A senior official at the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) said the agency has received far fewer claims than expected from clinicians and hospitals for COVID-19–related testing and treatment for uninsured patients. The official was speaking to reporters on background during a briefing on a new $4 billion distribution of federal COVID-19
Artist, designer, and cosplayer Amber Guzman’s world is full of colour and creativity. But life with muscular dystrophy isn’t always easy. Here, she shares her tips for tackling the difficult days Mental health matters to me because… with everything going on in the world right now, it’s very easy to fall into a hole of
Avocados, touted as the cure-all superfood, are also pressed to make an oil full of a healthy fat called oleic acid. It is used as a cooking oil and can be sprinkled on food. It is also used for its moisturizing properties in various cosmetic products. According to a new study published in the journal
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Clear aerosol boxes designed to keep COVID-19 patients’ airborne droplets from infecting healthcare workers during intubation may actually increase providers’ exposure to the virus, a small study suggests. Joanna P. Simpson, MbChB, an intensivist in the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. I really enjoy peanut butter and I really adore history. That said, I like to think of Peanut Butter Granola as the perfect blend of my two passions. While traditional versions tend to be carb-laden & overly-sweetened, my recipe is a protein power-house relying on raw
Jul 10 2020 Cochlear Limited, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of three new products to its suite of hearing technology solutions. Kanso 2 Sound Processor The approval of the CochlearTM Nucleus® Kanso® 2 Sound Processor, Nucleus® 7 Sound Processor for Nucleus 22 Implant
Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum Verrica Pharmaceuticals Provides Regulatory Update on VP-102 Print this page WEST CHESTER, Pa., June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for viral skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that, on June 24, 2020, the Company received a letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as
1. U.S. coronavirus surges weigh on Wall Street Dow futures were pointing to an over 100 point decline at Friday’s open, one day after the U.S. saw a record-high 63,200 new daily Covid-19 cases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Thursday fell 360 points, or 1.4%, on renewed concerns about slowing business reopenings — and
Researchers from IRB Barcelona, the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Sant Joan de Déu Research Institute – Hospital Sant Joan de Déu (SJD) have set up Gate2Brain, a company based on a novel technology developed at IRB Barcelona to transport drugs into the brain. Gate2Brain is the second joint spin-off between IRB Barcelona and
I never thought that I would resign with my last day of work being the same day of my resignation. In fact, I did everything in my power to stay at my job, but the job didn’t want me to stay. COVID brought a sharp focus on the difference between my goals and my employer’s
“We know more now about how it makes people sick,” said infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine and infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville. Fever, cough and shortness of breath are still key signs that you might have Covid-19, but experts now know there are other
New research in the journal Science from the lab of Stephen Elledge at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital reveals how measles infection reduces protection against other diseases. Read the full story at http://hms.harvard.edu/news/inside-immune-amnesia
Mayo Clinic doctor, Dr Sanj Kakar, highlights the importance of wrist sprains and why they should not be ignored. He will be discussing how these can lead to ligament injuries such as to the scapholunate ligament, which can lead to pain, stiffness, arthritis and functional problems.
Medical School versus Residency! Use code ‘EARLYBIRD’ to get $25 off your purchase at http://medschoolinsiders.com. Expires April 30th! David Hindin’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp67C6fdzWb3s56SnZ_xUuw My Vlog Channel: http://youtube.com/lifeofasurgeon Medical School vs College (Part 1): https://youtu.be/PgHotL0MOVM In this video we compare medical school to residency and go over: 1) Structure 00:38 2) Length 01:36 3) Grading & Evaluation
http://armandoh.org/ Describes Briefly what PAMP is and introduces PRR and its roles in the immune response PDF: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8Ss3-wJfHrpTFlfMFFUamdDanc
Do you feel a sense of regret for the things you didn’t get round to doing in lockdown? Here, we work through how to challenge those feelings and move forward without guilt As lockdown is slowly but surely beginning to ease, we’re working towards our new now. For some, these small changes bring a sense
Trying to lose weight while on the famous keto diet? If so, then here are some high-carb foods that you need to stay away from. By now, we should all be aware that the process of losing weight and shedding those extra pounds requires some very mindful eating as well as commitment. In fact, a
A history of repetitive hits to the head (RHI), even without noticeable symptoms, is linked to a significantly increased risk of depression and poorer cognition later in life, new research shows. “We found that a history of exposure to [repetitive hits to the head] from contact sports, military service, or physical abuse, as well as
Have you ever found yourself spiralling into negative thoughts? You can shake up your perspective, and learn automatic, positive responses instead… Now, don’t get us wrong, however you are feeling is valid. And you don’t have to react positively 24/7. But if you find yourself dwelling on the worst-case scenarios too often, and persistent negative
Selenium deficiency is not spoken about or given the same weightage as vitamins B and D. Nonetheless, it is equally essential for various bodily functions such as DNA synthesis, reproduction, immune, endocrine, metabolic and cardiovascular system processes. The National Institute of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) recommends that children aged 14 and older as well as
Dr Pashtun Shahim Concentrations of neurofilament light (NfL) chain in blood can detect concussion, its severity and help predict recovery in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), new research indicates. “Blood NfL may be used to aid in the diagnosis of patients with concussion or mild TBI [and] to identify individuals at increased risk
For the millions of people living with type 1 diabetes worldwide, the development of an effective system to automatically regulate blood sugar levels is of paramount significance. Artificial pancreas systems (APS) are being developed with the goals of automatically adjusting the delivery of insulin (and potentially, glucagon) based on glucose readings from a continuous glucose
Print this page CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 8, 2020– Moderna, Inc., (Nasdaq: MRNA) a clinical stage biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced that it has completed enrollment for both cohorts of the Phase 2 study of its vaccine candidate (mRNA-1273) against COVID-19.
aducanumab Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease Biogen Completes Submission of Biologics License Application to FDA for Aducanumab as a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease Print this page CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and TOKYO, July 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biogen (Nasdaq: BIIB) and Eisai Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) today announced that Biogen has completed the submission of a Biologics
FDA Approves Inqovi (decitabine and cedazuridine) for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) including Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML) Print this page Pleasanton, CA, Princeton, NJ, and Tokyo, Japan, July 7, 2020. Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Taiho Oncology, Inc.; and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. today announce that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada have approved Inqovi
July 8, 2020 Print this page Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy July 8, 2020 — Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling all batches of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 500mg and 1000mg to the consumer level. As part of the ongoing assessment and continuation of the dialog with the FDA, additional analysis revealed that certain
As the race to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus speeds up, the pharmaceutical industry is being careful to not set any dangerous precedent that may weaken their future intellectual property rights, a senior executive at IHS Markit said Thursday. The World Health Organization this week published an update on the potential vaccine candidates that are
Chest radiation is used to treat children with Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma as well as lung metastases in various solid tumors. But radiation itself is a potential cancer risk, including an increased risk for breast cancer later in life. Girls receiving chest radiation for childhood cancer face a breast cancer risk as high as 30