The world’s deadliest “neglected tropical disease” isn’t infectious, it’s venomous. In 2019, about 65,000 people are estimated to have died from snakebites, with 81% of these deaths occurring in India, where snakebite is estimated to cause more severe health problems than HIV, breast cancer, or even malaria. Snakebite sequelae vary, depending on whether the bite
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I go over how to increase your overall efficiency in studying and in life. How to get more done each day while studying hard as a premed or medical student. I go over: 1. Study smarter, not harder 2. Bursts of studying 3. Planning ahead 4. Practicing discipline 5. Using your downtime Pens I used:
The holidays are approaching just as COVID-19 case rates nationwide are increasing at a record-breaking pace, leading to dire warnings from public health experts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued cautions and updated guidelines related to family gatherings. Dr. Anthony Fauci, a White House coronavirus adviser and director of the National Institute of Allergy
With three drug companies on the verge of a breakthrough vaccine against Covid-19, vaccinations could begin by the end of December, said Anthony Fauci, MD, yesterday in a live interview with the Washington Post. And while the first shots will go to high-risk and priority populations, Dr. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy
New report calls on senior higher education staff to undergo training ‘to improve racial literacy as part of a sector-wide crackdown’ Tackling racial harassment in higher education sheds light on the ongoing racial discrimination people face at university, stating unis are guilty of ‘perpetuating institutional racism’ on campus and calling on leaders in the higher
Heart failure could be reversed with a new treatment that combines medication with the temporary use of an artificial heart pump, said researchers at the University of Utah Health. The therapy, which involves implantation of a left ventricular assist device ( LVAD ), could: help reverse structural damage to the heart, eliminate the need for
In patients with RA whose disease is well controlled by methotrexate combined with etanercept, withdrawal of methotrexate led to long-term outcomes that were nearly as good as continuation of combination therapy. The finding comes from the randomized, controlled SEAM-RA trial that sought to address weaknesses of previous studies. It included a long lead-in time with
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. Regular gravy is usually thickened with wheat flour or cornstarch. We all know wheat flour isn’t low in carbs. But, is cornstarch keto? At about 7 grams of carbs per tablespoon, cornstarch can be a low carb option if a small amount is used.
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 24 2020 Funding from the National Institutes of Health will enable a Penn State researcher to study whether vitamin D supplementation could help people ward off or reduce symptoms caused by COVID-19. Margherita Cantorna, distinguished professor of molecular immunology and nutrition in the College of Agricultural Sciences, received nearly $241,000
20 November 2020 – AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) has been approved in the US for an additional dosing option, a 1,500mg fixed dose every four weeks, in the approved indications of unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after chemoradiation therapy (CRT) and previously treated advanced bladder cancer. This new option is consistent with the
November 19, 2020 Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 19, 2020 — Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg/50 mL (4 mcg /mL), 50 mL fill in a 50 mL vial. Fresenius Kabi initiated this recall due to a trace amount of
[embedded content] WASHINGTON — Department of Defense officials are slated to address the spike in coronavirus cases within the U.S. military at a press briefing on Tuesday. In the past week, U.S. Defense officials recorded more than 1,300 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 among members of the armed forces. Nearly a quarter of the roughly 300 sailors stationed on guided-missile
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 24 2020 A recent study evaluating the use of force by police against children found that Black and Hispanic adolescents are significantly more likely to die from shootings related to police intervention compared to non-Hispanic white adolescents. The findings, led by Children’s National Hospital researchers and reported online Nov. 24
November is also the time across our nation for us to honor our family caregivers as well as to recognize the challenges that family caregivers face and how they manage these challenges day and night as they offer care around the clock! There is just so much that our family caregivers do! For many of you, caregiving can truly
Researchers reported at the virtual scientific sessions of the American Heart Association that omega-3 fatty acids, formulated with carboxylic acid for greater bioavailability, made no difference in cardiovascular event rates in the STRENGTH trial, which was stopped early for futility. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, the Cleveland Clinic’s Steven Nissen, MD, chair of STRENGTH’s
It’s never easy deciding when to quit vs. when to persist. With any ambition in life, there will be challenges and obstacles in your way. Most of the the time the answer is to stick with it, endure, practice discipline, and grind it out. But in some instances, the best option, the brave option, is
Lorraine, pictured with her nephew, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2014 and has had to shield during the pandemic. Sarah: “Before COVID-19 I would have heard something by now” Sarah, aged 37, was diagnosed with bowel cancer that’s spread to nearby lymph nodes (stage 3) in 2018. She had surgery and 6 months of
As medical science has progressed, many tasks that doctors performed nearly a century ago are now considered specializations. Radiology is one such medical specialty that has continued to gain recognition and understanding ever since X-rays were discovered in 1895. While many people are involved in this branch of medicine, a few have become exceptional at it. Salah Qanadli
People with chronic lung disease who need significant amounts of oxygen should be able to take it in liquid form when they are able to leave home, according to a new guideline from the American Thoracic Society (ATS). “For those patients, often the other types of devices either can’t supply enough oxygen or are not
A dance between shadow and light that we can all relate to – we explore the meaning behind komorebi, and the lessons it can teach us about mental health Every time I look up from my desk, I see my favourite art print – The Shyness of Trees by Marcel George. Imagining you’re looking straight
Coronavirus cases are spiking across the country, and local and state governments are trying to curb the spread. Here’s a synopsis of pandemic-created changes to review as we head into winter and the holiday season. In most cities, expect indoor dining to no longer be an option — it’s already happened in Philadelphia and St.
Perhaps 40% of hospitalized patients with type 2 myocardial infarction (MI) are not evaluated by a cardiologist at the same admission, suggests a study based on experience over several years at a major medical center. Such patients may be short-changed on the number and kind of tests they undergo, their discharge prescriptions, and whether they are
Giving Tuesday, “A Global Generosity Movement,” will take place on December 1st this year. Founded in 2012, this initiative strives to promote giving in all of its forms. “It’s a simple idea: whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving
Three of our amazing network members. Taken before COVID-19. From the first moments of taking on my role as director of information and involvement at Cancer Research UK, I knew how important the insight people affected by cancer was to our work. Having been at the charity for 3 years previously, I’d had the privilege
KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE) November 16, 2020 — Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced a collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (the foundation) where the foundation is committing to provide funding to support a pivotal Phase 3 study investigating a once-monthly oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)1
FDA Approves Zokinvy (lonafarnib) for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome and Processing-Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:EIGR), focused on the development and commercialization of targeted therapies for serious rare and ultra-rare diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zokinvy (lonafarnib) for the
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo wears a protective face mask as he arrives to speak during a daily briefing following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., July 13, 2020. Mike Segar | Reuters New York will reopen a temporary field hospital on Staten Island to
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 23 2020 The brain controls weight by measuring levels of leptin in the blood, which is released by fat cells. In adults, leptin treatments have so far proved ineffective at treating obesity. New genetics research by scientists at the University of Copenhagen suggests that leptin plays a stronger role in