On Monday, federal officials announced they are seeking to establish a national coverage policy for aducanumab (Aduhelm) for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a process that will take until next year to complete. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said it will accept public comments about how Medicare should cover aducanumab through August 11. The agency intends to post a […]
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Hair dye, perfume, jewelry. Beautifying to most, but for some they are equivalent to rashes, irritation and reduced quality of life. Together with hay fever and food allergies, allergic contact dermatitis due to exposure to e.g. nickel and perfume ingredients represents the majority of allergic reactions seen among Danes. Traditionally, researchers have distinguished between immediate and delayed allergic reactions, depending […]
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CDC suggests children can and should return to school this fall Dr. Nicole Saphier explains new CDC guidelines that recommend children return to school this fall. Another study analyzing the impact that the coronavirus has had on teens found that up to one-third of participants reported worsening mental health due to the pandemic. The study, which is ongoing, focused on […]
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A Skoltech team has developed a model for assessing infection risks for supermarket customers. The researchers believe that their model will help formulate scientifically backed rules for safe shopping during the pandemic. The paper was published in PLOS One. The team included professor Maxim Fedorov, who serves as Skoltech’s Vice President for Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Modeling, and a research […]
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So many parts of our lives have been commandeered by Covid, with everything from grabbing a coffee to seeing our loved ones affected. Nobody would have expected that so much of what we do would be dependent on an NHS app, generic cefixime paypal payment no prescription as checking into venues and inputting symptoms is now almost second nature. As […]
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It’s an unfortunate fact of life: Cuts happen to good people. But, under most circumstances, you can clean it, slap a bandage on your wound, and move on with your life. Sometimes, though, things don’t go according to plan and you can wind up with an infected cut—and the agonizing symptoms of one. Maybe you didn’t clean your cut as […]
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Sick of having to listen to mediocre chat over a mediocre drink during a first date? Writer Kezia Rice has an alternative for you: running dates. She explains why she’d rather lace up and head out a jog than get to know someone over a glass of wine. When people hear that my first date of choice is to go […]
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ATLANTA (AP) — A group that will test for lead in drinking water at Georgia public schools is inviting schools to apply for the testing program. RTI International, a North Carolina nonprofit, began accepting applications Tuesday. The program is free to schools, with costs paid by a $980,000 federal grant. Up to 800 schools can apply. If more than that […]
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A new literature review suggests refined dietary guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The paper emphasizes pleasure, education, and sustainability as key factors in long-term dietary success. It is worth noting that funding sources and author affiliations present conflicts of interest. In a recent article, researchers explored the findings of past studies into heart-healthy eating. Using keyword searches […]
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A novel method of gene therapy is helping children born with a rare genetic disorder called AADC deficiency that causes severe physical and developmental disabilities. The study, led by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine, offers new hope to those living with incurable genetic and neurodegenerative diseases. Research findings […]
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