The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has issued a position paper on percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that makes clear the need for quality, but how that metric will be measured is a work in progress. Writing group chair Lyndon C. Box, MD, West Valley Cardiology Services, Caldwell, Idaho,
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Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.May 20 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is stressful enough, but for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, the crisis can be especially difficult. Adrien A. Eshraghi, M.D., M.Sc., professor of Otolaryngology, Neurological Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, has dedicated much of his career to caring for individuals
What does it feel like when, following a period of emotional darkness, the sun rises again? We speak to five people about the moment of clarity that followed unprecedented challenges Find more exclusive self-care content in Happiful magazine’s June 2020 issue. Order your printed copy to be delivered straight to your door, or subscribe for
Treatment for Opioid Overdose Adamis Pharmaceuticals Resubmits Zimhi New Drug Application to FDA Print this page SAN DIEGO, May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: ADMP) today announced the resubmission of the Company’s New Drug Application (“NDA”) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for its Zimhi™ (naloxone HCI Injection, USP)
Print this page South San Francisco, CA — May 18, 2020 — Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tecentriq ® (atezolizumab) as a first-line (initial) treatment for adults with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have high
Real-world experience with the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell agent axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel, Yescarta) mimicked the results of the pivotal clinical trial that led to FDA approval for relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma, members of a national clinical consortium reported. The treatment led to an overall response rate (ORR) of 82% and complete responses in 64%
On Wednesday, Connecticut became the final state to begin lifting restrictions, allowing retail shops and restaurants to reopen their doors. Track the virus Despite the reopening milestone, health officials say, Americans remain at risk of catching the highly transmissible and sometimes deadly virus. As of Wednesday afternoon, at least 18 states had registered an upward
We know that it has been harder for people to exercise over these last several weeks. Christina Lombardi, DPT PT has put together easy exercises to get you moving at home! Each Wednesday for the next several weeks we will share these exercises with you. Each exercise includes descriptive information and a video to demonstrate
Connie Sun was diagnosed with aggressive, pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC) while her son was still an infant. To make the diagnosis most terrifying, she received the diagnosis in the midst the coronavirus pandemic. Sun was screened for breast cancer in July of 2019 and was given the all-clear. But in early 2020, she felt a
Photo credit: Legendary Foods Facebook page By Allison Caggia May 20th, 2020 It is often very hard to find healthy food that also meets my expectations taste-wise. Many of the products offered boast great flavor but wind up falling short. Add in finding foods that don’t mess with your blood sugars and it isn’t an
The news on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is moving at lightning speed, but some advice from expert organizations like the CDC and WHO has remained consistent. Senior Planet has rounded up some reliable sources of information and basic tips for prevention, care, and coping below. Check back here for updated resources. It’s also a good idea
Health workers move a patient wearing a face mask at the at NYU Langone Hospital, during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York, May 3, 2020. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters It sounded like a great deal: The White House coronavirus task force would buy a defense company’s new cleaning machines to allow
Nordstrom is now offering face masks in an effort to help address the growing shortage of protective gear in the U.S. The company sells it for $4 a piece and promises to donate masks to people in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The country saw a significant increase in the demand for face masks after
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The American Geriatrics Society has issued policy recommendations aimed at protecting seniors from ageism when it comes to resource allocation in the current context of treating patients infected with COVID-19. “The AGS is deeply concerned about potentially negative long-term consequences of
If the global pandemic has impacted your love life, you’re not alone. Four relationship experts discuss the biggest issues facing UK couples right now Choosing a partner and staying together through life’s ups and downs is rarely simple. When you throw a global pandemic into the equation, your love life can get even trickier. With
Having now reached its third year, Project “iHEART” of Politecnico di Milano, winner of an ERC Advanced Grant of euro 2,350,000, has set itself the ambitious goal of creating a complete mathematical model to study the behavior of the human heart and of its pathologies, a sort of “virtual microscope.” This integrates all cardiac function
The COVID-19 pandemic has yet to fully settle down but there are repercussions most are expecting. Among them include the mental state of people who have been forced to stay indoors for months. Aside from that, there are other things to consider. Anxiety, depression and PTSD-like symptoms are likely to grow. In all, some people
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Biomarkers for inflammation and thrombosis may predict deaths from COVID-19 among critically ill patients, researchers say. Their prospective cohort study of 1150 patients hospitalized with the disease in New York City also revealed a high proportion of racial and ethnic minorities,
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.May 19 2020 Treatment with antibodies purified from donated blood – immune globulin therapy – and steroids restored heart function in the majority of children with COVID-related multi-system inflammatory syndrome, according to new research published yesterday in Circulation, the flagship journal of the American Heart Association. Physicians around the world have
Posted on April 9, 2014 by Katy Miller My interest was piqued by a recent New York Times article, which suggested that wisdom could play a major part in the aging process. The basic thesis of the article is that wisdom is a considerable indicator of longevity. The study on wisdom referenced in the article
Relax, rest, and recharge. Take time out to enjoy nature, declutter your home and your mind, and discover the perfect inspiration for crafting with kids 1. Page-turners Secret Yoga Club: Self-empowerment through the magic of yoga Release the tension in your mind and feel empowered through the practice of yoga. Gabrielle Hales shares the rituals
sutimlimab Treatment for Cold Agglutinin Disease (CAD) FDA Grants Priority Review of Sutimlimab, Potential First Approved Treatment of Hemolysis in Adult Patients with Cold Agglutinin Disease Print this page PARIS – May 14, 2020 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review of Sanofi’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for sutimlimab for the
Patients recovering from COVID-19 may face a second battle — coping with the disease’s mental health ramifications. This is particularly true for the sickest of the sick who required time in the ICU and intubation. These patients may experience “post-intensive care syndrome” (PICS) that could manifest as a combination of physical, cognitive, and mental health
The last state to lift some restrictions will be Connecticut, which is set Wednesday to allow outdoor dining spaces, offices, retail stores and malls, museums and zoos to reopen with restrictions. The state hadn’t shut down some services or businesses that other states did, such as parks or outdoor construction. But Gov. Ned Lamont acknowledged
I was sitting out in my backyard over the weekend when my 3-year-old neighbor said over the fence, “Teeny (my nickname). I miss hugging you.” My heart. I miss hugging too. I was a hugger and a hand holder and a shoulder to cry on-er before COVID. Oh I was also a face toucher. Suddenly,
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Karena Yan SNAP and WIC help connect millions of individuals and families to affordable, nutritious foods. Here are how these programs are evolving Healthy food and nutrition are important not only for managing diabetes but also for the proper function of your immune system. The
New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo (D) speaking at a press conference on corona virus at the State Capitol. Michael Brochstein | Barcroft Media | Getty Images New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo the state’s coronavirus outbreak has slowed to levels not seen since the beginning of the pandemic as the number of fatalities, rate of new
A saliva test for detecting oropharyngeal cancer caused by human papillomavirus-16 (HPV-16) has scored a world first: it detected such a cancer in an asymptomatic adult. If the finding can be replicated in a larger cohort of healthy asymptomatic individuals, widespread screening for HPV-16 — the main driver behind skyrocketing rates of oropharyngeal cancer —