An optimized gene-editing tool holds promise for preventing inherited hearing loss, other genetic diseases. Learn more: https://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/multimedia/saving-beethoven
When cyclist Lance Armstrong admitted he used performance enhancing drugs, the practice of blood doping hit the media spotlight. But how exactly does it boost performance? Experts at Mayo Clinic explore the science behind blood doping.
The first three months of your new baby’s life should be full of joy and love as you begin to learn about each other. But those early weeks can also bring unexpected and challenging problems… Bringing a baby into the world is one of the best moments of a parent’s life, but the weeks that
Although the numbers vary from day to day, certain states are doing better than others in keeping the COVID-19 count down. Is your state in one of the best 5 states or one of the worst? Here are the best and worst as of October 20, according to Becker’s Hospital Review.
Suicide screening protocols implemented in veteran and general populations reduced suicides, but making such screening tools more efficient remains a challenge, according to a pair of studies. After the Veterans Health Administration implemented the Veterans Affairs Suicide Risk Identification Strategy (Risk ID) in 2018, results were positive in outpatient visits for 3.5% and 0.4% of
Battling cancer is difficult for anyone, but it’s even harder when you have to do it alone. That’s what happened to Samantha Currie. Samantha, 27, is the mother of two young boys—5-year-old Max and 10-year-old Robbie. Before COVID-19 and her breast cancer diagnosis, she never dreamed she would have to spend 14 weeks separated from
Irritability appears to be a potent independent predictor of increased risk for suicidality in children and adolescents with ADHD, Tomer Levy, MD, said at the virtual congress of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology. While there is ample evidence that ADHD is associated with increased suicidality, Levy’s recent study involving 1,516 youths aged 6-17 years attending
Rest, relax, and recharge. Make time for meditation, pick up a book to brighten your day, and marvel at the world around you 1. Page-turners Kind Words for Unkind Days Written by Jayne Hardy, founder and CEO of The Blurt Foundation, this book is a practical pick-me-up for life’s tough days. Filled with advice and
October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Taking care of your mouth is an important part of your health, so we’ve reached out to experts in the field and brought together top tips, straight from the source. Read on and learn how to keep a healthy mouth and a killer smile. Protecting Your Teeth Protects Your
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center . ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York may have to consider changes to its quarantine rules for out-of-state travelers now that two of its closest neighbors, Connecticut and New Jersey, are on the brink of getting added to the list of
This post was first published in 2017 but has been reviewed and updated in October 2020. There’s a lot of confusing information and advice out there around sugar. Does it cause cancer? Does sugar feed cancer cells, making them grow more aggressively? And how does the sugar we consume through food and drink affect our
This autumn, the chancellor Rishi Sunak will go to Parliament and set out the UK Government’s spending priorities in the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR). It will be a big moment for the whole of the UK, detailing what the coming years of UK Government spending will look like across the board. And it will be
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Matthew Garza and Katie Mahoney The FreeStyle Libre 3 has been cleared in Europe for anyone ages four and older. The new continuous glucose monitor is as small as two stacked US pennies, provides real-time readings directly to the mobile app via Bluetooth, and has
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 19 2020 Like a cold front that moves in, setting the stage for severe weather, coronavirus infection triggers showers of infection-fighting immune molecules – showers that sometimes escalate into a chaotic immune response known as a cytokine storm. About 20 to 30 percent of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 develop severe
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 20 2020 Patients with thyroid dysfunction are routinely treated with drugs to regulate the hormone imbalance. The effect of these drugs is clinically evaluated by means of blood tests. A team led by Michael Krebs from MedUni Vienna’s Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism has now conducted a study to test
Members of the medical personnel move a patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the CHR Centre Hospitalier Regional de la Citadelle hospital, in Liege, Belgium October 20, 2020. Yves Herman | Reuters The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating across the globe as U.S. cases climb and at least 10 other countries, half in Europe,
Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. This video demonstrates a Sistrunk Procedure in a child with a thyroglossal duct cyst performed by Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan. Chapter Authors: Jason H. Barnes, M.D. Karthik Balakrishnan, M.D. Series Editors: Andrew J. Goates, M.D., Matthew L. Carlson, M.D. To learn more about the Department
The interleukin (IL)-6 receptor blocker tocilizumab (Actemra) was not effective in alleviating pain from hand osteoarthritis (OA), a French randomized multicenter study found. After two intravenous infusions of tocilizumab or placebo, the mean change from baseline on a 100-point visual analog scale of pain at 6 weeks was -7.9 in the active treatment group and
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a scary and difficult thing for most of the world, and it’s important to keep safety protocols in place where they’re reasonable. However, in some cases, quarantine and shutdowns have caused just as much harm as good for people. Kelly Smith was one of those cases. The 31-year-old mother was
We bring you three feel-good stories to break up the daily barrage of tough news The first thing I heard this morning was my partner reel off the potential of another lockdown. And although it’s certainly good to share your thoughts and worries, just for a moment, I desperately wanted to stay in blissful ignorance
Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute for National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, originally had a big part in the daily White House news briefings about COVID-19. After a few months, he fell out of favor with the administration when he publically disagreed with President Trump over issues such as wearing masks
Nilotinib (Tasigna), approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), shows safety and suggestion of possible disease-modifying effects in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, in a new study. “Nilotinib is significantly different from other therapies that are being developed for Alzheimer’s disease because it
Use these simple money-saving tips to put away some funds for a rainy day Straight in your basket It’s easy to be drawn in by impulse buys when you’re wandering around a store. Stick to the essentials by making a list in advance, or order online where possible – this helps you keep to your
Pediatric Ophthalmologist Jade Price of Wills Eye Hospital examines a teenage patient. Courtesy: Wills Eye Hospital With so many schools resorting to remote learning during the pandemic, some experts are warning that increased screen time paired with a lack of in-school eye exams should keep parents on the alert regarding their children‘s vision. “Parents should definitely make sure their
Fifteen days. That’s how much time the American College of Cardiology (ACC) had to convert its annual conference, scheduled for the end of March this year in Chicago, into a virtual meeting for the estimated 17,000 people who had planned to attend. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Illinois announced restrictions on the size of gatherings
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 19 2020 Children who are later diagnosed with autism and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder visit doctors and hospitals more often in their first year of life than non-affected children, suggesting a potential new way to identify the conditions early. The findings from Duke Health researchers, appearing online Oct. 19 in
October 16, 2020 — The National Institutes of Health has launched an adaptive Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of three immune modulator drugs in hospitalized adults with COVID-19. Some COVID-19 patients experience an immune response in which the immune system unleashes excessive amounts of proteins that trigger inflammation — called
pacritinib Treatment for Myelofibrosis CTI BioPharma Initiates Rolling Submission of New Drug Application (NDA) for Pacritinib in Myelofibrosis Patients with Severe Thrombocytopenia SEATTLE, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – CTI BioPharma Corp. (Nasdaq: CTIC) today announced that it has commenced a rolling New Drug Application (NDA) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or “the Agency”) seeking approval of pacritinib