Each year, roughly 1 in 60 adult patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) aged 65 years and under is hospitalized with urinary or kidney infections, a new study suggests. That’s more than quadruple the rate in a control cohort. Other types of infections affected patients with MS at a higher rate too. Dr Riley Bove “The
Month: March 2021
Living with diabetes is hard. The 24/7/365 management, constant conscientiousness, precise measurements and tracking, and near perfection that the condition requires can be exhausting, and sometimes we’re our own worst critic. We can become siloed in the “shoulds” and “should nots”, working ourselves into a corner of unrealistic expectations, not letting ourselves be fully human.
Having struggled with a stutter all his life, Adam avoided anything that would involve too much speaking. So many missed opportunities lit a fire in him, and prompted Adam to try a new programme that prompted acceptance and transformed his entire outlook Stuttering is a hidden disability, and one that affects about 1% of the
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new, once-daily oral stimulant medication for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in people aged 6 years and older. Azstarys (KemPharm, Inc) combines extended-release serdexmethylphenidate (SDX), KemPharm’s prodrug of dexmethylphenidate (d-MPH), coformulated with immediate-release d-MPH. Following absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, SDX is converted
A study conducted by a team of researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has found that Singaporeans, who scored high levels of empathy, would choose to prioritize the environment over the convenience and comfort of both themselves and their families or co-workers. Nearly eight out of ten (79%) respondents to a series of
Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus Vifor Pharma and Cara Therapeutics Announce U.S. FDA Acceptance and Priority Review of NDA for Korsuva Injection in Hemodialysis Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Pruritus St.Gallen, Switzerland, and Stamford, Conn., 8 March 2021 –Vifor Pharma and Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
The world needs to ramp up efforts to combat Covid-19 — and countries must not let their guard down, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned Monday as coronavirus cases around the world surge. “We’re at a very risky period,” said Dr. Soumya Swaminathan of the World Health Organization. “We need to double down, this is
A study led by UT Southwestern and Children’s Health researchers defines parameters for the number of white blood cells that must be present in children’s urine at different concentrations to suggest a urinary tract infection (UTI). The findings, published recently in Pediatrics, could help speed treatment of this common condition and prevent potentially lifelong complications.
Recently, one of the medical directors of one of the adult medicine practices at our sister institution sent me an email asking if I knew how to get certain data on different facets of our practice. She was wondering if we regularly collected data on our no-show rate, as well as how and when appointments
By Maddie Hunter I will never forget the words of my stem cell transplant doctor on that New York City summer day in 2001. We spoke shortly after my arrival at the hospital. He listened to me reviewing all the steps I had taken to be prepared, including the completion of my will and a
In 2020, more than 2.3 million women throughout the world were diagnosed with breast cancer. As a result, many women have needed surgery to remove tumors. New technology from Purdue University may help breast cancer patients and survivors see better tissue regeneration following these procedures. Purdue researchers teamed up with breast surgeon Carla Fisher from
For those of us who remain unvaccinated, thinking instead that herd immunity might come quicker than an open vaccine appointment, a new website could offer some hope for inoculation. The new vaccine-leftovers website has an easy name to remember and a couple new twists; it matches up vaccine availability to vaccine seekers, but only if
In honour of International Women’s Day 2021, a group of female pensioners share wise words to their younger selves, reflecting on over 90 years of experience When asked what advice they’d give to their younger selves, ‘show tolerance’, ‘be honest’ and ‘drink plenty of wine’ were just some of the tips shared from several pensioners
A large, retrospective study shows how germline genetic testing has evolved over time in women with breast or ovarian cancer and reveals a path forward for testing these patients. Investigators found racial and ethnic disparities in genetic testing as well as “persistent underuse” of testing in patients with ovarian cancer. The team also discovered that
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Like other people, patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who become infected with COVID-19 face worse outcomes if they’re older and more disabled, a biostatistician told neurologists. With the exception of anti-CD20s, registries also suggest that disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) don’t cause higher
BUFFALO, N.Y., March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Athenex, Inc., (NASDAQ: ATNX), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for the treatment of cancer and related conditions, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a complete response letter (CRL) for the company’s New
SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 5, 2021– Kite, a Gilead Company (Nasdaq: GILD), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Yescarta® (axicabtagene ciloleucel) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) after two or more lines of systemic therapy. The approval makes Yescarta the first chimeric antigen receptor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan rejected an initial allotment of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine this week, according to the Michigan state health department. At a press briefing Thursday, Duggan confirmed he declined this week’s allocation of J&J vaccines from the state, citing sufficient supply of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to cover demand from
The Lancet today published the latest Series on Maternal and Child Undernutrition Progress, including three new papers that build upon findings from the previous 2008 and 2013 Series, which established an evidence-based global agenda for tackling undernutrition over the past decade. The papers conclude that despite modest progress in some areas, maternal and child undernutrition
“We’re going to be in a ‘Pinkalicious phase’ for the next few months.” — Chris Martin, MD, MSc, of West Virginia University School of Public Health, quoting surprisingly apt advice from the popular children’s book series and applying it to potentially choosing one’s COVID vaccine. “It is sloppy and lazy to lump cladribine and alemtuzumab
This story was originally shared TheAnimalRescueSite.GreaterGood.com. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! My uncle Charlie always loved cats. When I was young he had so many. Every weekend when I visited him I’d watch him pick up strays off the street.. He’d
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Frank Tripi, a doctoral candidate at at The Michigan School of Psychology, has reached out to us looking for participants for a research project about pain perception. Participants should be 21 or older and have been formally diagnosed with Chronic Migraines, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or Chronic Lower Back Pain. They should also have been experiencing the
Dr Amit Bar-Or COVID-19 vaccines are considered safe for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurologist told colleagues, but those who are on disease-modifying therapy (DMT) – or about to begin it – should be cautious about the timing of their shots. “There’s no reason to think any of the three authorized vaccines are in
If you’re looking for a career change, or keen to be your own boss, this is the simple seven-step guide you need to read… What does working in a coffee shop have to do with being a freelance writer? Well, not that much if I’m honest. But before I became a published author and full-time
Children who have higher levels of sun exposure appear to have a substantially lower risk of developing pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) than children who are less exposed to the sun, new research shows. The use of sunscreen does not appear to affect the risk. “This is the first study, as far as we are aware, to
The global population is aging, and so are their eyes. In fact, the number of people with vision impairment and blindness is expected to more than double over the next 30 years. A meta-analysis in The Lancet Global Health, consisting of 48,000 people from 17 studies, found that those with more severe vision impairment had
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) speaks after Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the 148th session of the Executive Board on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Geneva, Switzerland, January 21, 2021. Christopher Black | WHO | via Reuters The Covid-19
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