Most teenagers are not generally chronicling serious health issues on their Instagram feeds. For actress Miranda McKeon, though, her feed has served as a journal of a very early breast cancer diagnosis. The 19-year-old has shared her experience pre-treatment of freezing her eggs, going through multiple rounds of chemo, and now, she’s shared that she’s
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks during a news conference after a ceremony for the opening of the WHO Academy, in Lyon, France, September 27, 2021. Denis Balibouse | Reuters The disparity between the global distribution of Covid-19 boosters and first shots to people in developing nations is a “scandal,” World Health Organization Director-General Dr.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are a type of cancer treatment that help the immune system’s T cells recognize and attack tumors. But these immunotherapy drugs aren’t effective against all cancers. In a study published today in Science Advances, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researchers reveal how certain cells drive immunotherapy resistance in a mouse model of
Tap into the power of nature, all year round Nature is a balm to both the mind and body – reducing blood pressure, and alleviating anxiety and stress. It was even the theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week because of its “unique ability to not only bring consolation in times of stress, but
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many children have returned to school in-person this year for the first time in 18 months. The instruction may be the same, but the classrooms look and feel much different with safety measures in place to help prevent spread of the virus. These precautions range from masking to keeping children
Now that the U.S. has shifted its focus onto the rollout of the booster shots, many people are wary of the possible side effects of the additional doses, considering that the main series of vaccines caused some form of discomfort to their bodies upon administration. Clinical trials showed that the common side effects of Pfizer’s
On the basis of outcomes, there was no clear winner from a trial that directly compared two modern devices used in patients undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure. But the devices were not interchangeable for rates of complications or leaks, according to results of the open-label SWISS APERO trial, which compared the Amplatzer Amulet
Alleviating CGT bottlenecks: Standards needed to ensure volumes, quality of starting material Adding capacity, building efficiencies, and alleviating bottlenecks within the cell harvest infrastructure is essential to ensuring high-quality starting material will be available, said the company, which provides cell sourcing services for allogeneic cell or gene therapies, as part of its raft of services. Any
Dr Califf’s name was first floated as a possible candidate to replace action Commissioner Dr Janet MD, in mid October. Prior experience Dr Califf led the Agency from February 2016 to the end of the Obama Administration after a year as the agency’s deputy commissioner for medical products and tobacco, according to FDA’s website. He
Insulin is as essential as water for many people with diabetes. Of the more than 30 million Americans with diabetes, approximately 7.4 million rely on insulin to manage their condition. But it is one of the most costly drugs on the market, and the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the already rampant problem of insulin hoarding
The study was conducted from May to September 2018 with 1134 children aged 4–14 years from different latitudes and UV index (UVI): Antofagasta (north of Chile: 23.65°; 6–7 UVI), Santiago (central zone: Santiago 33.70°; 4–6 UVI), and Concepción (southern region: Concepción 36.73°; 3–5 UVI). Study participants were recruited independently of nutritional status according to gender,
More than one out of 4 Americans has high blood pressure. For millions of them, a little known condition is to blame. The good news – the right treatment may cure their hypertension permanently and even save their life. Here’s Dennis Douda for the Mayo Clinic News Network.
NEW ORLEANS — Apparently it’s not necessary to have the protein that a monoclonal antibody is designed to bind for it to achieve a clinical benefit, if a study of patients with chronic urticaria can be taken at face value. At the Cleveland Clinic, the condition was brought under complete control in seven patients after
Noticed a shortage of aluminum crutches at your local hospital lately? You’re not alone. As the U.S. battles a slowdown in its overall supply chain, healthcare facilities are not exempt from feeling the pinch. “Gloves, particularly nitrile gloves, continue to be difficult for hospitals and health systems to source, as are diapers (adult and infant),”
As we reflect on the publication of our Early Detection and Diagnosis of Cancer Roadmap last year – we speak to Professor Eithne Costello about the challenges of ambitious trials, the evolution of early detection as a field in its own right and why a guiding framework is all important… Could you tell us
Medicare open enrollment for 2022 ends on December 7th. No doubt, like me, you have seen the countless commercials and even 30-minute-long infomercials from various Medicare Advantage plans touting the great benefits of these plans—like dental and vision coverage, gym memberships, meals, transportation to medical appointments—and many others. For some, Medicare Advantage plans are good
Why do so many people regularly wake up at obscure times of the morning? This study might have the answer It’s a scenario many of us will be familiar with. You roll over, suddenly wide awake, check the time, and it’s 4.44 AM – or thereabouts. So what’s the deal with waking up at that
Thought LeadersDr. Philip LandriganDirectorProgram for Global Public Health In this interview, we speak to Dr. Philip Landrigan about his latest research into air pollution, its devastating effects, and how African countries are in a prime position to take action against it. Please could you introduce yourself and tell us what inspired your latest research into
Canada’s review of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5 to 11 should be completed within the next “one to two weeks,” Health Canada’s chief medical adviser says. “As with all of the COVID-19 submissions, we’re doing it on a priority basis and we have a dedicated team that’s looking at that
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North, a worrisome sign of what could be ahead this winter in the U.S. While trends are improving in Florida, Texas and
The separated Consumer Health Company will take a portfolio of brands in categories including baby care, feminine care, wound care and oral health: covering brands such as Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson’s and Band-Aid. The new Johnson & Johnson, meanwhile, will be able to focus on its key pharmaceutical areas and thus ‘remain committed to
“We’ve seen a lot of new product innovations. I read somewhere that there’s a 20% increase in new products in the last three years. So with that increase, products are becoming more crowded. There’s different ways that these different brands are trying to differentiate themselves. One of which is capitalizing on people’s new interest in