 24 2020 Early and accurate detection is critical for preventing the spread of COVID-19 and providing appropriate care for patients. Nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs, which require inserting a long shaft into the nasal cavity to collect a sample from the back of the nose and throat, are currently the gold standard
FDA Approves Wynzora Cream (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) for Adults with Plaque Psoriasis Print this page COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 22, 2020 / B3C newswire / — MC2 Therapeutics, a commercial stage pharmaceutical company developing a new standard of topical therapies for chronic inflammatory conditions, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
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