Just like the rest of the body’s cells, cancer cells use glucose (sugar) as food. So preventing the cells from consuming any sugar makes them more sensitive to chemotherapy treatment and can cause them to starve and die. But making that happen is, of course, much easier said than done. In order to take in
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Whether we’re struggling with FOMO, or constantly falling into comparison traps, comparing ourselves to others is making us miserable. But it doesn’t have to be this way When was the last time you felt the prickly sting of comparison? You know the feeling: the hot frustration that starts in your belly, and rises to your
Quarantining at home for the past few months considerably reduced professional and socializing activities. Added to the sense of isolation from stay-at-home orders, other factors including unemployment, financial troubles, and the threat of COVID-19 infection and death has significantly increased stress levels for many people. One researcher from the United States recently published a piece suggesting that psychosocial
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: Blood Test Signals Risk? A low lymphocyte count in people presenting to the hospital with COVID-19 could help physicians identify those at higher risk
The BBC has launched a new online platform for parents of young children and the Duchess of Cambridge has described it as “gold dust” When children start school, it’s expected that they should be able to speak to their new friends in full sentences, ask teachers simple questions and understand what they’re told to do.
Public health officials and experts said that handwashing can help people avoid COVID-19, but this simple activity can be difficult for millions of people in the U.S. because of lack of access to clean water and the potential of lead exposure, which can be harmful especially to children. Researchers found in 2015 that nearly 21 million
Two experts in geriatric diabetes are offering some contemporary practical recommendations for diabetes management in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. The viewpoint, entitled, ”Caring for Older Adults With Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” was published online in JAMA Internal Medicine by Medha N. Munshi, MD, director of the geriatrics program at the Joslin Diabetes Center,
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Frida Velcani Lyumjev reduces blood glucose spikes and can be taken at the beginning of a meal, or even 20 minutes into the meal; available through Lilly’s insulin affordability program A new rapid-acting mealtime insulin has been approved by the FDA to reduce high blood sugar after
First off, it’s in statute already in HIPAA that preexisting conditions are covered.” Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, on July 9, speaking at a virtual summit sponsored by The Hill newspaper One of the most popular features of the Affordable Care Act is its guarantee of insurance coverage — at no greater cost
avacopan Treatment for ANCA-Associated Vasculitis ChemoCentryx Submits New Drug Application to the U.S. FDA for Avacopan in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Print this page MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – ChemoCentryx, Inc., (NASDAQ: CCXI) today confirmed that the Company has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for avacopan for the treatment
Print this page CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE) July 09, 2020 –Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, an affiliate of Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY), announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the expanded use of Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) in pediatric patients. When Dysport was first FDA-approved in 2016 for pediatric lower limb spasticity, Ipsen was
Beads hang from tree limbs on the campus of Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana. Education Images | Getty Images Tulane University, which has long been ranked as one of the best party schools in the nation, is threatening expulsion for students attending big bashes after “truly shameful” partying drew negative attention to the New Orleans
Extremely preterm children have very low birth weights, underdeveloped organs, and risks of long-term problems or disabilities. Antenatal treatment — therapy given before birth — can improve outcomes in preterm children. Statistical analysis of medical records can tell clinicians which antenatal treatments can best protect against severe neurodevelopmental impairment or death. The UAB News Studio
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) helped reduce recurrent maternal autoantibody-mediated congenital heart block (CHB) in fetuses, an open-label study suggested. Anti-SSA/Ro-positive mothers who had had a previous pregnancy complicated by CHB who took HCQ 400 mg daily, starting before completion of gestational week 10, had a 7.4% rate of clinically-relevant fetal CHB (second- or third-degree) at any time
The children are both under the age of 10, DHEC said in a news release Sunday. One is located in the Midlands region in central South Carolina. The other is in the Pee Dee region in the northeastern part of the state. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, is a potential complication seen in
On July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston passed away after a private, two-year fight against breast cancer. She was only 57 years old. Preston has acted in a slew of popular movies like Jerry Maguire, Twins, Jack Frost, and Cat in the Hat, among others. Most recently, she starred in Gotti alongside her husband, John Travolta.
In this short video, a certified diabetes educator from Mayo Clinic explains the equipment and process for using an insulin pen for people with diabetes
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Use your voice to make a difference. If you’re passionate about being a better ally, please continue to do your research, educate yourself, and speak up against injustice 1. Page-turners Me and White Supremacy: How to Recognise Your Privilege, Combat Racism and Change the World Many of us are unaware of just how much white
A recent study examined the impact of the novel coronavirus in U.S. prisons, since inmates occupy confined space that may or may not have ventilation. According to a paper published by The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, aerosol particles linger in the air for a few minutes without sufficient exit points in a given room, putting prisoners at a huge
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. Shelter-in-Place Orders Shelter-in-place orders (SIPOs), also known as stay-at-home orders, were associated with reduced growth rates for COVID-19–related hospitalizations and deaths during the pandemic’s
The folks at Impossible Burger, along with their dedicated team of scientists, farmers and chefs have spent years trying to figure out how to deliver the goodness of a burger without the killing of animals. By creating this meatless burger, Impossible Burger uses a fraction of the Earth’s resources. Impossible Burger uses 95% less land,
A study on the power of forced positive thinking revealed realists experience the highest long-term happiness We often think that the route to happiness and joy is through the power of positive thinking, and there’s not denying that having a positive outlook on life can do wonders for our emotional wellbeing. But a study by
Print this page FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 10, 2020– Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced additional data on remdesivir, an investigational antiviral for the treatment of COVID-19, adding to the available body of knowledge on treatment outcomes with remdesivir. The data are being presented at the Virtual COVID-19 Conference as part of the 23rd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2020: Virtual)
Print this page NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Allergan, an AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) that supports expanded use of Botox® for the treatment of spasticity in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older, including
1. U.S. stock futures point to a solid start to the week 2. Coronavirus cases rise by at least 60,000 for three straight days Data compiled by Johns Hopkins University showed the U.S. has reported more than 60,000 new infections for three straight days, bringing the total to more than 3 million. In Florida alone,