Standard dual-antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and a potent P2Y12 inhibitor for 12 months after stenting for an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is under increasing fire from studies showing that varying the duration and intensity of DAPT can reduce bleeding risk without compromising ischemic protection. A novel meta-analysis of 29 studies indirectly compares short DAPT and
Month: February 2022
With anxiety levels, low self-esteem and depression reaching an all-time high, how can we help foster more self-care, self-reflection, and growth in children and teens? Self-improvement and personal growth aren’t just areas reserved for adults looking to enrich their lives or enhance their career prospects. They’re important aspects of life that can help us to
Dermatology researchers have become more transparent when reporting racial and ethnicity data over the last decade, but the diversity of patients enrolled in the trials themselves has not changed significantly, according to literature reviews for 2010-2015 and 2015-2020. Race and ethnicity were reported in 75.3% of the randomized clinical trials (RCTs) involving dermatologic diseases that
Three vaccine doses appear to be insufficient for people with weakened immune systems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends getting the fourth dose for optimum protection against COVID-19. New Guidance The CDC is keen on having immunocompromised people vaccinated for the fourth time amid reports on some pharmacies turning away people
China’s strict zero-Covid approach won’t be able to limit the spread of the highly infectious omicron variant, according to a U.S. epidemiologist. Beijing may not be able to use the same “authoritarian approaches” against omicron because the variant is unlike the others, Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy,
“We’re all reading the tea leaves.” — Paul Offit, MD, of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, discussing Pfizer’s application for authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in kids under 5, amid numerous questions over the data. “It’s enough to gag a maggot.” — Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), during a hearing on Medicare financing, railing against tactics employed
Northwestern Medicine investigators continue to study the COVID-19 pandemic, from the biological mechanisms of disease and infection patterns to the pandemic’s impact on women and sexual and gender minorities. Outcomes of COVID-positive youths at emergency departments Among 3,221 youths who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in emergency departments (EDs), 3.3 percent
Teams at the Institut Pasteur, CNRS, Vaccine Research Institute (VRI) and Université de Paris have discovered a new function of anti-HIV-1 antibodies by applying cutting-edge microscopy techniques to in vitro viral cultures. The scientists found that certain antibodies already known for effectively targeting HIV-1 envelope (Env) protein can prevent infected cells from releasing viral particles,
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Long COVID continues to be a moving target — continuously evolving and still surprising doctors and patients who have sometimes incapacitating long-term symptoms. Little about the disorder seems predictable at this point. People can have long COVID after asymptomatic, mild, or
For those with a sensory processing disorder – or ADHD, PTSD, and autism – sensory overload can be a difficult thing to live with. Here, writer Emma Johnson describes her experience, and shares tips for spotting signs in yourself and others Over-stimulation may not be very obvious from an outsider perspective – and, having ADHD,
Boys exposed to at least 2 hours a day of screen time by 1 year of age were significantly more likely to have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis at 3 years, based on data from more than 80,000 children. The World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend against any screen time
Posted on February 4, 2022 by Admin What is respite care? That’s one of the most frequently asked questions that senior living professionals receive. Effectively, respite care for the elderly amounts to a short term assisted living option for older adults who want to experience how friendly and supportive senior living can be, or to
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A healthcare worker fills a syringe with Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Ben Hasty | MediaNews Group | Getty Images For months, the authorization of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine for teenagers has been on hold as the Food and Drug Administration reviews the risk of a rare but serious form of heart inflammation that’s affected mostly young men
A collaborative care (CC) approach to boost pregnancy-related mental health was associated with improvements in screening and treatment for depression, and also reduced racial disparities for that care, a researcher reported. In a retrospective cohort study done before and after the implementation of a Collaborative Care Model for Perinatal Depression Support Services (COMPASS), the adjusted
Fathers older than age 34 were more open to having their child vaccinated against COVID-19, while younger Black and white mothers were the least open to it, finds a new survey of Medicaid recipients from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. Helping younger parents in all ways should be a priority. They
People over age 65 at the highest risk for severe COVID-19 have often been the least likely to receive monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)—a highly effective treatment for the disease—both across and within U.S. states, according to new research co-authored by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The analysis will be published online February
Samples from patients in the United States and Kenya show an increasing emergence of previously undetected vancomycin-resistant strains of Clostridioides difficile, sparking concern as recurrences in the treatment of C difficile infection (CDI) continue to rise. “Our results may help explain a decreasing effectiveness of antibiotic-based therapy in C difficile infection, since a significant proportion
Most ailments known to mankind depend on lifestyle, surrounding environment, emotional wellbeing, and sleep quality. Good quality sleep promotes healing from our daily grind so that we can function at our best the next morning. Those who suffer have short-term or chronic ailments must make it a priority to sleep well to contain the disease
A listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads has resulted in two deaths, the CDC says. The deaths were reported in Michigan and Wisconsin. As of Feb. 1, 17 people had been infected in 13 states with 13 people hospitalized, the agency says. The sick people are 50 to 94 years old, and 82% are
It can be hard to shop for Valentine’s Day gifts, especially if you plan on giving something thoughtful that will really make a difference in the life of your loved one. Whether you’re looking for something for their physical, mental, or spiritual wellbeing; The Bitbag Team has compiled 5 gifts that you can give to
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the formation of Cancer Research UK, our chief scientist Karen Vousden, contemplates the advances coming from cell biology and genomics and why the new frontiers of cancer research require a systems biology approach. Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. But let’s remember that we
The Connections Between Sugar, Poor Sleep, and Diabetes – 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
Lalain Reyeg administers a COVID-19 booster vaccine at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital on September 24, 2021 in Hines, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Moderna’s two-dose Covid-19 vaccine is associated with a higher risk of heart inflammation than Pfizer’s, but the benefits of both companies’ shots outweigh the risks, according to a Centers
In a fairly standard discussion about renewal of FDA’s user fees, House lawmakers used the opportunity to query the agency’s officials about the controversial approval of the Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (Aduhelm). During a hearing of a House Committee on Energy & Commerce’s Subcommittee on Health on Thursday, aducanumab was the proverbial elephant in the room,
A novel gene therapy promoted transfusion independence in more than 90 percent of adult and pediatric patients with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia, according to a recent clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The therapy represents a potentially curative treatment option for patients who must otherwise rely on life-long red blood cell transfusions. This
Scientists recently assessed the immunogenicity of a third booster dose of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants. The findings indicate that a booster immunization with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines induces robust antibody responses against the omicron variant in individuals primed with two doses of either mRNA or inactivated
Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK A ‘war on cancer’ has been launched, with renewed ambition from Health Secretary Sajid Javid. He’s right – we shouldn’t be satisfied as a country with the cancer patients’ current care. Far too many lives are shortened by the