When Meagan McCallum was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had no idea that her experience might actually save her sister’s life. Meagan underwent a lumpectomy and then radiation therapy, followed by a tamoxifen regimen. Shortly after her lumpectomy, she invited her twin sister, Courtney Werner, to visit her. “Being that we share pretty much everything,
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During the recent pandemic, the importance of human connection became even more clear to the world, and was the catalyst for Kim’s drive to support the deaf community Over the years, I’ve had many ups and downs, and have struggled with my mental health – experiencing depression, anxiety and, most recently, post- traumatic stress disorder
Maybe you’re feeling distracted, pensive, annoyed or even serene as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. Have you ever wondered how the rest of the world is coping emotionally? We heard a lot more about how other countries are faring at the start of the pandemic in early spring. Remember listening to Italy sing? McKinsey &
Prehospital plasma, administered soon after injury, appears to improve survival for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), results of a new analysis suggest. Administration of prehospital plasma demonstrated a strong survival benefit and was associated with a 45% lower risk for mortality in TBI patients, Danielle S. Gruen, PhD, and colleagues write in their report,
More than 20,000 IVF babies are born in the UK each year. But, for every success, there are many heartbreaks. Could more be done to support the mental health of those going through fertility treatment? Injecting yourself night after night. Endless prodding while the sonographer figures out whether your lining is perfect, and your follicles
Neuropathic pain, or pain caused by damage to the nervous system, can be hard to treat. It’s not as well understood as other types of pain, such as what you feel if you break a leg or have an abscessed tooth. Researchers from The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City looked at four commonly
A shrimp allergy test delivered with a dab of shrimp extract in the nose is safe and reliable, Barcelona researchers report. The test provides 90% sensitivity and 89% specificity with a positive predictive value of 90%. For those patients who fear anaphylactic shock during a food challenge test, this could prove game changing. “With our
This content originally appeared on Caroline’s Keto Kitchen. Republished with permission. It’s fall, y’all! And that’s pretty much synonymous to pumpkin for me. Lolli has launched their seasonal Pumpkin Spice Cookie Clusters and given their clusters make such an amazing crust, mini cheesecakes made their way to the top of my (177 item!) to-bake list.
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 16 2020 E-cigarettes might not be a safer alternative to smoking during pregnancy, according to the first known study into the effects of prenatal nicotine exposure on babies. Psychologists at Durham University, UK, found that babies of mothers who smoked e-cigarettes during pregnancy displayed similar abnormal reflexes to infants whose
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 13, 2020– Moderna, Inc., (Nasdaq: MRNA) a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced the initiation of a rolling submission to Health Canada for mRNA-1273, the Company’s vaccine candidate against COVID-19. This initiation follows positive results from a preclinical viral challenge study of
Melissa Leaston Director of nursing at Whittier Street Health Center swabs Steve Rose of Boston at a COVID testing site in Nubian Square on October 15, 2020 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Matt Stone | MediaNews Group | Boston Herald via Getty Images The United States reported more than 69,000 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the highest
As the number of cases of COVID-19 rises, experts continue to learn more about the disease. They know that symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. But what does the virus do inside your body to cause those symptoms? Dr. Neal Patel, a Mayo Clinic pulmonary and critical care medicine specialist, says that like
“My heart rate jumps each time I hear someone talk about COVID’s silver linings or the opportunities we’ve found to reimagine our health system. The message has been clear. We’ve moved on. But COVID continues to live in my muscles,” writes Richard E. Leiter, MD, who reflects on his experience leading a palliative care team
Sisters Amanda Tasca and Amy Niosi are grateful for one very perceptive pug. Amanda’s dog Daisy, a gift from her husband Steve and one of two dogs in the family, is responsible for alerting both women to their own undiagnosed breast cancer. It all started when Daisy jumped up on her owner’s chest and hit
One day, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine is picked up by the news media, who tell us that remdesivir works in the fight against COVID-19. A few days later, other stories, these based on World Health Organization research, say it doesn’t. So which result holds the truth? Neither? Both? It’s a trick question. The studies are looking
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. After taking a nosedive during the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, then rising and plateauing, weekly outpatient visits in the United States have rebounded and now slightly exceed levels seen in late February, according to new data. Overall visits plunged
We’re challenging researchers to tackle 9 of the toughest cancer problems We’ve partnered with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in our most ambitious research initiative ever. Cancer Grand Challenges aims to bring scientists together to solve problems like, ‘how do some cells stay normal despite have mistakes in their DNA?’ and ‘why do some cancers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is allowing summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to children for this whole school year. The decision ensures children will have access to food as the country deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release. The waivers allow two meal-serving programs, Summer Food Service and
Recognizing the increased importance of telehealth as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Joint Commission has issued a Quick Safety alert that lays out some of the benefits and drawbacks of virtual encounters, as well as general recommendations to healthcare organizations for implementing telehealth programs. The Joint Commission points out that according to a
Protein is an essential macronutrient made up of amino acids that helps to build bones, muscles, cartilage and skin but it is also responsible for so much more. Protein plays a role in almost every process of a cell, from metabolic reactions, fighting infection, providing us with energy, repairing cells, etc. There are 20 total
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 16 2020 A patient with end-stage and rapidly progressing soft-tissue cancer whose tumor did not respond to standard treatment, had a “rapid and complete response” to a novel combination of immunotherapy, according to new research published by a team of scientists from John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical
Oct 16 2020 More than 50 anesthetists across Australia have participated in a new video campaign that highlights how they are ‘always ready’ on the medical frontline. To mark National Anesthesia Day, they produced 90-second videos explaining why they are always ready. The slogan referred to the challenging months that many of them have experienced
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA chief in the Trump administration, told CNBC on Friday that masks are definitely effective in slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Gottlieb was pushing back against an inaccurate interpretation of a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC study, published in September, has attracted attention
Autumn has arrived, but that doesn’t mean outdoor dining has to end! You might be wondering what foods you could prepare that are healthy and tasty besides the typical grilled burgers and dogs or salads. One fan favorite is Tabbouleh Salad Wraps: Ingredients ½ cup bulgur wheat (if you have vacuum packed quinoa, you can
So you want to become a physician assistant. You want to work in healthcare, but being a doctor seems like overkill. Why not get most of the benefit without all the crazy competition, super long training, and unnecessary stress. Here’s how you can decide if becoming a PA is a good career for you. Big
Former Vice President Joe Biden, during a televised town hall-style event Thursday evening, cast himself as an honest and capable leader ready to course-correct the country’s pandemic response. Throughout the evening, Biden highlighted President Trump’s missteps and “missed opportunities.” In a discussion of mask mandates, Biden drove home the importance of leadership. Addressing the moderator,
A new study reveals that the consequences of climate change stretch beyond the environment and our physical health Over the past few years, climate change has, rightly so, been brought closer to the spotlight. As environments and habitats around the world are transformed at rapid rates, many of us are beginning to take a closer
The voices of those opposed to herd immunity rose in unison yesterday and today, from the director of the NIH, to his director of the infectious diseases division, to the 80 scientists who signed a letter, to the head of the WHO. Using words like “unethical,” “dangerous,” and “nonsense,” the naysayers to what is known