A person holds a vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at the University Of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Scotty Perry | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. states are anxiously awaiting billions in federal aid to fund their vaccine distribution plans, currently held up in Washington and under veto
Month: December 2020
When a person has an infection, the body activates immune responses to fight it. IFNγ is an inflammatory molecule produced by the immune system that helps fight infections. However, long-term exposure to IFNγ has undesirable consequences – it irreversibly exhausts blood stem cells, the progenitors of all blood cells, including immune cells, by triggering their
Include salad as part of your holiday meal by using this easy salad dressing. This base can be used and altered to make a marinade for salmon or turkey if that is your holiday entrée or can be used to dress up roasted vegetables. Classic Oil and Vinegar Salad Dressing (Base to marinades and
Here is a roundup of some of the best medical apps we loved and found useful during the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year — in no particular order. Happy downloading and stay safe! COVID Protocols: The Brigham Hospital’s Approach to COVID The Brigham and Women’s Hospital released a comprehensive app of all of their
My life-time vision is that of a world with healthier nails. 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. And after many trials, I’ve perfected a simple, yet powerful formula, consisting of amazing vitamins and plants – such as curcumin, Cat’s
For years, J was passed around systems as he tried to understand what was causing him to behave in a self-destructive way. Finally, he was given a diagnosis of ADHD and one-to-one help, and everything started to make sense Countless sleepless nights followed, as my mind never stopped ticking. A disruptive education, relationships deteriorating rapidly,
Gambling’s origins can be traced back centuries, contributing to the very fabric of countless civilisations over time. And this age-old pastime continues to play a prominent cultural and social part today, enjoyed by millions of people the world over in both a live and online setting. The vast majority of us are able to wager
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. This time last year, hospitals in Wuhan, China, reported the first cases of pneumonia of unknown origin; it seemed unlikely at the time that a small number of patients coughing with shortness of breath would mark the beginning of a global
There are many benefits to different personality types, but one that doesn’t get shouted about enough is the power of introversion. Here, chartered psychologist Dr Audrey Tang shares six reasons to celebrate introverts I enjoy solitude; it gives me time to re-energise. Like many of you who may feel the same, it’s not that we
In a normal year, the holidays are a time for family and friends, festive good cheer — and the normal dangers for pets. They eat too much people food, snack on poisonous plants and try eating a ribbon or two. In this most abnormal of years, add Covid-19 and pet parent burnout. In short, the
A new study shows sex differences in mortality rates among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The researchers found that 7 years after a CABG procedure mortality was lower in men, but not in women, who had undergone multiple rather than single arterial grafting. However, when patients were stratified based on their estimated risk
It was early August and we were making the final preparations to send our son with type 1 diabetes (T1D) off to college for the first time. Like so many parents, the newly purchased necessities like cozy bedding and fresh pillows were ready to be loaded for the car ride. Unlike most parents, the stockpiles
London UK and San Francisco US 17 December 2020 — Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) and GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the first patient has been dosed in a new sub-trial of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV) Program Phase 3 clinical trial. This trial is
FDA Approves Ebanga (ansuvimab-zykl) for the Treatment of Zaire Ebolavirus Infection December 21, 2020 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ebanga (Ansuvimab-zykl), a human monoclonal antibody, for the treatment for Zaire ebolavirus (Ebolavirus) infection in adults and children. Ebanga blocks binding of the virus to the cell receptor, preventing its entry into the
A pedestrian wearing a face mask or covering due to the COVID-19 pandemic, walks in central London on December 23, 2020. Tolga Akmen | AFP | Getty Images WASHINGTON — A second new and potentially more infectious variant of the novel coronavirus identified in South Africa has emerged in the United Kingdom, the British government confirmed
Giving antimalarial medicines to children monthly during the rainy season cut malaria deaths in children by 42 per cent, making a case for wide implementation in malaria-endemic African regions, a study found. In 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued guidelines for implementing intermittent monthly drug administration, also known as Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC), in
Those in the food allergy community know the top eight food allergens like the back of their hand: Milk Eggs Fish Shellfish Tree nuts Peanuts Wheat Soy The talk about adding sesame to the top eight food allergens — making it the new “top nine”— has been a big topic in recent years. With new
It is December. How did that happen? In a year when days have run into each other, somehow the calendar has rolled us into one of our more connecting months of the year. The month of December encompasses major Christian and Jewish celebrations of Christmas and Hanukkah. It also includes spiritually significant days for Muslims, Buddhists, Pagans,
Focused ultrasound in one brain hemisphere improved motor function on the opposite side of the body in people with Parkinson’s disease, but led to frequent, persistent adverse events, a small sham-controlled trial showed. In a select group of patients with markedly asymmetric Parkinson’s signs, focused ultrasound subthalamotomy led to a significant improvement in Movement Disorder
A Utah businesswoman was diagnosed with breast cancer more than ten years ago, at the age of 37. Though she survived and remains cancer-free, the bills were overwhelming. A generous stranger helped her cover her expenses, and she decided to pay it forward with a fundraising effort. Swig’s “Save the Cups” initiative raises money for
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When Amber discovered she was pregnant, she felt as though she had to hide the way she was really feeling. Following a diagnosis of antenatal depression, Amber finally began to prioritise herself and her own feelings, and uncovered a newfound sense of excitement for the future On some level, I guess I had an expectation
Editor’s Note: With a coronavirus vaccination effort now underway, you might have questions about what this means for you and your family. If you do, send them to The Conversation, and we will find a physician or researcher to answer them. Here, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a public health pediatrician whose research exposed the Flint, Michigan,
A new initiative launched by the diabetes charity JDRF aims to broaden screening for type 1 diabetes risk for the general population of the United States. Called T1Detect, the program involves ordering a home fingerstick blood test for type 1 diabetes–associated autoantibodies and sending the sample to a laboratory. Individuals who are found to be
Doing a little DIY TLC. Buttering your muffin. Having a ménage à moi. There’s hundreds of ways to say it, but could adding masturbation to your self-care routine give your sense of wellbeing a serious boost? Self-pleasure. It’s not really something we talk about, is it? Sure, it’s a completely normal and extremely common act
The electoral votes have confirmed Joe Biden won the 2020 United States presidential election. The presidential electors gave Biden 306 electoral votes to President Donald Trump’s 232 votes. Biden also recorded a solid lead of over 7 million in the popular vote. Nonetheless, results from a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey found that approximately three-quarters of
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The mammoth COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress Monday night includes several provisions that will have a major impact on physicians going forward. The bill now moves to President Donald Trump’s desk for his approval. Foremost among these components is a
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Cheryl Alkon What are artificial sweeteners, can people with diabetes consume them, and why are they controversial? Here we share advice and break down the types of sugar substitutes that are currently available You may feel like you’re not sure how artificial sweeteners affect health
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