A test tube labelled vaccine is seen in front of AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken, September 9, 2020. Dado Ruvic | Reuters More data will be needed from AstraZeneca‘s coronavirus vaccine trials to determine the drug’s safety and efficacy following concerns from experts in the U.S., scientists from the University of Oxford and the
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 24 2020 A new paper from the Department of Psychiatry and the Population Health program at University Hospitals (UH) Cleveland Medical Center, proposes a framework for eliminating defects in behavioral health treatment. Entitled “Eliminating Defects in Behavioral Health Treatment,” the paper was published online on Nov. 19 in the journal
TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, look at the top medical stories of the week. A transcript of the podcast is below the summary. This
With most Americans in favor of legalized marijuana — and a growing number of states making the drug legal — how long before recreational pot becomes available across the US? Making marijuana legal has been a grassroots effort. Support has come from the ground up, and the laws have generally changed, not in the state
Three specific symptoms may help clinicians identify patients with borderline personality disorders (BPD) at highest risk for suicide. Results of a large longitudinal study show patients with BPD are at considerably higher risk of suicide attempts compared to patients with other personality disorders including schizotypal, avoidant, and obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). Furthermore, among DSM-5
Shop small this year, from the pick of our favourite independent sellers who, in their own way, are having a positive impact on the world Christmas is going to be a little different this year. But something that will never change is the power of generosity. Nothing beats the feeling of watching someone’s face light
Getting caught without a pad or a tampon outside the home is par for the course for lots of women. Ducking into a pharmacy or other store to get what’s needed is also run of the mill for them. But for women without financial resources, access to sanitary products isn’t always possible. At Target, for
When an 86-year-old male patient presented to Nishi Chandrasekaran, MBBS, at the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago, Illinois, he initially complained of impaired memory and concentration as well as some olfactory and gait problems “Initially that was it. So we talked about these issues together and I suggested a few treatments, but
By Mariel Sotelo I am 43 years old, was diagnosed just before I turned 20 years old. The doctor misdiagnosed me with type 2. After the diagnosis of my middle daughter, I understood why I was misdiagnosed. She was diagnosed as a MODY 3 and she is now being treated with oral medication. I started
November 25, 2020 — Under FDA law, approval of a new drug requires substantial evidence of effectiveness and a demonstration of safety for the drug’s intended use(s). The approval of remdesivir (Veklury) for the treatment of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 met this legal and scientific standard. BackgroundRandomized, controlled trials are the gold standard for evaluating
ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — UCB, a global pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Vimpat (lacosamide) CV as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (PGTCS) in patients four years of age and older and Vimpat injection for intravenous use in children four
The lines that in recent weeks have stretched for hours at urgent care locations around New York City are not going away anytime soon, Summit CityMD CEO Dr. Jeffrey Le Benger told CNBC on Friday. Of the roughly 34,000 patients that Summit CityMD sees everyday in New York and New Jersey, about 70% are Covid
Decreases in hospital attendances and admissions amid fears of COVID-19 may result in avoidable harm for under 16s say researchers, who warn against the “unintended consequences of pandemic control measures”. Research led by Dr Rachel Isba from Lancaster University, Dr Rachel Jenner from Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, and Dr Marc Auerbach from Yale University analyzed
At 31-years-old, and during the week of her daughter’s first birthday, Gemma Isaacs received shocking news. Not only did her doctor confirm that she had the BRCA1 gene, but that the swollen lymph node they biopsied was, in fact, breast cancer. Two years since her diagnosis, Gemma has survived chemotherapy, radiation, and a double mastectomy,
WASHINGTON — Once he is inaugurated, President-elect Joe Biden is expected to adhere to a pro-choice agenda and reverse many of the anti-abortion policies implemented by the Trump administration — a prospect that pro-choice groups are looking forward to seeing and pro-life groups are dreading. On his campaign website, Biden listed a number of goals
Introducing Nervogen PRO & 5 Simple Ways To Achieve A Better Life… Hi, my name is Kevin Miller (founder of Nervogen PRO). I’m 57 years old and live in a small town near Boston, Massachusetts and I’m the man behind Nervogen PRO. I’ve been a medicinal chemist at one of the biggest US
In the must-see official letter and video, Santa is cleared to continue his work in the UK and Ireland It’s the question on a lot of children and families’ minds at the moment: What about Santa? Could he be held up by current travel restrictions? Will he be forced to self-isolate for 14 days? Should
One reason glioblastoma — an aggressive brain cancer that affects more than 13,000 new people a year in the US — is so deadly is that no tests are available to guide treatment or predict its outcome. However, researchers at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) have developed a new laboratory test that can “accurately pinpoint, capture
Although the incidence of stroke is increasing steadily among young adults, the incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains stable, a new analysis suggests. This finding raises the question of whether cardiovascular risk factors are the main cause of the increasing incidence of stroke among younger people, said the researchers. “It has been a mystery
Among the school runs and sleepless nights, it can be easy to put your own needs on the back burner. Use these tips to ensure you’re taking care of yourself, and your relationships, too Work-life balance can be difficult for many people, and being responsible for a child can be another added challenge. Taking care
Although Thanksgiving, and the holidays that follow, might be billed as a time of indulgence — with creamy pumpkin pie, buttery rolls and plenty of egg nog — a little indulgence might not be a bad idea. Instead of trying to lose weight or being “good” this year, experts suggest taking care of yourself, even
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for a new drug for certain patients with neuroblastoma based on response rate results in small open-label trials. The drug is naxitamab (Danyelza, Y-mAbs Therapeutics), a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets GD2 3F8, a disialoganglioside highly expressed on neuroblastomas. The product was originally developed at the
It’s that time of year again: cold and flu season. And while people with diabetes are always encouraged to get their seasonal flu shots, this year is even more important, due to the looming COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and hospital beds being at near-capacity, and uncertainty as we head into the winter months. So, what exactly
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pathogen, is a novel disease that scientists are racing to better understand. This has been in the hope of developing therapeutic and prophylactic approaches to help save lives and curb the virus’s spread. A team of researchers at the Robert
South San Francisco, CA — November 23, 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 a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Xofluza® (baloxavir marboxil) as a treatment to prevent influenza in people 12 years of age and
A man wearing a face mask waits for a train in the central train station during the COVID-19 pandemic in Stockholm, capital of Sweden, on Nov. 3, 2020. Wei Xuechao | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images LONDON — A global study of more than 12,000 coronavirus mutations has found that none of them appear
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 25 2020 Research indicates that starting school later in the morning yields health and academic benefits for high schoolers, whose natural body clock tends toward late-to-bed, late-to-rise habits. While parents raise concerns about drowsy driving, irritation and impaired school performance, a new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco
Many women may wonder if they have genetic mutations that make them more apt to develop breast and ovarian cancers. Is it worth it for women to be tested and see if they may be carrying those mutations? A new study says it just might be, for those who are younger. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/HERO IMAGES