Breast cancer may not always cause a lump that a person can feel...
It will be given to people at least 12 years old and weighing at least 40 kg, who need hospitalization for their Covid-19 infection
1d ago
The ‘Geneva Consensus Declaration’ says that there is no international right to abortion nor any international obligation on the part of states to finance or facilitate abortion
2d ago
About a dozen Vibrio species can cause human illness, known as vibriosis, and the CDC estimates that vibriosis causes 80,000 illnesses each year in America
According to the agency, 192 children died during the 2019-20 season, surpassing the previous highest recorded number of pediatric deaths, which was 188 & happened during the 2017-18 season
Previously, close contact was defined as being within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes. The CDC now defines it as someone within 6 feet of an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more over 24 hours
3d ago
Dr Feistosa was an alum of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He was reportedly treating Covid-19 patients since March in at two different hospitals in Rio de Janeiro
Hispanic children whose mothers had low thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy had a 45% increased risk for the neurodevelopmental disorder
You can ask the doctor for a survivorship care plan, which includes important information about your cancer and treatment
Blacks and Hispanics account for more than 4 out of 10 Covid-19 deaths despite representing about 3 out of 10 in the US population
4d ago
It can reduce the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine
Researchers found that cold-water swimmers had elevated levels of a 'cold-shock' protein that may protect against neurodegenerative conditions
There is no ‘backstop’ against the spread that the US is seeing, says Dr Scott Gottlieb
5d ago
For every 5 micrograms per cubic meter of air increase in annual PM2.5 concentrations, there was a 13% increased risk for first-time hospital admissions both for both diseases and related dementias
In women at very high risk of breast cancer, the removal of both breasts lowers the risk of breast cancer by 90% or more
Michael Osterholm said that the US is suffering from a messaging problem created in part by the lack of a ‘lead voice’ to guide Americans through the Covid-19 crisis
CDC forecasts that a total of 229,000 to 240,000 coronavirus deaths will be reported by November 7 in the US
6d ago
The drug is currently authorized for emergency use by the FDA for the treatment of hospitalized patients with coronavirus
7d ago
Flu vaccination coverage in the US was lowest among Black pregnant women at 52.7 percent during the 2019-2020 influenza season
The ice rink provides a venue that is well suited to coronavirus transmission as an indoor environment where deep breathing occurs and persons are close to one another, explains the agency
Oct 16
Local treatments like surgery and radiation therapy are used to treat a specific tumor or area of the body, while drug treatments are called ‘systemic’ treatments as they can affect the entire body
Oct 15
Once a vaccine is authorized or approved, 5% of the US population will be covered initially and this includes frontline health workers and first responders
The rise in exposure to key risk factors combined with rising deaths from cardiovascular disease suggests that the world might be approaching a turning point in life expectancy gains
Psychiatric conditions (autism or depression) were the most frequently cited reason for taking cannabidiol, mentioned in 63.9% of testimonials on a social media website
This worrying development comes amid a predicted increase with the onset of cooler weather and more frequent indoor activity and about 6 weeks ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday
From a ‘shameful record of interference in health and science agencies’ to a ‘disastrous response’ to the Covid-19 pandemic, the editorial argues that the Trump administration's actions have had devastating consequences
Oct 14
Non-Hispanic Black people have the highest flu-related hospitalization rates compared to other racial/ethnic groups
Over nine years of follow-up, 14% in the low-apathy group developed dementia as compared to 25% in the severe-apathy group
Lilly’s experimental treatment is similar to the Regeneron treatment given to Trump after his Covid-19 diagnosis
Oct 13
Black women are twice as likely as women of other racial and ethnic groups in the US to be diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer
Higher susceptibility to fake news was associated with lower likelihood of people willing to get vaccinated against coronavirus
It takes about two weeks after vaccination for flu antibodies to develop, so the agency recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October for the best protection
The phase 3 study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a single vaccine dose versus placebo in up to 60,000 adults 18 years old and older, including significant representation from those that are over age 60
Oct 12
Deaths between March and August increased 20% compared to previous years, but deaths attributed to Covid-19 only accounted for 67% of those
Researchers suggest that health professionals need to pay greater attention to how stress linked to political campaigns, rhetoric, and election outcomes can impact health
About 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the US are found in a man and experts say as a precaution, one needs to watch out for anything unusual about their breasts
Oct 11
While the precise role of surface transmission and the amount of virus required for infection is yet to be determined, establishing how long this virus remains viable on surfaces is critical
Over 60% reported disruptions to mental health services for vulnerable people, including children and adolescents (72%), older adults (70%) and women requiring antenatal or postnatal services (61%)
Oct 10
A report claims that coronavirus is a ‘laboratory product’ created by using a template virus owned by military research laboratories under the control of the Chinese Communist Party
Oct 9
Coronavirus can take longer than the flu before people show symptoms and people can be contagious for longer
Dr Anthony Fauci also condemned Trump's talk of Covid-19 ‘cure,’ said the word could lead to a lot of confusion
Regular mammograms are the best tests doctors have to be able to find breast cancer early, sometimes up to three years before it can be felt
Oct 8
The antibody cocktail that the president has said cured him of coronavirus was developed using a cell line originally derived from a fetus aborted decades ago
People with chronic illnesses, such as asthma, heart disease, HIV, or diabetes, also fall in the high-risk group
Oct 7
In a scathing editorial, New England Journal of Medicine said the current political leaders have demonstrated that they are ‘dangerously incompetent’
The findings suggest that pollution-derived, metal-rich nanoparticles are associated with damage to nerve cells that regulate the central nervous system, control the heart and breathing
He said the US should be thinking about which voices will help reduce the hesitancy regarding a coronavirus vaccine
Oct 6
Such a requirement implies that a Covid-19 vaccine may not be authorized before the presidential election on November 3
Having a risk factor does not mean a person will get the disease and not all risk factors have the same effect
As reports emerged that the FDA may be considering tougher guidelines for emergency authorization of Covid-19 vaccine, Trump said his administration is looking into the matter
Oct 5
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