COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy did not stop the Philippines from stamping out a polio outbreak in a 16-month drive that ended June 2021, a feat commended by WHO and UNICEF. The outbreak came almost two decades after the Philippines was declared polio-free, the last case of wild poliovirus infection having been reported in 1993. At
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Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Customers wanting to wine, dine and unwind to live music at the City Winery’s flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But that’s not required at most other dining establishments in the city.
Low-dose rivaroxaban (Xarelto) plus aspirin held a cardiovascular mortality benefit in the secondary prevention COMPASS trial that was larger for the highest-risk patients, a post hoc analysis showed. While the previously reported main results from the trial showed a significant reduction in cardiovascular events, with a trend for reduced overall mortality with the combination versus
For women with HER2-positive breast cancer, a common treatment regimen involves combining three different types of chemotherapy drugs: trastuzumab, docetaxel, and carboplatin. Together, these therapies are known as TCbH. However, a new study has shown that adding a fourth drug may improve outcomes for these patients. Pyrotinib is an irreversible second-generation HER2-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Specific genetic changes in tumours are linked to how aggressive a rare childhood cancer will be, in a finding scientists say could help pave the way for new, tailored treatments. The genetic changes identified in rhabdomyosarcoma – a type of muscle cancer that mostly affects children – were also linked to the patients’ age when
As the COVID-19 vaccines reach more people across the country, some people have asked: Could we delay the second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to allow more people to be vaccinated more quickly? And, how safe am I after my first dose? As an immunologist, I hear this question frequently. The answer is
Insulet’s investigational Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system improves glycemic control in people with type 1 diabetes as young as 2 years of age, new data suggest. The Omnipod 5 system combines a tubing-free insulin-filled delivery “Pod” with the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor and an algorithm built into the Pod connecting the two devices
15 June 2021 — AstraZeneca today announced results from the STORM CHASER trial assessing the safety and efficacy of AZD7442, a long-acting antibody (LAAB) combination, for the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19 in participants recently exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The trial did not meet the primary endpoint of post-exposure prevention of symptomatic COVID-19 with AZD7442
Most women are prone to hair loss, whether it’s genetic, a form of alopecia, female pattern baldness, postpartum hair loss, etc. the list goes on and on. It can really take a toll on one’s self confidence and how they view themselves. Let’s be honest, that’s the last thing we want to worry about these
In this article DOCS Jeff Tangney, CEO, of Doximity at the New York Stock Exchange for their IPO, June 24, 2021. Source: NYSE Jeff Tangney launched his first health-tech start-up, Epocrates, in the middle of the dot-com bubble. While the company survived the crash and eventually went public, the endgame was a disappointing acquisition for
Despite research showing associations between anabolic steroid use and criminal offending, the possibility of a similar association between legal performance-enhancing substance use, such as creatine, and criminal offending remained unknown. A new study published online in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence now shows that both forms of performance-enhancing substance use is longitudinally associated with
Welcome to this week’s edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the web to help you learn what’s next. Lisa Grabl is president of the locum tenens division of CompHealth, the nation’s largest locum tenens physician staffing company and a leader in permanent and temporary allied healthcare
Young people with gender dysphoria should be considered as individuals rather than fall into an age-defined bracket when assessing their understanding to consent to hormone treatment, according to the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, as it awaits the verdict of its appeal last week in London against a High Court ruling. The High Court
Summer means more time outdoors soaking up the sun and family gatherings in the backyard, but it also means battling mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are considered “vampires” of the insect world. The females crave human blood, but unlike vampires don’t need it to survive. Instead, drinking human blood allows them to reproduce and lay eggs. If only
Throughout the pandemic, local neighborhoods have played a critical and well-documented role providing the health and social services necessary for American communities and businesses to survive and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Gay neighborhoods were particularly well equipped to meet this challenge, according to our latest research on these communities. We find that the lessons
After a life-changing accident in their youth, Iesha Palmer had severe scarring from burns – but it was the mental impact of this incident that left an even greater mark. Years later, Iesha has found an empowering message in these scars, and it’s a sentiment you need to hear Life isn’t a linear trajectory –
The incidence of type 2 diabetes in children appears to have doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, data from two new US studies suggest, with the lead investigator of one saying she was “surprised by the staggering increase in cases of type 2 diabetes…and the increase in severity of presentation.” Findings from the two separate retrospective
The U.S. continues to see Covid-19 vaccinations gradually increasing nationwide, with nearly 66% of all adults now having at least one vaccine dose according to CDC’s COVID Data Tracker, yet disparities have been noted in vaccination rates across races and geographic areas. A new dashboard shows differences in vaccination rates by race across Georgia’s counties.
FDA Approves Verkazia (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) for the Treatment of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis EMERYVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE) June 24, 2021 –Santen Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, Santen), a global company focused exclusively on eye care, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Verkazia (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.1%
The latest setback for Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine was the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s order on June 11, 2021, to discard 60 million doses that failed to meet quality and safety guidelines. A Baltimore manufacturing facility run by Emergent BioSolutions had been producing COVID-19 vaccines for both J&J and AstraZeneca and inadvertently mixed
New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks during a news conference, to announce criminal justice reform in New York City, U.S., May 21, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Saturday that Johnson & Johnson has agreed to halt sales of opioids nationwide in a $230 million settlement
James Cook University scientists in Australia believe they have made a breakthrough in the science of keeping premature babies alive. As part of her PhD work, JCU engineering lecturer Stephanie Baker led a pilot study that used a hybrid neural network to accurately predict how much risk individual premature babies face. She said complications resulting
TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, look at the top medical stories of the week. This week’s topics include mental health during COVID for caregivers,
Time-restricted eating — that is, reducing the number of hours a person is allowed to eat during the day — may produce a modest 1% to 4% weight loss, even without cutting calories, early studies in humans suggest. But more research is needed to provide definitive evidence. This type of intermittent fasting also appears to
Metastatic breast cancer is prevalent in the United States, with the National Cancer Institute estimating that about 168,000 American women were living with the disease in 2020. One of them was longtime NPR reporter Ina Jaffe. She had been diagnosed two years ago but was keeping it to herself. Now, she’s coming forward in part
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This June 27, we’ll be observing PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a complex condition usually caused by a terrifying event – either experiencing it or witnessing it. As such, getting effective treatment for PTSD is crucial to reducing its symptoms. Here are six ways to help people recover from PTSD. PTSD is caused by traumatic events, but it’s now largely treatable.
Fidaa Wishah, MD, a pediatric radiologist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Arizona, has been fired after the hospital reviewed evidence that included her anti-Israel comments on social media, according to the hospital’s statement. On May 26, Wishah posted, “We will uncover your thirst to kill our Palestinian children. … We sense your fear. The fear
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