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WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2019 — The advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in the 1990s revolutionized HIV/AIDS treatment. But while it dramatically improves survival, some patients can develop troublesome side effects or even resistance to the potent pills. So, the search for an alternative has continued. Enter UB-421. An antibody that is infused into […]
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY, April 17, 2019 — Allergies to vaccines are extremely rare and even when they do occur, allergists can safely administer vaccines, Canadian experts report. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) allergies that cause hives, swelling, wheezing or anaphylaxis occur in only 1 of 760,000 vaccinations. Such a reaction typically starts within minutes of a shot, is unlikely […]
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY, April 17, 2019 — Test strips help millions monitor their health at home, but people should avoid buying strips that are pre-owned or not approved for sale in the United States. Using such strips could lead to incorrect test results that…
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY, April 17, 2019 — Folks start forgetting things as they get older, like where they put their car keys or what they had for breakfast. But their memories might get a boost from an electromagnetic device that gives the brain a helpful zap, a new study reports. A small group of older people experienced […]
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY, April 17, 2019 — The death of brain cells may not be as sudden, or as irreversible, as previously believed. Four hours after a pig’s death, Yale scientists restored circulation and revived cellular activity within the dead animal’s…
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY, April 17, 2019 — Five-year-olds who spend more than two hours a day in front of a smartphone or tablet may be at risk of attention problems, a new study suggests. Excessive “screen time” among children has been the subject of much research — particularly now that even the youngest kids are staring at […]
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY, April 17, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Physical fitness is good for the heart, brain and overall health. But a specific type called cardiorespiratory fitness may help predict the odds of having a heart attack, especially for…
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY, April 17, 2019 — Leading health organizations are warning about the possibility of video game addiction. The World Health Organization has included it in the latest edition of its reference book of health disorders, while the American…
Continue ReadingOn World Hemophilia Day April 17th, the global bleeding disorders community unites to raise awareness and understanding of hemophilia and areas of unmet needs for patients. Hemophilia is a rare, genetic bleeding disorder in which the ability of a person’s blood to clot is impaired, which can lead to bleeding episodes that can cause pain, […]
Continue ReadingCannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, is being touted as beneficial for many health conditions, ranging from anxiety to epilepsy. Although much more research is needed to verify these claims, scientists have now shown that CBD could have a different use as a “Trojan horse”: helping slip medications across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and […]
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