Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020 Floating in fluid deep in the brain are small, little understood fronds of tissue. Two new studies reveal that these miniature organs are a hotbed of immune system activity. This activity may protect the developing brain from infections and other insults — but may also contribute to neurodevelopmental
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NEW YORK and MAINZ, GERMANY, October 6, 2020 — Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced the initiation of a rolling submission to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for BNT162b2, the lead candidate from the companies’ vaccine development program against COVID-19. The EMA’s decision to start a rolling review follows the encouraging preliminary
US Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, leaves after her weekly press briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on October 8, 2020. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday dismissed the Trump administration’s latest coronavirus stimulus offer, continuing complicated negotiations between Democrats and Republicans that have stretched out
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Research published late this summer suggests that “newborn–physician racial concordance is associated with a significant improvement in mortality for Black infants,” i.e., when they received care from Black physicians. Lead author Brad N. Greenwood, PhD, an associate professor at George Mason University School of Business, took time to answer questions about this research. Did you
Posted on October 9, 2020 by Mari Evans Putting in extra hours. Making trips to the store for essentials. Setting up Zoom calls to help families and friends stay in touch. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Atria employees have gone above and beyond to help residents feel safe, connected and engaged. In turn, residents and families
There may be good news for people hoping to take to the skies before the holidays. The risk of COVID-19 transmission during air travel is less than you might think. A new report published in JAMA found that “[T]he risk of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during air travel is lower than from an office building,
The novel anti-PCSK9 compound LIB003 substantially reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels over 52 weeks in patients already taking maximally tolerated statins, results of an open-label trial extension show. The research was presented on October 5 at the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) 2020 Virtual Congress, held online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LIB003,
The much-anticipated, at-home saliva test for COVID-19 is now more the stuff of fiction than of reality. Hopes of rolling out an at-home, antigen-based test to help curb the spread of coronavirus are dwindling, as the creation of an effective test has yet to happen, according to The New York Times. While it is still possible
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Every day, another 20,000 Americans between 20 and 60 years of age could be classified as living with a “preexisting condition” because of COVID-19, researchers from the Commonwealth Fund report. Overall, the pandemic could cause almost 3.5 million Americans to be added
How To Gain Muscle As A Vegetarian – 14 Year Vegetarian Natural Bodybuilding Champion Reveals The 3 Steps To Gaining Muscle With Only 85 Grams Of Protein Per Day By Wade Lightheart Director Of Education For BiOptimizers 3-Time All Natural National Bodybuilding Champion Advisor For The American Anti-Cancer Institute Did you know that mindlessly consuming
Jake Byrne was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teen, and he didn’t let his condition stop him from pursuing his dreams of playing professional football. He also wrote a book to inspire others with type 1 diabetes to pursue their dreams. We talked to Jake about his journey and the advice he would
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020 Researchers with the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UHCMC) have secured $4 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Cancer Institute (NCI) to establish an HIV-associated Malignancy Research Center (HAMRC) focused on lung cancer in East Africa.
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020 Rotavirus (RV) is an extremely contagious viral infection and the most common cause of diarrhea in infants and children worldwide. The World Health Organization reports that more than 215,000 children under the age of 5 die of a vaccine-preventable rotavirus infection each year. An RV vaccine, introduced in
Andy Puddicombe, co-founder of HEADspace. Jarrett Bellini | CNBC Like many modern tech companies, UiPath had been expanding its mental health benefits to employees in recent years, committing the equivalent of 1% of salaries to health and wellness programs. More than seven months into the coronavirus pandemic, that all seems quaint. The crises of 2020
“This year, as the coronavirus outbreak has made its way from major cities to rural America, threats to the rural health care infrastructure have only increased,” Will Stone writes. In fact, 25% of rural households who responded to a recent poll said they could not access care for a serious condition ~ Getting Health Care
This year, the theme of World Mental Health Day 2020 is focused on greater investment in mental health care and research. And it’s never been more needed Over the past decade, mental health awareness campaigns have been changing lives. From individuals reaching out to their loved ones and communities, celebrities facing the media to shine
The world is desperate for a vaccine against the coronavirus. Since the pandemic began in early 2020, at least 35 vaccines have gone to clinical trial worldwide, and 11 of them are in the final stage before approval. Yet we still don’t have a vaccine. That is not unusual. It takes a long time for
Vericiguat (Merck/Bayer), among the latest drugs to gain cred in heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), significantly benefits patients who are highly adherent to standard-of-care (SOC) HF meds, suggests a new VICTORIA trial analysis. The novel agent seemed to improve the primary endpoint on top of the entire slate of SOC agents, individually
It’s time to stop begrudging our stretch marks, moaning about our shape, or resenting our poor eyesight – and instead remember just how wonderful our bodies really are… Our bodies are amazing – they help us explore the world around us, and enable us to live our best lives possible, and yet, so often we
With COVID-19 all over the news, it’s easy to forget about other health issues that we should continue to be concerned with. Take the Zika virus, for example. Zika is a virus spread by mosquitoes, although it can be spread through sexual activity as well. It was first found in the United States in July
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A final report from the multinational placebo-controlled ACTT-1 trial confirms that remdesivir is effective and well tolerated for shortening the time to recovery from COVID-19 infection. In May 2020, remdesivir received Food and Drug Administration approval for emergency treatment of severe
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. By Suzanne Ryan This recipe includes two things that I’m a big fan of, easy crock-pot (and Instant Pot) meals and chili! I love being able to quickly toss some fresh ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning, and have a nice and easy dinner in
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020 In a nationwide study, UCLA researchers have found that health inequities can be measured in children as young as 5 years old. The research, published in Health Affairs, contributes to a growing body of literature finding that children of color who are also poor face greater health inequities
NEW YORK & BRISBANE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE) October 07, 2020 — Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO), a genomic medicines company, today announced that the first participant has been dosed in the Phase 3 AFFINE study of giroctocogene fitelparvovec (SB-525), an investigational gene therapy for hemophilia A patients. AFFINE is a global
Research associate Sachi Johnson works at Sorrento Therapeutics where efforts are underway to develop an antibody, STI-1499, to help in prevention of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in San Diego, California, May 22, 2020. Bing Guan | Reuters All the fundamentals are aligning for the life sciences industry, as Covid-19 accelerates already growing demand for real
Zucchini is rich in the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, as well as magnesium and vitamin K, making them important for bone health. Zucchini can be consumed raw or cooked. Raw zucchini is wonderful for dipping with hummus, salsa or fat free dips. Grilled and roasted zucchini is a wonderful side dish when well-seasoned with garlic,
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