aducanumab Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease FDA Accepts Biogen’s Aducanumab Biologics License Application for Alzheimer’s Disease with Priority Review Print this page CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and TOKYO, Aug. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biogen (Nasdaq: BIIB) and Eisai, Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Biologics License
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FDA Approves Enspryng (satralizumab-mwge) for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Print this page South San Francisco, CA — August 14, 2020 — Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Enspryng (satralizumab-mwge) as the first and only subcutaneous treatment for adults living with anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4)
Technology has enabled the world to respond quickly to the coronavirus pandemic — but solutions through mass data collection have also raised questions about privacy rights. Digital check-in systems, wristband trackers and mobile applications are just some examples of the surveillance technology implemented by governments to monitor and track the movement of people as they
A new study by Californian researchers has shown that youth and teenagers who use electronic cigarettes are five times more likely to be affected by COVID-19 disease, and those that use both electronic and traditional cigarettes are seven times more likely to get the infection. With the COVID-19 pandemic raging across the world since the
Canadian children whose mothers had depression were more likely to be developmentally vulnerable upon entering the school system, researchers reported. Among 52,103 mom-child pairs, kids exposed to maternal depression within their first 5 years of life had a 17% greater risk of scoring in the bottom 10% on at least one developmental domain in kindergarten
Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health created the SalivaDirect test, which received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday. “The SalivaDirect test for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 [the novel coronavirus] is yet another testing innovation game changer that will reduce the demand for scarce testing resources,” said Adm. Brett
As our lives get ever-more complex, it becomes harder and harder to fully switch off. But there is one sure way to combat overstimulation… Let’s just say that finding a true sense of calm in modern times can be… challenging. News headlines refresh constantly – a barrage of seemingly urgent information. WhatsApp notifications ping loudly.
Pregnancy and childbirth are natural, right? But so are related complications. Things don’t always go smoothly with the pregnancy or the delivery, and women can die during a time that is supposed to be a wonderful experience. Some countries are improving maternal care and reducing complications, but, every day, hundreds of women around the world still die. Most
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Jorge A. Vallejo, MD, 89, was admitted to Palmetto General Hospital on Father’s Day and died 6 days later, on June 27, the Miami Herald reported. His middle son, Carlos Francisco Vallejo, MD, 57, was admitted to Cleveland Clinic Florida in
Since the late 1970s, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with other U.S. federal health agencies, have warned women that drinking alcohol while pregnant can cause serious problems, from miscarriage and stillbirth to developmental issues. Yet, a 2019 CDC survey estimated that 1 in 9 American women still drink during pregnancy and 3.9%
The brain’s reaction to stress may be an important contributor to chest pain in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), according to results of a cohort study. “Although more research is needed, these results may potentially shift the paradigm by which angina is evaluated by refocusing clinical evaluation and management of psychological stress as adjunct
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. What exactly is a latke? Deeply rooted in history, latkes first appeared in the Middle Ages made of Italian ricotta, evolved when the potato was introduced to Eastern Europe, and now we find them crafted of nearly any vegetable coupled with eggs and a binder, most
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Aug 15 2020 The intensive implementation of currently available tools to fight malaria can achieve a drastic reduction in disease burden, but is not enough to interrupt its transmission. This is the main conclusion reached by the Mozambican Alliance Towards Elimination of Malaria (MALTEM), coordinated by the Barcelona Institute for Global
A pedestrian wearing a protective face mask walks past the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Elijah Nouvelage | Bloomberg via Getty Images The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention clarified on Friday that its updated quarantine guidance does not imply people who are
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Aug 15 2020 Past discriminatory housing practices may play a role in perpetuating the significant disparities in infant and maternal health faced by people of color in the U.S., suggests a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. For decades, banks and other lenders used redlining maps to
The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the
The data was posted alongside updated guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for pediatricians that also includes what is known about the virus in children. “Recent evidence suggests that children likely have the same or higher viral loads in their nasopharynx compared with adults and that children can spread the virus
What is Type 2 Diabetes? In this article, we will explore the non-communicable, silent killer; Type 2 Diabetes, which was formerly known as non-insulin-dependent, or adult-onset diabetes. This condition is quite common and results from the body’s inability to properly utilize insulin (a hormone made in the pancreas that facilitates the use of glucose for
Jennifer hated how her diet was going… She would eat well most of the day at her stressful job… A small, healthy breakfast like a fruit smoothie with a scoop of protein… A nice salad or maybe broiled salmon with grilled asparagus… And maybe a handful of almonds in the afternoon.
Skincare connoisseur Angela Langford knows a thing or two about the wellness benefits of self-care. Here she shares her foolproof skincare tips and the soothing power of creating indulgent routines For anyone who has dabbled in skincare, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that there are bountiful wellbeing benefits to be found in
Moms who are COVID-19 positive when they deliver their babies can still breastfeed, say researchers. Although breastfeeding is highly recommended, mothers with the infection may be worried that nursing may pass the virus on to their child. But a recent study published in the journal The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health said that if mothers follow correct hygienic practices, they are unlikely
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Here are the coronavirus stories Medscape’s editors around the globe think you need to know about today: Comparison With 1918 Flu A comparison of excess deaths in New York City during the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak with excess deaths from
Breast cancer cell image (credit: LRI EM department) Study claims young people up to seven times more likely to contract coronavirus Teens and young adults who use e-cigarettes could be five to seven times more likely than non-smokers to catch coronavirus, new research suggests. The study linked vaping to an increased risk in young people
New research finds that the average number of children and young people who spoke to a school counsellor dropped dramatically since Covid-19 restrictions came into place in March For more than 100,000 children and young people, school counselling provides them with a safe space to talk about things that are worrying them or causing them
Get your flu shot Health officials aren’t expecting the 2020-21 flu season to retreat just because its huge cousin is ravaging the planet. The Washington Post reported Thursday on the varied plans to increase flu vaccine production and encourage its use. The U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention will be rolling out a public education
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. President Donald J. Trump this week added a new medical adviser to the White House’s coronavirus response and the move has met with criticism, praise, and wide speculation. Scott Atlas, MD, a senior fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, a conservative
If you live in a country like the United States, where the majority of health insurance is privatized and there is no strong social safety net, it can feel as though managing a chronic disease like diabetes requires nothing but lots of money. And it does. As of 2017, diabetes cost the United States a
Print this page CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 11, 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 that the U.S. government has secured 100 million doses of mRNA-1273 as part of the U.S. government’s goal of securing early access to safe and effective