The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a correction on its website Monday, saying a draft of proposed changes, including guidance on airborne transmission of coronavirus, was posted in … [Read more...] about CDC deletes coronavirus airborne transmission guidance, says update was ‘draft version’
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Drug-therapy combo cuts breast cancer recurrence risk by 25%, Eli Lilly announces
Eli Lilly and Company on Sunday announced positive results in the fight against breast cancer.A drug called Verzenio, also known as abemaciclib, in combination with adjuvant endocrine therapy, was … [Read more...] about Drug-therapy combo cuts breast cancer recurrence risk by 25%, Eli Lilly announces
Drug-therapy combo cuts breast cancer recurrence risk by 25%, Eli Lilly announces
Eli Lilly and Company on Sunday announced positive results in the fight against breast cancer.A drug called Verzenio, also known as abemaciclib, in combination with adjuvant endocrine therapy, was … [Read more...] about Drug-therapy combo cuts breast cancer recurrence risk by 25%, Eli Lilly announces
Coronavirus therapeutics ‘more complicated’ than vaccine, expert says
Editors of a highly respected medical journal discussed on Wednesday "Operation Warp Speed" and the government's response to COVID-19, focusing mostly on therapeutics."Operation Warp Speed" is the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus therapeutics ‘more complicated’ than vaccine, expert says
Adult obesity on rise in US, CDC says
New data released Wednesday show that adult obesity increased in the U.S., last year, while racial and ethnic disparities persist, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The … [Read more...] about Adult obesity on rise in US, CDC says
Moderna expects coronavirus vaccine results in November: report
The CEO of Moderna, Stephane Bancel, recently said the company may have results on its coronavirus vaccine candidate by November, according to a news report.As of Wednesday, the company had enrolled … [Read more...] about Moderna expects coronavirus vaccine results in November: report
Eyeglasses may be ‘protective factor’ against coronavirus, researchers say
A new study by Chinese researchers suggests that people who wear eyeglasses for extended daily periods may be less susceptible to COVID-19.While the main route of infection for coronavirus is believed … [Read more...] about Eyeglasses may be ‘protective factor’ against coronavirus, researchers say
Over half of coronavirus-infected pregnant women showed no symptoms, CDC report says
While data is limited around birth outcomes and COVID-19, two new federal reports found that more than half of pregnant women infected with the virus were asymptomatic, or showed no symptoms.The … [Read more...] about Over half of coronavirus-infected pregnant women showed no symptoms, CDC report says
Coronavirus vaccine likely to be generally available in 2021, CDC director says
Dr. Robert Redfield, director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said a coronavirus vaccine may be generally available to the American public by the late second quarter to the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus vaccine likely to be generally available in 2021, CDC director says
Coronavirus pediatric fatalities mostly among minorities, those with underlying conditions, CDC says
Less than 1% of coronavirus-related deaths were among Americans younger than 21, and minorities and those with underlying conditions accounted for the vast majority of lives lost, according to new … [Read more...] about Coronavirus pediatric fatalities mostly among minorities, those with underlying conditions, CDC says
