Health : Page 35

Electrolytes, critical elements to keep your body working

May 6, 2023 The human body consists of 50 to 70 percent of water, and substances that dissolve in water can be positively or negatively electrical charged, those substances we call electrolytes.

Study identifies features of Long COVID neurological symptoms

May 6, 2023 People with persistent neurological symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection may have differences in their immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction, according to a new study by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

WHO: COVID-19 no longer public health emergency

May 5, 2023 During the deliberative session, the WHO highlighted the decreasing trend in COVID-19 deaths, the decline in COVID-19 related hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions, and the high levels of population immunity to SARS-CoV-2.

MedAlliance enrolls first U.S. patient into its third FDA IDE study: SFA SELUTION4SFA

May 5, 2023 The first U.S. patient has been enrolled in the SELUTION4SFA Sirolimus DEB study by Dr. Arthur Lee at the Cardiac and Vascular Institute in Florida.

Chemotherapy drug reaches brain in humans for first time

May 3, 2023 A major impediment to treating the deadly brain cancer glioblastoma has been that the most potent chemotherapy can\'t permeate the blood-brain barrier to reach the aggressive brain tumor.

Toxic substances found in everyday products such as shampoos

May 2, 2023 A study has found that more than 5,000 tonnes of toxic chemicals are released from consumer products every year in homes and workplaces.

Concept Medical received US FDA IDE approval for MagicTouch SCB in small vessel indication

May 2, 2023 The US FDA has granted an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval for Concept Medical Inc\'s novel MagicTouch Sirolimus Coated Balloon (SCB) for the treatment of Small Vessels (SV) in coronary arteries.

Toronto Public Health investigating confirmed case of measles

April 28, 2023 Toronto Public Health (TPH) is investigating a lab-confirmed travel-related case of measles in an adult.

Happiness may be directly linked to women's gut health

April 28, 2023 Specific species of bacteria were present with higher abundances in women who reported being happier, more hopeful and having better emotion management skills.

First vaccine to protect older adults from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection

April 27, 2023 EMA has recommended a marketing authorisation in the European Union for Arexvy (recombinant, adjuvanted), the first vaccine for active immunisation to protect adults aged 60 years and older against lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

As COVID mutates some human antibodies fight back

April 26, 2023 An anonymous San Diego resident has become a fascinating example of how the human immune system fights SARS-CoV-2.

Pakistan reports first monkeypox case

April 26, 2023 Pakistan has recorded its first case of monkeypox in the country, the Pakistani health ministry said on Tuesday afternoon.