The COVID-19 pandemic is officially over. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it finished. Other news have long superseded the coronavirus in the headlines. However, some Germans are worried because the number of recorded infections has been rising in recent weeks This is — still — no reason for concern, Professor Stefan Kluge, Director […]
Monthly Archives: September 2023
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A late-summer rise in Covid-19 infections is bringing with it a wave of conspiracy theories. As Covid-19 cases have climbed as part of a late-summer uptick, right-wing influencers and conspiracy theorists have responded by stoking fears about mass lockdowns and spreading unsubstantiated new ideas about Covid-19’s links to world events. “Do they want Covid measures […]
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French Moroccan comedian Jamel Debouzze joined the blood drive in Marrakesh amid the devastating earthquake that struck the Atlas Mountains Friday night killing over 2000 people according to the latest official figures. Debouzze praised the show of support and solidarity within the country. “I’m very moved to be here. We’ve had the opportunity to see […]
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Credit: KTSDesign / Science Photo Library / Getty Images Research at Kaiser Permanente Southern California shows that some types of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) therapy may have a better cardiovascular risk profile than others. As reported in JAMA Network Open, use of tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) for HIV PrEP was linked to increased risk for […]
Welcome to “MS News Notes,” a column where I comment on multiple sclerosis (MS) news stories that caught my eye last week. Here’s a look at what’s been happening: MS patients hesitant to discuss bowel problems with doctors Who wants to talk about bowel issues with neurologists? Not many of us, according to a study […]
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SHERIDAN — Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s next HealtheLife Friday event is scheduled for this Friday from 6:30-11:30 a.m. During the event, attendees will have access to a wide variety of patient-directed blood tests including a blood chemistry panel, CBS, PSA, HA1C and Vitamin D.
Cardiovascular
American Heart Association recognizes UK’s Cassis for excellence in hypertension research
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image: The University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research and leading cardiovascular scientist is being recognized for her foundational work in the field of hypertension with a prestigious award from the American Heart Association (AHA). view more Credit: Mark Cornelison | University of Kentucky Photo. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2023) — The University of Kentucky’s Vice President for […]
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Women experiencing symptoms such as unwanted facial hair, acne, irregular menstrual cycles, or hair loss may have higher-than-average testosterone levels. If you notice one or more of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider. More often than not, elevated testosterone levels in women are caused by underlying health conditions, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) […]
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Recently, the Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Health Care-Associated Infections: 2022 Updates, added the guidance “The Strategies to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute Care Hospitals” document that has been updated from its 2014 version. First published in 2008, it is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology (SHEA). It is a product of […]
Cancer and neoplasms
Hoth Therapeutics Advances Cancer Treatment with HTKIT A Breakthrough in Mast Cell Neoplasms
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On September 11, 2023, Hoth Therapeutics made an exciting announcement regarding their latest breakthrough in cancer treatment. The FDA has officially accepted the pre-investigational new drug (pre-IND) submission for their groundbreaking molecular entity called HT-KIT. This new development shows immense promise in combating mast cell derived cancers and anaphylaxis. What makes HT-KIT even more remarkable […]