Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Aug 13 2020 Eric Ross and Sean Cascarina, biochemistry and molecular biology researchers at Colorado State University, have released a research paper identifying a protein encoded by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, that may be associated with the quick spread of the virus through cells in the human body. Through
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Print this page London, 6 August 2020 – ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company majority owned by GSK, with Pfizer Inc. and Shionogi Limited as shareholders, today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Dovato (dolutegravir/lamivudine) as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection to replace the current antiretroviral (ARV)
August 12, 2020 Print this page Audience: Consumer, Health Professional Update: August 12, 2020 — FDA is warning consumers and health care professionals about certain hand sanitizer products, including those manufactured by Harmonic Nature S de RL de MI in Mexico, that are labeled to contain ethanol or isopropyl alcohol but have tested positive for
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Aug 13 2020 Progress against DIPG, a fatal childhood brain tumor, is usually a game of inches. Studies that hint at even small gains are cause for celebration. That’s why researchers at the University of Michigan and their collaborators are excited about discoveries that point toward a new potential treatment approach
One of the more controversial issues surrounding this year’s Democratic Party platform has been whether to include a plank supporting the idea of Medicare for All — an intraparty debate that seems unlikely to be resolved any time soon. For decades, a program like Medicare for All was included in Democratic platforms up until 1980,
“For your country right now and for the war that we’re in against Covid, I’m asking you to do four simple things: wear a mask, social distance, wash your hands and be smart about crowds,” said Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “I’m not asking some of America
Being away from friends and family for the past 5 months has not been easy. In the beginning of the pandemic we were staying connected through video chats, drive by car visits, virtual happy hours, zoom chats, etc. Now it seems reasonable to want to spend time with friends and family in-person, at a safe
Anxiety can affect us in so many different ways. How many of these symptoms did you know? According to the NHS, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) affects up to 5% of the UK population. GAD is defined as a consistent or recurring feeling of unease, worry, or fear. More generally, we all experience anxiety at points
Moms who are COVID-19 positive when they deliver their babies can still breastfeed, say researchers. Although breastfeeding is highly recommended, mothers with the infection may be worried that nursing may pass the virus on to their child. But a recent study published in the journal The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health said that if mothers follow correct hygienic practices, they are unlikely
As a specialist in lung cancer, Julia Lee Close, MD, often has patients who are facing terminal diagnoses. So, as she progressed through one of her pregnancies, she felt she should be joyfully anticipating the new life that she was about to bring into the world. Instead, she was struggling with mental well-being, and when
It’s hard to deny that technology advances are improving the lives of people with diabetes worldwide. From smart insulin pumps that integrate with continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to various applications with predictive features and alarms, the diabetes tech world continues to evolve rapidly. One company, January.ai, has recently announced its new artificial intelligence (AI) platform
We share tips and advice on what to expect from results day 2020, what you can do if your grades aren’t what you expected, and how you can support a loved one right now As if results day wasn’t stressful enough, students across the country are facing an exam results day unlike anything we’ve seen
One in every 270 men will get testicular cancer, the most common malignancy for men between the ages of 20 and 40, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. A cancer diagnosis is never something anyone wants to hear and they may have so many questions, like, “What kind of cancer?”, “How far has it spread?” and “Am I getting
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved viltolarsen (Viltepso, NS Pharma), the second drug therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in patients with a confirmed mutation amenable to exon 53 skipping. The FDA approved golodirsen (Vyondys 53, Sarepta Therapeutics) for this indication last year, as reported by Medscape Medical News. “The FDA is
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government is sending 125 million reusable face masks to school districts across the United States as schools consider whether it’s safe to reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We have to open up our schools and open up our businesses,” Trump said during a White House press
Print this page SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Vaxart, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing oral recombinant vaccines that are administered by tablet rather than by injection, today announced that its COVID-19 Investigational New Drug (IND) application has been filed with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “We are very excited to reach this
FDA Approves Viltepso (viltolarsen) for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Patients Amenable to Exon 53 Skipping Therapy Print this page PARAMUS, N.J., Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — NS Pharma, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Viltepso (viltolarsen) injection for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who
A single intravenous dose of MRG-110, an anti-microRNA drug, significantly reduced miR-92a levels in the blood of healthy humans. Inhibition of miR-92a has shown beneficial effects in animal models, including improved vascularization after myocardial infarction, and accelerated wound healing, according to the peer-reviewed journal Nucleic Acid Therapeutics. “Based on documented, promising therapeutic potential, locked nucleic
The investigational, non-stimulant ADHD treatment SPN-812 (viloxazine extended-release capsules) met its primary endpoint in a pivotal phase III study, showing a significant improvement in symptoms in children ages 6 to 11. (Clinical Therapeutics) Although Kundalini yoga appeared to curb anxiety in adults, it wasn’t quite on par with cognitive behavioral therapy in a randomized trial.
Nationally, over the past seven days, the United States is averaging just under 53,000 new cases of Covid-19 per day, down 11% from the week prior. As a result of all those cases, deaths from the virus have remained high. The seven-day average of daily coronavirus deaths was just over 1,000 on Tuesday, the 16th
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the fabric of our lives the world over. Many have lost their jobs and their livelihoods. Frankly, it’s a dark time. On the bright side, we’re learning more about the coronavirus every day, and the promise of a vaccine brings us hope. An end to our quarantined lives. Many
When Katie found herself experiencing perimenopause, she realised we are conditioned to feel negativity around this event, but decided she would take back control and feel empowered at every stage of life In 2018, I discovered I was perimenopausal. The glitch? I was 43. At the time, I was experiencing a myriad of physical ailments
There’s no doubt that wearing a face mask protects you and others from COVID-19. Yet some people say that constant mask wearing causes problems with their skin, even if they’ve never had skin issues before. You may be in this group of people as well. Whether you’re experiencing dryer skin or “maskne” (acne caused by
Patients with sarcoidosis have an increased risk of heart failure and other adverse outcomes, including all-cause mortality, according to a decade-long nationwide study of Danish patients with the inflammatory disease. “Although these findings are suggestive of the need for regular monitoring of cardiac manifestations in patients with sarcoidosis, it is important to emphasize that no
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Eliza Skoler As COVID restrictions and recommendations shift, what do we know about staying safe with diabetes? How can we protect others and make careful decisions about risk? As the pandemic continues to unfold, states and countries are leading their own initiatives to reduce infection
Following the success of their inaugural wellbeing festival in May, the Live Life Well Virtual Weekender returns from 11-13 September Over 30 expert speakers, campaigners and professionals will come together for the Live Life Well Virtual Weekender 2.0 this September, and Happiful are delighted to share that we’ll be supporting this amazing initiative once again,
The date on the calendar read April 10th, Good Friday. For me, it was Great Friday. After 20 days of battling COVID-19, I was being discharged from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. I had been unconscious and on a ventilator for 13 of those days, suspended somewhere between life and whatever comes next. Almost 35% of patients
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. Mask Comparisons N95 masks that are past their expiration date or have been used and resterilized can be acceptable alternatives to standard new single-use
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