Researchers have swallowed pieces of Lego to see how long it takes them to pass through their digestive systems. Despite the best efforts of parents, children are prone to swallowing small plastic toys – usually prompting a visit to the doctor. Paediatricians are often asked how long it will take for the toys to pass… Read More »
Public Health England (PHE) compares the UK’s performance to the UNAIDS 90-90-90 target, whose aim is that countries should have 72.9% of their people with HIV diagnosed, in care and virally suppressed by 2020. The UK has in fact already reached the subsequent UNAIDS 95-95-95 target of 85.7% of people virally suppressed – an estimated… Read More »
Dive Brief: HHS on Wednesday released a draft strategy aimed at relieving clinicians of some of the administrative and regulatory burdens associated with use of EHRs and other health IT. The 74-page playbook focuses on three broad goals to cut back on clinician burden: reducing time and effort tied to both regulatory reporting requirements and inputting patient… Read More »
A healthy peanut butter banana smoothie! Need I say more? But seriously, this classic combination of flavors is super satisfying, and beyond simple to whip together. Odds are, you have all of these pantry staples on hand already, so you’re free to enjoy this easy peanut butter banana smoothie whenever the mood strikes! Get Exclusive… Read More »
FDA Approves Firdapse (amifampridine) for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Print this page November 28, 2018 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Firdapse (amifampridine) tablets for the treatment of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) in adults. LEMS is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the connection between nerves and muscles and causes weakness and other… Read More »
An estimated 6.1 million children suffer from asthma, making the respiratory illness the most common chronic condition among kids, according to the American Lung Association. Now, new findings published in the journal Pediatrics suggest that overweight and obese youngsters face a higher risk of developing asthma compared with their healthy-sized counterparts, reports DukeHealth. For the… Read More »
In the summer of 1960, a former FBI and sometime CIA man named Robert Maheu was handed an important mission by the latter agency — engaging the Mafia to assassinate Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Maheu knew exactly whom to call. The new book “Handsome Johnny: The Life and Death of Johnny Rosselli — Gentleman Gangster,… Read More »