By Layal Liverpool BCG vaccine (red, lower left) infecting a human white blood cell (green)NIBSC/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY The BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) tuberculosis vaccine boosts the production of immune cells, which may explain why it can protect newborn babies from dying of sepsis. Previous studies have shown that BCG vaccination can protect newborns against a broad… Read More »
Efforts to get a handle on the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. have been hampered by the lack of widespread testing. Most public health experts, in fact, say that absent the emergence of a treatment, vaccine, or herd immunity, having data from a robust national program should be a precondition to reopening the nation.… Read More »
More good news: Citrus fruits — like oranges, grapefruits and limes — are rich in vitamin C. Glucosamine is available from chemists, health food shops or on the internet. Green tea is packed with polyphenols, antioxidants believed to reduce inflammation and slow cartilage destruction. Research has shown that some people have an improvement in their… Read More »
Eczema is one of the most common skin diseases in existence. Also referred to as atopic dermatitis, it is a condition of the skin that manifests as severe itching. It also causes dryness and thickening of the skin. The origin of the skin condition is yet to be discovered. However, its onset leads to recurring… Read More »
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Opdivo-Yervoy combo is awaiting some critical decisions in non-small cell lung cancer, but in the meantime, it’s making its mark in a smaller indication, too. The immuno-oncology duo topped chemo at extending the lives of phase 3 trial patients with previously untreated malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), the company said Monday. The rare cancer,… Read More »
FRIDAY, April 10, 2020 — A type of talk therapy by phone may help treat depression in people with Parkinson’s disease, researchers say. Depression is common in Parkinson’s disease patients. It’s associated with faster physical and mental decline, but is often overlooked and undertreated. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown promise in easing depression… Read More »