December 31, 2020 Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 31, 2020 Precision Dose, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%, 15mL Unit Dose Cups bearing an expiration date from 1/31/2021 – 02/28/2022 (see specific lots below) to the consumer level. Precision Dose, Inc. was notified by the manufacturer
A new and more contagious strain of the coronavirus that was first discovered in the United Kingdom could force New York into another economic shutdown if it spreads unchecked and weakens the state’s hospitals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday. So far, New York has reported only one Covid-19 case with the new variant, known
A team of renowned scientific experts has joined forces from across the world to help fight the spread of misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines, which hold the key to beating the deadly pandemic and releasing countries from debilitating lockdown restrictions. Together they have created a unique online guide, published today and led by the University
“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer For those who spend time in a cancer treatment center, we encounter each other in a variety of
To honor our loved ones who have battled breast cancer, many of us do a run, a fundraiser, or volunteer. For one teenager, sharing the fruits of her hard farm work seemed like the best thing to do. Tori Millirons, a Hahira, Georgia 8th grader, sold her Grand Champion pig at the Lowndes Area Market
Among cancer patients receiving long-term opioid treatment for pain, 19% developed behaviors of nonmedical opioid use (NMOU), researchers reported. In a study of more than 1,500 patients being treated at a comprehensive cancer center’s supportive care clinic, the most common NMOU behavior was an early refill request, in 29%, followed by self-directed dose escalation in
In the few minutes before work started this morning, I gave Twitter a courtesy scroll. I knew I was planning to write a piece this morning so wanted to see what was happening in the world, take its pulse as it were. I was not expecting to see the news that Trump supporters had stormed
Last month, the FDA granted Emergency Use Authorization for at-home Covid-19 tests. Now, several at-home tests are available from major retailers. As of this week, you can even order one on Amazon. The tests On Amazon, the first kit available comes from genomics research firm DxTerity. One test costs $110 or $1,000 for a discounted
As a nurse manager for one of Chicago’s busiest safety-net hospitals, Raquel Prendkowski has witnessed covid-19’s devastating toll on many of the city’s most vulnerable residents — including people who lack health insurance because of their immigration status. Some come in so sick they go right to intensive care. Some don’t survive. “We’re in a
We’ve all had those ‘where on earth have I put the keys?’ moments, but for some of us continually struggling to process information and constant forgetfulness can be signs of brain fog… And after how stressful the past year has been, it’s no wonder that more of us than ever may be experiencing these symptoms.But
Evidence supporting the use of statins to protect against cardiotoxic chemotherapy has been strengthened with new data from a propensity-matched analysis. Among women with breast cancer treated with anthracycline chemotherapy, statins were associated with a 55% lower risk of hospitalizations or emergency room visits for heart failure (HF) at 5 years (hazard ratio [HR], 0.45;
Tyra K, a 22-year-old graduate from the University of Huddersfield, surpassed thousands of entries and became a finalist in the 2020 Global Grad Show. Tyra, a product design graduate, created a discreet earring that can monitor blood glucose levels in real-time. I found her story to be quite fascinating along with her reason for creating
6 January 2021 — AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine has been granted emergency use authorisation in India as well as Argentina, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico and Morocco for the active immunisation of adults. The vaccine was shown in clinical trials to be safe and effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19, with no severe cases and no hospitalisations more
reltecimod Treatment for Organ Dysfunction or Failure in Patients with Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Atox Bio Announces FDA Acceptance to File the NDA for Reltecimod to Treat Suspected Organ Dysfunction or Failure in Patients with Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection (“Flesh-Eating Disease”) DURHAM, N.C. and NESS ZIONA, Israel, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Atox Bio today announced that the U.S. Food and
January 4, 2021 Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 4, 2021 — Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 750 mg (generic equivalent to Glucophage Tablets) to the consumer level. The Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 750 mg (generic equivalent to Glucophage Tablets) have been
Gavin Newsom, governor of California, speaks during a news conference in Sacramento, California Rich Pedroncelli | Bloomberg | Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom canceled his scheduled coronavirus update on Wednesday out of “an abundance of caution” after a mob of protestors supporting President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol. “We are concerned for the safety
Physicians have long known that necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a potentially lethal inflammatory condition that destroys a premature infant’s intestinal lining, is often connected to the development of severe brain injury in those infants who survive. However, the means by which the diseased intestine “communicates” its devastation to the newborn brain has remained largely unknown. Now,
Every year, winter brings a variety of viruses, and 2020 brought a new one that is concerning to most – COVID-19. While people tend to disregard allergy as a cause of winter illness because most outdoor allergens are minimal, there’s an exception in the south. It’s called Cedar Fever, and it can cause some pretty
Cancer is very difficult for those dealing with it. But equally as difficult is the process of chemotherapy. One thing that we all know about the effects of chemo, is that it causes patients to lose their hair. For many of us, our hair is part of what makes us feel like ourselves. To lose
While rare, the rate of anaphylaxis following COVID-19 mRNA vaccines appeared about 10 times that documented for flu shots, CDC officials said on Wednesday. Overall, 21 cases of anaphylaxis following COVID vaccination were reported out of about 1.9 million doses given as of Dec. 23, according to an early Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report release.
As COVID-19 vaccine administration lags behind early projections and a new, more infectious variant circulates, many experts are calling for a change in plans. By extending the time between the two doses, or halving the dose, more people can be inoculated sooner without sacrificing broad efficacy, they argue. Others, however, including FDA leadership, advocate staying
If you’re anything like me, you’ve fine tuned your morning routine to get your day started on the right foot. But while we often focus on morning routines, our days are highly dependent on our sleep, and our sleep is largely influenced by our bedtime routines. Let’s help you create an effective night routine. 💌
Five tips to help you manage feelings of guilt in the coronavirus pandemic When my best friend recently admitted to me that she feels terribly guilty for contracting COVID-19, I was truly surprised. She had in no way brought the virus on herself, so how could she feel guilty for being so poorly? So I
Suicide is the second highest cause of death in adolescents; almost 1 in 5 adolescents consider suicide, and more than 1 in 10 come up with a plan. For Black youth, those ideas are increasingly turning into action. In a study published in 2019 regarding trends in adolescent suicide, the data showed that between 2007
Investigators in a major cancer clinical trials group largely believe that social media could be a boon to patient recruitment but, at the same time, don’t quite trust the process, according to the results of a survey published online December 28 in JAMA Network Open. The survey was conducted among principal or co-principal investigators in
Stephen Manderson, also known as Professor Green, shares his thoughts on gut health, mental health, the passion behind his business Aguulp and his amazing plans for the future Reflecting on a year that was unexpected for all of us, Stephen Manderson joined Happiful’s podcast lineup in late 2020 to share his life-long journey with gut
Laura Ungar January 4, 2021 COLUMBIA, Mo. — A memory haunts Christina Fuhrman: the image of her toddler Pearl lying pale and listless in a hospital bed, tethered to an IV to keep her hydrated as she struggled against a superbug infection. “She survived by the grace of God,” Fuhrman said of the illness that
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety communication about the potential for false results from a rapid COVID-19 test from Curative Inc, which is being used in Los Angeles and other large metropolitan areas in the United