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Understanding the correlation between metabolic syndrome and COVID-19 may be crucial to improved treatment and outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has become a global crisis affecting millions of people with more than 40 million confirmed cases worldwide and over a million COVID-19 related deaths. Particularly, the elderly

A study reveals the airflow patterns inside a passenger car and how open windows can increase or decrease COVID-19 transmission risk. Researchers studied how airflow changes inside a car may worsen or reduce COVID-19 transmission risk in a first-of-its-kind study. They observed that opening windows – the more windows, the better – created airflow patterns

New research investigates whether exposure to metals during pregnancy, particularly heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and nickel, can have negative effects on the developing fetus. Heavy metals are essentially a general term for metals that could potentially harm humans or the environment in excessive amounts.  Some common heavy metals include lead, mercury, arsenic, nickel,

Does the existence of medical facility clowns aid or prevent the recuperation price of individuals? A current evaluation released by BMJ intended to establish what result if any type of, they carry individuals being dealt with for severe and also persistent problems. Because the very early 1900’s, health center clowns have actually been making use

  There is a large concern for the increasing popularity of vaping among young adults. Studies show that inhaling aerosolized e-liquids, which contain toxicants, can significantly affect respiratory health. Vitamin E acetate is used as an additive in vaping products and is by far one of the largest contributors to lung injuries in young adults.

COVID-19 vaccinations have actually gone to the center of the media, and also medical professionals carried out the initial inoculations in December 2020. Nonetheless, the vaccinations generated by Pfizer-BioNTech and also Moderna increased public problem complying with the records of possible allergies. Since the 4th January 2021, 4,563,260 Americans have actually obtained their very first

Find out regarding a few of the brand-new means digital (increased truth) is being made use of in research study as well as medicine.Assistive innovation for reduced vision Retinitis pigmentosa is an eye problem that lowers vision. When serious, the problem can result in inadequate field of vision leading to a failure to translate family

Adding joint inflammation medication baricitinib to remdesivir might decrease healing time in grown-up people hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a research. Researchers and also medical care experts are striving to discover the most effective therapy that may profit people hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2. In a previous research, scientists observed that the remdesivir, an antiviral medication, worked

  Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure scPharmaceuticals Inc. Receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for Furoscix BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — scPharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: SCPH), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products that have the potential to optimize the delivery of infused therapies, advance patient care, and reduce healthcare costs,

Treatment for Acne Sol-Gel Technologies Announces FDA Acceptance for Filing of New Drug Application for Twyneo for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris NESS ZIONA, Israel, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Sol-Gel Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SLGL), a clinical-stage dermatology company focused on identifying, developing and commercializing branded and generic topical drug products for the treatment of skin diseases, today announced

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hetlioz (tasimelteon) capsule and liquid formulations for the treatment of adults and children, respectively, with nighttime sleep disturbances associated with Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS). SMS is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder, a defining

New research investigates the benefits of blackcurrant and the potential of this sweet-and-sour fruit to regulate blood sugar. Rich in a variety of different vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, including vitamin C, folate, and potassium, fruit is great for the body and can produce a variety of health benefits.  This can help the body repair injuries,

Researchers in a recent study confirms the link between the use of hormone replacement therapy and cancer. What is hormone replacement therapy? Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is prescribed to relieve the symptoms of menopause (hot flashes, fatigue) and reduce bone losses. There are two main types of HRT: Combination HRT contains the hormones estrogen and

Treatment for Hypogonadism — Male Lipocine Announces Tentative Approval of TLANDO SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lipocine Inc. (NASDAQ: LPCN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has granted tentative approval to TLANDO, its oral testosterone product for testosterone replacement therapy (“TRT”)

South San Francisco, CA — December 1, 2020 — Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the company’s supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Xolair ® (omalizumab) for the add-on maintenance treatment of nasal polyps in adult patients 18 years of

December 9, 2020 Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 9, 2020 — Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is voluntarily recalling one lot of Anagrelide Capsules, USP to the consumer level due to dissolution test failure detected during routine quality testing. Failed dissolution can result in a slower rate and extent of drug release leading to less anagrelide

A recent study explores the link between high blood pressure and brain damage in the elderly. Aging is associated with an overall decline in normal body functioning. Researchers are currently interested in investigating a type of brain damage named “white matter hyperintensities”, or WMH. The condition can be noticed on MRI brain scans of patients

odevixibat Treatment for Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC) Albireo Submits for U.S. FDA and EMA Product Approval of Once-Daily Odevixibat for PFIC BOSTON, Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Albireo Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALBO), a clinical-stage rare liver disease company developing novel bile acid modulators, today announced it has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and

FDA Approves Gallium 68 PSMA-11 as the First PSMA-Targeted PET Imaging Drug for Men with Prostate Cancer December 01, 2020 — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Gallium 68 PSMA-11 (Ga 68 PSMA-11) – the first drug for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions in men with

December 9, 2020 Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 9, 2020 — AvKARE, Pulaski, TN is voluntarily recalling one lot of Sildenafil 100 mg tablets and one lot of Trazodone 100mg tablets to the consumer level. These products have been recalled due to a product mix-up of the listed two separate products inadvertently packaged together

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is rising in use within healthcare settings in Western countries as either a replacement for or in addition to conventional Western medicine. According to the National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health, CAM includes a wide range of non-conventional health practices and products such as dietary supplements, meditation, and chiropractic

PLAINSBORO, N.J., Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Novo Nordisk today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an updated label for Saxenda® (liraglutide) injection 3 mg for use in the treatment of obesity in adolescents (12–17 years) with a body weight above 60 kg and an initial body mass index (BMI) corresponding to 30 kg/m2 or greater

With the rapid emergence and spread of COVID-19, governments and public health authorities have introduced several non-pharmaceutical measures to slow the spread and reduce infection rates. Recently published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), scientists analyzed reported cases of the spread of COVID-19 at various event

What effect do cocoa flavanols have on the brain? Bad news has been plentiful in the year 2020. However, as the year draws to a close, a new study published in the journal Nature Scientific Reports, may provide some much needed good news. Is chocolate actually good for your brain (1)? The study examines the

Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Supernus Provides Regulatory Update for SPN-812 ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUPN), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, today announced a regulatory update for SPN-812 (viloxazine hydrochloride) for the

FDA Approves Orladeyo (berotralstat) as the First Oral, Once-Daily Therapy to Prevent Attacks in Hereditary Angioedema Patients RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved oral, once-daily Orladeyo (berotralstat) for prophylaxis to prevent attacks of hereditary

Researchers at the University of Vermont have developed a model to gauge the safety of open schools. Reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a topic of much debate and concern. Prolonged school closures may have lasting effects on child health and development. Many working or disadvantaged parents and caregivers rely on school systems

A recently published review uses various studies to look into the effect of vitamin E on stroke risk. Globally, 55 million people die from a stroke every year. There are two different types of stroke, ischaemic and haemorrhagic, where either blood is blocked from the brain, or bleeding occurs in the brain. As the proportion