The interventional cardiology community is mourning the loss of Prof Anthony “Tony” Gershlick, MBBS, who died November 20 of COVID-19. He was 69. Gershlick was a “talented, dedicated and much loved colleague,” reads a statement issued by the University of Leicester, where he was affiliated for more than three decades. Gershlick, a consultant cardiologist at
Month: November 2020
Why kApex ® Is The Biggest Breakthrough In Keto Since The Discovery Of The Diet Itself… I know that’s a bold statement; but in my opinion, kApex ® is LIGHT YEARS beyond any other “Keto supplement” because—unlike boosters like exogenous ketones (which have some short-term value, but DON’T improve your natural energy or fat-burning functions…) kApex ® upgrades
Because of the stalled economy, especially reductions in air and auto traffic, US greenhouse gas emissions are expected to drop 9.2% in 2020, their lowest level in three decades, according to a study by BloombergNEF. Earlier studies have shown reductions in particulate matter, both here and abroad. That remarkable 9.2% drop is partially offset by
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Scientists involved in oversight of the Operation Warp Speed COVID-19 vaccine trials are tempering excitement about efficacy, noting that the studies haven’t shown yet whether the products can prevent transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. “We don’t know if people can become
This content originally appeared on TCOYD: Taking Control of Your Diabetes. Republished with permission. By Sarah Severance This is a fun twist on a traditional mimosa, but keep in mind it does have about 22 grams of carb and 10 grams of sugar per serving. To keep the carbs and sugar lower, you can make
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 16, 2020– Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced that the independent, NIH-appointed Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) for the Phase 3 study of mRNA-1273, its vaccine candidate against COVID-19, has informed Moderna that the trial has met
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 20 2020 The results gained in a study involving approximately one million Danish children increase the understanding of how socio-economic differences in childhood affect the development of mental disorders in the Nordic countries. Researchers at the University of Helsinki, Aarhus University and the University of Manchester have investigated the link
A patient arrives outside Maimonides Medical Center, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., November 17, 2020. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The United States reported more than 195,500 new cases of the coronavirus on Friday, a record-high spike less than a week before Thanksgiving, which public health officials
Patients with allergies to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) could be at an increased risk for opioid use disorder, a researcher reported. In a cohort of patients with osteoarthritis in a large hospital system in Massachusetts, those with NSAID allergies had a significantly higher risk of receiving a future diagnosis of opioid use disorder compared with
As the U.S. continues to break records for coronavirus cases and deaths, hospitals are once again facing PPE shortages. Doug Bock Clark explores the dark underworld of the PPE supply chain and the federal government’s inadequate response ~ Inside the Chaotic, Cutthroat Gray Market for N95 Masks (The New York Times) “Each tube, about the
When Juliet Robinson found a lump in her chest and was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago, she felt something of herself had been taken away from her. But her story inspired her daughter to work on helping other people feel beautiful without using the harmful toxins that could contribute to health issues. “When
It’s a comment we have all heard or said, “Wow, look at you! You’ve lost weight. You’re looking great.” Often the person on the receiving end of the compliment will appear thrilled with your observation. A lot of the time, comments like these are given with kind intentions, to bolster someone’s confidence, cheer them up,
Eight months after it began developing its Covid-19 vaccine, Pfizer formally filed for emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday. https://www.npr.org/2020/11/20/937026003/pfizer-asks-fda-to-approve-its-covid-19-vaccine-for-emergency-use “Filing for Emergency Use Authorization in the U.S. is a critical step in making our vaccine candidate available to the global population as quickly as possible,” BioNTech CEO Ugur
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) assessment is switching to a remote virtual format, according to an announcement detailed in a podcast on Thursday. The all-day exam, which traditionally requires test takers to have physical contact with standardized patients, has been suspended during the pandemic for safety reasons. Thursday’s
New data from Counselling Directory reveals that the number of young men reaching out for mental health support has increased dramatically in the last year In the UK, young men are one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to mental health, with three times as many men than women dying by suicide, and
Is your smartphone already in hand as the alarm chimes in the morning? Is it the last thing you check before you go to bed? Your attachment to your phone – whether you’re following social media or gaming – may say something about your personality: You may be a person more inclined to make impulsive
The full 5-year results of a long-term extension study of tildrakizumab for psoriasis show a high rate of sustained disease control coupled with a favorable safety profile during more than 5,400 patient-years of prospective follow-up, Diamont Thaçi, MD, PhD, reported at the virtual annual congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. For example, 89% of
Rowdy Bars are a deliciously healthy option for ultrarunners, kid athletes, busy moms, and everything in between. This tasty energy bar promotes good gut health while providing your body with essential protein and prebiotic fibers. I received samples from Rowdy Bar at no charge. I was not additionally compensated for this review and all opinions
A recent study conducted by a team of international scientists has revealed that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative pathogen of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), suppresses the expression and function of human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and induces the expression of interferon-stimulated genes at the initial phase of infection. The study is
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 20 2020 In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, Lei Zhang, Tiewei Lv, Xiaoyan Liu, Chuan Feng, Min Zheng, Jie Tian and Huichao Sun from the Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China and the Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China consider a case of pediatric
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a standstill back in March, there’s been talk of a vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines have been badged as our biggest opportunity to control the virus and return to normal. And for the last 8 months, researchers and scientists across the world have been racing to make that a reality. There are now more than 300 different potential vaccines in
Medical workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) administer Covid-19 tests at a drive-thru testing site at the Alemany Farmers Market in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images The United States reported 187,833 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, yet another record-breaking daily total as U.S.
Sleep plays a pivotal role in cellular and muscular repair and regulation of hormones that can have an impact on our immune system, how we tackle the next day, and our waistline. There is a lot going on in the world right now and while we can’t control the external events around us, we can take
The investigational monoclonal antibody tezepelumab proved to be an effective therapy for uncontrolled severe asthma in patients with and without perennial and seasonal allergies, a post-hoc analysis of data from the phase II PATHWAY study found. The subgroup analysis focused on patients who did and did not have baseline sensitivity to perennial allergens such as
Distributing mosquitoes artificially infected with Wolbachia parasites in one Indonesian city slashed confirmed dengue virus illnesses in the targeted areas, researchers reported. Three years after a cluster-randomized trial began in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, rates of virologically confirmed dengue cases were 9.4% in untreated zones versus 2.3% in zones where the altered Aedes aegypti mosquitoes were deployed,
Posted on November 19, 2020 by Ajla Bedzetovic This year, the holidays will look different for all of us. If you are one of the more than 60 million caregivers in North America who look after an older adult inside the home, you may be wondering how to celebrate and stay safe. Stay connected with others Many people experience depression during the holidays due to stress and social
Don’t be a bystander. Learn how to gently step in, and soothe stress, with these simple steps It’s never easy to see someone else going through a stressful time. It can often leave us feeling hopeless, agitated, and maybe even stressed ourselves. But, with the right amount of caution and gentle management, there are several
We may have a new vaccine approved by the holidays. What we might not have is a clear picture of how to distribute it, according to President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team. Despite 11.5 million infected individuals and more than 250,000 US deaths from Covid-19 as of this morning, the Trump administration still refuses to allow
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