It starts innocently enough. Perhaps a sports injury, an accident, surgery, or a work-related incident. The physician prescribes pain medication, and for the majority of people, it ends there. The patient takes it as needed and discontinues it when they get better. But for those with a genetic predisposition for substance use disorders (SUD), stopping
Month: November 2021
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic increased global morbidity and mortality exponentially over the course of the last two years, with more than five million deaths reported globally during this period. A new “article in press” explores the efficacy of vaccination against infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in pregnancy. Study:
NEW ORLEANS — As the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (ACAAI) annual meeting gets underway on Friday, attendees — online and in person here — can catch up on the latest news on allergy prevention and management, as well as the gamut of topics summed up in the organization’s name. Some of the
I think all of us know how motivational it can be when we have a goal in mind and want to achieve it. Nobody knows this better than Tennie Ivy, a 97-year-old grandmother who was diagnosed with breast cancer. Not only was she diagnosed with breast cancer at the ripe age of 97, but it
While many report that they struggle to cope with new parenthood, the majority are reluctant to ask for help during the first weeks with a newborn The first weeks of parenthood are undeniably challenging, as parents adjust to an upheaval to their lives, all while facing the physical, mental, and emotional challenges that come with
Eating disorders began to spike among young people shortly after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts believe the increase occurred due to disruptions in daily living, emotional distress and more time spent on social media – which research has shown can lead to lower self-esteem and negative body image. One peer-reviewed study indicates that
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Earlier this year, the World Health Organization announced a global campaign to combat ageism — discrimination against older adults that is pervasive and harmful but often unrecognized. “We must change the narrative around age and ageing” and “adopt strategies to counter”
Young mental health activists will be co-producing the first children’s only mental health festival this coming February Awareness of ill mental health has increased dramatically over recent years. With more and more of us talking about how we are feeling, we’re creating more dialogues and paths towards seeking help and support than ever before. Yet
Previous COVID-19 infection may provide the body with protection against SARS-CoV-2, but it wouldn’t be on the same level as the type of protection vaccination gives, a new study has revealed. Protection From Past Infection The idea of gaining immunity against a pathogen after overcoming an infection is not new. This adaptive immunity is what
Undergoing general or spinal anesthesia does not alter short term adverse events in patients undergoing outpatient total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery, according to researchers from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, led by Mark C. Kendall, MD, who retrospectively evaluated outcomes during the 72-hours after outpatient TKAs. For the study, published
The antiviral Lagevrio (molnupiravir) is safe and effective at reducing the risk of hospitalization and death in people with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at increased risk of developing severe disease, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced today. This follows a rigorous review of its safety, quality and effectiveness by the
White House Chief Medical Adviser Anthony Fauci gives an open statement before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing on “Next Steps: The Road Ahead for the COVID-19 Response” on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 4, 2021. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci and Sen. Rand Paul
While people with multiple sclerosis (MS) used cannabis to manage various symptoms, they often did not ask their doctor for guidance, according to a study presented at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) meeting. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, study author Robert Fox, MD, of the Mellen Center for MS at the Cleveland
Malaria, a pathogen transmitted into blood by mosquitoes in tropical climates, is typically thought of as a blood and liver infection. However, in a newly published study, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have detected antibodies primarily made in response to infections in the mucous membranes -; in such areas as
When an earlier stage diagnosis of breast cancer occurs, there’s relief in knowing that it was caught early. However, there’s also the fear that the cancer may later come back and spread to other areas of the body. A recent first-of-its-kind study has determined just how much of a risk this is. A team of
When your inner critic puts you down, stop, recognise it, and flip the statement with these tips Negative self-talk is a trap that many of us can fall into. They’re the niggling comments that creep into our minds when we start to doubt ourselves, or get caught in a shame spiral. And over time they
Ask anyone what their favorite morning drink is, and there’s a high chance they’ll say it’s coffee. Whether you’re at the dinner table nursing a cup of coffee as you browse through morning emails or sipping a latte during your midday break, there are only a few things in life that are as comforting as coffee.
Over half of people who believed they were transgender, transitioned to the opposite sex, but then regretted it and transitioned back — known as detransitioners — felt they did not receive adequate evaluation from a doctor or mental health professional before starting transition, new research indicates. In what is thought to be the first study to
After decades of research, the UK implemented a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine programme for teenage girls in 2008. Now, for the first time, a study has shown that the UK HPV vaccine programme works and will save lives, according to research funded by Cancer Research UK. In the first study of its kind, the vaccine
Tuning-in to the relationship between our physical and emotional selves holds truly transformative potential. Here, our expert columnist Andy Gill delves into the topic, to share insight, advice, and practical exercises you can try at home… Many people see yoga as stretching, a way to improve mobility, an exercise practice, something about breathing, relaxation or
If you’re struggling with eczema, then you’re very familiar with the itchiness, dryness, swelling and general discomfort. These are enough to ruin your day. But is there a cure for it? Here’s what you need to know. What is Eczema? Atopic dermatitis or commonly known as eczema is one of the most common skin conditions that affect children
The applicability of the results of the ISCHEMIA trial to real-world clinical practice in the United States has been called into question by a new study showing that less than a third of US patients with stable ischemic heart disease (IHD) who currently undergo intervention would meet the trial’s inclusion criteria. The ISCHEMIA trial, first
Some spent an extra hour a day on chores and childcare during lockdowns, while others got an added daily hour of solo leisure time – and most of us reduced time spent on paid work by around half an hour a day. This is according to a new study of “time-use diaries” kept by 766
A ten year old child receives the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine for 5-11 year old kids at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut on November 2, 2021. Joseph Prezioso | AFP | Getty Images Young children with Covid antibodies due to a prior infection should still get fully vaccinated, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr.
Ahead of an advisory committee on the matter, FDA staff expressed concerns over conflicting efficacy data on a carbetocin nasal spray for treating various symptoms brought on by Prader-Willi syndrome. On Thursday, the FDA’s Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee will decide whether drug developer Levo Therapeutics has provided enough evidence to support the claim that the
New research published in the British Journal of Educational Psychology suggests that sleep problems may negatively affect children’s reading ability. In the study that included 339 children aged four to 14 years, parents were asked to complete questionnaires about their children’s sleep, while the children completed a test of word reading efficiency. Children whose parents
14-year-old Della Calder is nonverbal due to a rare genetic condition called Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome, which is caused by changes in the ASXL3 gene. According to Spark for Autism, it is linked to feeding difficulties, low muscle tone, intellectual disability, and sometimes autism. Della was just one of four people known to have the condition when
While it may be a fun horror film for some, Hypnotic perpetuates some misleading ideas about hypnotherapy Over the Halloween weekend, I wanted to watch something a little scary and when I saw the trailer for Hypnotic, I was intrigued. I love a good psychological thriller and thought this would be right up my street.