Decía Maeterlinck que “la vida verdadera, la única que deja alguna huella, no está hecha más que de silencio”. Ese mismo silencio, el que deja huella, es la materia primigenia sobre la que se sustenta la producción creativa de la artista sevillana Carmen Laffón (1934-2021). Una producción en la que, como advirtió Kevin Power, “el
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For when things feel as though they’re piling up, and you’re struggling to cope, here are some self-compassion tips to help work on your resiliency Do you know of anyone who has not felt their level of resiliency tested to some degree lately? Nope? Me neither – and, in my role as a psychotherapist, I
In this interview, we spoke to Jonathan Lifshitz, Ph.D. about his latest research into traumatic brain injuries and how they can affect an unborn child’s development.Thought LeadersDr. Jonathan LifshitzDirector Translational Neurotrauma Research Program Please could tell us what inspired your latest research into traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and unborn child development? The awful reality is
As the U.S. reopens its land border, some experts say the Canadian government should consider scrapping its costly COVID-19 PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers — particularly for short cross-border trips. Instead, they suggest Ottawa could look at using the less expensive, faster and more convenient antigen tests, which are used to screen travellers in the U.S., but
Key Takeaways Among adults with recently diagnosed Parkinson’s disease, those with concomitant type 2 diabetes had at study entry more severe motor symptoms and a greater overall burden of nonmotor symptoms compared with patients without type 2 diabetes. Patients with both Parkinson’s disease and type 2 diabetes compared with those without type 2 diabetes had
A leading producer of lysine for animal feed, CJ Cheiljedang said its board backed the proposed acquisition of a 75.8% stake in Netherlands-based Batavia Biosciences for 267.7bn won ($226m or €195.3m), according to Korean media coverage, citing a regulatory filing by the firm. CJ Cheiljedang said it will purchase 50,807 shares in Batavia including 13,007
Talking with NutraIngredients-USA at the recent SupplySide West Blumenthal said ABC (of which he’s the founder and director), via the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) it manages with the help of partners, had warned the industry to beware. The pandemic created an unprecedented situation, Blumenthal said. It was the biggest sales jump (more than 17%
More than four years ago, Dave Kane was diagnosed with cancer in the bile ducts of his liver. His diagnosis was grim, but he never lost hope. When he needed a transplant, his friend, Sara Kate Gillingham, knew she wanted to help. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition She underwent testing to see if she would be a
Ischemia, which in modern Latin means, “staunching of blood,” is a medical condition in which the blood supply is cut off to different parts of the body. In patients who are bed-ridden, ischemia can manifest as pressure ulcers. Else, it could be the Raynaud’s phenomenon in someone under severe stress. This condition can be rescued
The Global Challenge Alzheimer’s Disease remains both a current issue and a future challenge. Levels of the disease in the European Union have been predicted to double from the current estimate of 7,853,705 to 14,298,671 by 2050 while levels in the wider European region will increase from 9,780,678 to 18,846,286 (1). The Alzheimer’s Disease Facts
As Black women continue to have the lowest breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in the United States, researchers examined factors associated with breastfeeding disparities and inequities through the lens of critical race theory and the social-ecological model in a new Perspective in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier. In the United
Unravelling the entire genetic code for each child who has been diagnosed with cancer can give a more accurate diagnosis or reveal new treatment options, according to research presented at the NCRI Festival. These are the results of a pilot study of the process known as whole genome sequencing. The study also shows how whole
Students who participated in universal school-based depression screening were twice as likely to begin treatment compared to their peers who did not receive this screening, according to a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers. Dr. Deepa Sekhar, associate professor of pediatrics, who served as principal investigator, said the study provides important insights
Younger children could now benefit from the advantages of being vaccinated against COVID-19 after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) signed off on the rollout of Pfizer’s vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11. Approval Of Pfizer Vaccine For Kids CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, announced in an official press release
Just a few years after the successful launch of dupilumab (Dupixent), new biologics are expanding the treatment arsenal for serious cases of atopic dermatitis. Yet as these topical and oral JAK inhibitors pave the way to more personalized care, safety concerns and screening considerations make it challenging for doctors to discuss these new treatment options
As travel industry executives tout the rapid resurgence of tourism and entertainment, the pandemic stock portfolio is getting turned upside down. Airlines stocks are rallying alongside online booking sites, ride-hailing companies and Airbnb, after earnings reports showed clear signs of a recovery in travel. At the same time, stay-at-home stocks are sagging as borders reopen
The Swiss company has bought out Codiak Bioscience’s exosome manufacturing site in the US and Exosomics’ service unit in Italy. The Exosomics deal includes its service team, service assets and laboratories in Siena. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Codiak will retain its pipeline of therapeutic candidates as well as its exosome
When it comes to combatting climate change, the focus tends to be placed on developing clean energy solutions. Indeed, energy is by far the largest single contributor to GHG emissions, accounting for around 76% of the total. Rightly, energy – alongside the financial instruments that support current production systems – has been a focal point
As the official medical and social media partner for Fight Colorectal Cancer’s #StrongArmSelfie awareness campaign, Mayo Clinic produced this video for “Stronger Than That” by BBR Music Group’s Craig Campbell. Craig wrote this song specifically for the campaign, and is donating all proceeds from song downloads to FightCRC. Share this video on Facebook, Twitter or
Public health officials are focusing on the 30% of the eligible population that remains unvaccinated against COVID-19 as of the end of October 2021, and that requires figuring out where those people are and why they are unvaccinated. People remain unvaccinated for many reasons, including belief in unfounded conspiracy theories about the disease, the vaccines
NEW ORLEANS — Although 2017 government-endorsed guidelines called for introducing peanuts in infancy in order to minimize risk of future allergy, few parents are getting that message from their pediatricians, survey results indicate. Among 3,062 parents of young children participating in the survey earlier this year, only 58% recalled any discussion with their child’s pediatrician
NEW ORLEANS — Safety of a dermal patch for helping peanut-allergic children tolerate the ubiquitous legume improved over time in a 3-year, open-label study, a researcher reported here. Although adverse effects (AEs) from the product were common in the first year, they diminished markedly in subsequent years, said Terri Brown-Whitehorn, MD, of Children’s Hospital of