In a recent study published in Pediatrics, researchers estimated messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine effectiveness (VE) against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections among Sicilian adolescents. Study: Effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines in Adolescents Over 6 Months. Image Credit: Nastasia-photo/Shutterstock From June 4 2021 onwards, adolescents were administered COVID-19
Month: August 2022
Up to 2 years after infection, people who had COVID-19 continued to face increased risks of neurologic and psychiatric sequelae compared with people who had other respiratory infections, a retrospective study showed. Health records of nearly 1.3 million people — mostly in the U.S. — showed that risks of cognitive deficit (brain fog), dementia, psychotic
But despite a growing supply of the Jynneos vaccine — and a new strategy that could stretch the current supply five times further — there is still no evidence that protection is reaching those most at risk. “If you think about the reality that there’s a limited amount of vaccinations available, you really want to
El órgano más grande de nuestro cuerpo, la piel, representa aproximadamente el 16 % del peso corporal total y cubre aproximadamente 22 pies cuadrados. Sin embargo, nuestra piel se encuentra entre las áreas de nuestro cuerpo más maltratadas, especialmente cuando el sol azota en el verano. Recurrimos American Academy of Dermatology, y a Skin Cancer
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated all the potential animal hosts and reservoirs of poxviruses, including the monkeypox virus (MPXV), to inform surveillance programs and mitigation procedures. Study: Monkeypox virus shows potential to infect a diverse range of native animal species across Europe, indicating high risk of becoming endemic
Psychotherapist, author, podcast host, and mum-of-three Anna Mathur shares how negative comparison can so easily creep into our lives, but with some self-compassion and awareness, we can see the bigger picture How many times have you found yourself scrolling through social media and sensing the crushing weight of comparison? You might be taking a five-minute
Many COVID-19 patients infected with the omicron variant could be spreading the virus unintentionally. A small study published in JAMA Network Open Wednesday revealed that more than half or around 56% of omicron patients could be spreading the virus without knowing it because they are also oblivious to their condition. “In this cohort study of
After New York–based yoga instructor Erin Conley’s two sisters gave birth, Conley suggested a few advanced poses to help strengthen their pelvic floor. “With one of my sisters, she said, ‘Honestly right now, I just can’t even stand up,'” Conley recalled. Conley’s other sister could do slightly more advanced poses — leading Conley to recognize
What do you think would make you describe your life as satisfying and successful? According to research, it’s the quality of your friendships more than anything else… Robin Dunbar, professor of evolutionary psychology at the University of Oxford, and author of Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationship, makes it clear: friendships are
How healthy is your state? A recent study looked at which American states are the healthiest, and Washington claimed the top spot on the list. For their report on the healthiest U.S. states, medication access company NiceRx looked at various factors contributing to a state’s health, such as the rates of obesity, adult smoking and binge drinking.
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A case study of a 65-year-old man in Japan with long COVID describes how he recovered from certain impaired hormone deficiencies that persisted for more than a year. Days after the patient recovered from respiratory failure and came off a ventilator,
With summer upon us, unfortunately, pesky mosquitoes come with the beautiful weather and fun. For many of us, mosquito bites are an inconvenience that doesn’t alter our lives. If we can resist the urge to itch and scratch, the bite goes away on its own. But for some, mosquito bites are much more miserable and
What Netflix’s Purple Hearts Got Right (And Sort of Wrong) About Type 1 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
We support lifesaving cancer research through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses. But none of what we do would be possible without those who support us. From our huge network of volunteers, including our campaign ambassadors, who drive change on urgent cancer issues by influencing government policy, to those who help raise
The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty Images A new legislative package signed into law by President Joe Biden on Tuesday is a big win for Medicare patients who struggle to cover the cost of insulin to manage their diabetes. But the bill, called the Inflation Reduction Act, falls short of applying those cost controls
Children who enter preschool with good vocabulary and attention skills do better in class, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Early Education and Development. The findings based on 900 four-year-olds from eight US states show how a child’s ability to engage with teachers and peers is affected by the range of words
I always think of the beginning of July as the New Year in medicine. It’s when medical students become interns, interns become residents, and residents become newly minted attendings. With each change is an increase in responsibility. I remember paying even more attention to the history and physical each time I crossed that threshold, with
In new guidelines released Thursday, the agency no longer recommends staying at least 6 feet away from other people to reduce the risk of exposure — a shift from guidance that had been in place since the early days of the pandemic. The shift is a sign of how much has changed since the beginning
insights from industryYael Geva & Andreas FrieseIDEA Bio-Medical LtdOLS OMNI Life Science Please could you introduce yourselves and outline your roles at OLS? YG: My name is Yael Geva, and I am the Head of Operations at IDEA-Bio Ltd in Tel Aviv, Israel. AF: I am Andreas Friese, and I am the Head of Sales
A Texas child is likely to be the first young case in the state to contract the monkeypox virus. The child, who was under 2 years old, presumptively tested positive for the virus, Judge Lina Hidalgo announced at a morning briefing on Tuesday, ABC13 reported. Officials learned of the child’s condition on Monday. Hidalgo clarified
A new “comprehensive” model integrating a variety of factors may help flag individuals at risk for recurrence or persistence of panic disorder (PD), new research suggests. Investigators based in France and the United States analyzed data for almost 800 patients with DSM-IV–diagnosed PD. Results showed that having a “general psychopathology factor,” defined as the shared
CRISPR-Cas9 is a world-renowned genome editing tool, but much of the hype has been focused on direct clinical applications. But there is clear potential for utilising the system in functional genomic screens to develop new cancer medicines. We find out how our partnership with AstraZeneca is making this a reality, and how it could advance
Detox and cleanse have become popular buzzwords in the health and wellness industry, associated with all types of diets, supplements, therapies and regimens that are meant to help people lead healthier and happier lifestyles. Chances are you know at least one person who’s an avid promoter of detox programs and speaks highly of the benefits
A locust’s sensory neurons allow the insect to not only “smell” a cell that has cancer but also distinguish between cancer cell lines, according to microbiologists working with biomedical engineers at Michigan State University. What to know: Metabolic processes are altered in cancer cells, creating different chemical compounds that are different from those in healthy
A Personal Take on Tandem’s New t:connect Mobile App – 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
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Monday’s key moments: Oil’s decline is good news We want confirmation that inflation’s peaked Quick mentions: JNJ, LLY, LIN Disney’s real problem is its balance sheet 1. Oil’s decline is good news Stocks
In a recent study published in Pediatrics, researchers assessed the prevalence of neurologic complications in children hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: COVID-19 and Acute Neurologic Complications in Children. Image Credit: jeep5d/Shutterstock Background More than 13 million COVID-19 cases in adolescents and children have been reported in the United States by April 2022. Recent
For reducing tic severity in children with Tourette syndrome, an online behavioral therapy worked as well as internet-based education alone and had better participant response, a small randomized trial found. The intervention — 10 weeks of a therapist-supported, internet-delivered exposure and response prevention (ERP) program — was associated with a mean reduction of 6.08 points
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- …
- 15
- Next Page »