Researchers analyze potential of niclosamide as a SARS-CoV-2 treatment
A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server assessed whether niclosamide could be employed in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) therapy. Diagram of niclosamides effect on SARS-CoV-2 entry and spike protein-mediated syncytia formation. 1.) SARS-CoV-2 binds to the ACE2 receptor of…
Read MoreEnzalutamide is active in treating low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer
For patients with low- or intermediate-risk localized prostate cancer, enzalutamide monotherapy plus active surveillance (AS) is well tolerated and induces a significant treatment response compared with AS alone, according to a study published online June 16 in JAMA Oncology. Neal…
Read MoreResearchers have built a database to reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Boston
The COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life for everyone, changing the way we went about our lives in every conceivable way. Sudden disruptions to society were immediately apparent: School closures, business shutdowns, new—and in some cases, unprecedented—public health policies. But other…
Read MoreI'm Pregnant with My 5th Child — & I'm Not Ashamed to Say Abortion is an Option
When I found out I was pregnant with my fifth child, my first words were, “Oh my god, NO!” I was alone in the bathroom while my husband was on a conference call, and all I could think of was…
Read MoreCancer symptoms: Three clear warnings a tumour is growing outside of the prostate
Prostate cancer: Dr Hilary outlines signs and symptoms 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….
Read MoreNew study finds doctors prescribe fewer painkillers during night shifts than during the day
Pain management is one of the biggest challenges of the modern healthcare system. Almost 60% of U.S. adults report having experienced pain in the past three months, and pain is one of the main reasons adults seek medical care. Adequate…
Read MoreNew study finds doctors prescribe fewer painkillers during night shifts than during the day
Pain management is one of the biggest challenges of the modern healthcare system. Almost 60% of U.S. adults report having experienced pain in the past three months, and pain is one of the main reasons adults seek medical care. Adequate…
Read MoreNew therapy significantly reduces headache disability, post-traumatic stress following brain injury, study finds
The first therapy to be developed specifically for post-traumatic headache significantly reduced related disability in veterans following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It also reduced co-occurring symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) comparably to a gold-standard PTSD treatment. Moreover, the…
Read MoreNumber of US Cancer Survivors Grew to Over 18 Million
Of more than 18 million Americans who have a history of cancer, two thirds were aged 65 or older as of January 1 of this year, according to a joint report by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National…
Read MoreFatty Liver Disease Drives Rise in Liver Cancer Deaths
LONDON ― Around the world, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has driven an increase in deaths from liver cancer over the past decade, overtaking alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, according to an analysis of the Global Burden…
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