While the scientists are trying their best to develop a vaccine to control the effects of COVID-19, the number of active cases continues to rise, especially in Arizona post the expiry of the Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected order on May 15. After Governor Doug Ducey withdrew the restrictions, the domestic travel restrictions and
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Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. People who develop antibodies after becoming infected with the coronavirus may not keep them more than a few months, especially if they showed no symptoms to begin with, a Chinese study shows. Previous studies had found that most people who became
The newer iteration of the self-expanding Evolut valve was associated with small hemodynamic improvements when used for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in a degenerated surgical bioprosthesis notwithstanding a safety signal in real-world data. The Evolut PRO kept mean gradients lower compared with the Evolut R (13.2 vs 14.3 mm Hg at 1 year, P=0.023)
In California, which on Friday broke another record for the number of cases in a single day, Gov. Gavin Newsom mandated that masks be worn inside public spaces and in situations where staying six feet apart from others is not possible. But at least five sheriff’s departments in the state say they won’t enforce the
How much stress and anxiety is normal? What should I try to feel better? We share everything you need to know about experiencing stress and anxiety whilst pregnant, and explain how holistic therapy can help you feel more relaxed and in control Whether it’s your first time expecting or you’ve had previous pregnancies, being pregnant
Looks like world-famous fast food restaurant chain KFC has recently opened its newest branch inside a video game. KFC Opens A Restaurant Branch Inside A Video Game As the majority of the world opted to stay inside for months in order to help slow down the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, a lot of people
With the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) test suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) will now require an English proficiency test for international medical graduates (IMGs) to become certified for the match. On Wednesday, the ECFMG outlined its plan
There is currently a huge blood shortage in America, mostly due to COVID-19, according to the American Red Cross. As of this spring, over 2,700 blood drives have been canceled across the country due to social distancing protocols set in place by governors and the CDC, and people’s fears about going out in public. This
Many people have symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, often called acid reflux. This video shows how the esophagus works and how acid can splash into the esophagus because of a hiatal hernia or weakness of the valve called the lower esophageal sphincter. Mayo Clinic has a very large team with an international reputation
Two teams at Harvard Medical School reported in separate papers in the May 21, 2015, issue of Cell that their labs have developed high-throughput techniques to quickly, easily and inexpensively give every cell in a sample a unique genetic barcode. This allows scientists to analyze complex tissues by genetically profiling hundreds of thousands of individual
This sketch video about epigenetics was created by Armando Hasudungan, in collaboration with Professor Susan Clark and Dr Kate Patterson at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. It has been created for a broad, non-expert audience to highlight key messages about the role epigenetics plays in biological processes like development and diseases such as cancer.
Flashcards, specifically Anki, are a great study resource for premed students and medical students. In my first ever video I explained the benefits of using Anki flashcards in your study routine. Here I go over how to efficiently and effectively use Anki as a tool to help you ace your tests. I cover: 1. Basics
Credit: John Marshall, Tumour Biology Lab & EM Unit 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 a separate blog post, which we’re
Discover the history behind the day, and learn how it’s relevant today Juneteenth is the national holiday that marks the anniversary of the emancipation proclamation in Texas, the last un-emancipated state in the USA, and the final step to freeing enslaved black Americans. While the emancipation proclamation was first signed by President Abraham Lincoln in
As states are reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, the risk of contracting the deadly virus when going out has gotten higher. And since it’s the summer season, many people are torn on having to wear face masks outside when the temperatures are warmer. Just recently, Dr. Teresa Murray Amato spoke about how face masks and
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: Some US Hospitals Waiting to Add Dexamethasone Following the announcement earlier this week that dexamethasone reduced mortality for severely ill COVID-19 patients in a
Print this page London, UK June 19, 2020 – GSK’s scientific collaboration with Clover Pharmaceuticals to develop an adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccine has entered into human clinical trials. Clover today announced the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical study evaluating the company’s COVID-19 S-Trimer vaccine (SCB-2019) in combination with GSKs pandemic adjuvant system. The study initiation follows
June 19, 2020 Print this page Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy June 19, 2020 — FDA advises consumers not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico, due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. FDA
FDA Approves Gimoti (metoclopramide) Nasal Spray for Diabetic Gastroparesis Print this page SOLANA BEACH, Calif., June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evoke Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOK), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the New Drug Application (NDA) for
Leading members of the coronavirus task force warned White House officials about the health risks of holding large-scale indoor campaign rallies and advised against the mass gatherings, according to two people familiar with the discussions. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, and task force response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx both vocalized concerns internally in
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jun 18 2020 Social distancing and limited access to contraceptive and abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young adults according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Rutgers University. The researchers address how
Director of the Tulsa Health Department Dr. Bruce Dart speaks at a news presser. City of Tulsa/Facebook Despite rising coronavirus cases in Oklahoma, President Trump is forging ahead to host a rally in Tulsa tomorrow that is expected to be attended by thousands. Trump said in a Wall Street Journal interview that some people at the rally
We have had a lot of comments about our unemployment benefits and COVID-19 blog. Now, as the country is trying to re-open and learn to live with COVID, cancer survivors and patients are asking, should I go back to work? Do I have to go back to work? Can I still collect unemployment if I
The iKnife has been used to hunt for patterns that could reveals clues about metabolism and cancer. Credit: Jeroen Claus (Phospho Biomedical Animation) Imagine a line of dominoes. When one is lightly tapped and falls, the rest tumble. The same is true of cancer. When a cell becomes cancerous, important cellular pathways are altered. And
Nine in 10 working parents want to retain flexible working once life has returned to normal Without denying the life-changing challenges that have come with the COVID-19 pandemic, for many, there have been some positive aspects of lockdown life – and flexible working is one element at the forefront of many parent’s minds. A survey
Sleep deprivation is an issue that many new parents face after welcoming their newborn. For some, the problem could only last for a month or two. For other parents, the issue could go longer for up to a year. Mindbodygreen has shared some tips on how to get more sleep as new parents. Not only
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded the indications for canakinumab (Ilaris) to include all patients with active Still’s disease older than 2 years, adding adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) to a previous approval for juvenile-onset Still’s disease, also known as systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), making it the first approved treatment for AOSD, according to
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