Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. This video demonstrates a Sistrunk Procedure in a child with a thyroglossal duct cyst performed by Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan. Chapter Authors: Jason H. Barnes, M.D. Karthik Balakrishnan, M.D. Series Editors: Andrew J. Goates, M.D., Matthew L. Carlson, M.D. To learn more about the Department
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The interleukin (IL)-6 receptor blocker tocilizumab (Actemra) was not effective in alleviating pain from hand osteoarthritis (OA), a French randomized multicenter study found. After two intravenous infusions of tocilizumab or placebo, the mean change from baseline on a 100-point visual analog scale of pain at 6 weeks was -7.9 in the active treatment group and
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a scary and difficult thing for most of the world, and it’s important to keep safety protocols in place where they’re reasonable. However, in some cases, quarantine and shutdowns have caused just as much harm as good for people. Kelly Smith was one of those cases. The 31-year-old mother was
We bring you three feel-good stories to break up the daily barrage of tough news The first thing I heard this morning was my partner reel off the potential of another lockdown. And although it’s certainly good to share your thoughts and worries, just for a moment, I desperately wanted to stay in blissful ignorance
Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute for National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, originally had a big part in the daily White House news briefings about COVID-19. After a few months, he fell out of favor with the administration when he publically disagreed with President Trump over issues such as wearing masks
Nilotinib (Tasigna), approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), shows safety and suggestion of possible disease-modifying effects in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, in a new study. “Nilotinib is significantly different from other therapies that are being developed for Alzheimer’s disease because it
Use these simple money-saving tips to put away some funds for a rainy day Straight in your basket It’s easy to be drawn in by impulse buys when you’re wandering around a store. Stick to the essentials by making a list in advance, or order online where possible – this helps you keep to your
Pediatric Ophthalmologist Jade Price of Wills Eye Hospital examines a teenage patient. Courtesy: Wills Eye Hospital With so many schools resorting to remote learning during the pandemic, some experts are warning that increased screen time paired with a lack of in-school eye exams should keep parents on the alert regarding their children‘s vision. “Parents should definitely make sure their
Fifteen days. That’s how much time the American College of Cardiology (ACC) had to convert its annual conference, scheduled for the end of March this year in Chicago, into a virtual meeting for the estimated 17,000 people who had planned to attend. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Illinois announced restrictions on the size of gatherings
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 19 2020 Children who are later diagnosed with autism and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder visit doctors and hospitals more often in their first year of life than non-affected children, suggesting a potential new way to identify the conditions early. The findings from Duke Health researchers, appearing online Oct. 19 in
October 16, 2020 — The National Institutes of Health has launched an adaptive Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of three immune modulator drugs in hospitalized adults with COVID-19. Some COVID-19 patients experience an immune response in which the immune system unleashes excessive amounts of proteins that trigger inflammation — called
pacritinib Treatment for Myelofibrosis CTI BioPharma Initiates Rolling Submission of New Drug Application (NDA) for Pacritinib in Myelofibrosis Patients with Severe Thrombocytopenia SEATTLE, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – CTI BioPharma Corp. (Nasdaq: CTIC) today announced that it has commenced a rolling New Drug Application (NDA) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or “the Agency”) seeking approval of pacritinib
News FDA Alerts Drug Safety Communication: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) – Avoid Use of NSAIDs in Pregnancy at 20 Weeks or Later October 15, 2020 Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: FDA is warning that use of NSAIDs around 20 weeks or later in pregnancy may cause rare but serious kidney problems in an
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said on Monday that “we’re in some wacko market” because normally chasing stay-at-home stocks trading at off-the-charts multiples to sales would not make sense, but now the market is rewarding investors who do so. Cramer cited Zoom Video Communications at about 50 times sales and cloud company Snowflake at about 100 times
When deciding on a specialty, we often think about clinical interests, the bread and butter, and lifestyle. But there are several more often overlooked qualities that make up an important component in your long term happiness and career satisfaction. Here is what you shouldn’t overlook when considering a specialty as a medical student and future
The narcolepsy drugs modafinil (Provigil) and armodafinil (Nuvigil) were both associated with major congenital malformations, a post-marketing report showed. Of 102 prospective live births in the U.S. Provigil/Nuvigil Pregnancy Registry, 13% had major congenital malformations, considerably above the prevalence of about 3% in the general population, according to Sigal Kaplan, PhD, of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Endometriosis sufferers have called for action from government as new report shows no improvement in diagnosis or care in a decade The second most common gynaecological condition in the UK, endometriosis affects one in 10 women. It causes debilitating pain, very heavy periods and infertility. There is no cure for the condition and treatment can
The hotel industry has been one of the hardest hit business sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a study by the U.S. Travel association, 40% of the 16.9 million jobs in the leisure and hospitality industry have been lost so far, and many businesses must wait until guests feel comfortable enough to hit the
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A recent Medscape survey found there were high levels of loneliness, stress, and burnout in physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Isolation and relationship stress add to the problem. Patrick Ross, MD, a critical care physician at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles,
Posted on October 16, 2020 by Mari Evans “A firecracker.” “The life of the party.” “Señorita Estallita Fulla Suga.” Estelle Reiff goes by many monikers, which only makes sense for a woman who has played many roles in her long life – an accomplished dancer, teacher and mother. The beloved resident of Atria Forest Hills,
We would hope that many partially-sighted people feel supported by those around them, and yet so often a lack of awareness can put barriers to this. Here, we debunk the myths surrounding sight loss From friends guiding me through crowded bars, to strangers helping me find a seat on the train, I’ve experienced lots of
For decades, there’s been a prevailing stereotype about gamers, that they’re recluses who lack social skills. But today’s video games are often built for interaction: You can play with people in your house, or with friends you know, or with strangers around the world. With many games, there’s a chat component that allows you to
As much as intracoronary physiologic measures can help operators identify potential ischemia-producing targets for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), they may also verify whether the procedure — even when angiographic results look great — successfully cut the lesion’s capacity for causing ischemia and thereby improved risk for future events. That was a main message from the
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 15 2020 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted a 4D Nucleome award to support research by a group of scientists at Gladstone Institutes led by Benoit Bruneau, PhD, and Katie Pollard, PhD. This prestigious award will provide more than $3.6 million over 5 years to study how human
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 18 2020 Personalized treatment options for patients with lung cancer have come a long way in the past two decades. For patients with non-small cell lung cancer, the most common subtype of lung cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, two major treatment strategies have emerged: tyrosine kinase
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 9, 2020. Ting Shen | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called on the Trump administration to reconcile remaining disputes on coronavirus stimulus legislation within 48 hours as lawmakers attempt
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For nurse practitioners, learning to communicate effectively with pediatric patients determines the success of care. Strong communication makes children more cooperative with treatments and less anxious about procedures. As a pediatric nurse practitioner, I am often asked by parents for advice about how to talk to their children about stressful life events such as divorce,