Remake of Medical News/Breakthroughs by Denise Canby https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a What's new in the world of medicine? en-us 2016-11-09 17:50:09 UTC 2018-09-07 14:06:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png Post current medical news item denise_canby https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/141222577 https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a]]> 2016-12-01 18:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/141222577 Generic Epipen Approved https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278838711 For years, the only Epipen on the market was manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, and it cost upwards of $600 for a two pack. Through the approval of a generic version by the FDA, people with severe allergies can get the emergency treatment that they need. Many had doubts about replicating the complex structure of the Epipen, but the FDA thankfully approved it. The generic version, Adrenaclick, costs merely $110, and also has an available manufacturers' coupon, which reduces the price to only $10.

]]> 2018-09-07 13:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278838711 Can gut bacteria help us achieve a 'universal' blood type? 10123091 https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278839319 Scientists have discovered an enzyme, that can convert A- and B- blood types to the universal type O- blood. O- blood always needed for hospitals and emergency medicine, and the current supply cannot fulfill the demand. Enzymes (from the gut) strip the A and B sugars on the red blood cells, converting it into type O blood.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322834.php]]> 2018-09-07 13:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278839319 Microwaves causing brain injuries in overseas embassies. (NOT THE KITCHEN APPLIANCE) https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278840609 Diplomats and their families have been diagnosed with brain damage after suffering from delusions in Cuba and China. Microwaves are the main suspect after studies on the waves effects on the brain.]]> 2018-09-07 13:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278840609 Catheter Based Sclerotherapy Promising for Endometriomas https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278841870 Catheter-based sclerotherapy has been proven to provide short-term relief, preserve ovarian function, and reduce the risk of infection better than the current method of needle-based sclerotherapy.]]> 2018-09-07 13:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278841870 New Immunotherapy Inhibits Tumor Growth 774914 https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278843039 Scientists in Medical Biotechnology at VIB-UGent Center have developed a cure in mice that stimulates the immune system to attack cancer cells. The treatment also prevents future tumors and growths from forming.]]> 2018-09-07 13:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278843039 "Vaping Can Damage DNA, Saliva Study Suggests" 760895 https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278843976 A new study of saliva samples of a group of E-Cigarette users confirms that vaping produces chemicals capable of damaging DNA and potentially increasing cancer risk. Research confirmed increased levels of DNA bound to carcinogenic chemicals in oral cells of e-cigarette users. ]]> 2018-09-07 13:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278843976 Genetically Low Vitamin May Not be Fracture Risk Factor 768489 https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278845500 According to the Mendelian randomization found, a genetic pre]]> 2018-09-07 13:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278845500 JAK Inhibitors Advance Against Atopic Dermatitis https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278847131 After many clinical trials, researchers are able to find that JAK inhibitors are able to reduce atopic dermatitis  with minimal side effects. It is still in the process of being FDA approved, but another trial showed it had around 62-68 percent effectiveness.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/reading-room/aad/general-dermatology/73338]]> 2018-09-07 13:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278847131 Early Hip Fracture Surgery Reduces Mortality 768489 https://padlet.com/denise_canby/2s5es5oulo2a/wish/278850340 A new study in CMAJ study shows that seniors are more likely to survive a hip fracture if the surgery is done as soon as they're admitted to the hospital.
An international team of researchers estimated that 16.5% of in-hospital deaths after a hip fracture could have been avoided if patients had received surgery within 48 hours of checking into the hospital, according to the study.
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