Georgios Lyratzopoulos is Professor of Cancer Epidemiology at University College London (UCL). Comment and opinion from Cancer Research UK’s community of experts. The opinions outlined in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Cancer Research UK. The COVID-19 public health crisis is radically shaking up the way we organise and deliver healthcare for
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Dr Alex as a mental health ambassador, to advise the government on the issues being faced by children and young people Alex George, the doctor who rose to fame as a contestant on the 2018 series of Love Island, will play an important role in shaping children’s mental health
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have been on the market for almost two months, with millions of doses in circulation but months or years ahead before herd immunity can be reached. New additions from Johnson & Johnson and Novavax could significantly expand the supply. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine offers a notable alternative to the Pfizer
In November, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of two monoclonal antibody products, bamlanivimab (Lilly) and casirivimab/imdevimab (Regeneron), to treat outpatients with COVID-19 who are at high risk for complications or hospitalization. The US government has allocated more than 641,000 monoclonal antibody treatments to the states in the hope of preventing hospitalizations
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Matthew Garza and Lydia Davis The American Diabetes Association has lowered the A1C target for children to less than 7.0%, aiming to improve long-term health outcomes without increasing hypoglycemic events. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recently issued a new recommendation on A1C targets for children: youth with
A recent study conducted at the University of Texas at Austin, USA, has identified a highly conserved neutralizing antibody binding site on the spike S2 domain of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The study findings might help develop novel spike-targeting antibodies for widespread protection. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint
FDA Approves Posimir (bupivacaine) for Post-Surgical Pain Reduction for up to 72 Hours Following Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Posimir (bupivacaine solution) for infiltration use in adults for administration into the subacromial space under
Rick Gates, senior vice president of pharmacy and healthcare at Walgreens, assured CNBC that the company will safely and efficiently administer Covid vaccines. “We’ll make sure our health care professionals are there to give them the vaccine and monitor them appropriately,” Gates said Tuesday evening on “The News with Shepard Smith.” “No, it’s not going
In Minnesota, there are currently about 60 diseases that all newborns are screened for at birth using a heel prick and a few drops of blood. Of all the screenable disorders combined, newborn infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) is most common, and it is ranked as the most prevalent infectious disease in the U.S. and Europe
Patients often commented on my attire other than my white coat, particularly my impractical footwear, until I finally broke down and purchased Danskos to avoid being called out for my truthful impracticality. It is amazing how patients care more about my orthotics than the reason they scheduled a visit with me — and God bless
Following the death of 46-year-old George Perry Floyd Jr. in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25th, 2020, the nation and the entire world began calling for a change in the way African Americans and other minorities are treated by law enforcement and in general. It was an eye-opening experience for many that demonstrated that racism still
Following a serious accident, Philip’s life was turned upside down. But on the road to recovery, he found a new sense of freedom when he reconnected with the world around him It was a mild, early autumn day back in 2002 when I set out on my Triumph motorbike to ride the classic winding North
Parents pass all kinds of things down to their kids - red hair, bad eyesight, maybe even a taste for spicy food. Sometimes, the health conditions of a parent can make an impact on the child. This is the case with autoimmune disorders in mothers, and ADHD in their children. New research, published in JAMA Pediatrics,
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall of the electrode component of the EMBLEM S-ICD (Boston Scientific), the iconic subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system, due to an increased risk for fracture at a specific location near the proximal sensing ring. Such a lead failure could prevent the device from delivering
There’s been a steady stream of figures since the pandemic began. The number of COVID-19 cases. The number of hospitalisations. The number of people waiting for screening, tests or treatment. The number of cancer surgeries that have been postponed or cancelled. Each figure lays bare what many people with cancer have seen first-hand – the
Psychotherapist and author Anna Mathur joins Happiful’s podcast to share her thoughts on negotiating the ups and downs of day to day life, gratitude, letting go of guilt and knowing that you deserve and are worth more Anna Mathur is a Psychotherapist, a Sunday Times bestselling author, podcast host and a Mum of three, and
Winter snowstorms also bring downed power lines, so use these tips to get your house ready. Shoveling snow is bad enough — those of us along the Atlantic Coast getting caught up this nasty nor’easter can attest to that. But add a power outage on top of the joys of back and shoulder pain? Life
Screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has thus far been targeted at individuals who smoke or have smoked, but the incidence of lung cancer has been found to be increasing among people who have never smoked, and they too should undergo screening, suggest researchers from Taiwan. “Lung cancer in never-smokers is a
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., January 29, 2021 – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the Company) today announced topline efficacy and safety data from the Phase 3 ENSEMBLE clinical trial, demonstrating that the investigational single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in development at its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies met all primary and key secondary endpoints. The topline safety and efficacy data are based on 43,783
aducanumab Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease Biogen and Eisai Announce FDA’s 3-Month Extension of Review Period for the Biologics License Application for Aducanumab CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and TOKYO, Jan. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biogen (Nasdaq: BIIB) and Eisai Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the review
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new intramuscular (IM) injection route of administration for Plegridy® (peginterferon beta-1a) for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). The new IM administration offers people living with relapsing
Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, medical director of the Special Pathogens Unit at Boston Medical Center, told CNBC’s “The News with Shepard Smith” that she anticipates another surge of Covid infections as the new variants of the virus appear across the U.S. “If I encounter a person who has one of these variants, I’m much more likely
A seroprevalence study of nearly 10,000 people in the United States in the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic suggests there were at least five people with undiagnosed disease for every case diagnosed. The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic causes no symptoms in some patients and severe
A tissue valve built for less structural valve deterioration showed favorable safety and hemodynamic performance at 5 years in surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), according to the COMMENCE investigators. Surgical valves mounted with Resilia (a proprietary bovine pericardial tissue, from Edwards Lifesciences, formulated to reduce the calcification that often leads to valve dysfunction) were associated
Patients with cancer should strongly consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available. If you are currently undergoing cancer treatment, you should speak to your provider about receiving the vaccine. It may be best to prepare a list of questions prior to speaking with them. Some questions you may want to ask are: Should
Children’s Mental Health Week kicks off, encouraging children to learn how to share thoughts and feelings, through creative outlets A seven-day initiative recognised every year to highlight the importance of children and young people’s mental health, Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) is underway. And this year’s theme, ‘Express Yourself,’ is all about how to
A divide between “haves” and “have-nots” is emerging as older adults across the country struggle to get covid-19 vaccines. Seniors with family members or friends to help them are getting vaccine appointments, even if it takes days to secure them. Those without reliable social supports are missing out. Elders who can drive — or who
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended approval of icosapent ethyl to reduce the risk for cardiovascular (CV) events in patients at high CV risk. The marketing authorization for icosapent ethyl, under the brand name Vazkepa, is expected to be in statin-treated adults with elevated triglycerides (≥150