Assessing the performance of multiple influenza forecasting models
In what the authors believe is the first documented comparison of several real-time infectious disease forecasting models by different teams across many seasons, five research […]
Irish city named ‘breastfeeding-friendly’ capital as 73 businesses get behind campaign
Limerick has become Ireland’s ‘breastfeeding-friendly’ capital as part of a new campaign, the first of its kind in the country. Some 73 Limerick businesses – […]
Joanna Gaines & Her Kids Just Wrote the Most Gaines-y Children's Book
We’ve followed the Gaines family as they’ve turned run-down shacks into gorgeous homes on Fixer Upper, stocked up on home supplies when they released their […]
Nova Scotia paramedics sounding alarm over ambulance wait times
In an emergency, seconds can make a difference. In the Halifax area, ambulances should arrive within eight minutes and 59 seconds of being called, but […]
BioCryst Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Galidesivir
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCRX) today announced the dosing of the first subject in a randomized, […]
Opioid prescribing patterns vary for pediatric patients
(HealthDay)—There is considerable variation in opioid prescribing among pediatric patients, according to a study published online Dec. 21 in JAMA Network Open. Daniel M. Tomaszewski, […]
Why the US remains the world’s most expensive market for ‘biologic’ drugs
Europeans have found the secret to making some of the world’s costliest medicines much more affordable, as much as 80 percent cheaper than in the […]
The court forced the man to amputate the leg
Newspaper the Independent reported on the unusual trial in the UK. In relation to men who refused from amputation of the limb, which was developed […]
Patients may become immune to botulinum toxin treatments
(HealthDay)—About 15 percent of patients treated with botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) for dystonia or spasticity can develop an immune response to the treatment itself, […]
The most useful drinks for heart health
The contents Healthy drink No. 1: water Healthy drink No. 2: green and black tea Healthy drink No. 3: a decoction of rose hips Healthy […]
Nova Scotia paramedics sounding alarm over ambulance wait times
In an emergency, seconds can make a difference. In the Halifax area, ambulances should arrive within eight minutes and 59 seconds of being called, but […]
Read moreAssessing the performance of multiple influenza forecasting models
In what the authors believe is the first documented comparison of several real-time infectious disease forecasting models by different teams across many seasons, five research […]
Read moreIs Your Personality Ruining Your Sleep?
Are you an anxious person? A type-A perfectionist? Prone to depression? Highly stressed? Then there’s a good chance that you aren’t sleeping well. It’s long […]
Read moreFitness Influencer Anna Victoria Only Changed by 5 Lbs. in Her Insane 11-Year Transformation
In 11 years, Anna Victoria completely transformed her body — and she has the pictures to prove it. But incredibly, her weight has only shifted […]
Read moreNobel-winning scientist’s claims linking race and intelligence have been ‘debunked over and over’: expert
Nobel-winning scientist James Watson, who helped to discover the double-helix structure of DNA, has had many of his honorary titles revoked after he expressed views […]
Read moreWhat Happened to $4 Generics?
But we rarely hear about these programs anymore. In recent years, many pharmacies have discontinued their programs or reduced the number of medications they […]
Read moreAHS and nurses’ union reach agreement to resolve Red Deer ER staffing issues
Alberta Health Services and the United Nurses of Alberta reached an agreement Friday to settle a union grievance over a nursing staff shortage at the […]
Read moreHealth warning: After the banana Peel, we must always wash the hands!
Consumer advocates warn that the banana Peel-and-necessarily wash hands A majority of the German loves bananas. The sweet fruits are not only very tasty but […]
Read moreYoung-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Increased Hospitalization Risk
TUESDAY, Jan. 15, 2019 — Adults with young-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D; onset before age 40 years) have an increased hospitalization risk across their life […]
Read moreMenopause in men: symptoms from 35 years
Unlike the woman, the menopause in men is still a taboo subject. Every third man suffers almost negligible among the symptoms. FOCUS Online spoke with […]
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