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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Farxiga (dapagliflozin) oral tablets to reduce the risk of kidney function decline, kidney failure, cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adults with chronic kidney disease who are at risk of disease progression. Chronic kidney disease is an important public health issue, and there is a significant unmet need for […] Lots of things change after a baby joins the family — sleep time, alone time, quiet time, and for many of us, one on one adult time. It’s pretty normal for sex to change after baby; everything from frequency to libido can take a hit when you become a parent. Amy Schumer, in her typical candid fashion, gave the world […] Motor problems in children may be a harbinger of serious mental illness, new research suggests. Investigators found that motor abnormalities were twice as common among those who develop psychosis or depression compared to their counterparts in the general population, suggesting that these abnormalities may help predict vulnerability and provide an opportunity for early intervention. “We have learned there are motor […] SYDNEY (Reuters) – There is no evidence linking the deaths of two Australians to coronavirus vaccine doses they received, the chief of the country’s medicines regulator said on Thursday. The deaths in the most populous state of New South Wales (NSW) came just days after the men got the shots, media said. One was a 71-year-old with several underlying conditions, […] The inadequacies and challenges of transitioning pediatric rheumatology patients to adult care were highlighted in several research studies shared at the annual scientific meeting of the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance. “Not surprisingly, these studies demonstrate that transition challenges remain pervasive,” Rebecca Sadun, MD, PhD, who was not involved in any of the research, said in an interview. Nevertheless, she […] (HealthDay)—The mean cumulative incidence of emergency department tick bite visits was 49 per 100,000 visits in January 2017 to December 2019, according to research published in the April 30 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Grace E. Marx, M.D., from the CDC in Atlanta, and colleagues examined emergency department tick bite […] The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to wreak havoc across many parts of the world. Mass vaccination against its causative virus – the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – remains our best hope at arresting the pandemic’s spread through the promotion of herd immunity. Vaccine rollouts have started across the globe, with many countries ramping up efforts […] Cirrhosis sufferer explains his previous relationship with alcohol When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. One key physical indication of […] Antitobacco media campaigns that directly target vulnerable minority groups may be no more effective for the intended group than more broadly appealing ads, according to a Penn State study. However, antitobacco messages may evoke anger toward the industry regardless of the audience. In the study, the researchers tested the efficacy of antitobacco advertising that targeted two vulnerable groups—Black individuals and […] You know the drill: You have a ton of vitamins to take in a day but you’re not sure exactly when (or really if) you should take them all. And, while we should always turn to food for our vitamin and mineral intake, sometimes vitamin supplementation can help us fill the gaps in our diet. So here you are with […]
FDA approves new drug for treatment of adults with chronic kidney disease
Amy Schumer Gets Candid About Her Post-Baby Sex Life
Motor Abnormalities a Harbinger of Serious Mental Illness?
Australia Says 2 Deaths Not Likely to Be Linked to COVID Vaccine
Challenges Persist in Move to Adult Care for Rheumatic Diseases
Mean cumulative incidence of tick bite ED visits 49 per 100,000
Vaccine hesitancy is not a barrier to vaccination efforts, says study
Fatty liver disease symptoms: The key physical indication your organ is damaged
Targeted antitobacco ads may not be as effective as ads for all audiences
Vitamins & Supplements You Should Not Take Together
