Burns are one of the most common injuries suffered by Australians and one of the top causes of death in children under four. While survival rates for burns patients have improved substantially, treating pediatric burns remains challenging, especially with the rise of multi-drug resistant bacteria. Adelaide researchers develop new treatment for serious burns | 7NEWSPlay
Month: November 2021
A high school senior suiting up for a playoff game is bound to get a little emotional. For 18-year-old Alex Brown, a recent playoff game came with even more emotions than usual. His mother had died after a 14-year battle with breast cancer just the day before. He took the field to honor her memory,
With a humble teabag promising everything from a good night’s sleep to protection against colds, Jenna Farmer delves into the science behind the power of herbs, and the benefits that switching to herbal tea may bring From ginger to peppermint, turmeric and chai, herbal tea has had a steep rise in popularity. With many being
There’s no doubt that Black Friday 2021 will offer amazing deals and discounts on just about everything you might need or want. If you’ve been planning to get fit and healthy, then make sure to check out the best deals on exercise and health equipment you can get this year. The Best Buy Black Friday deals offer a wide
Smartphones are part and parcel to everyday life, including medicine. Here’s how to handle that. Joe Lindsey, a 48-year old Colorado-based journalist, has dealt with complex hearing loss for about 15 years. which has led to countless doctor’s visits, treatments, and even surgery in hopes of finding improvement. As time went on and Lindsey’s hearing
Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. It’s unusual, as cancers go, in that 99% of cases worldwide are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). In many countries around the world, people are given a vaccine to prevent HPV at an early age. You may have seen this vaccine
Posted on November 16, 2021 by Admin People are living longer than ever before, and more older adults than ever are reimagining their next chapter of life. Together, legendary tennis champion Billie Jean King and Atria Senior Living residents are harnessing their wisdom and fervor for pursuing passions and goals to be bold in authoring the next chapter of their life story – regardless of age. American
A study involving UT Southwestern neurology researchers found lower-quality outcomes for Hispanic ischemic stroke patients who receive endovascular thrombectomies than for comparable white and Black patients. Outcomes were similar between Black and white ischemic stroke patients who receive endovascular thrombectomies, the researchers determined. Ischemic strokes block or narrow an artery leading to the brain. The
Alcohol-free brand Lucky Saint and Mental Health First Aid England embark on a mission to champion better mental health in the food and drink industry Mental health affects us all, however, the pandemic has no doubt hit certain industries harder than others. The hospitality and retail industry has had a tough time, negotiating various lockdowns
For many of us, there’s nothing more satisfying than opening a cold beer at the end of a long day. But is this habit good for our gut? Research says yes. Beer Gut Health Benefits? It might be quite surprising, but moderate beer consumption is good for your gut health. The keyword here is “moderate”. Research revealed that
New research shows that the benefits of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors on symptoms and quality of life in patients with heart failure extend to canagliflozin (Invokana, Invokamet, Janssen). Canagliflozin 100 mg daily bested placebo by a mean of 4.3 points for the primary outcome of 12-week change in the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) total
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla addresses a press conference after a visit to oversee the production of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine at the factory of U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer in Puurs, Belgium April 23, 2021. John Thys | Pool | Reuters Pfizer on Tuesday submitted its application to the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization
The keynote address at the recent Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health annual conference, given by Rear Admiral Susan Orsega, MSN, director of the Commissioned Corps Headquarters of the U.S. Public Health Service, focused on the role that women’s health nurse practitioners played in the COVID-19 pandemic, and identified the skills needed to better address women’s
This is part 2 of Marisa’s blog. To read part 1, click here. Treating Cancer Without a Violent Spirit Having established that cancer is not my enemy can I find a less antagonistic way to face cancer? A cancer diagnosis is a grave problem, for sure, a scary reality evoking a wide range of feelings
Researchers at University of California San Diego have produced a single-cell chromatin atlas for the human genome. Chromatin is a complex of DNA and protein found in eukaryotic cells; regions of chromatin at key gene regulatory elements appear in open configurations within certain cell nuclei. Precisely delineating these accessible chromatin regions in cells of different
Steve and Susan Andrews have been dressing up as Santa and Mrs. Claus for the last 25 years, volunteering in schools and other places. Unfortunately, they were unable to continue their holiday tradition. Last Christmas was due to COVID-19, but this year is because Steve has been diagnosed with cancer. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition This year,
Jules Von Hep joins Happiful’s podcast to talk about letting go of your inner critic and the brilliant things that happen when you do… Jules Von Hep has a lot going on as 2021 draws to a close. He’s recently launched the fantastic sustainable knitwear company Yan Tan, is gearing up to celebrate the fourth
While hiking is one of the best ways to experience nature and get time out in the sun, making a hiking equipment list to pack the right essentials is the best way to avoid getting overwhelmed and confused. Aside from ensuring that you have everything you need, you should also make sure that what you’ve packed is high-quality equipment that
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus now accounts for nearly all of the coronavirus infections globally, fueled by unchecked spread of the novel coronavirus in many parts of the world. So far, vaccines are still able to defend against serious disease and death from Delta, but scientists remain on alert. Here
Some of the In2science UK mentors and mentees at a placement day. Advancements in science and medicine – including cancer research – require diversity in thought. This can only come from a community of diverse scientists with the freedom to develop and share ideas that could one day benefit people affected by cancer. But we
A recent study conducted in the United States has revealed that thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome following adenoviral vector-based coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is a rare event. However, the condition can cause serious consequences once developed, including hospitalization, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, or even death. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint
From connecting with those we care about to learning to love the planet around us, we share 10 things to do this December Page-turners Get Untamed by Glennon Doyle Observing others and following in their footsteps can seem like a logical way to make decisions. But learning to become your own pioneer can also be
A medical device delivering auditory and visual stimulation that evoke a particular brain wave pattern is an encouraging nonpharmacologic option to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a new phase 2 proof-of-concept study suggests. “We showed daily gamma sensory stimulation is safe and well-tolerated, with beneficial effects in cognitive and functional abilities and a significant
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee about the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on November 04, 2021 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Chief White House medical advisor Dr.
In an observational study reported at CHEST 2021, the American College of Chest Physicians annual meeting, Hanan Ajay, a fifth-year medical student at the University of Liverpool in England, said that of 34 patients on azithromycin, nearly all had reduced infection rates compared with historical averages. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Ajay is joined
By Marisa Guerin, PhD I have long been struck by the language of war and violence that is associated with cancer, but it hasn’t been a personal concern…. until now. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood plasma, and I now find myself sorting through my feelings
In a recent study published on the preprint server medRxiv*, researchers assess the need for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in children who are 12 years of age or younger. To this end, the researchers compared the clinical characteristics observed in unvaccinated children during the Delta surge (B.1.617.2) in China with that of a vaccinated
The Make-a-Wish Foundation is known for bringing to life the requests of children facing terminal or potentially life-threatening illnesses. While these kids absolutely deserve the attention and wish fulfillment, one very special teen in Mississippi used Make-a-Wish as an opportunity to give back to his community. 13-year-old Abraham Olagbegi, who was born with a rare
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