If you’re facing job concerns that are affecting your mental health because of the pandemic, you’re not alone With the UK unemployment rate rising according to the latest figures from the ONS, a new report warns that unemployment and job uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic will have a profound effect on mental health across the
Results showing once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide, as an adjunct to intensive behavioral therapy and an initial low calorie diet, induced weight loss that was 10.3% greater compared with placebo over 68 weeks in people with obesity or overweight, were published today in JAMA. The findings, from the phase 3, randomized, double-blind STEP 3 study for the
Professor Willie Hamilton specialises in primary care diagnostics at the University of Exeter. Comment and opinion from Cancer Research UK’s community of experts. The opinions outlined in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Cancer Research UK. The original cancer problem was that we weren’t testing smartly enough. When I became a GP
The use of metformin – the most common initial medication for people with type 2 diabetes – was associated with a lower rate of mortality from COVID-19 among people with diabetes in a study in Alabama, confirming five previous studies. Do you take metformin? It’s the first-line therapy used to lower glucose levels in people with
by Chaseedaw Giles Posting about their day is a regular practice for Generations Y and Z, especially when they have something novel or exclusive to share. So, in the thick of a global pandemic, and with the shaky rollout of covid vaccines making them somewhat of a holy grail, it’s no surprise selfies featuring the
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., February 19, 2021– Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the Company) announced that Janssen-Cilag International N.V. has submitted for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to the World Health Organization (WHO) for the investigational single-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The data package delivered today includes interim efficacy and safety results from the Phase 3 ENSEMBLE clinical
Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Supernus Resubmits New Drug Application for SPN-812 for the Treatment of ADHD in Pediatric Patients ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUPN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, today announced it has resubmitted its
The author, entertainment entrepreneur, and life coach opens up about her memoir – Falling Love Notes – her experience with grief, misconceptions about being an adoptee, and why she wants to reach others with her story Hi Samantha! What inspired you to tell your story with Falling Love Notes? I’ve always wanted to share my
A new compound made from tree resin kills almost 100% of drug-resistant bacteria without harming healthy tissue, laboratory studies suggest. Made into a film, this nanocellulose could be used as a wound dressing or as a protective surface on medical implants. Researchers have been surprised by its efficacy in the studies so far. “It was
Elizabeth Holmes, founder and former CEO of Theranos, arrives for motion hearing on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at the U.S. District Court House inside Robert F. Peckham Federal Building in San Jose, California. Yichuan Cao | NurPhoto | Getty Images The mystery of what happened to critical evidence proving Theranos’ blood-testing technology didn’t work deepened
Slight differences in clinical features can help physicians distinguish between two rare but similar forms of autoimmune brain inflammation in children, a new study by UT Southwestern scientists suggests. The findings, published online in Pediatric Neurology, could provide patients and their families with a better prognosis and the potential to target treatments specific to each
Every physician has had the experience. The moment you ask yourself, “Why am I doing this?” It could be when you look into the waiting room where there are more patients to be seen and know if you take a break, it will set you back even further. It could be on the final stretch
Many of us have questions about breast cancer prevention or screenings. Getting lost in a Google rabbit hole can sometimes be overwhelming and could lead to some false information. Heading to the doctor with basic questions isn’t always necessary, either. Luckily for New Zealanders, a pink caravan full of answers periodically makes the rounds to
Founder of The Book of Man Martin Robinson rejoins Happiful’s podcast to talk about his new book, self exploration and what it really means to be an entrepreneur Editor, journalist and founder of The Book of Man Martin Robinson returns to Happiful’s podcast two years after his first interview, to talk about BOM and his
A preprint study, showing that vitamin D (calcifediol, [25(OH)D3]) given to patients hospitalized with COVID-19 reduces mortality by 60%, has been met with a raft of criticism from experts who urge caution when interpreting the results. Despite being published as a preprint on January 22, The Lancet has now rejected the paper in its current
This content originally appeared on Integrated Diabetes Services. Republished with permission. By Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES A long, long time ago, before the days of coronavirus, there was a little diabetes care practice called Integrated Diabetes Services (we’ll just call it IDS for short). IDS taught people with diabetes all the wonderful things they can
Strokes are a leading cause of poor quality of life or even death in Japan and the world over. Since its characterization, several researchers have been working tooth and nail to identify drug-accessible and effective therapeutic targets for this debilitating condition. One such region of interest for drug targets is the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The
tisotumab vedotin Treatment for Cervical Cancer Genmab and Seagen Submit Tisotumab Vedotin Biologics License Application to the U.S. FDA for Patients with Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer COPENHAGEN, Denmark and BOTHELL, Wash.; Feb 10, 2021 – Genmab A/S (Nasdaq: GMAB) and Seagen Inc. (Nasdaq: SGEN) today announced the submission of a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and PARIS, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Sanofi today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the PD-1 inhibitor Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression (tumor proportion score ≥50%), as determined by an
Having grown up in their parents’ pubs, best friends Alex and Lisa were used to being around people who drank regularly. It was normal. But sometimes we can’t see the impact alcohol is having on us when everyone around us is drinking as well… I met my best friend Lisa in the early 1990s when
Data from an observational cohort study suggest that the presence of abandoned leads in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) should no longer be an absolute contraindication to MRI. In the study, which spanned 7 years and included 139 consecutive patients, adverse events were few, mild, and transient. The results were published online February
Intensive-care unit and lung doctor Dr. Vin Gupta told CNBC’s “The News with Shepard Smith” that patients should stop weighing the pros and cons of which Covid vaccine is better and get the first shot available into their arms as soon as possible, despite a new Israeli study that shows the Pfizer vaccine actually stops
A new study by an international team of researchers found that adults with Down syndrome are more likely to die from COVID-19 than the general population, supporting the need to prioritize vaccinating people with the genetic disorder. Investigators found that adults with Down syndrome were roughly three times more likely to die from COVID-19 than
Not every cancer drug approved by the FDA receives approval and coverage in England and Canada, two studies in JAMA Internal Medicine showed. In England, a retrospective cohort study looked at 68 drugs given accelerated approval by the FDA from December 1992 to May 2017 that also received market approval in the European Union. The
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Dozens of mental health hubs are being set up across England to help traumatised NHS staff struggling with their mental health, after treating patients in the COVID-19 pandemic NHS personnel are encouraged to ring one of the new hubs if they are struggling and will receive advice and referral support from psychologists, therapists, recovery workers
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Events of the past year have taken a huge toll on the happiness, wellness, and lifestyles of many, but especially those in the healthcare field, including psychiatrists. The newly released Medscape Psychiatrist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2021 reveals how psychiatrists
Posted on February 20, 2021 by Ajla Bedzetovic At 94, Gloria had hardly ever washed her own hair, relying instead on regular visits to the beauty parlor. After moving to Atria, she kept up her routine at the community’s salon until it closed temporarily due to COVID-19. That’s when Kelly Burnett, the community’s Life Guidance