A new study from Orange County, California, shows how Candida auris, an emerging pathogen, was successfully identified and contained in long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) and ventilator-capable skilled-nursing facilities (vSNFs). Lead author Ellora Karmarkar, MD, MSc, formerly an epidemic intelligence service officer with the CDC and currently with the California Department of Public Health, told
Firefighter paramedic Cuevas (R) administers a Covid-19 vaccination dose to a person at a vaccination event at Culver City Fire Department Station 1 on August 05, 2021 in Culver City, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images As more and more people return to the workplace following months of working from home,
The UK government and Valneva were in a €1.4bn ($1.65bn) five-year deal: to not only supply the UK with up to 190 million doses of the French company’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate once authorized; but also to boost manufacturing capacity at the company’s Livingston site in Scotland. Clinical trials are also under way with government agencies in
A Cleveland Clinic study has introduced a new surgical procedure to treat both children and adults with congenital intestinal malrotation, an inherited disorder that can cause the intestines to twist. The study, published in the Annals of Surgery, also defines the disease presentation in both children and adults, identifies the patients at risk of intestinal
Findings of a nationwide study led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope, suggest that a family’s socio-economic status (SES) may influence children’s composition of gut microbiome -; the mix of microscopic organisms within the digestive tract. SES includes economic resources such as education, income and occupation, and are
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is caused by a highly infectious novel coronavirus known as the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). As the rate of transmission of this ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus is extremely high, about 225 million individuals around the world, to date, have been infected. Scientists and policymakers are trying
Newsom, a Democrat, faces a recall election on Sept. 14. The most recent polling data has given him a comfortable margin for victory. Bill’s provisions Among other things the new bill would: Allow CBD and hemp extracts to be used in foods (including supplement-like products), beverages and cosmetics. Put forward new rules for hemp farmers
En este video les cuento que pienso sobre la Thermomix TM6 después de usarla por un mes. Si les gusta no olviden regalarme un like y suscribirse a mi canal. Si quieren que les pase el dato de mi presentadora para que resuelva sus dudas les pido me manden un mensaje privado por Instagram, me
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020 – 2025 further tells us that losing weight “requires adults to
This year, 9/11 holds a dual significance for Americans across the country. It not only marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic events and lives lost since Sept. 11, 2001, but also National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week. For American Muslims who are both victims of increased rates of Islamophobic violence and survivors of suicide attempts,
Additional COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are not yet needed for the general population, according to a new medical journal article from leading international scientists, including some from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Writing in the Lancet medical journal, the scientists said “efficacy against severe disease remains high,” with more evidence
DENVER — Patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) treated with an agent that targets the disorder’s underlying disease process showed important gains in hemodynamics and other benefits, with few adverse effects, in a small phase 2 trial. The drug, aficamten (previously CK-274, CytoKinetics), a myosin inhibitor and the second in its class to reach the clinical trial
¿Qué será más sano, un plato de lentejas o un udon de verduras y tofú? ¿Qué diferencias podemos encontrar entre un plato y otro? A nivel nutricional, apenas se distinguen. Sin embargo, mientras las lentejas son un plato típico de la cocina mediterránea, el udon es un plato tradicional japonés. Más preocupados por comer bien
The bill, which was cosponsored by US Representative John Curtis, R-UT and Josh Gottheimer, D-NJ, would allow consumers who are putting before-tax funds into Health Savings Accounts to use those funds for the purchase of dietary supplements. The bill is denominated as HR 5214. Currently HSA funds can only be used for approved health care
Called ten23 health, the new entity is focused on helping innovative biotech and pharma customers develop and commercialize injectable biopharmaceutical drugs. It is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. “We haven’t disclosed any financials in relation to this transaction. While no set amount of capital has been committed for ten23, in a typical deal, 3i will invest
Health is top of mind for more consumers than ever and the hair wellness category is no exception. Like the many other industries, consumers want healthy ingredients that are backed by science. The gut-hair axis While many consumers are more aware of the impact of gut health on overall health, hair doesn’t typically come to
The warning letters were posted late last week. FDA has urged consumers not to use the products sold by these companies because they “have not been evaluated by the FDA to be safe or effective for their intended use and may be harmful.” The warning letters were issued to: Live Good Inc.; Pharmaganics LLC; Lysulin
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 could be available by the end of October, with the FDA expected to make its decision within 3 weeks of the company’s submission for emergency use authorization. (Reuters) A hospital in upstate New York said it will
Protéjase, proteja a sus seres queridos y a sus mascotas durante una emergencia por radiación yéndose adentro, quedándose adentro y manteniéndose en sintonía. Es sábado por la noche y usted está en casa con su familia viendo televisión. Una alerta noticiosa anuncia una emergencia por radiación en su ciudad. Podría tratarse de un camión de
Should Gavin Newsom survive the Republican-driven attempt to oust him from office, the Democratic governor will face the prospect of paying back supporters who coalesced behind him. And the leaders of California’s single-payer movement will want their due. Publicly, union leaders say they’re standing beside Newsom because he has displayed political courage during the covid-19
A blood test that has the potential to detect over 50 kinds of cancer is now being trialled in the NHS in England. The Galleri blood test, developed by the company GRAIL, aims to detect cancers earlier by looking for abnormal DNA shed from cancer cells into the blood. So far, the blood test has
Buenos Aires, 12 sep (EFE)(Imágenes:Archivo EFE)- El oficialismo argentino anotó este domingo una contundente derrota en la mayoría de los distritos del país según el escrutinio provisional de las elecciones primarias celebradas hoy, en las que los ciudadanos estaban llamados a elegir a los candidatos para los comicios legislativos del 14 de noviembre. EDICIÓN Y