COVID Spikes Vary by Seasons, Temperature Regions: Study
Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. COVID-19 transmission may spike seasonally due to temperature and humidity, increasing at different times of the year in different regions, according to a new study in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Colder areas in the U.S., such as
At-Home COVID-19 Test That Uses Smartphone Camera In The Works
Getting tested for COVID-19 has become a daunting task since newer variants, such as omicron, emerged. The long lines at clinics and the not-so-affordable at-home test kits also make it hard for everyone to know their COVID-19 status. But a promising solution is in the works. The Bacticount App Researchers from the University of California,
"Exercise doesn't have to be painful" there's joy in intuitive movement says personal trainer Tally Rye
As an advocate for ditching diet culture and embracing exercise that makes you feel good, Tally Rye is dedicated to spreading a message of self-love, intuitive movement, and incorporating adult playtime into our lives – and we're here for it! Everybody needs Tally Rye in their corner to set them on a better path with
Jeremiah Stamler, Pioneer of Preventive Cardiology, Dies at 102
On the occasion of his 100th birthday, The Washington Post wrote of the trailblazing cardiologist and scientist Jeremiah Stamler, MD: "You may not know him, but he may have saved your life." Hyperbole, it was not. Over a career spanning more than 70 years, Stamler transformed medicine and the public's understanding of diet and lifestyle
What Is 'Stealth' Omicron?
Despite the word "stealth" attached to the new omicron variant, experts said there is no reason to fear the new form of the novel coronavirus. Understanding BA.2 The new strain with the scientific name BA.2 is one of the three derivatives of the omicron variant. It has since been making headlines after being nicknamed "stealth
Spotify to add content advisory when podcasts mention Covid as more musicians yank songs from platform
In this article SPOT In this March 15, 2016 file photo, Bruce Springsteen, center, performs with Nils Lofgren, left, and Steven Van Zandt of the E Street Band during their concert at the Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles. Springsteen's latest album, "Letter To You" will be released on Oct. 23. Chris Pizzello |
'We Are at the Mercy of This Virus and Its Variants': What We Heard This Week
"We are at the mercy of this virus and its variants." — William Schaffner, MD, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, on navigating the pandemic as Omicron subsides. "When we've looked at these numbers in the past, they've been inaccurate." — Jeff Grainger, director of external communications for AdventHealth in Central Florida, on a
Minority ethnic children in care experience a 'double whammy' of disadvantage in the youth justice system
Jan 29 2022 Children in care who come from an ethnic minority background can experience a 'double whammy' of disadvantage when it comes to youth justice involvement, says new research from Lancaster University. Inequalities in the youth justice system regarding ethnic minority children and children in care, including foster care, children's homes or kinship care,
Adults and children have similar neutralizing antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection
In a recent study published on the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers describe the kinetics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific serum antibodies in convalescent children over six months following infection. Study: Dynamics of infection-elicited SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in children over time. Image Credit: Maria Sbytova / Shutterstock.com SARS-CoV-2 infection induces an immune response that
Modified Snacks Reduce LDL Cholesterol
A new, randomized crossover study shows that individuals who ate specifically formulated snacks high in certain ingredients including fiber, phytosterols, and antioxidants reduced their LDL cholesterol, even in the absence of other dietary or lifestyle changes. Investigators randomized 54 adults to receive either the specially formulated snacks made by Step One Foods or control snacks
7 powerful ways we can tackle stress
Take it seriously, and follow these steps for dealing with stress "Is anything causing you stress at the moment?" It's something I've asked patients hundreds of times during my work as a GP. Now more than ever, the 'stress' word is cropping up. We are frazzled – working from home, looking after elderly parents, managing
COVID Vax in Parents Provides Strong Protection for Children
Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. Parents who keep up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines may help protect their unvaccinated children from the disease in the process, new research shows. Having one fully vaccinated parent reduced the risk for infection with the original strain of SARS-CoV-2
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Two New York nurses charged with forging Covid vaccine cards to earn more than $1.5 million
Prosecutors said that officers obtained a ledger documenting profits in excess of $1.5 million from the alleged illegal activity. Office of the District Attorney County of Suffolk Two nurses on New York's Long Island are being charged with forging Covid-19 vaccination cards and entering the fake jabs in the state's database, a scam that allegedly
FDA Stopped Use of Which COVID Treatment?
The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the week. Topics include FDA restricting
Addiction medicine consults can reduce deaths in high-risk patients with substance use disorder
In-hospital addiction medicine consultations can reduce deaths in high-risk patients with substance use disorder, according to a new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine by University of Pittsburgh physicians. This research is among the first of its kind to show these consults are a life-saving intervention. In this past year, more people
Peanut Allergy Treatment for Kids; Myocarditis After COVID Vax
TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, look at the top medical stories of the week. This week's topics include treating young children for peanut allergy,
Majority of American adults over 50 support steps to reduce risk of firearm injury and death
A strong majority of American adults over 50—including the 37% of older adults who own guns or live with someone who does—supports specific steps that could reduce the risk of firearm injury and death, according to a University of Michigan study. The new national study shows support among older adults for everything from firearm safety
Billionaire Mark Cuban Launches Online Pharmacy for Generics
Jan. 28, 2022 — Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team and star of TV's Shark Tank, is backing a new online pharmacy that aims to reduce the prices people pay for 100 generic medications. The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Company (MCCPDC) plans to offer the leukemia therapy imatinib for $47
How quality care services empower older adults
Posted on January 25, 2022 by Admin The right amount of discreet care can help older adults participate, grow, and engage in what brings them purpose and joy. Here are a few of the benefits that quality senior care options can provide. Opportunities for engagement One of the key benefits of assisted living is the
5 ways to connect with nature for better mental health
There's a reason people say to take a walk on the wild side of life – spending time outside can increase our intake of vitamin D, as well as reducing blood pressure, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones. Nature is unequivocally good for our bodies. But the benefits go beyond the physical; there
FDA Approves Faricimab for nAMD and Diabetic Macular Edema
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved faricimab (Vabysmo, Genentech/Roche) to treat diabetic macular edema (DME) and neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Compared with antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drugs currently in use, faricimab requires fewer intravitreal injections on average, so it may reduce the burden on both patients and their physicians while
A Diabetes Coach Reflects on 10 Years with T1D & his Fitness Journey
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The latest Covid variant is 1.5 times more contagious than omicron and already circulating in almost half of U.S. states
Dr. Pierre Coulon, PhD examines microscope images of vaccinated mice in Irvine on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Leonard Ortiz | MediaNews Group | Orange County Register via Getty Images There are already dozens of cases across almost half of the U.S. of a new Covid subvariant that's even more contagious than the already highly transmissible
IV Hyperimmune Immunoglobulin No Help in Severe COVID
Hyperimmune intravenous immunoglobulin (hIVIG) added to standard of care, including remdesivir (Veklury), did not improve clinical outcomes among hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19, a randomized trial found. People given hIVIG had no better chance of a better clinical outcome at day 7 compared with those assigned placebo (adjusted OR 1.06, 95% CI 0.77-1.45), reported Mark
Reduced neutralization against Omicron variant in fully immunized adolescents with BNT162b2 vaccine
As of January 27, 2022, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has infected over 366 million worldwide and caused over 5.6 million deaths. Several reports confirm that those over the age of 65 are at a greater risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections. Study: Loss of Pfizer (BNT162b2) Vaccine-Induced Antibody Responses against the SARS-CoV-2 2
Grief Anniversaries
Nancy & I This week is always just a little harder. Grief is funny like that – not haha funny but interesting funny. As time moves on, the feelings of grief are far fewer and replaced with memories that bring smiles and phone calls to my sister to reminisce. But every year as January 27th
New study to explore the role of dentists in reducing obesity in the UK
A new study being led by Loughborough University will look at the role dentists can play in reducing obesity in the UK. Over 50% of the global population are living with being overweight and are at increased risk of developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. GPs and practice nurses have