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(HealthDay)—Moderna asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday to allow emergency use of the company’s coronavirus vaccine booster for all adults aged 18 and older. Currently, the booster is approved for people 65 and older, along with adults in long-term care homes, those with underlying medical conditions and those with jobs that put

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Responding to a federal court order, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is suspending implementation and enforcement of its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for organizations with 100 or more employees.The OSHA website now carries this statement about the agency’s COVID mandate, officially called

Immune checkpoint inhibitors can boost the immune system’s response to tumor cells, but the medications tend to be ineffective against certain cancers, especially colorectal and pancreatic cancers. A new clinical trial led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) indicates that combining radiation with immune checkpoint inhibitors may be an effective strategy to combat these

(HealthDay)—Many young adults with moderate or severe hypercholesterolemia do not achieve guideline-directed low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction, according to a research letter published online Nov. 15 in JAMA Cardiology to coincide with the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2021, held virtually from Nov. 13 to 15. Shauna L. Newton, M.D., from Massachusetts General Hospital in

A protein that protects cells from DNA damage, p53, is activated during gene editing using the CRISPR technique. Consequently, cells with mutated p53 have a survival advantage, which can cause cancer. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have found new links between CRISPR, p53 and other cancer genes that could prevent the accumulation of mutated

Stress: Expert on how it affects your health over time We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info It’s normal to feel stressed

Screening of healthy men with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test has increased in recent years in the United States. This is despite the fact that the US Preventive Services Task Force has recommended against routine screening of healthy men since 2012. There was a bit of a change in 2017, when the Task Force

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Five warning signs of rheumatoid arthritis We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Rheumatoid arthritis can be tricky to diagnose because of

Real-world data shows that the COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing clinical disease and even more effective in preventing severe outcomes associated with COVID-19, such as hospitalization and death. However, new evidence suggests that the effectiveness of the vaccines decreases over time. To combat this issue, booster doses have now been implemented in the

The European Commission (EC) has approved diroximel fumarate (Vumerity, Biogen Inc) for treatment of adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). The approval follows a thumbs-up from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in September, as reported by Medscape Medical News.   Diroximel fumarate is similar to

NHS doctor explains the different treatments for lymphoma We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mother-of-two, Kerry, discovered a large lump on

(HealthDay)—A two-dose regimen of 10 μg of BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine administered 21 days apart is safe and efficacious in children aged 5 to 11 years, according to a study published online Nov. 9 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Emmanuel B. Walter, M.D., from the Duke Human Vaccine Institute in Durham, North Carolina, and

The replication number, or R0, describes the average number of transmissions from a single individual in a population with no immunity. It can only be calculated for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in populations before vaccinations, widespread infections, or social distancing measures, leading to a limited window for datasets. The estimated R0 varies greatly, with results

Antibiotic-resistant infections could trigger a new ‘hidden pandemic’ once Covid is over, experts warn UK Health Security Agency figures showed infections had fallen 15% last year But they warned this was only because Covid restrictions had limited mixing They warned antimicrobial infections were only likely to have risen this year  Antibiotic-resistant infections could trigger a

The last decade has brought major advances in the way we diagnose and treat prostate cancer and men with advanced disease are living longer than ever. We spoke to our scientists about the most exciting research areas that have the potential to revolutionize prostate cancer treatment in years to come. About 1 in 8 men

The last decade has brought major advances in the way we diagnose and treat prostate cancer and men with advanced disease are living longer than ever. We spoke to our scientists about the most exciting research areas that have the potential to revolutionize prostate cancer treatment in years to come. About 1 in 8 men

Cancer was the second leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2020. Although billions of dollars have been poured into cancer research, the results are still disappointing for many patients who pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to extend their lives for just a few more months. But why do cancer therapies fail? I’m

Cancer was the second leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2020. Although billions of dollars have been poured into cancer research, the results are still disappointing for many patients who pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to extend their lives for just a few more months. But why do cancer therapies fail? I’m

Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota on Tuesday reported a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months as beds were filled with unvaccinated people and health care leaders warned that staff were being worn down by yet another surge. Michigan had slightly more than 3,000 COVID-19 patients in hospitals this week, the first time it