Research has shown that a mutation in the ATAXIN-1 gene leads to accumulation of Ataxin-1 (ATXN1) protein in brain cells and is the root cause of a rare genetic neurodegenerative disease known as spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1). How healthy cells maintain a precise level of ATXN1 has remained a mystery, but now a study
Month: August 2020
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
When case numbers start to come down, people tend to interact more, and more movement predicts how the virus will spread, said Dr. Christopher Murray, director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. Though cases have risen to more than 4.9 million and coronavirus deaths have surpassed 161,000,
Chronic pain. The National Institutes of Health reports that tens of millions of Americans suffer from it. Chronic pain can destroy your quality of life and make even the simplest of tasks unbearable. Experts at Mayo Clinic want to change that. They are using an implantable device that stimulates the spine to reduce pain for
These days, handwashing is more important than ever before. So how can we turn this necessary activity into a mindful moment? Once upon a time, hand washing was hardly a symbolic event. Rather, it was an unconscious reaction to, say, accidental contact with stray marmalade, taking out the bins, or petting a passing cat. But
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved risdiplam (Evrysdi, Roche and PTC Therapeutics) for the treatment of adults and children at least 2 months old who have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This marks the first approval of an oral therapy for the rare and devastating condition. Risdiplam provides “an important treatment option for
Doctors diagnose cancer in a dinosaur The horned dinosaur, originally excavated in 1989, was originally thought to have a leg fracture that hadn’t healed properly. But a team of scientists have since diagnosed the plant-eating Centrosaurus with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. The dinosaur, which lived around 77 million years ago, is thought to
If you’re struggling to stay focused, improve your concentration with this expert-recommended breathing technique Staying focused, it’s often easier said than done. We’re living in an age of distraction, with the collected wealth of human knowledge accessible in seconds via our smartphones, push-notifications lighting up our screens, and not to mention IRL distractions which seep
Coconut oil has become an increasingly popular ingredient as consumers look for healthier plant-based foods that are low in unsaturated fats. But maybe that container of coconut oil should remain in your pantry for now, given the results of a study review that looked at how healthy coconut oil really is. The researchers found that
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. It’s unlikely that a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine will be ready for use before November 3, Susan R. Bailey, MD, president of the American Medical Association (AMA), said in response to a question after a speech she gave today at
Morgan J. Panzirer is 19 years old and is a student at Villanova University, majoring in biology and minoring in Spanish. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age six and is now working towards her goals of attending medical school and becoming a pediatric endocrinologist. She recently published a book called “Actually, I
By conducting advanced analyses of immune system activation in patients with severe COVID-19, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have managed to identify several cell types that play a key part in the immune response to the new coronavirus and the hyperinflammation seen in severe cases of the disease. The results are published in the scientific journal
Print this page TITUSVILLE, N.J. – (August 3, 2020) – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Spravato (esketamine) CIII nasal spray, taken with an oral antidepressant, to treat depressive symptoms in adults with major
Director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies before the US Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing to examine COVID-19, “focusing on lessons learned to prepare for the next pandemic”, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on June 23, 2020. Kevin Dietsch | Pool | AFP |
The current global climate of misinformation and myths about the origin, cure of, and measures required to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic has mired public acceptance of and compliance with governmental interventions and personal precautions. Now, a new study published in the preprint server medRxiv* in August 2020 examines the prevalence of and reasons for
Experts in education and public health assessed the risks and benefits of continuing school closures versus returning to the classroom in the midst of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, during a hearing of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. Witnesses also explored the risks of infection and transmission among children, and the possible need
“Universal wearing of a mask, physical distancing, avoid crowds, outdoor better than indoor, washing your hands and hand hygiene — and if you’re in a situation where it applies to you, stay away from bars,” he said during a webinar with the Brown School of Public Health. Dr. Fauci says wearing a mask and opening
Staying hydrated on hot days can be a challenge. Many fruits and vegetables contain potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium which helps us stay hydrated and support our exercise goals without adding extra calories. This watermelon feta salad is packed with flavor and everything you need to beat the heat… Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad Greens
Edward Loftus Jr., M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic discusses the controversial topic of using nutrition in the setting of IBD, dietary changes that may help patients with IBD, and the difficulty of proving whether or not specific diets are helpful in treating IBD. For more information on IBD, visit: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/inflammatory-bowel-disease/DS01195/?mc_id=youtube
15 Minute Weight Loss is your ultimate guide to using hypnosis to shed limiting beliefs, thoughts and weight. Studies show that people who do hypnosis lose twice as much weight as those who dieted instead. So, before you think hypnosis is woo-woo and cannot provide you with the results you’re looking for, think again. With
Moving house can be a massive life-change, and may bring up a whole raft of emotions, including stress. Here, we share expert advice to help your move through the physical and emotional changes Anyone who has been through a house move knows how stressful it can be. For the most part, a move can be
In any other year, August is often a month of pool parties and back-to-school shopping. This August however, parents are instead grappling with whether or not there should be any back-to-school at all. With COVID-19 cases rising in some states, many school districts have elected to start the 2020 school year entirely online. Others are
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: Vaccine Challenge Trials More than 32,000 people have volunteered to participate in challenge trials for COVID-19 vaccines, which would involve intentional exposure to SARS-CoV-2
Keep your cool with these soothing mindfulness tips for coping with hot weather The sun is shining, the sky is blue, and you’re flustered, fed-up, and ready for winter. Though we may miss it when it’s gone, there’s no denying that when temperatures skyrocket things start to get uncomfortable pretty quickly. We may find that
Low-dose aspirin therapy became popular for several years as older adults with low- to moderate-risk of heart disease were often advised to take baby aspirin to help prevent a first heart attack or stroke. But recent studies have found that people in this group who take baby aspirin (81 mg) daily could be at risk for
Emergency department (ED) visits related to mental health conditions increased nearly twofold from 2007–2008 to 2015–2016, new research suggests. Data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) showed that over the 10-year study period, the proportion of ED visits for mental health diagnoses increased from 6.6% to 10.9%, with substance use accounting for
A high school teen develops symptoms such as dizziness upon standing, fatigue, racing heart and fainting. One year she missed 100 days of school. A Mayo Clinic team diagnosed her with what’s called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS. The condition has only been recently given a name, and kids who have it are finally
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