Telemedicine is a type of healthcare that uses electronic communication technologies to deliver medical services. It offers many benefits for patients, including less time away from work, reduced childcare or elder care responsibilities, minimal wait times, and greater privacy. However, it has limitations, like collecting fresh samples for medical tests…
BA.2.86 Variant: Emerging COVID Mutation
A novel and highly mutated lineage of the COVID-19 virus, identified as BA.2.86, has recently emerged, garnering attention from global health authorities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have taken note of this new variant, which has been detected in multiple countries, including the United States, Denmark,…
How Tanning is the Skin’s Response to UV Radiation Damage
A recent study on tanning sheds light on its connection to the body’s attempt to protect itself from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, primarily from the sun or tanning beds. Contrary to popular belief, tanning is a sign of skin damage and the body’s endeavor to repair itself, according to the Centers…
U.S. Health Recommend New Drug to Protect Infants Against RSV
U.S. health officials have issued a recommendation for infants to receive a recently approved drug to guard against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a virus that poses a serious threat to young children and the elderly. The drug, developed by AstraZeneca and Sanofi, is a lab-made antibody designed to strengthen the…
4 Reasons to Have CPR Certification
In a medical emergency, CPR is a vital life-saving ability that may maintain brain function and provide sufferers oxygen. It can also help keep the heart and other vital organs alive until professional medical assistance arrives. People of all ages and careers can benefit from learning CPR. CPR skills can…
Maximizing Aquatic Health With Enzyme Therapy Treatment – A Comprehensive Guide
Increasingly, the global aquaculture community is focused on the critical goal of sustainability. Central to this goal is the judicious use of resources such as energy, water, land, feed, and fertilizer. Conservation of intact habitats, efficient use of natural resources, traceability, and transparency are vital elements in achieving this goal….
FDA Delays Decision on Sarepta Therapeutics Gene Therapy
Sarepta Therapeutics, a leading biopharmaceutical company, has provided an important update on the potential approval of its groundbreaking gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made the decision to delay its verdict on accelerated approval for the therapy, known as SRP-9001, until…
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Tests Positive for COVID-19
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19, making it his first infection since the pandemic began. In a Facebook post, the 71-year-old leader shared that he contracted the virus following work trips to Africa and Asia. Due to his age, Prime Minister…