Diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and high blood pressure are key to the well-being of refugees and asylum seekers. Moreover, the social determinants of health, such as poverty and education, contribute to the development of these chronic diseases. Considering these factors, it is important to develop a comprehensive program for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Diagnosis […]
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If your child is struggling with ADHD, the video game that doctors prescribe may be the answer. The game is kid-friendly and can help your child manage their condition. This ADHD treatment doesn’t involve a doctor’s visit, and it’s also a lot of fun. EndeavorRx EndeavorRx is the first video game licensed for use by […]
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There are many misunderstandings and myths surrounding autism, but it is worth learning the facts about this developmental disorder. It is an ongoing condition that requires a lifetime of care and attention. The puzzle ribbon is the universal symbol of autism awareness. As the world learns more about the disorder, more people are being educated […]
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U.S. pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson announced Wednesday that clinical trials it has conducted show a second shot of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine produced an antibody response nine times higher than the original single dose. In a news release, the company said it conducted two Phase 1/2a studies in individuals previously vaccinated with its single-shot […]
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A mix-and-match approach to Covid vaccines – using different brands for first and second doses – appears to give good protection against the pandemic virus, a UK study has found. The Com-Cov trial looked at the efficacy of either two doses of Pfizer, two of AstraZeneca, or one of them followed by the other. All combinations […]
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With a number of potential vaccines for Covid-19 now imminent, there are increasing concerns that misinformation online could turn some people against being immunized. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the world’s not only fighting the pandemic, but also what it calls an “infodemic” – where an overload of information, some of it false, makes […]
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Following Monday’s news of AstraZeneca and Oxford University’s announcement that their coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective in late-stage trials, top experts say the preliminary findings are good news but await further analysis. “The interim analysis supports vaccine safety with no severe reactions to the vaccine and that is good news,” Dr. Andrea Cox, immunologist and professor of medicine at […]
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While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says health care workers should ideally use new personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic, strained supplies have caused the agency to weigh safe alternatives for reuse, such as dry heat. “While [health care personnel] should continue to use a properly fitting, new, FDA-cleared or authorized respirator when available according to […]
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The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for Kantaro Bioscience’s Covid-19 antibody test kit, the group announced on Wednesday. The newly authorized antibody test, called COVID-SeroKlir, identifies and measures precise levels of antibodies that are present in a person after Covid-19 recovery. The FDA confirmed to CNN on Wednesday that the […]
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Pharmaceutical company Pfizer says late-stage testing on its potential COVID-19 vaccine indicates it is more than 90 percent effective. Pfizer’s chairman and chief executive, Albert Bourla, along with its partner, BioNTech, made the announcement Monday regarding the Phase 3, late-stage study of their potential vaccine. The statement said the study showed the vaccine to be […]
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