My life-time vision is that of a world where everybody can easily live a normal life. That’s why I’ve spent most of my research activity trying and testing various ways that could really make a positive impact on people’s lives. Based on this research, I’ve searched for a natural, inexpensive mix of vitamins, plants and herbs that could
Month: November 2020
New research reveals how teens in the UK are struggling with the pandemic We’ve been saying this throughout the year, but we really aren’t all in the same boat with Coronavirus. We’re in the same storm, but we’re sailing our own boats and, as time goes on, we’re getting a better idea of the types
Ladies, some advice on online dating: the old real estate adage of location, location, location, applies. “If you’re a woman, you probably want to start on Match.com because it is a little bit like Target,” said Andrea McGinty, matchmaker and owner of 33,000Dates.com. “It has everything, from a high end, upscale group of professionals to everything imaginable.”
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a final rule that modernizes and clarifies the regulations that implemented the Medicare physician self-referral statute generally known as the Stark Law. The new rule, which will go into effect 60 days after it’s published in the Federal Register next Wednesday, is largely aimed at removing
Want to let someone know you appreciate them without falling back on clichés? Look no further, we’re here to inspire There’s nothing wrong with letting someone know that they’re easy on the eye, but when we centre our compliments around the way we look, it can put an unequal focus on our physical appearance, rather
When the first batch of Covid-19 vaccine becomes available, it will go to states based on the total number of adults living in each state, officials from Operation Warp Speed said, according to National Public Radio. Once the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gives regulatory clearance, the federal government said that it will ship out
Fractures, falls, and stroke are all risks for patients with dementia who take higher dose “Z-drugs,” including zopiclone, zaleplon, and zolpidem for sleep disturbances, results of a large observational study show. The risks with higher doses of Z-drugs were similar or greater in magnitude than those for higher dose benzodiazepines. Z-drugs “should be avoided in
Today, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out the UK Government’s spending priorities for the next year. It was an opportunity to lay the groundwork for the Government to meet its commitments to improve cancer survival and to enhance the UK’s place as a global leader in research, as we’ve written about before. With investment for
We are almost through to the end of this year and we are all looking forward to new diabetes technologies coming out in 2021! Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology is an incredibly useful tool that can improve diabetes management, and the release of Dexcom’s new CGM, the G7 is certainly one to look out for.
23 November 2020 Two different dosing regimens demonstrated efficacy with one showing a better profile No hospitalisations or severe cases of COVID-19 in participants treated with AZD1222 Positive high-level results from an interim analysis of clinical trials of AZD1222 in the UK and Brazil showed the vaccine was highly effective in preventing COVID-19, the primary
FDA Approves Oxlumo (lumasiran) for the Treatment of Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 24, 2020– Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALNY), the leading RNAi therapeutics company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Oxlumo (lumasiran) injection for subcutaneous use, the first-ever therapy available for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1
So-Low Environmental Equipment, a maker of ultra-cold freezers, is seeing a surge in demand for its products in anticipation of coronavirus vaccine distribution, leading to an inventory backlog despite its efforts to prepare. “Right now, we are out of everything,” Dan Hensler, vice president of the Cincinnati-based company, said Wednesday on CNBC’s “Squawk on the
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 25 2020 expectancyA team that includes UCLA Fielding School of Public Health researchers has found American children whose educations have been disrupted by the pandemic, even as little as 2-4 months, may face shortened life spans. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has extracted an enormous sacrifice from its
Hollie Jobber spent her life protecting and caring for children, both her own and those most in need. The 35-year-old mother of five worked as a social worker in child protection for Leicester City Council and devoted several years of her short life to improving the lives of others. “Her job at the city council
The world’s deadliest “neglected tropical disease” isn’t infectious, it’s venomous. In 2019, about 65,000 people are estimated to have died from snakebites, with 81% of these deaths occurring in India, where snakebite is estimated to cause more severe health problems than HIV, breast cancer, or even malaria. Snakebite sequelae vary, depending on whether the bite
I go over how to increase your overall efficiency in studying and in life. How to get more done each day while studying hard as a premed or medical student. I go over: 1. Study smarter, not harder 2. Bursts of studying 3. Planning ahead 4. Practicing discipline 5. Using your downtime Pens I used:
The holidays are approaching just as COVID-19 case rates nationwide are increasing at a record-breaking pace, leading to dire warnings from public health experts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued cautions and updated guidelines related to family gatherings. Dr. Anthony Fauci, a White House coronavirus adviser and director of the National Institute of Allergy
With three drug companies on the verge of a breakthrough vaccine against Covid-19, vaccinations could begin by the end of December, said Anthony Fauci, MD, yesterday in a live interview with the Washington Post. And while the first shots will go to high-risk and priority populations, Dr. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy
New report calls on senior higher education staff to undergo training ‘to improve racial literacy as part of a sector-wide crackdown’ Tackling racial harassment in higher education sheds light on the ongoing racial discrimination people face at university, stating unis are guilty of ‘perpetuating institutional racism’ on campus and calling on leaders in the higher
Heart failure could be reversed with a new treatment that combines medication with the temporary use of an artificial heart pump, said researchers at the University of Utah Health. The therapy, which involves implantation of a left ventricular assist device ( LVAD ), could: help reverse structural damage to the heart, eliminate the need for
In patients with RA whose disease is well controlled by methotrexate combined with etanercept, withdrawal of methotrexate led to long-term outcomes that were nearly as good as continuation of combination therapy. The finding comes from the randomized, controlled SEAM-RA trial that sought to address weaknesses of previous studies. It included a long lead-in time with
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. Regular gravy is usually thickened with wheat flour or cornstarch. We all know wheat flour isn’t low in carbs. But, is cornstarch keto? At about 7 grams of carbs per tablespoon, cornstarch can be a low carb option if a small amount is used.
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 24 2020 Funding from the National Institutes of Health will enable a Penn State researcher to study whether vitamin D supplementation could help people ward off or reduce symptoms caused by COVID-19. Margherita Cantorna, distinguished professor of molecular immunology and nutrition in the College of Agricultural Sciences, received nearly $241,000
20 November 2020 – AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) has been approved in the US for an additional dosing option, a 1,500mg fixed dose every four weeks, in the approved indications of unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after chemoradiation therapy (CRT) and previously treated advanced bladder cancer. This new option is consistent with the
November 19, 2020 Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 19, 2020 — Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg/50 mL (4 mcg /mL), 50 mL fill in a 50 mL vial. Fresenius Kabi initiated this recall due to a trace amount of
[embedded content] WASHINGTON — Department of Defense officials are slated to address the spike in coronavirus cases within the U.S. military at a press briefing on Tuesday. In the past week, U.S. Defense officials recorded more than 1,300 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 among members of the armed forces. Nearly a quarter of the roughly 300 sailors stationed on guided-missile
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 24 2020 A recent study evaluating the use of force by police against children found that Black and Hispanic adolescents are significantly more likely to die from shootings related to police intervention compared to non-Hispanic white adolescents. The findings, led by Children’s National Hospital researchers and reported online Nov. 24
November is also the time across our nation for us to honor our family caregivers as well as to recognize the challenges that family caregivers face and how they manage these challenges day and night as they offer care around the clock! There is just so much that our family caregivers do! For many of you, caregiving can truly
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