Pregnant women are among those most in need of safe and effective preventives and treatments for HIV and co-infections. Yet because they are commonly excluded from research, they are among the least likely to have robust, timely evidence to inform decisions around the use of medications. “The resulting evidence gaps and delays are significant,” said
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As per a new report, our carapace-carrying friends are in trouble because more than half of all turtle and tortoise species face the threat of extinction. Turtle And Tortoise Species Face Extinction If you ever visit the island of Madagascar, you’ll see one of the world’s rarest treasures. Locked behind gates, razor-wire fences and 24-hour
The number of Americans aged 60 years and older who report receiving shingles vaccination had risen steadily since 2008 and has leveled off during the past few years, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) National Center for Health Statistics reveal. The proportion of people in this age group who were
Welcome to this week’s edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the Web to help you learn what’s next. Are healthcare practices and providers at risk of COVID-infection lawsuits from patients? One lawyer discusses the risks — Will a waiver protect me from COVID-19 infection claims? (Physicians
The record-setting number from Saturday was reported by the state Sunday morning. But it’s not just the number of new cases that’s concerning. The test positivity rate — which can indicate how rampantly the virus is spreading — reached 19.6% as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Across the country, more than
In recognition of the importance of this technology to the future of biomedical research, a consortium formed by HMS, Harvard University’s Office of the Provost, Boston Children’s Hospital, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital established the Harvard Cryo-EM Center for Structural Biology, which makes access to cryo-EM broadly available to the Harvard research
The Microbiome Program explores the genetic code of the body’s microorganisms, using the latest techniques to profile an individual’s microbiome to detect, prevent and diagnose infections and other diseases. To learn more, visit http://mayocl.in/2lj8hmL
How to wake up early and not be tired: Learn how to make waking up early as painless as possible. We often have to wake up early at ungodly hours for work, school, or other responsibilities. In this video, I show you the lessons I learned from enduring challenging surgery rotations in medical school where
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The International Booker Prize and music streaming platform Deezer have joined forces to create six playlists to switch on while flicking through some of this year’s most exciting reads What kind of reader are you? Do you inhale books faster than you can say ‘Dostoyevsky’, or do you flick through leisurely in a stolen moment
Researchers have found another growing health problem associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. More Americans now are experiencing the broken heart syndrome that occurs after an intense emotional or physical stress. The new study, published in JAMA Open Network, comes amid the increasing rates of stress and anxiety in the U.S. because of the spread
New registry data highlight the ability of the BASILICA technique to reduce coronary obstruction after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) but also raise concerns when both the right and left leaflets are intentionally lacerated. Double leaflet BASILICA was associated with inferior patient outcomes, including lower survival and lower survival free from coronary obstruction and stroke,
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Alexi Melvin In the United States, the complex healthcare system acts as a barrier for many people who require insulin to live. Without insurance, one vial of insulin can cost up to $350 – with most people requiring multiple vials of insulin each
Acute ischemic strokes (AIS) associated with COVID-19 are more severe, lead to worse functional outcomes and are associated with higher mortality , according to new research published yesterday in Stroke, a journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association. In “Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19 and Acute Ischemic
FDA Approves Hulio (adalimumab-fkjp), a Biosimilar to Humira Print this page HERTFORDSHIRE, England and PITTSBURGH and TOKYO, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL) and Fujifilm Kyowa Kirin Biologics Co., Ltd. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hulio® (adalimumab-fkjp), a biosimilar to AbbVie’s Humira® (adalimumab), for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (4 years
President Donald Trump wears a mask as he walks down the hallway during his visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Saturday, July 11, 2020. Patrick Semansky | AP President Donald Trump wore a mask during a public visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Saturday, after long resisting
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 11 2020 A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Manitoba has found that bacteria are shared and possibly transferred from a mother’s milk to her infant’s gut, and that breastfeeding directly at the breast best supports this process. The research, published today
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
“We will have hospitals overwhelmed and not only in terms of ICU beds and hospitals — and that’s bad — but exhausted hospital staff and hospital staff that’s getting ill themselves,” Dr. Peter Hotez, the dean of tropical medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, told CNN Friday night. “So, we won’t have enough manpower, human
A new study suggests that the superabundant microbes lining our digestive tract are ultimately our evolutionary partners, shedding light on the hygiene hypothesis. According to this idea, living in increasingly hyper-hygienic environments might contribute to recent spikes in childhood allergies, as these beneficial host-specific microbes are hindered by the plethora of antibacterial home products and
It pains me to see pre-med students make the same mistakes over and over again each year. After helping hundreds of students successfully get into medical school, I’ve compiled a list of the most common medical school application mistakes. Avoid these 6 mistakes, and you’ll greatly increase your chances of successfully getting into medical school!
Gaylord Bridegan, Certified Professional Ergonomists, discusses a few tips based on studies he has conducted in human computer interaction. This video demonstrates the most common types of workstation adjustments for computer operators. By following these nine simple steps will help reduce discomfort, fatigue, absenteeism, risk of musculoskeletal injuries and metabolic syndrome. Learn more: http://MayoClinic.com/health/office-ergonomics/MY01460
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It’s time to sow the seeds of a more sensory natural space In today’s world, incredible advances in technology allow us to connect with our loved ones, wherever they are, but that can also come at a cost of feeling overwhelmed by being permanently connected and constantly bombarded with information. But, fortunately, there is no
A mother in Texas has given birth to three babies after successfully battling the novel coronavirus. The mother, named Maggie Sillero, found out that she had tested positive for COVID-19 when she was already 28 weeks pregnant with the triplets. Sillero didn’t show signs and symptoms of COVID-19 when she went to The Woman’s Hospital
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. Safety of Intubation Boxes Questioned Certain aerosol boxes manufactured and used in hospitals around the world to protect healthcare workers while intubating COVID-19 patients
If the crystal-blue waters of the ocean are calling you, and you find peace when you’re drawn to the sea, you could be experiencing the power of ‘blue mind’ When I’m stressed I get snappy. On one such day several years ago, I’d been standing on the precipice of a bad spell (I’ve lived with
Vegetables in general are good for your overall health. However, some of them (potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots) are high in weight-increasing carbohydrates and these can knock you out of ketosis, which is essential if you are on a diet as restrictive as a ketogenic diet. Whether you are following a high-fat, low-carb eating plan or