Month: December 2022

CNN  —  Families all over the world are gathering to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve and other winter holidays. Unfortunately, these celebrations are taking place during multiple viral surges. For weeks, children’s hospitals have been overwhelmed due to an earlier-than-usual rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza. Covid-19 cases are on the
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Roflumilast cream 0.3% is under review by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in children as young as 2 years , according to a press release from the manufacturer. The company, Arcutis Biotherapeutics, announced the submission of a supplemental new drug application for approval of roflumilast cream (Zoryve), a topical phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor,
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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. We like industrials Believing in Amazon Still bullish on LLY 1. We like industrials Wall Street was lower Monday, especially the Nasdaq , continuing last week’s losses. Morgan Stanley said
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Study uncovers certain vaccine-related concerns that should be addressed by health care providers. Although young cancer survivors face an elevated risk for later developing cervical, oropharyngeal, and several other human papillomavirus (HPV)–related cancers, HPV vaccination rates among this group remain low. This is primarily because of certain vaccine‐related concerns, according to a study published by
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This month brings the end to the remarkable federal tenure of Anthony Stephen Fauci, MD. Tony, as we’ve all come to know him, is one of our nation’s most accomplished physician scientists. His 54 years as a clinician and scientist at the NIH was marked by an extraordinary research career coupled with leadership positions in
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Fred Winston, professor of genetics, studies what turns genes on and off during development and in response to environmental changes. This video is part of a series in which researchers explain the importance of their work. To view the series, go to hms.harvard.edu/research/science-matters
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Here’s how to decide which doctor specialty is the best fit for you in 5 steps. First, decide on whether you want to be surgical or medical. This is the largest divide that you need to narrow down first. Second, list out the aspects of medicine that interest you the most. Is it a certain
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Dispatching trained volunteer responders via smartphones to retrieve automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for patients in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) did not significantly increase bystander AED use in a randomized clinical trial in Sweden. Most patients in OHCA can be saved if cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation are initiated within minutes, but despite the “substantial” public
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White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Ashish Jha at the White House in Washington, October 25, 2022. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters As Covid and flu hospitalizations have climbed in the weeks since Thanksgiving, White House’s Covid-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said families will be safer at upcoming holiday gatherings if they get their updated vaccines. This year,
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The work with forest preservation in southwestern Ethiopia, where smallholder coffee farmers play an important part, is essential for global sustainability. But there are also a negative consequence to the synergy between smallholder cash crop production and biodiversity values. A new study conducted by researchers from Stockholm University, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norwegian Institute
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Harvard Medical School professor and HMX Genetics instructor Robert C. Green explains why aspiring health professionals should learn about genetics and genomics. Learn more about HMX Genetics: https://onlinelearning.hms.harvard.edu/hmx/courses/hmx-genetics/ HMX courses cover fundamental medical concepts through detailed visualizations, real-world scenarios, and genuine patient interactions. Courses are appropriate for those considering or advancing in health care and
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There’s a strange culture surrounding sleep. It’s not uncommon to see influencers on social media wearing their sleep deprivation as a badge of honor – a reflection of their dedication to productivity and the “hustle grindset.” But this is an incredibly unhealthy way of looking at sleep. Sleep deprivation impairs your memory, problem-solving abilities, and
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Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The Philadelphia School District will require students and staff to wear face masks after returning from the winter break.  District officials said earlier this year that mandatory masking might be required for brief periods if COVID-19 cases spike, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Masks were
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Lipstick can be a confidence booster, enhance a costume and keep lips from chapping. But sharing a tube with a friend or family member can also spread infections. To develop a version with antimicrobial properties, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have added cranberry extract to the formulation. Their deep red cream quickly
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