A harmonized and collaborative approach to the clinical testing, scale-up and distribution of candidate vaccines to prevent COVID-19 is essential, scientific leaders write in a perspective published in Science. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, government, industry and academia have introduced a variety of vaccine candidates. The authors note that more than one effective vaccine approach… Continue reading Global Cooperation Essential to Find COVID-19 Vaccines
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Plastic Surgery In a Pandemic World: Safety Protocols Your Doctor Should Use
People still want to look their best – even when few are looking at them. As the pandemic continues and social distancing remains an important public safety measure, cosmetic surgery is resuming across the country. The elective medical procedure was prohibited in most states throughout the peak months of the pandemic, but the phasing in… Continue reading Plastic Surgery In a Pandemic World: Safety Protocols Your Doctor Should Use
The Flu You Should Guard Against (Besides COVID-19)
These days, most of us are preoccupied with the need for a COVID-19 vaccine. But we should pay attention to other vaccines as well. Here, from the Centers of Disease Control, are some common questions and answers: What flu vaccines are recommended for the coming season? For the 2020-2021 flu season, providers may choose to… Continue reading The Flu You Should Guard Against (Besides COVID-19)
Do You Need A Therapist During These Troubling Times?
COVID, recession, unemployment, race riots, and an upcoming election — 2020 has set out to stress even the most stable minded among us. Even those full of optimism cannot help but become depressed or anxious during one or more of these circumstances and need help beyond what a trusted friend or loved one can provide.… Continue reading Do You Need A Therapist During These Troubling Times?
Coronavirus: Is Handwashing Drying Your Skin?
Washing your hands is critical to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). However, frequent handwashing can cause dry skin that can flake, itch, crack, and even bleed without proper precautions. And according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), this can cause open wounds in your skin that can allow in bacteria and other… Continue reading Coronavirus: Is Handwashing Drying Your Skin?
COVID-19: Preventing Face-Mask Skin Problems
Masks play a vital role in reducing the spread of the coronavirus. But according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), masks can also be hard on your skin, causing problems that range from acne and peeling skin to rashes and itchiness. To help prevent skin problems from developing under your mask, board-certified dermatologists suggest… Continue reading COVID-19: Preventing Face-Mask Skin Problems
A New COVID-19 Research Tool
The federal National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a centralized, secure “enclave” to store and study vast amounts of medical record data from people diagnosed with COVID-19 across the country. It is part of an effort, called the National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C), to help scientists analyze these data to understand the disease and… Continue reading A New COVID-19 Research Tool
Scams and COVID-19
To the stresses of the COVID-19 epidemic – fear of contracting the illness, working remotely, trying to balance parenthood and job – you can now add the possibility of being duped by unscrupulous sellers looking to make money from the crisis. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the cost of pandemic-related consumer fraud is… Continue reading Scams and COVID-19
COVID-19 and Pregnancy
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is launching a study to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic during and after pregnancy, the agency said. In a news release, the NIH said that researchers in the study will analyze the medical records of up to 21,000 women to evaluate whether changes to healthcare delivery that… Continue reading COVID-19 and Pregnancy
FDA Withdraws Emergency Approval of Anti-Malaria Drugs to Treat COVID-19
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn its emergency use authorization (EUA) of two anti-malaria drugs to treat COVID-19 patients, the agency said. The drugs affected, chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate, are normally used to combat malaria. But under the EUA, the FDA allowed them to be used to treat some patients with… Continue reading FDA Withdraws Emergency Approval of Anti-Malaria Drugs to Treat COVID-19
When You Can Be around Others if You Had or Think It Likely You Had COVID 19
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) answers your questions: Q: I think or know I had COVID-19, and I had symptoms A: You can be with others after3 days with no fever and your symptoms improved, and 10 days since symptoms first appeared Depending on your healthcare provider’s advice and availability of… Continue reading When You Can Be around Others if You Had or Think It Likely You Had COVID 19
COVID-19: Regulatory Terminology
There’s a lot of confusion about which medical products might work to prevent or treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Scientists are working hard to develop a number of potential drugs for the prevention or treatment of coronavirus, but none are currently approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for these purposes. Some “investigational”… Continue reading COVID-19: Regulatory Terminology
A New Therapy for COVID-19?
Animals produce antibodies much like those made by the human immune system. But some animals, such as llamas, also produce another type of antibody that’s only about a quarter of the size of a typical human antibody. Such “single-domain” antibodies, or nanobodies, have several features that make them possible therapies for respiratory infections such as… Continue reading A New Therapy for COVID-19?
COVID-19 and Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. It is a major contributing factor to missed time from school and work, with severe attacks requiring emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Sometimes these asthma attacks can be fatal. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal… Continue reading COVID-19 and Asthma
4 Key Lessons Crisis Teaches Us About Retirement
Over the past couple months, many investors have become worried about the future of their retirement plans. Between health concerns, the volatility of the stock market and forced isolation, it’s safe to say that there has been both reason and opportunity to question what our future in retirement might look like. If you’re considering retirement… Continue reading 4 Key Lessons Crisis Teaches Us About Retirement
FDA Issues Approval for New Kind of COVID-19 Test
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 antigen test, a new category of tests for use in the ongoing pandemic. These diagnostic tests quickly detect fragments of proteins found on or within the virus by testing samples collected from the nasal cavity using swabs. The… Continue reading FDA Issues Approval for New Kind of COVID-19 Test
5 Wise Things Retirees Can Do With Their Stimulus Checks
Stimulus checks being sent to millions of Americans are seen as a lifeline for many. The economic calamity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive unemployment, shrinking bank accounts, and tightened family budgets, and the $1200 check can provide a little breathing room while paying for some essentials. But for retirees who aren’t… Continue reading 5 Wise Things Retirees Can Do With Their Stimulus Checks
Keeping Your Eyes Safe during The Coronavirus Pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands to help prevent spreading germs during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what about those who wear prescription contacts and glasses? Are there added risks to touching your eyes during a pandemic like COVID-19? Here, from ophthalmologists and… Continue reading Keeping Your Eyes Safe during The Coronavirus Pandemic