Monthly Archives: July 2023

Infected blood inquiry: Rishi Sunak heckled as he fails to answer compensation questions

Rishi Sunak was heckled for failing to answer questions over delays to a full compensation scheme for victims of the NHS infected blood scandal. The prime minister’s evidence to the infected blood inquiry was met with groans, jeers and even laughter from those listening. The reaction prompted Sir Brian Langstaff, chair of the inquiry, to […]

Score Can Predict Risk of Second Cancers in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

A polygenic risk score can predict the risk of second malignant neoplasms (SMNs) in pediatric cancer survivors who were treated with chemotherapy, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.   The 179-variant score, which was previously validated in adults, “has strong potential for improving SMN clinical risk stratification among nonirradiated [pediatric cancer] […]

Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection

Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection. These symptoms are often referred to as “brain fog”, and are especially common among people who have long-term or persistent symptoms called long COVID. At […]

The Final Season of ‘Physical’ Is Blood, Sweat, and Cheers

When we last left Sheila Rubin—the sharp-witted but self-loathing San Diego housewife-turned-fitness guru at the center of Apple TV+’s Physical—she had just been to hell and back. Not literally, of course, unless your picture of hell is hitting a mental rock bottom and severe relapse. In that case, Sheila got about as close to the […]

CDC investigating tuberculosis infections linked to recalled bone grafts

The CDC and FDA are investigating an outbreak of tuberculosis linked to recently recalled viable bone matrix material. Shipments of the affected viable bone matrix material were sent to seven states between Feb. 27 and June 20, the CDC said July 25. Aziyo Biologics, which manufactured the material, voluntarily recalled its viable bone matrix products […]

Visit Camp Half-Blood, where education meets imagination

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