For the millions of women who celebrated their first Mother’s Day in May 2021, their transition into motherhood occurred in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. Preparing for childbirth can be joyful and exciting, but COVID-19 restrictions disrupted many women’s prenatal care and forced some mothers to deliver their infants, without partner or family support.
Month: June 2021
A patient website that supports cancer patients and their family caregivers Confronting a cancer diagnosis is one of the most demanding, isolating things you can do. Family and friends are an amazing source of support, but constantly sharing updates with each and every one of them is impractical. So what resources are available to families
A young woman who is fighting for her own life after a terminal cancer diagnosis is using what’s left of her time on this planet to help other people who also have cancer. Jill Bertolini, from Salem, Connecticut, has a unique story to tell. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in August of 2019,
The 6-month subcutaneously injectable leuprolide acetate (Fensolvi, Tolmar Pharmaceuticals) effectively and safely treats children with central precocious (early) puberty, research suggests. Findings from a 2-year phase 3 study of subcutaneous leuprolide acetate in 62 children with central precocious puberty were presented May 29 at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) Virtual Annual Meeting 2021
Posted on June 2, 2021 by Admin At a certain point, older adults often have the conversation with their adult children about whether it makes more sense for them to remain in their homes or to join a senior living community. The decision is a crucial one. Considering the emerging research on the importance of social and emotional support from others, becoming part of a community that cares about you can be better for your health and
When the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidelines about mask-wearing on May 13, 2021, plenty of Americans were left a little confused. Now anyone who is fully vaccinated can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, large or small, without wearing a mask or physical distancing. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. College athletes who have recently recovered from COVID-19 infection show cardiac abnormalities on electrocardiography. In a small study of ECGs on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II athletes, those who had been infected with COVID-19 had a prolonged PR interval
Variations in the human gut microbiome have been linked to cancer – an exciting prospect for cancer prevention, but teasing apart causation from correlation is no easy task says Dr Kaitlin Wade… Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide as well as one of the greatest economical burdens on health care systems.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), causes mild to moderate illness in most individuals. However, some people are at a higher risk of developing severe illness due to advanced age, underlying health conditions or immunodeficiencies. Severe COVID-19 is characterized by a hyperactive immune response. In the
FDA Approves Lybalvi (olanzapine and samidorphan) for the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder DUBLIN, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lybalvi (olanzapine and samidorphan) for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia and for the treatment of adults with
Odilest Guerrier, Medical Assistant, administers a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Pasqual Cruz at a clinic set up by Healthcare Network on May 20, 2021 in Immokalee, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Twelve U.S. states now have 70% of adult residents with at least one Covid vaccine shot, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data
In a study of mice, researchers showed how the act of seeing light may trigger the formation of vision-harming tumors in young children who are born with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) cancer predisposition syndrome. The research team, funded by the National Institutes of Health, focused on tumors that grow within the optic nerve, which relays
Adding an immune checkpoint inhibitor to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy was not associated with clear survival benefits in advanced urothelial carcinoma, according to findings from the KEYNOTE-361 trial. The three-arm, open-label, phase III trial found no significant improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) or overall survival (OS) with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone, reported Thomas
In celebration of pride month, The Positive Birth Company have launched their #ProudParent campaign Every June we celebrate pride month, a time to honour the Stonewall uprising that took place in June 1969 in Manhattan, a huge moment for the gay liberation movement. This year, The Positive Birth Company is celebrating by highlighting the incredible
As more and more people around the world are getting vaccinated, one can almost hear the collective sigh of relief. But the next pandemic threat is likely already making its way through the population right now. My research as an infectious disease epidemiologist has found that there is a simple strategy to mitigate emerging outbreaks:
At-home tests for a variety of medical biomarkers have become available in recent years. Some of those tests must be ordered by a physician. Any patient can decide to order their own test, request it from a company, receive it after a contracted physician approves the order, send in their sample, and get their results
Anxiety, panic attacks, and depression left Alex feeling isolated and out of step at university… until the powerful songs from her favourite band brought back a sense of hope and calm It was during my time at university in 2014 that my mental health began to decline. Whether that was from social pressures, or struggling
Botulinum toxin is said to be the most lethal substance known. Inhaling just 1-3 nanograms of toxin per kilogram of body mass constitutes a lethal dose. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published the first comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of botulism. The CDC has been working on these guidelines
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE) May 24, 2021– Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the first enrolled subjects have received their immunizations as part of a new study in adults ages 65 or older exploring the coadministration of the company’s 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (20vPnC) candidate following a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, currently
Nurtec ODT 75 mg is the first oral CGRP antagonist approved to prevent migraine Nurtec ODT 75 mg is now the only migraine medication approved to both treat acute migraine attacks and help prevent future migraine attacks In a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial, Nurtec rapidly and effectively prevented migraine, reducing migraine days by 30%
What will it take to convince people to get vaccinated against Covid? From free doughnuts to million-dollar payouts, public and private groups are trying it all. Back in March, Krispy Kreme was one of the first businesses to roll out a nationwide Covid vaccine incentive, offering a free glazed doughnut to any adult with a vaccination
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a proof-of-concept treatment for blood disorders like sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia that could raise hemoglobin levels by activating production of both fetal and adult hemoglobin. Using a viral vector engineered to reactivate fetal hemoglobin production, suppress mutant hemoglobin, and supply functional adult hemoglobin, the researchers
Death by suicide increased after Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis, with the highest risk among people 65 to 74 years old and in the first 90 days after diagnosis. (Alzheimer’s and Dementia) Cholesterol catabolism and bile acid synthesis may have sex-specific effects on dementia progression. (PLOS Medicine) Blood oxygenation and neurovascular coupling were decreased in the
Beyond, a youth-led charity founded by Jonny Benjamin MBE, is committed to tackling the mental health crisis amongst young people and today launches its #BrakeTheSystem campaign to raise £500,000 for immediate mental health support in school settings. Beyond shares that current offerings for young people needs addressing urgently. “The UK is on the precipice of
We can learn a lot from our elders, not just from their experience, but also from their genes, say Italian scientists who, for the first time, have decoded the DNA of people older than 100 years to figure out how they avoided age-related diseases. “The 105 threshold is really tough to jump and those who
Expand your mind with these touching, striking, and fascinating watches The mental health conversation has uncovered many vital topics over the past few years, with more and more voices sharing their personal experiences and diving into the way that it touches their own, and others’, lives. We fight stigma when we develop a better understanding
Rare but serious blood clots that have been linked the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine have many people — especially those who have already had one dose of the vaccine — looking for information. Here are answers to some key questions. If I had a first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, should I have concerns about
Transradial vascular access is often preferred over the transfemoral route in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for its lower associated risks of bleeding and vascular complications. But transfemoral access is overall better at accommodating the larger catheters and sheaths frequently needed for PCI of complex lesions. Now, a randomized trial adds to observational evidence that transradial