Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The intention to vaccinate children against COVID-19 was lower among vaccine-hesitant parents when compared with parents who were willing to or had already received the COVID vaccine, a new survey finds. “Parental vaccine hesitancy is a major issue for schools resuming
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Holly Johnson, host of the Simply Vegan podcast joins I am. I have to discuss her route to veganism, the festive treats she highly recommends and to share some advice about living a vegan lifestyle Simply Vegan’s Holly Johnson transitioned to a vegan lifestyle a little over four years ago and she’s passionate about all
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. New research helps bolster the argument for getting COVID-19 booster shots now, even though the formulations are not specifically targeted to the latest Omicron and Delta variants, researchers suggest in a paper published today. Dr Otto Yang Senior author Otto Yang,
A man wears an anti-vaccine button as people and teachers protest against New York City mandated vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in front of the United States Court in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., October 12, 2021. Mike Segar | Reuters A U.S. district court in Georgia halted the Biden administration’s
Use of high-flow oxygen was associated with less of a need for mechanical ventilation and a shorter time to recovery compared with conventional oxygen therapy in patients with severe COVID-19, a randomized trial in Colombia found. Thirty-four percent of patients randomized to high-flow oxygen through a nasal cannula were intubated by day 28 compared with
Young people aged 12 to 18 are unlikely to report receiving, or being asked to share, non-consensual sexual images to their school, parents or social media platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram, finds a major new report led by UCL. The findings, launched today by the UCL Institute of Education, the University of Kent,
Interventions to de-escalate use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are necessary and beneficial, researchers said during the federal posters session at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear virtual meeting. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines recommend long-acting beta2-agonists (LABA) and long-acting muscarinic
Maintaining control of your glucose is very important as a diabetes patient. Doing so can help keep the disease in check and lower your risk of a slew of complications. A new study finds that it may also play a big role in reducing cancer risk. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden recently
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein binds the host cell surface receptor angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). It is a glycosylated protein and is a target for vaccines and therapeutics against the virus. Unraveling the structure of the membrane-bound spike protein will further our understanding of the virulence and pathogenicity of the
For a decade, Hayley suffered crippling symptoms without knowing what was wrong. Diagnosed at last, she is now able to control the condition that was ruining her life, and uses her knowledge and expertise to help others The first symptoms of endometriosis – a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb starts
When the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University, Atlanta, faced off against the pandemic in the spring of 2020, it opened a COVID urgent care clinic for Winship oncology patients who had a confirmed or suspected case of COVID, symptoms or a higher risk for the virus. The urgent care clinic, located in a relatively
Research released this Grief Awareness Week reveals many parents have never spoken with their children about bereavement, nor feel comfortable doing so Talking about death is never easy. While many of us recognise the benefits of speaking with others to work through our own grief as part of the bereavement process, new research reveals that
Patients with focal nonmotor seizures experience a “disproportionate delay to diagnosis” compared with those with focal motor seizures, especially among teens, new research suggests. Retrospective analyses from an international, multisite study showed that although both adults and children experienced delays in receiving a diagnosis of focal epilepsy, these delays were significantly longer among younger patients.
An American Airlines passenger jet approaches to land at LAX during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Los Angeles, California, April 7, 2021. Mike Blake | Reuters Boeing, airlines and other travel stocks surged on Monday after health experts shared early signs that the omicron variant of Covid may be causing milder symptoms
WASHINGTON — President Biden took to his bully pulpit Monday to urge Congress to pass the Build Back Better bill and specifically the provisions in it to lower the cost of prescription drugs, including insulin. “We’re going to end the days when drug companies could increase the prices with no oversight and no accountability,” Biden
Autism prevalence among 8-year-old Utah children has risen by nearly 30% in less than a decade, according to a study of 11 communities nationwide, including Salt Lake City and surrounding counties, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Autism prevalence among 8-year-olds in the state rose from 1 in 58 children in
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! We adopted Tracker
Increased inflammation via cytokine storms has led to multiple heart complications in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections. But in order to treat these cardiovascular problems, doctors will need a better understanding of the relationship between cytokine storms and cardiovascular proteins. New research suggests that Th1, Th2, and Th17 inflammatory pathways are involved in the overproduction
Pull up a blanket, head to your nearest window, and enjoy the peace gluggavedur can bring How’s the weather looking where you are? If, like me, you’re in the depths of winter in the UK, chances are it’s grey, chilly, and perhaps a little rainy. This kind of weather has been affectionately named ‘gluggavedur’ in
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the B.1.1.529 lineage of Sars-CoV-2, thought to have emerged in southern Africa, is to be designated as a variant of concern (VoC) named omicron. This decision has already precipitated a broad shift in priorities in pandemic management on a global scale. The WHO has recommended, among other
Biomarker testing has become increasingly important for making informed, personalized treatment decisions for patients with cancer. However, a new nationwide survey conducted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) highlights a range of challenges to biomarker use — most notably, lab turnaround time, the cost of testing, and inadequate insurance coverage. “While
A recent review paper published in Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology suggests that when combined with allergen immunotherapy the biologic omalizumab (Xolair) can enhance efficacy and decrease adverse reactions. “The use of allergen immunotherapy has been limited by potential adverse reactions and poor adherence because of a variety of factors, with one being
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testifies during the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing titled Next Steps: The Road Ahead for the COVID-19 Response, in Dirksen Building on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images At least 15 states have
“We have the best vaccine in the world, the best medicines, the best scientists, and we’re learning more every single day. And we’ll fight this variant with scientific and knowledgeable actions and speed, not chaos and confusion.” — President Biden, on the Omicron variant. “As a first step, this is definitely good news.” — Gregor
When a child has a fever, their body can ache, they are restless and they just don’t feel well. While a fever is a part of our natural response to infection, the fever itself can lead to complications. One rare complication is a febrile seizure. A febrile seizure is when your child (ages 6 months
24-year-old Zion Clark is a star athlete, motivational speaker, and a Guinness World Record holder, but the road to get there was not easy. Clark was born with a condition called Caudal Regression Syndrome, which caused him to have no legs. His birth mother was unable to care for him, which forced Clark to go
According to the WHO, air pollution is the greatest health risk worldwide, accounting for more than 4.2 million deaths annually. In addition, chronic exposure to particulate matter contributes to the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and in particular has been associated with high blood pressure, according to a study published in Scientific Reports by
Capture the wellbeing effect of this powerful photon, and let there be light Most of us have experienced a shift in mood that comes with spending time in particular environments, but it’s not always immediately obvious what specific factor is influencing that change. That said, the chances are it could have something to do with