Medical
New efforts to curb high blood pressure in Asia
Doctors are anxious over people's misconceptions and wrong notions about high blood pressure (hypertension), which often leads to sudden deaths. Researchers are studying ways to improve the management of hypertension in Asia, where the link between high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease is stronger than it is in Western countries, according to a commentary published last month in Hyperte... [Full Article...]
Opioid Withdrawal Treatment: First Nonopioid Drug To Manage Symptoms Approved By FDA
Scott Gottlieb said in a statement . It is not an addiction medicine but can be part of a longer-term treatment plan, according to the FDA. Early symptoms of withdrawal can include anxiety, insomnia, muscle ache, and increased sweating. 866 adults participated in the study. "A better understanding of opioid withdrawal represents an opportunity in the prevention, treatment and recovery process... [Full Article...]
PTI summons session of its Parliamentary Party
According to reports, Shehbaz will discuss with party representatives the ongoing political situation of the country and the issues being faced by the party. Sources said that the former premier was in no mood to mend fences with the powerful state institutions - both the security establishment and the judiciary - and sounded "bitter than before" during the meeting with Abbasi and Shehbaz. [Full Article...]
Ebola Vaccine Land DR. Congo
Confirmed, probable and suspected cases of Ebola have been recorded in three health zones of Congo's Equateur province, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. They would be kept in Kinshasa until a refrigerated transportation chain could be guaranteed. The vaccine from pharmaceutical firm Merck is unlicensed but was effective in limited trials during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. [Full Article...]
US Surgeon General helps with medical emergency on flight to Jackson
Adams, who has served as surgeon general since September 2017, tweeted that he was "glad to be able to assist". "Hello, Wow! We certainly thank you for volunteering as well as your service". House seat MORE nominated Adams to be surgeon general previous year, after Adams previously served as Indiana's state health commissioner. Details about the emergency in the sky and the patient's co... [Full Article...]
Osinbajo In Benue On Two-Day Working Visit
WorldStage Newsonline- Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has pledged the commitment of the Federal Government to rebuild damaged communities in Benue to give a new lease of life to affected communities. The Vice President is in Benue State to access the state which has been faced with a humanitarian crisis which is a sequel to incessant attacks that has resulted in the killings of many. [Full Article...]
Griffin Asset Management Inc. Sells 890 Shares of Celgene (NASDAQ:CELG)
The shares now trade at $40.05 and have been able to report a change of 3.09% over the past one week. Since May 16, 2017 CELG has declined 31.28% and is downtrending. Rocky Mountain Advisers Ltd Liability reported 20 shares or 0.01% of all its holdings. Insiders sold 41,120 shares of company stock valued at $3,879,509 in the last 90 days. [Full Article...]
Maryland Doesn't Want to Pray Away the Gay
The therapy, also known as "reparative therapy" or "ex-gay therapy", is aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, or preventing them from acting upon their feelings of same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria. A number of Republican lawmakers, including Yuba City Assemblyman James Gallagher, worry the move threatens to curtail free speech, especially given the practice of ... [Full Article...]