“I’m concerned and I’m scared and I’m devastated for my family and for all the Ukrainian people.” — Roksolana Vaskul, MD, of RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey, who has family in western Ukraine living under the threat of a Russian invasion. “We’re not even close to reaching the target of eliminating all forms of violence
Month: February 2022
Northwestern University behavioral scientist Linda Teplin will present research on Saturday, Feb. 19 from her groundbreaking Northwestern Juvenile Project at the upcoming 2022 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The meeting, “Empower with Evidence,” will take place online Feb. 17-20. For information about media registration, email [email protected] and include
The current trend of using two cannulas to place most newborns in respiratory failure on life-sustaining ECMO, one in the right internal jugular vein and a second in the right common carotid artery, rather than a single cannula in the right internal jugular, increases mortality rates for these babies, investigators report. Their assessment of nearly
The insula and frontal cortex are involved in the development of anxiety in adults with Parkinson’s disease, according to imaging data from 108 individuals. Anxiety occurs in approximately 31% of Parkinson’s disease patients, but the underlying mechanisms are not well understood, wrote Nacim Betrouni, MD, of the University of Lille, France, and colleagues. Previous research
In the short time since the omicron variant was identified in South Africa in November 2021, researchers have quickly learned that it has three unique characteristics: It spreads efficiently and quickly, it generally causes milder disease than previous variants and it may confer strong protection against other variants such as delta. This has many people
What happens when we mix cutting-edge tech with ancient wellness practices? Power on, ion on, PEMF level set to 2 (7.8Hz)… No, I’m not trying to land a plane, I’m just trying to switch on an infrared (PEMF) mat gifted by biohacking tech brand HigherDOSE, ready to try an energy transformation session, hosted by a
The birth rate for U.S. teenagers dropped 3% in counties where a federally funded sex education program was introduced, a recently published paper says. Researchers concentrated on the effects of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention program (TPP), which was introduced during the Obama administration and administered on the county level. TTP programs provide more information on sex, contraception, and
It’s more difficult to get into medical school now than it has ever been. It seems that every year, more and more premeds apply to medical school and yet the number of first-year positions stays relatively the same. If your dream is to become a doctor, you will have to avoid the pitfalls that so
The controversial horse dewormer ivermectin was once again put in the spotlight this week after researchers found that it’s not effective in preventing severe illness from the novel coronavirus. Interestingly, an alliance of doctors has placed the drug on top of its list of treatment recommendations for patients battling long COVID. Ivermectin vs. COVID-19 A
Ham and Cheese Frittata – Diabetes Daily Learning Center Learning Center: LearningCenter Diabetes Daily does not provide medical advice,diagnosis or treatment.Get additional information.© 2005 – 2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission.
[The stream is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, joins CNBC’s Hadley Gamble on a panel at Germany’s annual Munich Security Conference to discuss what action needs to be
The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the week. Topics include Pfizer’s COVID
The closure of a gate at a national wildlife refuge in Denver about a decade ago ensured protection for bison, bald eagles and other wildlife inside, but also created a physical and metaphorical barrier for people living in diverse communities just outside the fence. The case of the fence and closed gate surfaced during public
Brain organization differs between boys and girls with autism, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine. The differences, identified by analyzing hundreds of brain scans with artificial intelligence techniques, were unique to autism and not found in typically developing boys and girls. The research helps explain why autism symptoms differ
While the representation of women in radiation oncology and medical oncology academic faculties has increased over time, racial and ethnic minorities are still vastly underrepresented in these fields, according to a cross-sectional study of data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. “Creating and maintaining a diverse health care workforce is a priority to help combat
Is the public just having a delusion that the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to an end? Experts voiced such concern recently following the news of several governments lifting their restrictions despite the ongoing pandemic. When Will COVID End? Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel sparked an internal commotion in the medical community when he claimed that the
Up your eco-game this year, with these 10 essential tips to support the planet When it comes to being environmentally-friendly, small changes really do have a big impact in the long run. Making adjustments to some of your daily habits, and a few conscious decisions, can set you up as a much better supporter of
New data suggest that adding darolutamide (Nubeqa) onto androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and docetaxel should become a new standard of care for men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC), say investigators reporting results from the phase 3 ARASENS study. The three drug combination significantly reduced the risk of death by 32.5% (hazard ratio [HR], 0.68;
Program Director, Dr. Kenneth Christopher gives an overview of the Introduction to Clinical Research Training Program in Okinawa, Japan.
El Dr. Joaquín Sanchez-Sotelo, cirujano ortopedista de Mayo Clinic, nos habla sobre la evaluación, diagnóstico, procedimiento y tratamiento del Reemplazo de Hombro y Prótesis Invertida en Pacientes con Dolor de Hombro. For more information, visit: http://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/orthopedic-surgery/overview
New year, new you. Here’s how to actually keep your resolutions this year. First, make sure they are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-specific. The more clear you are with what you’re trying to accomplish, the easier it will be to figure out the steps you need to take to get there. Next, don’t bite
Smoking marijuana will not provide protection against COVID-19 even though the plant contains acids that behave similarly to the vaccines developed to fight the virus, experts said. Researchers with the Global Hemp Innovation Center at Oregon State University said that a pair of acids found in cannabis — cannabigerolic acid, or CBG-A, and cannabidiolic acid, CBD-A — bond with the “spike
These Sweet Treats are Diabetes-Friendly and Kid-Approved – Diabetes Daily Learning Center Learning Center: LearningCenter Diabetes Daily does not provide medical advice,diagnosis or treatment.Get additional information.© 2005 – 2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission.
Bill Gates said Friday that the risks of severe disease from Covid-19 have “dramatically reduced” but another pandemic is all but certain. Speaking to CNBC’s Hadley Gamble at Germany’s annual Munich Security Conference, Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, said that a potential new pandemic would likely stem from a different pathogen
“If people don’t know when someone needs help, how can they get them help?” That was the question Christopher Thomas, co-founder of The Defensive Line, a nonprofit that aims to end youth suicide, particularly for young people of color, put to House lawmakers on Thursday. During a subcommittee hearing of the House Committee on Energy
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become an epidemic, similar to the non-communicable diseases cancer, obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In a review article in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, Norbert Stefan and Kenneth Cusi first highlight the extent to which NAFLD and diabetes jointly occur worldwide. Then they address the major mechanisms that are
Nearly 1 percent of all children are born with congenital heart disease-;a range of potentially life-threatening problems with the structure and function of their hearts. For most children, the precise causes of these frightening defects are unknown. The culprits appear to be abnormal versions, or variants, of genes that are involved in the formation of
For too long, males have been regarded as resilient, emotionally tough heartbreakers. But the reality is that they are hurt by grief, betrayal, and loss as much as anyone. It’s time to look again at what it means to be a man During the pandemic, I became enamoured with the Netflix series Sex Education. It
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