Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a rare inflammatory bowel disease, primarily affects premature infants and is a leading cause of death in the smallest and sickest of these patients. The exact cause remains unclear, and there is no effective treatment. No test can definitively diagnose the devastating condition early, so infants with suspected NEC are carefully monitored
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President Donald Trump indicated that no vaccine is required for coronavirus treatment, revealing the expected rise in the nation’s death toll simultaneously. He said that the virus will “go away without a vaccine.” “There are some viruses or flus that came and they went for a vaccine, and they never found the vaccine. And they’ve
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: Medical Practices Use GoFundMe to Survive The crowdfunding site GoFundMe has hosted numerous campaigns for individuals unable to pay their medical bills, and now private
Print this page KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 8, 2020 — AstraZeneca and Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lynparza in combination with bevacizumab as a first-line maintenance treatment of adult patients with advanced epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or
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
Health officials are warning Americans to avoid celebrating Mother’s Day in big groups, saying physical distancing is still critical to reducing the spread of coronavirus. All it takes is one infected person at a gathering to launch a new outbreak. In Pasadena, California, officials traced a cluster of coronavirus cases back to one person at
I studied classical music, and one quote from Beethoven always stands out to me, “Music can change the world.” It is such a simple statement, yet so powerful. How does music have the ability to know exactly how we feel sometimes before we even know what we feel? The power of music has never ceased
Hormone-modulating breast cancer treatments (HMTs) like tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors (AIs) could reduce a patient’s risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s later in life. Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that’s often prescribed after surgery or other breast cancer treatment to prevent the cancer from coming back. It is only prescribed for hormone-receptor-positive
As the country slowly resumes activities and finds its “new normal,” this could look different for everyone. We spoke to one mom who parents a child with type 1 diabetes about what the transition may look like for their family. Hi Teresa, thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me. The
It’s a shame when dishonest people try to cash in to exploit a disaster. Watch out for these COVID-19 scams, and read our tips on how to protect yourself from being cheated. Scammers “Phish” for victims by sending emails that seem to be from a legitimate source; they ask you to click a link, solicit
Hundreds of people in cars arrive on the first day of a free COVID-19 antibody testing event at a site in Florida. Americans with disabilities, including blindness, are struggling to access testing and other health-care services during the coronavirus crisis. Paul Hennessy | Echoes WIre | Barcroft Media via Getty Images Dr. Bonnielin Swenor, associate
Dr. Anthony Fauci introduced a new quarantine concept and said that he will be in a “modified quarantine” post “low risk” exposure to the White House staff who have tested positive for the coronavirus. The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases told CNN about his plan while indicating that he will
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Following a week of uncertainty and calls for transparency regarding the distribution of remdesivir, the federal government today announced its “allocation plan” for the drug. The announcement from the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary
Being new to Medicare can be extremely intimidating. Not knowing if, when, and how to apply is confusing enough. Then, you can top the confusion off with all the annual Medicare changes. Even if you’re already enrolled, there can oftentimes be uncertainty about what is and is not covered, especially during this global pandemic. We’ll
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Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.May 9 2020 A Texas A&M AgriLife Research team has good news for patients with copper-deficiency disorders, especially young children diagnosed with Menkes disease. A team led by James Sacchettini, Ph.D. professor and Welch Chair of Science, and Vishal Gohil, Ph.D., associate professor, both from the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
Amidst the increasing number of COVID-19 deaths around the world, physicians at one of New York City’s major hospital systems have indicated the possibilities of anticoagulants or blood thinners being effective in boosting the coronavirus survival rates. Blood thinners, which are used to slow down clotting, can effectively treat and manage patients of coronavirus as
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: Feds Announce Remdesivir Plans The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the 13 states to which it is initially sending
Posted on September 23, 2014 by Katy Miller As we age, our bodies change. We need fewer calories to maintain a healthy weight, while certain nutrients become more vital to our well being – and longevity. If you’re an adult over 50, start making a significant impact on your health with these suggestions from Atria
FDA Approves Retevmo (selpercatinib) for Patients with Advanced RET-Driven Lung and Thyroid Cancers Print this page INDIANAPOLIS, May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Retevmo™ (selpercatinib, 40 mg & 80 mg capsules), the first therapy specifically indicated for the treatment of adult patients with
May 8, 2020 Print this page Audience: Hospitals and Distributors May 08, 2020 — ICU Medical, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one single lot of Lactated Ringer’s Injection, USP. The products are being recalled to the hospital/user level due to the presence of particulate matter identified as iron oxide. ICU Medical became aware of this issue
WASHINGTON — Millions more coronavirus tests are needed to curb the spread of the virus and guide decisions around safely reopening businesses and schools, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, said during a hearing on Thursday. “There is no safe path forward to combat the novel
More than 45 states by Sunday will have relaxed restrictions on some combination of businesses, services or parks, hoping to lift economies crushed by a pandemic that has killed at least 77,178 people in the United States and infected over 1.2 million. In the past week, tensions between two goals — to keep people healthy
We want to learn more about the experience of cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. How have things changed for cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers during this time? Have you been impacted practically—had trouble getting food, transportation or internet access? Has your cancer treatment been impacted? Have you been impacted financially? Learning about the
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people everywhere are uncertain about the future of their health, safety, and economic security. A particularly vulnerable part of the population is nursing home residents and their staff. We at GreaterGood are dedicated to assisting in COVID-19 relief efforts in multiple ways. As always, we’re continuing to support our flagship
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. If you’re a lover of tasty keto chicken recipes, you are going to enjoy this quick and easy chicken casserole recipe. The whole family will love this creamy chicken, even the picky ones! Creamy chicken and mushrooms go so well together. Add some fresh herbs and