CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 6, 2021– Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, today announced that the European Commission has granted a conditional marketing authorization (CMA) for COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna, allowing vaccination programs using the Moderna vaccine to be rolled out across the European Union. The authorization is based upon the recommendation of the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
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Healthcare workers prepare Pfizer coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccinations in Los Angeles, California, January 7, 2021. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters The White House coronavirus task force said there could be a new variant of the virus that evolved in the U.S. and is driving spread, according to a document obtained by NBC News. The new variant,
One question that continues to remain unanswered during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been why is there a distinctive hit-and-miss pattern when it comes to severe disease? An interesting new study that appears on the medRxiv* preprint server pinpoints one highly relevant risk factor: the state of the oral and gut microbiomes.
It’s been a year of lots of losses. Lots of sadness and grief and pain. And also strength, grit, resilience and hope. All of this is what I’m feeling today, as I prepare myself mentally to watch Alex Trebeck’s last episode of Jeopardy tonight. I’m grieving another loss—of someone I never met, never personally knew—but
Cancer patients frequently have to go through chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other harsh treatments, which can wreak havoc on their hair and even cause it all to fall out. Luckily, it normally comes back once you’re done with treatment, but it might take a while to come back, and it could come back in a
Women who did not have reconstructive surgery after mastectomy were generally satisfied with the decision, a survey of 931 patients suggested. The survey results yielded an average satisfaction level of 3.72 on a 5-point scale. The strongest predictor of low satisfaction was perceived lack of support from a surgeon for the decision to “go flat.”
Capture the fun and practicality of a PE class from the comfort of your own home With the ‘stay at home’ message firmly in place, and the temperature dropping to an icy level, we’re all looking for new ways to do things. Staying fit and healthy is a priority for a lot of us, and
For millions of Americans with asthma, breathing problems are a real, everyday risk. Hispanic-Americans are more likely to have asthma than other groups of Americans, and researchers have been working to find the reason why. A new study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society suggests that the reason is at least partially
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Children and adolescents who receive positive COVID-19 test results are not only more likely to have been in close contact with someone with a confirmed case of the virus but also are less likely to have reported consistent mask use among
Spot the signs and take action before burnout strikes A term that was first coined in the 70s by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger, burnout is a mental health condition that can occur following long-term stress, leading to both physical and mental exhaustion. Burnout can be a complete loss of motivation or a sense of mental and
About one month ago, air travelers accustomed to having their emotional support animals fly for free found out that they would no longer would have that benefit. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the new rules “No longer consider(s) an emotional support animal to be a service animal.” As of January 11, travelers will have to
Nearly one quarter of physicians who responded to an online survey reported that they had been harassed on social media, according to a study published online January 4 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Women were more likely than men to be attacked online, and were twice as likely to experience online sexual harassment, the researchers report.
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Zoe Cook Here’s the quick version for all of those who don’t have time to read my full experience below — I trialed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and *spoiler alert* had a great experience. If you had asked me ten months ago where I thought
Proteogenomic analysis may offer new insight into matching cancer patients with an effective therapy for their particular cancer. A new study identifies three molecular subtypes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) that could be used to better determine appropriate treatment. The research led by Baylor College of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University and the
December 31, 2020 Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 31, 2020 Precision Dose, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%, 15mL Unit Dose Cups bearing an expiration date from 1/31/2021 – 02/28/2022 (see specific lots below) to the consumer level. Precision Dose, Inc. was notified by the manufacturer
A new and more contagious strain of the coronavirus that was first discovered in the United Kingdom could force New York into another economic shutdown if it spreads unchecked and weakens the state’s hospitals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday. So far, New York has reported only one Covid-19 case with the new variant, known
A team of renowned scientific experts has joined forces from across the world to help fight the spread of misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines, which hold the key to beating the deadly pandemic and releasing countries from debilitating lockdown restrictions. Together they have created a unique online guide, published today and led by the University
“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer For those who spend time in a cancer treatment center, we encounter each other in a variety of
To honor our loved ones who have battled breast cancer, many of us do a run, a fundraiser, or volunteer. For one teenager, sharing the fruits of her hard farm work seemed like the best thing to do. Tori Millirons, a Hahira, Georgia 8th grader, sold her Grand Champion pig at the Lowndes Area Market
Among cancer patients receiving long-term opioid treatment for pain, 19% developed behaviors of nonmedical opioid use (NMOU), researchers reported. In a study of more than 1,500 patients being treated at a comprehensive cancer center’s supportive care clinic, the most common NMOU behavior was an early refill request, in 29%, followed by self-directed dose escalation in
In the few minutes before work started this morning, I gave Twitter a courtesy scroll. I knew I was planning to write a piece this morning so wanted to see what was happening in the world, take its pulse as it were. I was not expecting to see the news that Trump supporters had stormed
Last month, the FDA granted Emergency Use Authorization for at-home Covid-19 tests. Now, several at-home tests are available from major retailers. As of this week, you can even order one on Amazon. The tests On Amazon, the first kit available comes from genomics research firm DxTerity. One test costs $110 or $1,000 for a discounted
As a nurse manager for one of Chicago’s busiest safety-net hospitals, Raquel Prendkowski has witnessed covid-19’s devastating toll on many of the city’s most vulnerable residents — including people who lack health insurance because of their immigration status. Some come in so sick they go right to intensive care. Some don’t survive. “We’re in a
We’ve all had those ‘where on earth have I put the keys?’ moments, but for some of us continually struggling to process information and constant forgetfulness can be signs of brain fog… And after how stressful the past year has been, it’s no wonder that more of us than ever may be experiencing these symptoms.But
Evidence supporting the use of statins to protect against cardiotoxic chemotherapy has been strengthened with new data from a propensity-matched analysis. Among women with breast cancer treated with anthracycline chemotherapy, statins were associated with a 55% lower risk of hospitalizations or emergency room visits for heart failure (HF) at 5 years (hazard ratio [HR], 0.45;
Tyra K, a 22-year-old graduate from the University of Huddersfield, surpassed thousands of entries and became a finalist in the 2020 Global Grad Show. Tyra, a product design graduate, created a discreet earring that can monitor blood glucose levels in real-time. I found her story to be quite fascinating along with her reason for creating
6 January 2021 — AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine has been granted emergency use authorisation in India as well as Argentina, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico and Morocco for the active immunisation of adults. The vaccine was shown in clinical trials to be safe and effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19, with no severe cases and no hospitalisations more
reltecimod Treatment for Organ Dysfunction or Failure in Patients with Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Atox Bio Announces FDA Acceptance to File the NDA for Reltecimod to Treat Suspected Organ Dysfunction or Failure in Patients with Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection (“Flesh-Eating Disease”) DURHAM, N.C. and NESS ZIONA, Israel, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Atox Bio today announced that the U.S. Food and