In different parts of the world, scientists are racing to develop a vaccine for coronavirus (COVID-19). A lot is at stake as governments worldwide are in a frenzy to prevent the spread of the virus in key hotspots.
Another busy year for clinical research has come and gone. What are the most important findings from 2019? Here is our overview of some of the most noteworthy studies of the year.What happened in medical research in 2019? In this special feature, we summarize this year’s top findings. “Medicine is of all the Arts the most noble,” wrote the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates — whom historians call the “father of medicine” — over 2,000 years ago. Advances in therapeutic practices have been helping people cure and manage illness since before the time of Hippocrates, and, today, researchers continue to look for ways of eradicating diseases and improving our well-being and quality of life.Each year, specialists in all areas of medical research conduct new studies and clinical trials that bring us a better understanding of what keeps us happy and in good health, and what factors have the opposite effect. And, ...
– The MINISTONE-2 study showed XOFLUZA, given as a new oral suspension, is a well-tolerated and effective potential treatment for the flu in otherwise healthy children aged one to less than 12 years – – Approximately one in three children develop the flu every year and they are often contagious longer than adults – treating children may therefore help reduce symptoms and prevent the spread of the flu to the wider community – SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 3, 2019– Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the Phase III MINISTONE-2 study met its primary endpoint, demonstrating that XOFLUZA™ (baloxavir marboxil) was well-tolerated in children with the flu. The study also showed that XOFLUZA is comparable to oseltamivir – a proven effective treatment for children with the flu – at reducing the duration of flu symptoms, including fever. The study assessed XOFLUZA versus ...
A recent study reviewed evidence from 23 controlled scientific studies which investigated the health effects of WiFi on animals, human cell lines, and humans to determine once and for all, whether WiFi has a detrimental effect on human health.
Theme: #VaccinesWork World Immunization Week – celebrated in the last week of April – aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Immunization saves millions of lives every year and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Yet, there are still nearly 20 million unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children in the world today. The theme this year is Protected Together: Vaccines Work!, and the campaign will celebrate Vaccine Heroes from around the world – from parents and community members to health workers and innovators – who help ensure we are all protected through the power of vaccines. Vast progress but fragile gains In 2017, the number of children immunized – 116.2 million – was the highest ever reported. Since 2010, 113 countries have introduced new vaccines, and more than 20 million additional children have been vaccinated. But despite gains, all ...
People without a certain gene may recover better from strokes and other traumatic brain injuries than people with the gene, a new study suggests.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) gets a new parameter to be detected via the IMMray blood test developed by Immunovia, a Swedish company which observed promising findings in a clinical study conducted in conjunction with Linköping University.
To understand the relation between vaccines and autism, one must understand what Autism Spectrum Disorder is. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disability encountered by children and young adults during their developmental stages. It results from discrepancies in the functions of the brain.
Qualitative productivity is the major objective for all employees and employers in this world. But while working toward this objective, they often forget to pay attention to their routine physical activities, which can cause huge stress in addition to poor health outcomes.
Cigarette smoking in black women leads to higher incidences of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) whereas moderate consumption of alcohol showed a lower risk, revealed data from the prospective Black Women’s Health Study.
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