Distressing Study On Long COVID-19 Reveals Just How Enduring It Can Be
While most people can recover from COVID-19 and go back to their normal lives, many still have symptoms for months after an initial infection, according to new research from Scotland. A study published Wednesday in the Nature Communications journal followed 33,281 people with recent COVID-19 infections, as well as a control group of 62,957 people […]
How Long Has Polio Been Circulating in the U.S.?
The fact that poliovirus was detected in New York City wastewater samples as far back as April of this year shouldn’t be surprising, as the virus likely has been circulating for longer and more widely than previously believed, several experts told MedPage Today. “I think you’re gonna see over the next weeks more and more […]
Jonah Hill Reveals Why He’s Stepping Back From Promoting His Own Films
Jonah Hill is taking a step back from the limelight. The “War Dogs” actor announced in a statement on Wednesday that he will stop promoting his own films due to the toll it takes on his mental health. Hill said he came to this realization during the filming of a documentary called “Stutz” that focuses […]
Texas Spine Surgeon Defends Himself Against ‘Dr. Death’ Comparisons
Anil Kesani, MD, a spine surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas, publicly pushed back against a malpractice claim that led to him being branded as “Dr. Death 2.0,” by the media, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Kesani is embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit brought by Lesa Swanson in 2019. She alleges that in 2016, Kesani […]
Measles Vaccine, Symptoms, Treatment, Causes
Things to know about measles Measles on a child’s back by Watney Collection/Phototake A virus causes measles, a potentially serious disease that spreads easily. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Measles symptoms and signs include Many patients will get sick 7 to 14 days after exposure and will start with a prodrome of fatigue, […]
10 Mindless Habits That May Be Causing You Back Pain
Back pain is inconvenient and, unfortunately, incredibly common ― 4 out of 5 adults will have low back pain at some point in their lives, according to the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine. If you are one of the nearly 65 million Americans who report a recent episode of back pain or one […]
FDA Chief Gets Grilled Again Over Baby Formula Shortage
WASHINGTON — FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, pushed back Thursday at assertions by senators that FDA staff isn’t working hard enough to ease the nation’s baby formula shortage. “Complacency is apparently the FDA’s catchphrase when it comes to infant formula,” Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) […]
What It Would Take For Abortion Rights To Be Codified Into U.S. Law
With the Supreme Court poised to roll the clock back half a century on abortion, codifying Roe v. Wade just became alarmingly urgent for those who believe a person has the right to terminate their pregnancy. The landmark Roe decision legalized abortion on a national scale when it was handed down in 1973, but there’s […]
No Boost in Shock-Free Days with Steroid Combo in Patients With Sepsis
A steroid combo to beat back septic shock, delirium in COVID-19 patients, and hospital adherence to ventilator standards during the pandemic were examined in studies at the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) virtual Critical Care Congress. No One-Two Punch for Septic Shock A single-center study found that adding fludrocortisone to hydrocortisone did not increase […]
The Evolution Of Justin Bieber
Take a look back at how far Justin Bieber has come since he began his journey on YouTube.