Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Dr. Megan Ranney has learned a lot about COVID-19 since she began treating patients with the disease in the emergency department in February. But there’s one question she still can’t answer: What makes some patients so much sicker than others? Advancing
Month: November 2020
12 November 2020 — The CALAVI Phase II trials for Calquence (acalabrutinib) in patients hospitalised with respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 did not meet the primary efficacy endpoint. The addition of Calquence to best supportive care (BSC) did not increase the proportion of patients who remained alive and free of respiratory failure. No new safety signal for Calquence was observed in the
Environmental microorganisms play an essential role in human health – the diverse the consortium, the better. Diversity in the microorganisms helps the immune system to respond to pathogens. It also helps control overstimulation of the immune system in response to innocuous agents, such as dust particles, pollen, and sometimes, our cells – the latter manifesting
6 November 2020 — AstraZeneca’s Brilinta (ticagrelor) has been approved in the US to reduce the risk of stroke, a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, in patients with acute ischemic stroke (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score ≤5) or high-risk transient ischaemic attack (TIA). The approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Doctor’s orders are going virtual. With Covid-19 case counts on the rise again, Teladoc, a stock at the crossroads of health care and technology, could be an ideal bet for investors looking for ways to brace for possible volatility, Todd Gordon, the founder of TradingAnalysis.com, told CNBC’s “Trading Nation” on Thursday. “This company … has
A couple of hours after a meal, and you’re noticing your hunger starting to kick-in again…it’s snack time! Snacks are an excellent way to satisfy hunger between meals, prevent overeating at the next meal, provide your body with a boost of energy, and promote blood sugar control. Remember to portion and adjust accordingly to what
Novel oral agent omecamtiv mecarbil modestly reduced heart failure events in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) atop usual therapies, according to the GALACTIC-HF trial. The primary endpoint of combined cardiovascular death and hospitalization or other urgent treatment for heart failure occurred in 37.0% of omecamtiv mecarbil recipients over a median 21.8 months, compared
As the global pandemic continues, more of us are seeking ways to be kinder to others – but we’re not offering ourselves the same treatment This year has been one of the toughest many of us have lived through. Despite its challenges, we’ve also seen the incredible power of community and kindness. Many of us,
A new app, designed for high-risk cancer patients, helps them and their physicians weigh the risks and benefits of delaying chemotherapy should the risk of contracting Covid-19 while getting their treatment is high. According to STAT news, the app can show oncologists and patients whether immediate treatment could improve or hurt their chances of survival post-treatment. Developed by the University
“I would argue that the most important reason to care about climate change is because of our children,” Saul Hymes, MD, said at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics, held virtually this year. “Being able to point out to people how climate change harms the health of their children and affects their
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Brittany Mcwilliams Frederick Banting could not sleep. It was 2 am on the morning of November 1st, 1920, and thoughts of the day danced in his head. Just a few hours before, Banting sat preparing a lecture on the topic of carbohydrate metabolism.
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, and while dealing with a family crisis, Keith’s brain decided to take a short break. When it switched itself back on, he needed to find out what had happened… I seem to wake with a start. But I’m sure I haven’t been asleep, so I’m confused and scared.
For many, Thanksgiving means gathering around the dinner table with people they love, sharing food and friendship, maybe some politics, while filling and refilling plates and glasses. This year, however, to no one’s surprise, public health officials are suggesting caution. After enduring months of isolation, how can people manage to stay safe and be together on the holiday? (If
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A health worker injects a woman during clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine at Research Centers of America in Hollywood, Florida, on Sept. 9. Drugmaker Pfizer is expected to seek federal permission to release its COVID-19 vaccine by the end of
Nov 12 2020 Dotmatics Ltd, a scientific informatics software and services company that is driving the automation of laboratory data workflows for scientific discovery and innovation research, today announced a new partnership with LabVoice to provide R&D scientists with the ability to record, access, and track data within an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) using hands-free
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 11 2020 It’s 2020, and as much as we wish it weren’t so, sexual harassment is still with us. One need only look at social media or a steady stream of court cases: most recently, the #MeToo movement has cast a light on sexual harassment. Sexual harassment isn’t defined by
ibrexafungerp Treatment for Vaginal Candidiasis Scynexis Announces Submission of New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Oral Ibrexafungerp for the Treatment of Vaginal Yeast Infection JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SCYNEXIS, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCYX), a biotechnology company pioneering innovative medicines to overcome and prevent difficult-to-treat and drug-resistant infections,
FDA Approves Sutab (sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, and potassium chloride) Tablets for Colonoscopy Preparation BRAINTREE, Mass., Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Sebela Pharmaceuticals® today announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sutab® (sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, and potassium chloride) tablets. Sutab, a sulfate-based tablet preparation for colonoscopy, was developed and will be
In this May 11, 2020, file photo, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear puts on a face mask after speaking to reporters at the Capitol in Frankfort, Ky. Ryan C. Hermens | Lexington Herald-Leader | AP The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s emergency coronavirus executive orders, which imposed a statewide mask mandate
My story is a personal one. It began when I was in middle school and my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. After her initial treatments, I would occasionally accompany my mom to her radiation therapy appointments. Quickly, my curiosity was peaked, and I started to ask questions …What is radiation? Is this going to
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As many as 60% of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and sustained deep molecular response being treated with long-term tyrosine kinase inhibition remained in treatment-free remission (TFR) after treatment discontinuation, according to results of the LAST trial. Patients who discontinued treatment and remained in TFR reported improvements in fatigue, depression, gastrointestinal upset, sleep and
Feeling tired and groggy? I’m with you Lockdown living combined with darker autumn nights can be exhausting, can’t it? As we face the prospect of spending days inside, staring at screens under artificial light, it’s not just our emotions that are on a rollercoaster ride. Our body clocks are being affected too. Our natural circadian
Lock downs during the pandemic have made life difficult for many. Aside from job loss, restrictions on movement prevent people from interacting personally. The result: higher rates of social isolation, loneliness and even suicide. One especially vulnerable group is older adults, who may live alone and depend on others for company and support. To address an
Use of an automated predictive model to pinpoint hospitalized patients at the highest risk for clinical deterioration reduced mortality and intensive care unit admissions, and shortened hospital stays, investigators report in a study published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine. However, the study’s lead author was quick to point out that the
Would You Like to Know Exactly What to Eat to Lose Fat and Get Healthy Without Giving Up Your Favorite Foods or Starving Yourself? If you’re serious about achieving permanent fat loss and a complete health transformation while eating your favorite foods every meal… I invite you to read this page. Dear friend, Is it true? Has
Visual Impact Muscle Building By Rusty Moore Why Simply Gaining XX Pounds of Muscle “Wherever it Winds Up” is Not the Route to An Attractive Body! Have you ever seen a headline like this? “Gain up to XX pounds of muscle in 90 days.” A typical Men’s muscle building course will claim that you can build
Marijuana, or cannabis, has a long history of human use. Although it remains federally illegal, many states have opened the door to medical, and even recreational use legislation. Notably, more and more research studies are being conducted on the medicinal properties of cannabis, and a growing body of evidence now supports the relevance and efficacy
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