World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the importance of stronger health systems and the investment in health for all people. “The pandemic has shown again, and in the strongest way possible, that investing in health is not just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do,” he said at…
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New Cancer Drug May treat Malignant Brain Tumor in Kids
MTX110, the new formulation of panobinostat, has shown promise in laboratory models of medulloblastoma. It is the focus of a novel trial that places the therapy directly into the fourth ventricle of the brain to treat patients with recurrent medulloblastoma. According to the American Cancer Society, about 500 children are diagnosed with medulloblastoma every year.…
World Hypertension Day
Highlights : World Hypertension Day is observed on 17th May every year Aims to create awareness about hypertension and its risks among the general public Extra care is needed for people with hypertension to protect them during this COVID-19 pandemic Theme for the year 2020 is ‘Know Your Numbers’ World Hypertension Day is celebrated globally…
How to boost your immune system
Helpful ways to strengthen your immune system and fight off disease How can you improve your immune system? On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails: A germ invades successfully and makes you sick. Is it possible to intervene in this process and…
World Thalassemia Day
Highlights : World Thalassemia Day is observed on 8th May every year On this day, awareness of thalassemia is spread across the world Encouraging thalassemic patients can help them fight the disease bravely World Thalassemia Day is observed every year on 8th May. The objective of this day is to create awareness about thalassemia among…
World Hand Hygiene Day….
World Hand Hygiene Day is observed globally every year on 5th May by the World Health Organization (WHO). This day aims at creating awareness on hand hygiene and to provide effective hand hygiene practices to achieve better health and well-being. Who’s the Father of Hand Hygiene? Hand hygiene is one of the most effective methods to…
International Workers Day
International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement and occurs every year on May Day (1 May). While it may belong to a tradition of spring festivals, the date was chosen in 1889 for political reasons by the Marxist International Socialist…
High Ferritin Levels Could Indicate Severe COVID-19
Elevated ferritin concentrations are linked to increased production of special signaling molecules, which can lead to complications and death, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal Autoimmunity Reviews. Yehuda Shoenfeld is the world’s leading expert in the research, treatment, and prevention of autoimmune diseases. Professor Shoenfeld noted that the…
What to Expect When a Person With Cancer is Nearing Death
Rapidly Changing PPE Policies Sow Confusion
In the Ob/Gyn department at Main Line Health, a suburban Philadelphia hospital, rules surrounding personal protective equipment (PPE) have evolved — from minimal use to measured caution — over the past few weeks. When COVID-19 first hit Pennsylvania, hospital administrators limited surgical mask use to providers treating patients with confirmed COVID-19. Then, the policy became…
Key China Coronavirus Hospital Says HIV Drug Beneficial to Patients
Chinese doctors at the primary hospital treating severe coronavirus patients in the city of Wuhan said they have been using the HIV drug Kaletra/Aluvia since January and believe it is beneficial, despite a previous study that it was ineffective. They have been prescribing Kaletra, an off-patent version of lopinavir/ritonavir produced by AbbVie, as well as…
