A combined analysis of 10 prospective trials, intended to shed light on racial disparities in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) outcomes, saw sharply higher risks of death and myocardial infarction (MI) for Blacks compared with Whites. The burden of comorbidities, including diabetes, was greater for Hispanics and Blacks compared to Whites, but only in Blacks were
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Scientists are developing light-activated nanoparticles to kill cancer cells Credit: Harry Gui on Unsplash With news about the coronavirus pandemic developing daily, we want to make sure everyone affected by cancer gets the information they need during this time. We’re pulling together the latest government and NHS health updates from across the UK in
New research presented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 80th Scientific Sessions last month revealed some startling potential consequences of hyperglycemia on brain function. Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles, applied brain imaging and specialized analysis techniques to discern differences in the brain structure of patients with type 2 diabetes at different levels
Print this page San Francisco, CA, July 8, 2020 — Angion Biomedica Corp. (Angion), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel small molecule therapeutics to address acute organ injuries and fibrotic diseases, announced it has initiated in Brazil a randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial of ANG-3777 plus standard of care in
FDA Approves Upneeq (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) for Acquired Blepharoptosis (Droopy Eyelid) in Adults Print this page BRIDGEWATER, N.J, July 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: OSMT) (“Osmotica” or the “Company”), a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Upneeq (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic
One room at a temporary hospital is viewed at the Georgia World Congress Center, Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Atlanta. Georgia. Ron Harris | Pool | AP Georgia is planning to reopen a field hospital at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center as the state struggles with increasing hospitalizations and record-breaking new Covid-19 cases, according to
A commentary published in the journal Pediatrics, the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, concludes that children infrequently transmit Covid-19 to each other or to adults and that many schools, provided they follow appropriate social distancing guidelines and take into account rates of transmission in their community, can and should reopen in
Recently, Brigham and Women’s Hospital released a comprehensive app of all of its COVID-19 clinical guidelines, called COVID Protocols, which are also available online. This app joins a growing list of guidelines and protocols from Johns Hopkins (via the Relief Central and Hopkins Abx Guide apps), the World Health Organization, the Society of Critical Care
Thursday brought 63,247 new Covid-19 cases nationwide, a single-day record, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The new high comes as many states set records in infection rates and hospitalizations. While 29 states saw an increase in new cases compared to last week, Miami-Dade County in Florida on Friday reported a staggering 28% positivity
Daniel D. Federman, AB ’49, MD ’53, Carol W. Walter Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, discusses the founding of Harvard Medical School.
College versus Medical School! Use code ‘EARLYBIRD’ to get $25 off your purchase at http://medschoolinsiders.com. Vlog Channel: http://youtube.com/lifeofasurgeon In this video we compare college/university to medical school, going over: 1) Material 00:35 2) Grading 01:58 3) Schedule and Time 02:48 4) Class Exams and Tests 04:12 5) Standardized Tests (MCAT and Step) 05:13 6) Cost
Pharmacogenomics is the study of using a person’s genetic profile to better understand or predict drug effectiveness, guide dosage, and improve patient safety. A general overview is provided to describe how pharmacogenomics may be used to guide medication recommendations and prescribing.
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Our frontline carers are there when we need them the most. We share seven ways you can give back and show your support There are many vital roles out there that we have to thank for making our day-to-day lives that much easier. But there’s a special place in our hearts for the NHS, and
According to a new study, there is now a clear reason why a lot of fish are declining in numbers and it has a lot to do with the warming of our oceans due to global warming. Warming Oceans Deter Fish Species From Spawning It seems like global warming isn’t just affecting us humans since
A senior official at the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) said the agency has received far fewer claims than expected from clinicians and hospitals for COVID-19–related testing and treatment for uninsured patients. The official was speaking to reporters on background during a briefing on a new $4 billion distribution of federal COVID-19
Artist, designer, and cosplayer Amber Guzman’s world is full of colour and creativity. But life with muscular dystrophy isn’t always easy. Here, she shares her tips for tackling the difficult days Mental health matters to me because… with everything going on in the world right now, it’s very easy to fall into a hole of
Avocados, touted as the cure-all superfood, are also pressed to make an oil full of a healthy fat called oleic acid. It is used as a cooking oil and can be sprinkled on food. It is also used for its moisturizing properties in various cosmetic products. According to a new study published in the journal
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Clear aerosol boxes designed to keep COVID-19 patients’ airborne droplets from infecting healthcare workers during intubation may actually increase providers’ exposure to the virus, a small study suggests. Joanna P. Simpson, MbChB, an intensivist in the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. I really enjoy peanut butter and I really adore history. That said, I like to think of Peanut Butter Granola as the perfect blend of my two passions. While traditional versions tend to be carb-laden & overly-sweetened, my recipe is a protein power-house relying on raw
Jul 10 2020 Cochlear Limited, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of three new products to its suite of hearing technology solutions. Kanso 2 Sound Processor The approval of the CochlearTM Nucleus® Kanso® 2 Sound Processor, Nucleus® 7 Sound Processor for Nucleus 22 Implant
Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum Verrica Pharmaceuticals Provides Regulatory Update on VP-102 Print this page WEST CHESTER, Pa., June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for viral skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that, on June 24, 2020, the Company received a letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as
1. U.S. coronavirus surges weigh on Wall Street Dow futures were pointing to an over 100 point decline at Friday’s open, one day after the U.S. saw a record-high 63,200 new daily Covid-19 cases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Thursday fell 360 points, or 1.4%, on renewed concerns about slowing business reopenings — and
Researchers from IRB Barcelona, the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Sant Joan de Déu Research Institute – Hospital Sant Joan de Déu (SJD) have set up Gate2Brain, a company based on a novel technology developed at IRB Barcelona to transport drugs into the brain. Gate2Brain is the second joint spin-off between IRB Barcelona and
I never thought that I would resign with my last day of work being the same day of my resignation. In fact, I did everything in my power to stay at my job, but the job didn’t want me to stay. COVID brought a sharp focus on the difference between my goals and my employer’s
“We know more now about how it makes people sick,” said infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine and infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville. Fever, cough and shortness of breath are still key signs that you might have Covid-19, but experts now know there are other
New research in the journal Science from the lab of Stephen Elledge at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital reveals how measles infection reduces protection against other diseases. Read the full story at http://hms.harvard.edu/news/inside-immune-amnesia
Mayo Clinic doctor, Dr Sanj Kakar, highlights the importance of wrist sprains and why they should not be ignored. He will be discussing how these can lead to ligament injuries such as to the scapholunate ligament, which can lead to pain, stiffness, arthritis and functional problems.