Researchers in the United States have conducted a study showing that the antibody response to vaccination designed to protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) wanes substantially over time among patients receiving maintenance dialysis. The team’s study of more than 1,500 individuals found that antibody titers against the COVID-19 causative agent – severe acute respiratory syndrome
Both biologics and mesalamine/sulfasalazine were not linked to severe COVID-19 outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, according to findings from the ongoing global SECURE-IBD trial. There was no association between mesalamine/sulfasalazine and adverse COVID outcomes. And when examining biologic-treated patients, there was no link between mesalamine/sulfasalazine use and either severe COVID-19 (adjusted odds ratio
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. COVID-19 has now killed at least 675,000 Americans, a death toll that has surpassed the estimates of the number of Americans who died during the 1918 influenza pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. Although the raw numbers match,
It happened out of nowhere. One minute I was rinsing vegetables in cold water, and the next, I was fishing for my rings out of the garbage disposal. Uh, gross! Another time, when I was eight months pregnant in the summertime, my rings almost got stuck on my finger, and I had to stop wearing
Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone. But maintaining a healthy weight may present unique challenges for young adults with inherent barriers such as cognitive impairment. A pilot study at the University of Cincinnati found that young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities
Georges Atieh has been cutting hair for years, but a recent appointment turned into something a bit more than just trimming some hair. Atieh was at his GA Barbershop in Foxborough, Massachusetts when Sandra Smith came in. Her husband was typically the one who visited the business, but she was the customer this time. She
A woman and child walk through a field of white flags on the Mall near the Washington Monument in Washington, DC on September 16, 2021. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Covid-19 is about to become the most deadly outbreak in recent American history, nearing the estimated U.S. fatalities from the 1918 influenza pandemic,
For the first time in 25 years, rates of smoking among teenage boys in Ireland are increasing, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research. The study also shows that rates of vaping among teenagers have risen in the last four years and that teenagers who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke. The
It seems these days there’s a questionnaire for everything. In place of our old Review of Systems (or perhaps in addition to), there are now multiple screening questionnaires and symptom-based tools that patients can fill out in advance of their office visits. For a while there, our electronic medical record was sending out a complete
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first biosimilar for ophthalmology, Byooviz (ranibizumab-nuna), which will be indicated for neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, and myopic choroidal neovascularization, a vision-threatening complication of myopia. The reference product for Byooviz (Samsung Bioepis/Biogen) is Lucentis (ranibizumab injection, Roche), which
The delta variant of the novel coronavirus has brought forth massive spikes in COVID-19 transmissions in the country and across the globe. And though children are also seeing a surge in cases, there is no cause for alarm among the younger population. COVID-19 In Kids In the U.S., transmissions involving children under 12 have soared
When it comes to preventing vaginal infections, quickly changing out of your sweaty clothes post-workout and choosing cotton underwear are two common suggestions. But should you be reassessing the period-care products you choose, too? To find out if products like pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and even period underwear contribute to yeast infections, POPSUGAR spoke with
A recent study suggests pharmacists may be a good fit to help people with type 2 diabetes implement dietary changes. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition caused when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to lower blood sugar (2). The prevalence of type 2 diabetes has steadily increased since the 1980s, causing an
For some families, pandemic times have meant increased screen time, attending class from bedrooms and maybe even more dinners from a drive through. While many parents say their family has eaten healthier since the start of the pandemic, one in five report their children ate fast food more often, according to the University of Michigan
Allergic reactions to the new mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are rare, typically mild and treatable, and they should not deter people from becoming vaccinated, according to research from the Stanford University School of Medicine. The findings will be published online Sept. 17 in JAMA Network Open. We wanted to understand the spectrum of allergies to the
The intelligent fabric of these masks has been created by a team of researchers from the San Alberto Magno Traslational Centre (CITSAM-UCV), led by professor Ángel Serrano. The Catholic University of Valencia and Valencian company Visor Medical, manufacturer of preventive health technology for innovation, have released a type IIR surgical mask with an intelligent fabric
Have you ever commented on a pregnant friend’s body? Perhaps exclaimed, “Oh, look at your bump!” or, “You’re so tiny, you don’t look pregnant!”. I have, but I’ve only recently discovered just how damaging this can be to the person on the receiving end of these comments For some people, pregnancy and the changing shape
Adding the CDK 4/6 inhibitor ribociclib (Kisqali) to a first-line hormonal treatment prolonged survival by more than 1 year in postmenopausal women with HR-positive/HER2-negative (HR+HER2-) advanced breast cancer, according to results from the MONALEESA-2 trial. Final overall survival (OS) results showed that patients treated with ribociclib plus the aromatase inhibitor (AI) letrozole (Femara) achieved a
A majority of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) experiencing “off” episodes successfully tolerated titration to an effective and tolerable dose of sublingual apomorphine film (SL-apo; Kynmobi, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals) without the use of antiemetic medication, new research shows. “The bottom line was that the majority of patients did not have dose-limiting nausea or vomiting,” co-investigator William
There was a time when skater Lizzie Armanto wasn’t a full-time pro. In her school days, she used skating as a way for her to clear her head and invest time into something she was passionate about aside from her responsibilities. POPSUGAR chatted with Armanto to find out more about how she transformed her after-school
People wearing face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of Covid-19 in Singapore. Maverick Asio | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Singapore reported more than 1,000 Covid cases for two straight days over the weekend —the first time infections breached that level since April 2020, at the height of
While poor sleep was linked to higher levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, more teens actually obtained the recommended amount of sleep compared to pre-pandemic sleep patterns, according to a new study from McGill University. Changes to daily routines triggered by lockdowns allowed teenagers to follow their biological impulse to wake up and sleep
Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a five-year, $5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support the Rose F. Kennedy Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (RFK IDDRC), which has been at the forefront of research on normal and abnormal brain development for more than 50 years. The funding will
Adding abiraterone to standard hormone therapy improves survival for men with high-risk prostate cancer that’s not spread elsewhere in the body. “Today’s results are the first study of intensified hormone therapy in this group,” Professor Nick James, chief investigator of the STAMPEDE trial The latest findings from the STAMPEDE trial, funded by Cancer Research UK
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, causing widespread inflammation and damage in the affected organs. It can affect the joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidneys, and blood vessels. Asian SLE patients suffer from more severe disease and damage compared to patients in western countries.
More than half of patients with treatment-refractory HER2-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) responded to an anti-HER2 antibody-drug conjugate, data from a preliminary trial showed. Fifty of 91 patients responded to trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) and another 34 patients had stable disease, resulting in a disease control rate exceeding 90%. Responses were durable in many cases,
Adjuvant pembrolizumab (Keytruda) following complete melanoma resection could soon move to an earlier stage in the management of high-risk disease, suggest results from KEYNOTE 716. However, the results raise many questions, says an expert invited to discuss the new data. Adjuvant pembrolizumab is already approved in the USA for use in patients with melanoma with
Growing up Jewish meant challah! On Friday nights and special occasions, it was always one of the tastiest traditions — nothing compares to the beautifully braided shape, the shiny crust, and the soft, squishy texture. When I went vegan, I sadly thought I had to give it up since it’s traditionally made with eggs and
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