Medical
CVS pulls Zantac from shelves due to cancer risk
The FDA is continuing to evaluate whether low levels of NDMA in ranitidine pose a risk to patients. Zantac has also been recalled in the United States and Europe. Ranitidine is a Histamine-2 (H2) blocker which decreases the amount of acid formed in the stomach. The FDA has noted in earlier related statements that a number of "manufacturers have chosen to stop distribution of ranitidine as a pr... [Full Article...]
At least 11 people have died from a rare mosquito-borne illness
But so far this year about 30 cases have been reported nationwide, and a pair of deaths this week brings the number of 2019 EEE fatalities up to 11, highlighting continuing risks associated with the mosquito-borne illness . The sickness may then advance to bewilderment, seizures, or trance like state. This year, cases have been reported in Michigan, Tennessee, North Carolina, Massachusetts , Rh... [Full Article...]
Associated lung injury may be caused by toxic chemical fumes, study finds
They found that none of the cases had evidence of lipoid pneumonia, a rare diagnosis typically associated with people accidentally inhaling oils into their lungs. So far, 87% of the 86 people in IL and Wisconsin who got sick from vaping admitted to having used THC, but 71% also reported using nicotine-containing products. [Full Article...]
Deadly combo: Short sleep duration and heart disease, stroke
On the flip side, sleeping more than six hours per night was linked to improvement in early death risk for people with diabetes or high blood pressure - this group had a "negligible" risk compared to the high risk of the less-than-six-hours group. [Full Article...]
Interactive app helps women detect breast cancer
That's why it's vital to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and know what's your normal for your breasts. Organised in collaboration with Estée Lauder Companies Taiwan Affiliate, the hotel will raise awareness of the Breast Cancer Campaign and donations to support breast cancer research at the Taiwan Clinical Oncology Research Foundation. [Full Article...]
Victorian hospitals quarantine IT systems after ransomware attack
IT systems at a number of hospitals and health services in Gippsland and south-west Victoria, including some patient record and booking systems, have been affected by a ransomware attack, the Victorian government says. Procedures may be delayed as the impacted hospitals revert to manual contact and booking systems. "The priority is to fix all affected systems and prevent any further compromise",... [Full Article...]
Biden Proposes Assault Weapon Ban, Gun Buybacks
Biden's plan does include multiple aspects that would radically reshape the current gun environment. People who "possess" computer code that could allow a 3D printer to produce a plastic firearm would be required to submit to a federal government background check under Biden's plan , as though they were purchasing a finished weapon from a dealer. [Full Article...]
Type 2 diabetes remission possible with weight loss
However, there is little evidence to show whether the same effect can be achieved by people undergoing less intensive interventions, which are more feasible and potentially scalable to the wider population. For years there has been research supporting the theory that type 2 diabetes could be "reversed" through fairly drastic lifestyle changes , but it wasn't until recently that researchers discov... [Full Article...]