In this video, MedPage Today editor-in-chief Jeremy Faust, MD, sits down with allergist and immunologist Zachary Rubin, MD, of Oak Brook Allergists in Illinois, to discuss the lasting affects of COVID-19 on pediatric health. Part one of their discussion — where they discuss the pediatric “tripledemic” of flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 —
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What was causing ongoing severe acute chest pain in this 65-year-old patient with no cardiovascular risk factors or prior heart problems? That was the conundrum for Stefano Savonitto, MD, and colleagues at Manzoni Hospital in Lecco, Italy, when the patient arrived at their emergency department early one morning. They reported in JAMA Internal Medicine that
This year we have seen three different Prime Ministers and UK governments. Amongst the political turbulence, we’ve accomplished a lot in cancer policy and campaigning in all four nations of the UK and globally. From research and prevention to diagnosis, we’ve been advocating for change to beat cancer. Here are some highlights. A group of
Leading cardiology societies have issued a “call for action” on a global scale to reinvent randomized clinical trials fit for the 21st century. “Randomized trials are an essential tool for reliably assessing the effects of treatments, but they have become too costly and too burdensome,” first author Louise Bowman, University of Oxford, United Kingdom, told
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common lifestyle disease that is prevalent worldwide. It can often lead to complications, such as diseases of the heart, and increased risk of death, but preventive measures, such as a healthy diet, can reduce these risks. Now, a study in Japan has shown that xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can
A lot depends on what type of food we like to eat. But our preference for certain food items is determined not only by our personal preference but also by our genetic makeup. A research team, whose study was published in the journal Nature, identified 325 genes, mostly in the brain, that influence taste perception. For the
There’s no questions that sun exposure increases your risk of skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic News Network. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ Journalists: Clean and nat sound versions of this pkg available
If you’re shopping for an aspiring doctor this holiday season but are struggling with what to get them, here are 10 gift ideas. Number one is a pair of noise-canceling headphones for improved focus. Number two is a portable charger. Number three is a quality water bottle. Number four is the combination of a sleep
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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — The National Marine Aquarium, the largest display for sea life in the United Kingdom, has officially welcomed Heidi, an olive ridley turtle rescued in 2018 from the Maldives. Heidi had embarked on a
Clinicians in the United States are reporting more cases of invasive group A streptococcal infection (iGAS) in children, according to an alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These infections are rare but can be deadly, and they can affect adults as well as children. Healthcare providers should consider this bacterial infection as
Want to know the most life-changing words of wisdom? Well you’re in luck. We reached out to our audience to find out the best life advice they’ve ever had, and these were their answers. Sit back, take it in, and prepare to see the world a little differently… Thoughts aren’t facts A simple yet powerful
There are many over-the-counter health supplements available in the market that claim they can lower cholesterol levels. But a new study has said six of these supplements are ineffective in doing so. Supplements, including fish oil, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, plant sterols, and red yeast do not lower “bad” cholesterol levels, the study published in the Journal
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Travelers have a host of pathogens to dodge this winter, including the “tripledemic” of infections caused by Covid-19, flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). But there are steps people can take to reduce their chances of getting sick, say health specialists at Spain’s SHA Wellness Clinic. The key is to develop “a resilient immune system
Infectious diseases are often transmitted via particles exhaled from infected persons. Yet, the size of such aerosol particles varies greatly, depending on its origin in the respiratory tract. In the lung, mostly small particles with less than five microns – that is five thousandths of a millimeter – are produced, also known as PM5. In
I was reading about the relationship between the pioneering psychologist Erik Erikson and the iconic painter Norman Rockwell. Erikson, who gained fame for explicating eight crucial stages of psychosocial development across the lifespan, was Rockwell’s psychotherapist. Both men lived in the idyllic Massachusetts town of Stockbridge, where Rockwell painted one of his most recognized pieces
Patients with alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) who abstain from alcohol have improved outcomes, including reduced all-cause and liver-related mortality, even if they have high-risk portal hypertension, indicates a retrospective study. More than 300 ALD patients with clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) who underwent a baseline hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) measurement were followed for a
New research from the University of Copenhagen suggests that a portion of the Danish population has a composition of gut microbes that, on average, extracts more energy from food than the microbes in their fellow Danes’ guts. The research is a step towards understanding why some people gain more weight than others, even when they
At what ages do people sleep the least across their lives? While some might think it is in early adulthood when 20-somethings are making the most of their youth and financial freedom, a new study has found it is, in fact, not the case. People sleep the least from their early thirties until their early
As the temperatures drop, your risk of cold-related injury, like frostbite, can go way up. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic hand and wrist surgeon, says frostbite is more common than many people think. If the windchill drops below negative 15 degrees Fahrenheit, which is not unheard of in the northern half of the
For future doctors, there are few decisions as important or as nerve-wracking as deciding on a specialty. Here are a few questions to get you thinking and help narrow down your options: What are your areas of scientific and clinical interest? Do you prefer direct or indirect patient care? Do you want primarily a surgical
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. CNN — You can learn a lot from a search history. This month, Google released its annual “Year in Search” list to show which terms saw the
Various triggers can cause anaphylaxis during peanut oral immunotherapy (POIT), but they’re preventable, a small retrospective study suggests. “Anaphylaxis episodes during POIT can occur both during dose escalation and maintenance phases,” Aikaterini Anagnostou, MD, PhD, and her co-authors at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, write in a Letter to the Editor published this
Despite the popularity of Lego for childhood play, it might not be the first hobby that comes to mind when you think of a therapeutic activity for adults. But, could this enriching and playful pastime form the building blocks for better wellbeing? It’s no surprise that Lego brings wonderful learning opportunities for both adults and
There is a big difference between simple forgetfulness due to aging and memory loss due to neurocognitive issues such as dementia. However, it’s not always easy to tell them apart, especially when age is factored in. According to a recent study published in The BMJ, 40% of people aged 65 and above develop age-related memory
Shanghai’s main road lies empty during the evening rush hour on Thurs. Dec. 22, 2022, amid a wave of Covid infections. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — It’s been about two weeks since mainland China abruptly ended most Covid controls, but the country still has a long way to go to
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers longitudinally evaluated the antibody response against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in lactating individuals. Study: Milk antibody response after 3rd dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine and SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection and implications for infant protection. Image Credit: evso/Shutterstock Background Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended
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