As another so-called triple therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hits the market, pulmonologists and primary care physicians are beginning to consider which patients are most appropriate for these treatments, and how much added benefit these products offer relative to more conventional — and better understood — two-drug combinations. The FDA approved AstraZeneca’s fixed-dose,
Month: July 2020
A coronavirus relief agreement in Congress remained in doubt early Friday, just as extended unemployment benefits are set to end and new economic data showed a U.S. economy buckling under the pandemic’s weight. The Commerce Department said gross domestic product from April to June plunged 32.9% on an annualized basis, the biggest quarterly plunge in activity
More help for COVID-19 patients At Glen Cove, Panzok and other COVID-19 patients worked with an array of specialists to regain abilities damaged by their illnesses. They include physical and occupational therapists, speech and swallowing therapists, psychologists and social workers. “Acute rehab is all about restoring independence, function and quality of life to a patient’s
Before COVID-19, most of us Ordinary People had no notion that wearing a face mask would disrupt and infiltrate nearly every aspect of our lives. Are there any among us who don’t notice the itchy skin, the sweat, the instant fog on our glasses, the perceived if not honest suffocating feeling when we exercise, climb
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 31 2020 “This virus has a cure. It is called hydroxychloroquine, zinc and Zithromax. I know you people want to talk about a mask. Hello? You don’t need [a] mask. There is a cure.” Stella Immanuel, during a July 27 press conference Millions of people, including the president of the
Posted on: July 29, 2020 at 4:22 pm Today when you go to the grocery store, you can almost always count on certain items being available: apples, oranges, lemons, bananas, and berries, as well as vegetables like spinach, carrots, potatoes, and many more. Because of this, it’s easy to forget that fruits and vegetables each
Passengers wear protective face masks as they alight a Metro train in Madrid, Spain. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The euro zone economy contracted by 12.1% in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the first three months of the year, according to preliminary data from the region’s statistics office. Friday’s reading is the
Posted on: July 30, 2020 at 10:02 pm Nature is full of interesting and surprising phenomena, but sometimes it produces something that baffles even the experts. This is what happened recently when a farmer in India found a rare yellow turtle- something officials had never seen before. A Rare Yellow Turtle While Basudev Mahapatra was
Posted on: July 30, 2020 at 10:08 pm What is nearly three feet tall, can weigh over two hundred pounds, and has four legs? If you were thinking of a deer or perhaps a small bear, you’re mistaken. The animal in question is none other than an Irish Wolfhound, and while dogs come in all
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — An updated guideline from the American Cancer Society calls for more simplified cervical cancer screening, administered less often. The new guideline calls for an initial cervix screening at age 25, followed by the human papillomavirus (HPV) test
Gyms are reopening but if you’re not comfortable going back yet or your gym hasn’t reopened, there’s no need to fret about losing your hard-earned fitness and endurance. It might be more challenging to stay fit and maintain a healthy weight, but there are many ways you can stay fit at home or outside. Moving
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic claims increasing numbers of patients, testing numbers are rising in most nations at the leading edge. However, the current reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) testing is often unavailable and takes up to several days for results to arrive. Now, a new study published on the preprint server medRxiv* in
New U.S. coronavirus cases increasingly look to have peaked, but Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise as they lag behind the surge in confirmed cases. Eight states, including California, Florida and Texas, all hit record-high average daily deaths on Wednesday, according to data from John Hopkins University. Wall Street received more pandemic-era economic data
Posted on: July 30, 2020 at 2:52 pm As the world’s population continues to grow, architects, city planners, engineers, and researchers are constantly trying to come up with new and innovative ways to house everyone in a sustainable way. This means not only having enough housing for everyone, but also designing homes that use resources
Health benefits of antioxidants in food have been proven across a considerable body of scientific literature. Now, a new study shows that too much of a good thing may not be that good! Typically antioxidants in food, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and other plant compounds, could raise the risk of bowel cancer finds a new study
Posted on: July 30, 2020 at 2:55 pm Anxiety is an expected and normal part of life and could be triggered by a number of things including an upcoming deadline or presentation, taking a test, an important decision, or a disagreement with a loved one. We deal with anxiety in different ways, and it can
Commissioner of U.S. Food and Drug Administration Dr. Stephen M. Hahn testifies before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the Trump Administration’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, June 23, 2020. Kevin Dietsch | Pool via Reuters The Food and Drug Administration would authorize a coronavirus vaccine so
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As COVID-19 infections surge across the United States, 11 states could find themselves with too few doctors to treat non-COVID patients in intensive care units, a new report finds. Arizona and Texas already have a shortage of such doctors, the researchers added. “This
Do you feel the need to get outside, maybe blow off some steam? Or perhaps you want to relax and just be outside to be with nature? Even during this time of COVID-19, we can participate in outdoor activities that also allow for proper social distancing, like sunbathing, swimming and exercising. But don’t forget you still need to use sunscreen to protect your
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 30 2020 A study conducted over the past 18 years has found differences between lead exposure effects in young Japanese boys versus girls. Researchers from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine have been tracking 289 children in Japan since they were in the womb through age 12. They measured
Posted on: July 29, 2020 at 4:26 pm Planks have found their place into so many exercise programs, from strength training to boot camp to yoga. They’re a difficult exercise that requires muscular strength and endurance. In order to reap the benefits of core-training, the plank has to be done correctly. Many people struggle to
Posted on: July 29, 2020 at 4:30 pm Due to rising temperatures, extreme weather, and an increase in pests and disease, the world is under threat of a coffee shortage, and a drink that is consumed by nearly everyone may become a luxury item affordable only for the wealthy. Last year, more than 165 million
A pedestrian walks past signage outside an AstraZeneca Plc research and development facility in Shanghai, China, on Monday, June 8, 2020. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images A future coronavirus vaccine might need to be administered every 12 months, the pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca warned Thursday. The British firm is just one company working on
Posted on: July 29, 2020 at 4:34 pm When you hear the term superfruit, you likely think of blueberries, acai berries, goji berries, or some other more exotic fruit. There is, however, another more humble and unassuming fruit that you’re probably leaving off that list: the lemon. Lemons are inexpensive, easy to get at any
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — With everyday life turned upside down, efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are taking a toll on the well-being and health of American families, a new poll reveals. More than 1,000 parents nationwide were surveyed in early June. “Without question, COVID-19 had a sudden and profound effect
By 2032, the United States is predicted to see a shortage of nearly 122,000 physicians, according to the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges). In the continuing nightmare that is the global coronavirus pandemic, how can this be, as it seems now more than ever healthcare (public or private) is arguably the most “essential” industry
Web-based surveillance of the global spread of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) during the first 11 weeks of the outbreak (Dec 31, 2019, to March 10, 2020), reveals that three-quarters (75/99) of affected countries outside mainland China reported their first COVID-19 case in people who had recently travelled to an affected country–with almost two-thirds
Posted on: July 29, 2020 at 4:37 pm Having a strong, well-functioning core is so much more important than having a six-pack or a certain “look” in a bikini. No, having a strong core is vital to our health and vitality. All women, regardless of their aesthetic goals, should be working out their core regularly.
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