A novel telemedicine lung cancer screening effort during the COVID-19 pandemic shows that virtual single-visit screenings are just as effective as single-visit screenings done in person at the hospital, according to a study presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Virtual Clinical Congress 2021. The study of virtual lung cancer screenings (LCS) was performed at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, […]
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In most settings, currently available coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines offer protection against hospitalization and death, as demonstrated by clinical trial data. However, estimates of real-world efficacy are affected by various factors including characteristics of the current circulating variant, population demographics, vaccine protocols, and time post-vaccination. There is currently an increased risk of breakthrough infections, partly due to immune waning. […]
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Stroke is uncommon in individuals younger than 40. When it does occur, it is often triggered by abnormally high blood pressure. While most risk factors for the condition are relatively modifiable, one particular type of drink is significantly increasing a person’s risk. Even light-to-moderate drinking increases blood pressure and the chances of having a stroke, according to a large genetic study […]
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Welcome to our weekly Move of the Week series. Every Monday, we’ll be sharing with you one of our favourite exercises – how to do them, what muscles they work and why they should be a regular part of your workout regime. This week: seated deltoid stretch. After a weekend hard at the mill (read: office), your shoulders […]
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Brian May says he’s ‘grateful to be alive’ after heart attack 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 Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency. They are […]
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Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Pfizer says its vaccine for children is 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections. The Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 is 10 micrograms, roughly one-third of the dose given to adolescents and adults. In data presented to the FDA ahead of the agency’s review […]
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Fewer than 1 in 4 intercounty hurlers who showed signs of suffering concussion during play over a two year period were removed from play, according to a new study from University College Cork (UCC). Researchers from UCC’s School of Medicine conducted an analysis of potential concussive events during all inter-county hurling league and championship matches in 2018 and 2019. They […]
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What's the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? 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 More than 30,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals each […]
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(HealthDay)—Researchers may be one step closer to developing the equivalent of a Breathalyzer for detecting marijuana use. In an early study, scientists found that their rapid test was able to reliably detect THC in people’s saliva in under 5 minutes. THC, 2 second erection short for tetrahydrocannabinol, is the active ingredient in marijuana. Right now, the “gold standard” for detecting […]
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Analysis of social media posts in October 2021 shows Australian users are fatigued with experiencing extended lockdowns, but understanding and support for the public health measures and vaccines. The TIGER C19 project, run collaboratively between Burnet Institute and the University of Melbourne has combined big data analytics of selected keywords and themes from Reddit and Twitter since the onset of […]
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