President Donald Trump wears a mask as he walks down the hallway during his visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Saturday, July 11, 2020. Patrick Semansky | AP President Donald Trump wore a mask during a public visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Saturday, after long resisting
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 11 2020 A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Manitoba has found that bacteria are shared and possibly transferred from a mother’s milk to her infant’s gut, and that breastfeeding directly at the breast best supports this process. The research, published today
The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the
“We will have hospitals overwhelmed and not only in terms of ICU beds and hospitals — and that’s bad — but exhausted hospital staff and hospital staff that’s getting ill themselves,” Dr. Peter Hotez, the dean of tropical medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, told CNN Friday night. “So, we won’t have enough manpower, human
A new study suggests that the superabundant microbes lining our digestive tract are ultimately our evolutionary partners, shedding light on the hygiene hypothesis. According to this idea, living in increasingly hyper-hygienic environments might contribute to recent spikes in childhood allergies, as these beneficial host-specific microbes are hindered by the plethora of antibacterial home products and
Gaylord Bridegan, Certified Professional Ergonomists, discusses a few tips based on studies he has conducted in human computer interaction. This video demonstrates the most common types of workstation adjustments for computer operators. By following these nine simple steps will help reduce discomfort, fatigue, absenteeism, risk of musculoskeletal injuries and metabolic syndrome. Learn more: http://MayoClinic.com/health/office-ergonomics/MY01460
It pains me to see pre-med students make the same mistakes over and over again each year. After helping hundreds of students successfully get into medical school, I’ve compiled a list of the most common medical school application mistakes. Avoid these 6 mistakes, and you’ll greatly increase your chances of successfully getting into medical school!
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It’s time to sow the seeds of a more sensory natural space In today’s world, incredible advances in technology allow us to connect with our loved ones, wherever they are, but that can also come at a cost of feeling overwhelmed by being permanently connected and constantly bombarded with information. But, fortunately, there is no
A mother in Texas has given birth to three babies after successfully battling the novel coronavirus. The mother, named Maggie Sillero, found out that she had tested positive for COVID-19 when she was already 28 weeks pregnant with the triplets. Sillero didn’t show signs and symptoms of COVID-19 when she went to The Woman’s Hospital
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Here are the coronavirus stories Medscape’s editors around the globe think you need to know about today. Safety of Intubation Boxes Questioned Certain aerosol boxes manufactured and used in hospitals around the world to protect healthcare workers while intubating COVID-19 patients
If the crystal-blue waters of the ocean are calling you, and you find peace when you’re drawn to the sea, you could be experiencing the power of ‘blue mind’ When I’m stressed I get snappy. On one such day several years ago, I’d been standing on the precipice of a bad spell (I’ve lived with
Vegetables in general are good for your overall health. However, some of them (potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots) are high in weight-increasing carbohydrates and these can knock you out of ketosis, which is essential if you are on a diet as restrictive as a ketogenic diet. Whether you are following a high-fat, low-carb eating plan or
A combined analysis of 10 prospective trials, intended to shed light on racial disparities in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) outcomes, saw sharply higher risks of death and myocardial infarction (MI) for Blacks compared with Whites. The burden of comorbidities, including diabetes, was greater for Hispanics and Blacks compared to Whites, but only in Blacks were
Scientists are developing light-activated nanoparticles to kill cancer cells Credit: Harry Gui on Unsplash With news about the coronavirus pandemic developing daily, we want to make sure everyone affected by cancer gets the information they need during this time. We’re pulling together the latest government and NHS health updates from across the UK in
New research presented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 80th Scientific Sessions last month revealed some startling potential consequences of hyperglycemia on brain function. Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles, applied brain imaging and specialized analysis techniques to discern differences in the brain structure of patients with type 2 diabetes at different levels
Print this page San Francisco, CA, July 8, 2020 — Angion Biomedica Corp. (Angion), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel small molecule therapeutics to address acute organ injuries and fibrotic diseases, announced it has initiated in Brazil a randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial of ANG-3777 plus standard of care in
FDA Approves Upneeq (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) for Acquired Blepharoptosis (Droopy Eyelid) in Adults Print this page BRIDGEWATER, N.J, July 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: OSMT) (“Osmotica” or the “Company”), a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Upneeq (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic
One room at a temporary hospital is viewed at the Georgia World Congress Center, Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Atlanta. Georgia. Ron Harris | Pool | AP Georgia is planning to reopen a field hospital at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center as the state struggles with increasing hospitalizations and record-breaking new Covid-19 cases, according to
A commentary published in the journal Pediatrics, the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, concludes that children infrequently transmit Covid-19 to each other or to adults and that many schools, provided they follow appropriate social distancing guidelines and take into account rates of transmission in their community, can and should reopen in
Recently, Brigham and Women’s Hospital released a comprehensive app of all of its COVID-19 clinical guidelines, called COVID Protocols, which are also available online. This app joins a growing list of guidelines and protocols from Johns Hopkins (via the Relief Central and Hopkins Abx Guide apps), the World Health Organization, the Society of Critical Care
Thursday brought 63,247 new Covid-19 cases nationwide, a single-day record, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The new high comes as many states set records in infection rates and hospitalizations. While 29 states saw an increase in new cases compared to last week, Miami-Dade County in Florida on Friday reported a staggering 28% positivity
Daniel D. Federman, AB ’49, MD ’53, Carol W. Walter Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, discusses the founding of Harvard Medical School.
Pharmacogenomics is the study of using a person’s genetic profile to better understand or predict drug effectiveness, guide dosage, and improve patient safety. A general overview is provided to describe how pharmacogenomics may be used to guide medication recommendations and prescribing.
College versus Medical School! Use code ‘EARLYBIRD’ to get $25 off your purchase at http://medschoolinsiders.com. Vlog Channel: http://youtube.com/lifeofasurgeon In this video we compare college/university to medical school, going over: 1) Material 00:35 2) Grading 01:58 3) Schedule and Time 02:48 4) Class Exams and Tests 04:12 5) Standardized Tests (MCAT and Step) 05:13 6) Cost
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Our frontline carers are there when we need them the most. We share seven ways you can give back and show your support There are many vital roles out there that we have to thank for making our day-to-day lives that much easier. But there’s a special place in our hearts for the NHS, and
According to a new study, there is now a clear reason why a lot of fish are declining in numbers and it has a lot to do with the warming of our oceans due to global warming. Warming Oceans Deter Fish Species From Spawning It seems like global warming isn’t just affecting us humans since