The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday announced stronger safety requirements for breast implants, restricting sales of implants only to providers and health facilities that review potential risks of the devices with patients before surgery, via a “Patient Decision Checklist.” The agency also placed a boxed warning — the strongest warning that the
Month: October 2021
Strategically increasing testing capacity, either by making diagnostic tests faster or more available, can reduce reliance on costly preventative interventions, such as distancing and shutdowns, according to a team of researchers led by Penn State. The team designed its mathematical model to support government and public health officials in implementing testing and isolation programs to
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a ceremony to launch a multiyear partnership with Qatar on making FIFA Football World Cup 2022 and mega sporting events healthy and safe at the WHO headquarters in Geneva on October 18, 2021. Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty Images Covid-19 cases and deaths are climbing
Stroke survivors carrying CYP2C19 loss-of-function alleles had better secondary prevention when taking ticagrelor (Brilinta) versus clopidogrel (Plavix) as an add-on to aspirin, according to the Chinese CHANCE-2 trial. Subsequent ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes at 90 days occurred in 6.0% of patients randomized to ticagrelor, which was modestly lower than the 7.6% of peers assigned to
Adolescence is a critical period for the evolution of cardiometabolic risk factors that are largely influenced by diet and lifestyle. Understanding these risk factors is essential to developing effective dietary guidance for disease prevention targeting this critical age period. Recently published research in the British Journal of Nutrition found that 9-17 year-old girls who consumed
Two monoclonal antibodies directed toward different interleukin (IL) targets produced wildly different results in randomized phase II trials involving asthma. On the plus side, an IL-33 inhibitor called itepekimab appeared to help patients keep their asthma under control better than placebo, reported Michael Wechsler, MD, of National Jewish Health in Denver, and colleagues. While on
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is notoriously difficult to treat, as it lacks estrogen and progesterone receptors and excess HER2 protein. Without these characteristics, therapies used to treat other forms of the disease are not effective. A new trial is attempting to work around this by preventing the formation of TNBC altogether. The Cleveland Clinic is
Christmas is most definitely coming, with less than 2 months until the big day. If you’re not yet sorted for the festivities, Cancer Research UK’s range of Christmas cards and gifts are here to help. From snowy days in the country to festive wreaths and stockings, the shop has a design to suit every taste.
Psychologists from the University of Leicester have created body maps of the sensations that arise during hallucinations in those experiencing psychosis. The recently published study provides extensive, descriptive data covering the feelings and sensations individuals report experiencing in their body during hallucinations. Amongst the most common reported included feelings of confusion, fear, and frustration. Participants
Approximately 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in women in the United States each year, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said B.J. Rimel, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, in a presentation at the virtual Advancing NIH Research on the Health of Women conference sponsored by
New research from Durex highlights what’s holding women back from enjoying sex For heterosexual couples, the pleasure gap sees a disparity in sexual satisfaction, with women getting the raw end of the deal. A new poll from sexual wellbeing brand Durex has investigated sexual discomfort in women and found that 45% of us (one in
Many now see vaping as a good alternative to smoking. But is it the safer option? Does vaping have any harmful effects? Here’s what you need to know. Vape vs. Cigarettes Through the years, the tobacco industry has been trying to find ways to make cigarette smoking less dangerous. However, most of these efforts, such as
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Risankizumab (Skyrizi, AbbVie) provides early and lasting benefits for patients with Crohn’s disease, phase 3 trials indicate. Based on these and other recent findings, the drug could be used as a first-line treatment and even displace ustekinumab (Stelara, Janssen), which itself was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is constantly mutating. As of now, several different distinct SARS-CoV-2 lineages have arisen in multiple geographic areas around the world. In a recently published Nature Communications study, the authors describe the B.1.620 lineage discovered in Lithuania. According to this study, the lineage is inferred to have originated
Elizabeth Holmes, founder and former CEO of Theranos, arrives for motion hearing on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at the U.S. District Court House inside Robert F. Peckham Federal Building in San Jose, California. Yichuan Cao | NurPhoto | Getty Images SAN JOSE, CALIF. — A representative for Betsy DeVos’s family office told jurors in the
Democratic and Republican lawmakers debated whether President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate would help or hurt businesses and workers during a joint hearing of two House Committee on Education and Labor subcommittees on Tuesday. Republicans argued that the new measures were a “power grab” that would exacerbate worker shortages, but Democrats saw the requirements as a
If you suffer from allergies, you likely feel the everyday impacts allergies can cause. We have good news — there is a safe, cost-effective, and convenient option available that might help you enjoy everyday activities and live your ideal lifestyle without worrying about allergies slowing you down. Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), commonly known as allergy drops,
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, you might be noticing a few different feelings. You might be thrilled that each year, the entire month of October is dedicated to educating, fundraising, and advocating for all things breast cancer. You might feel empowered and inspired by the work you and your community have
Caitlin Wells Salerno knew that some mammals — like the golden-mantled ground squirrels she studies in the Rocky Mountains — invest an insane amount of resources in their young. That didn’t prepare her for the resources the conservation biologist would owe after the birth of her second son. Wells Salerno went into labor on the
10-year-old Megan Ragucci was in just 1st grade when she was diagnosed with Alopecia Universalis, a rare and lifelong condition. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services describes Alopecia Universalis as being “characterized by the complete loss of hair on the scalp and body.” Losing your hair can be devastating as an adult, but
Today, the Government set out its spending plans for the next 3 years. We saw the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) as an opportunity to put the UK on a path towards better cancer survival, through growing the cancer workforce and investing in diagnostic equipment, research and public health. It was billed as the moment the
If you’re thinking about how to lift your mood, increase motivation and beat the winter blues, then read on… Have we got a motivational mid-week treat for you! To mark two months until RED January 2022 begins, Happiful and RED are bringing together a panel of brilliant guests to talk about moving for mood and
As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be a need for the people to take annual booster shots. This is what Moderna co-founder and chairman Noubar Afeyan recently said while speaking about the potential of SARS-CoV-2 plaguing the human race for a long time. The Need For
Cosmeceutical alternatives to hydroquinone, which is now restricted in the United States from inclusion in over-the-counter (OTC) products, are proliferating, along with new strategies to improve their efficacy, according to a report at the Skin of Color Update 2021. Dr Heather Woolery-Lloyd “Ten or 15 years ago, I was showing a slide with five [alternatives
So you want to be a general surgeon. You like the idea of being the generalist of the operating room, having the knowledge and skills for a wide range of surgical interventions. Or maybe it’s just a stepping stone for you to get to the subspecialization you’re after. Let’s debunk the public perception myths, and
Following a diet is tough. Counting calories, strict eating plans, most diets can be hard to sustain in the long run. Luckily, there are a lot of ways for you to lose weight, one of which is intermittent fasting. Intermittent Fasting Meaning Intermittent fasting (IF) requires you to follow a specific schedule that cycles between non-fasting (eating) and voluntary fasting over
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in some New Jersey communities is triple the national average, a new analysis shows. Investigators found that up to 10% of children in some of the state’s school districts have an ASD diagnosis vs the national average of just under 2%. Dr Walter Zahorodny School districts with higher
Researchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP) have conducted a study that could be key to decreasing maternal mortality rates in the U.S. UTSA Associate Professor of Public Health Jeffrey Howard, Associate Professor of Demography Corey Sparks and doctoral candidate in demography Samson Olowolaju, in collaboration
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