What you experience in your dreams might feel random and disjointed, but that chaos during sleep might serve a function, according to Erin Wamsley, PhD, an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at Furman University in Greenville, SC. In fact, evidence uncovered by Wamsley and her team suggests that dreams can prepare the mind for
Talking about a virus is all a lot of us seem to be doing at the moment. We’re happy enough chatting away about COVID-19 and other common viruses like the cold or flu, so why is there so little conversation about HPV? You may have heard about HPV, human papillomavirus, as the virus linked to
Several different causes of aging have been discovered, but the question remains whether there are common underlying mechanisms that determine aging and lifespan. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging and the CECAD Cluster of Excellence in Aging research at the University Cologne have now come across folate metabolism in their search
Treatment for Opioid Overdose Adamis Provides Update on Zimhi SAN DIEGO, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: ADMP) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the Company’s resubmitted New Drug Application (NDA) for ZIMHI™, which is its higher naloxone injection product candidate for the treatment of opioid overdose. Adamis received
FDA Approves Rezipres (ephedrine hydrochloride injection) for Hypotension During Anesthesia DEER PARK, Ill., June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc (Nasdaq: ETON) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rezipres (ephedrine hydrochloride injection) for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia. “We are
Spring has sprung, and there is a sense of relief in the air. After one year of lockdowns and social distancing, more than 171 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the U.S. and about 19.4% of the population is fully vaccinated. But there is something else in the air: ominous SARS-CoV-2 variants. I
A quarter of the UK population screens positive for a potential injection phobia, raising concerns over COVID-19 vaccine uptake, study reveals In a new large scale study that surveyed just over 15,000 UK adults, a quarter of them presented as likely to experience injection phobia. The same group was twice as likely to report COVID-19
Credit: Southampton Clinical Trials Unit The first participants have taken part in a new research trial that aims to save lives by detecting lung cancer at an earlier stage when it is more treatable. People attending the NHS Targeted Lung Health Checks in Southampton are being invited to take part in the iDx Lung trial,
A mobile Covid-19 vaccination centre outside Bolton Town Hall, Bolton, where case numbers of the Delta variant first identified in India have been relatively high. Peter Byrne | PA Images | Getty Images The delta Covid variant first detected in India has now spread to more than 80 countries, and it continues to mutate as
To better understand the physiological processes that take place while infants sleep, a group of researchers from the University of Iowa studied the twitching movements of infants during REM sleep. More specifically, the researchers were interested in evaluating how these twitches contribute to the babies’ ability to coordinate their bodily movements. Sleeping Baby. Image Credit:
Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Ruthless Hackers Wreak Havoc on U.S. Hospitals The Wall Street Journal takes a behind-the-scenes look at the hackers involved in the notorious Ryuk ransomware, which has wreaked havoc on at least 235 hospitals and inpatient psychiatric
A self-administered Pap test may be a lifesaver for women in countries where there’s no alternative, but it’s a rarity in wealthy countries such as the United States. Unless you’re Black, it seems. “I’ve literally been in doctor’s offices where I’m there for a Pap smear and they wouldn’t even touch me,” a participant at
A dangerous chemical substance is being used in common household products. It’s been linked to myriad health issues in adults, children, and even unborn babies, and it was once approved for use by the FDA. Bisphenol A (BPA) has been known to negatively affect fetal and infant brain development, as well as interfere with memory
Bowel cancer cells under a microscope. People who have previously been treated for a type of bowel cancer that has spread to other parts of their body will now have another treatment option in England, following the approval of the combined use of nivolumab (Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy) for these patients. The National Institute of
Kids are eager to play ball, and parents are eager to be back on the sidelines supporting them. But COVID-19 cases have risen in places where kids have been playing sports, complicating the issue. Michigan, where I live, is now the epicenter of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. The resumption of youth sports activities has
Tune-in to the world around you, and discover a new sense of wellbeing Our senses play a huge part in our everyday life, yet we often take them for granted. It’s only when we’re unwell and one of our senses is temporarily cut off (for instance, if we have a blocked nose), that we finally
A high-profile, Washington-based consumer advocacy group is calling for the removal of the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) acting commissioner and two other top officials, saying that the agency’s approval of the Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (Aduhelm, Biogen) was “reckless.” In a letter to the US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra,
PARIS – June 11, 2021 – Results from Part A of CADENZA, a pivotal Phase 3 double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the safety and efficacy of sutimlimab in people with cold agglutinin disease (CAD) without a recent history of blood transfusion (within the prior six months), will be presented in an oral session at the European Hematology
ruxolitinib Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo Incyte Announces U.S. FDA Has Extended the New Drug Application Review Period for Ruxolitinib Cream for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE) June 11, 2021 — Incyte Corporation (Nasdaq:INCY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the review period for the New
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 7, 2021– Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the expanded use of Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz) to include children (one month of age and older) and adolescents with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Ultomiris, a long-acting C5 inhibitor that offers immediate, complete and sustained complement inhibition, is now the first and only
Activated charcoal are all the rage these days, used in teeth whitening products like toothpaste, toothbrushes and many more. pixabay (CC0) Are you conscious about your teeth? Get a picture-perfect smile with charcoal-infused teeth whitening products, which have become a growing trend in the beauty industry. Activated charcoal has a natural bleaching agent, which can remove teeth stains caused
Stephen Manderson, AKA Professor Green, marks Men’s Health Week and Nutrition and Hydration Week by sharing his thoughts on getting help, having a healthy dose of chaos in life and considering gut health daily In late 2020, Stephen Manderson spoke to Happiful’s podcast about life in lockdown, his future hopes, his absolute passion for his
A woman looks at the “Naming the Lost Memorials,” as the U.S. deaths from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are expected to surpass 600,000, at The Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 10, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The U.S. hit another grim milestone in the pandemic, reaching more than 600,000 Covid fatalities, according
A recent JAMA Pediatrics paper discusses the positive association that exists between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and adiposity measurements from British children. What are ultra-processed foods? The NOVA Food Classification system classifies food products according to the extent to which industrial processing has been used to alter their physical, biological, and/or chemical composition. According
A new draft policy resolution aimed at promoting best practices to curb racism in healthcare faced opposition from some members of the American Medical Association (AMA) during the House of Delegates special meeting. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offered a draft resolution that builds on a policy passed by the AMA House of Delegates
Christiane Amanpour, the chief international anchor for CNN, announced Monday at the start of her daily TV program that she’s been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. “I’ve had successful major surgery to remove it, and I’m now undergoing several months of chemotherapy for the very best possible long-term prognosis, and I’m confident,” Amanpour said, according to
Around 10,600 fewer breast cancer patients have started treatment in the last year in England. Breast cancer deaths reached an all-time low before the pandemic, but experts fear these new stats show that this hard-won progress could slow. The charity estimates around 38,000 fewer people started treatment for all cancer types in England. And breast
Microbes are everywhere – and they aren’t all friendly. spawns/E+ via Getty Images Jerry Malayer, Oklahoma State University There are about 1,400 known human pathogens – viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and helminths that can cause a person’s injury or death. But in a world with a trillion individual species of microorganisms, where scientists have counted