Rate of new Covid cases slows to lowest levels seen since early summer
Rate of new COVID-19 cases in the US slows to lowest levels seen since early summer – after the number of infections rose by 21% since mid-August and overrun hospitals had to ration care On Thursday, the U.S. recorded 145,081…
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HIMSSCast: How documentation burdens patients and clinicians, and what can be done
Podcast guest Dr. Davin Lundquist The EHR revolutionized medical record-keeping, but it also created burdensome workflows that create barriers to positive patient-doctor relationships, negatively impacting the experiences of both patients and physicians and even contributing heavily to clinician burnout. Augmedix…
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A little radiation goes a long way in heating up cold tumors
A Ludwig Cancer Research study conducted in both mice and a small group of patients with advanced cancers has shown that so-called “cold” tumors that are nearly devoid of immune cells—and therefore unresponsive to immunotherapy—can be turned “hot” with extremely…
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Immunotherapy after high-dose chemotherapy leads to favorable outcomes in acute myeloid leukemia
A clinical trial conducted at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center found that high-dose cytarabine followed by subsequent immunotherapy treatment with pembrolizumab benefited patients with resistant or relapsed acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a…
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Ina Garten's Apple Cake 'Tatin' Deliciously Pairs Sweet Caramel & Tart Apples
When your day calls for a mouthwatering pairing of sweet caramel and tart apples, resting on a moist bed of sour cream cake, look no farther than Ina Garten‘s elegant Apple Cake “Tatin.” Our mission at SheKnows is to empower…
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New guide aims to help young people discuss mental health with their GP
A guide to help young people talk to their GP about self-harm and suicidal experiences has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham in partnership with a group of youth advisors. Launched on World Suicide Prevention Day (10…
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Health insights for a year with COVID-19 in Australia
A new report into the health effects of COVID-19 on Australians during 2020 and early 2021 includes analyses of the years of healthy life lost, international comparisons and impacts on population groups, mental health and the health system. The first…
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Citing high shot rates, Danes ends COVID-19 restriction
After 548 days with restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19, Denmark’s high vaccination rate has enabled the Scandinavian country to become one of the first European Union nations to lift all domestic restrictions. The return to normality has been…
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How to live longer: The body response to avoid which lowers your risk of a heart attack
Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer 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…
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Food science principles help scientists to understand inner workings of cellular compartments
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report that food science principles have helped them determine how unusual droplets within cells stay organized and avoid dissolving into the rest of the cell's gelatinous interior. The researchers say their work could advance scientific understanding…
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