A new storybook, Bracky Builds a New Den helps guide children through significant life upheavals, as latest research reveals that as many as 2.5 million children are experiencing mental health challenges following a parent’s injury or illness New data shows that 58% (2.5 million) of children in the UK are struggling with mental health conditions
Month: June 2021
South Africa is in the grip of another resurgence of COVID-19. Gauteng province, the country’s economic hub, where 25% of the population live, is the epicenter. But infection rates are expected to rise in other major provinces as well. To ease pressure on the health system and slow the rate of transmission, President Cyril Ramaphosa
The budget of the National Science Foundation (NSF) could double, to $81 billion over the next 5 years, if a massive funding bill that passed with bipartisan support in the Senate this month also passes in the U.S. House of Representatives. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, has called the bill, which he co-sponsored with
A research group from Tokyo has identified a correlation between children who exercise and benefits to cognitive functioning later in life. This study is the first to analyze brain structure and function as it relates to exercise in childhood and cognitive function in adulthood. The research group, including Professor Toru Ishihara from Kobe University, began
Medical school is about to start! If you’re about to begin the journey of becoming a doctor by matriculating to med school, here are 4 things you need to know before the first day! See additional blog posts and learn more about Med School Insiders: https://medschoolinsiders.com Post on med student depression: https://medschoolinsiders.com/medical-student/my-experience-medical-student-depression/ 1. Study Habits
Clinical trials for vaccines and therapies against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have predominantly focused on adults thus far. With a few rare exceptions, healthy children and adolescents infected with the virus often present with either asymptomatic or mild manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, due to the transmission risk that
Watching a live broadcast of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annual televised phone-in, at the newsroom of the TASS news agency. Gavriil Grigorov | TASS | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that he had received the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, as the Kremlin struggles to convince a skeptical public about the benefits of
How common COVID-19 is among infants may depend on the degree of the pandemic virus circulating in a community, a new study finds. Published online June 30 in the journal Pediatrics, the study found specifically that rates of the infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 were higher among infants hospitalized, not for COVID-19 –
“What are you?” asks the medical assistant as he checks me in for my COVID-19 swab. As a medical student, I am routinely tested for COVID-19. “What do you mean?” My chest tightens, warning me of what’s to come. He looks exasperated, hands hovering over his keyboard. “Look. Are you a man or woman? I
Roughly 50 percent of cancer patients can benefit from radiotherapy as part of their treatment, and roughly half of those patients are diagnosed early enough that radiation treatment could even be part of their cure, often in combination with chemotherapy and surgery. Radiation is an important cancer therapy, but it also has some hefty side
New guidance from NICE advises medical professionals to offer mental health services to those badly affected by acne Almost all of us will have experienced acne at some point in our lives, whether a mild case or something more severe. Caused by excess sebum and dead skin cells blocking the hair follicles, acne often takes
Last Saturday, the New South Wales government announced a two-week lockdown for Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong after a spike in new COVID cases. It’s spawned a lot of commentary about whether NSW delayed going into lockdown, and therefore has caused itself a longer lockdown. Indeed, one modelling study by University
A 1-week course of doxycycline is more effective than single-dose azithromycin to treat rectal chlamydia in men who have sex with men (MSM), according to newly published results in the New England Journal of Medicine. Chlamydia is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United States, with 4 million cases reported in
Mind and movement mentor Richie Norton joins Happiful’s podcast to talk about the kindness rebound, breathwork, yoga and lifting your vibe. Richie Norton is sitting on the floor of his home, cross-legged and beaming into the computer screen. Our podcast recording is a remote one, but I can feel the positivity coming off him in
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Publicly available statistics about population demographics and culture can help governments prepare for the next pandemic. We have found that by using existing socio-demographic data from early COVID-19 hot spots, where there was a lot of information, officials could have predicted
Physical punishment doesn’t improve a child’s behavior or social competence, and in fact, it can make behavior worse, according to a new study published Monday in the journal The Lancet. Spanking and hitting can also be harmful to a child’s development and well-being, the authors wrote. “Parents hit their children because they think doing so
Niacinamide is an essential vitamin, but it is also used as an ingredient in some skincare products. What is niacinamide in skincare, what is it used for, and what are the potential benefits? What is niacinamide in skincare? Niacinamide, also referred to as vitamin B3, is an essential vitamin that should be consumed regularly to
INDIANAPOLIS, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for donanemab, Eli Lilly and Company’s (NYSE: LLY) investigational antibody therapy for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The Breakthrough Therapy designation aims to expedite the development and review of drugs that are intended to treat a serious condition when preliminary clinical evidence indicates
Treatment for Prevention of Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity Fennec Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Acceptance of New Drug Application Resubmission for Pedmark Research Triangle Park, NC, June 22, 2021 – Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: FENC; TSX: FRX), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing the resubmission of its
FDA Approves Soaanz (torsemide) for Edema Treatment in Patients with Heart Failure and Renal Disease VIENNA, VA. (PRWEB) JUNE 21, 2021 Sarfez Pharmaceuticals announced today approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Virginia-based company’s New Drug Application for Soaanz, a once-a-day improved formulation of the loop diuretic torsemide. The approved drug
In this article WMT A diabetic draws insulin from vial. CNBC | Adam Isaak Walmart said Tuesday it will offer a less expensive version of insulin that could better fit into the budgets of millions of Americans who don’t have health insurance or struggle to pay for the lifesaving diabetes drug. Starting this week, the
It was a nagging mystery: A rare-disease expert at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh had found a successful treatment for two of the deadliest symptoms of one of the more common classes of rare diseases diagnosed by newborn screenings, but one symptom–painful episodes of muscle breakdown that land victims in intensive care–persisted. Today, the scientists
Certain molecular changes in breast cancer genes occurred more often in metastatic disease, possibly suggesting new strategies for difficult-to-treat disease, according to initial data from an ongoing study. Matched tissue specimens from primary tumors and metastases showed higher rates of mutations in driver genes and variations in gene copy number in metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
Fertility after cancer treatment is a common concern for younger women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. One new mom was not only able to conceive naturally after battling breast cancer in her 20s, her son is also the new Gerber Baby. In late June, Gerber announced the winner of its 11th annual photo search,
Finding the right treatment is essential for managing our mental health, but one factor that can damage our self-esteem and potentially dissuade people from sticking to their plans can be changes in weight. Here, we explore how to navigate mental health medications when weight changes can be triggering, and how to ensure you find a
With COVID-19 vaccines working and restrictions lifting across the country, it’s finally time for those now vaccinated who’ve been hunkered down at home to ditch the sweatpants and reemerge from their Netflix caves. But your brain may not be so eager to dive back into your former social life. Social distancing measures proved essential for
Researchers acknowledged that some of the factors contributing to the low proportion of minorities in the pediatric workforce may include educational disparities starting in primary or secondary school, such as underfunded schools and lack of educational resources. “Something I really appreciated about the paper is that this goes beyond a student stepping into medical school,
After staying indoors for months with barely making any plans because of the pandemic, it’s safe to say that even the most well-groomed gentlemen have gotten too comfortable with letting their hair grow. But as more and more people are getting vaccinated and meeting up with people is becoming more of a possibility, there’s no better time than now
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