Pfizer, Moderna Seek Approval of New COVID-19 Boosters for Children
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Both Pfizer and Moderna have asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve their updated coronavirus boosters for children.The “bivalent” shots, like those that adults were able to start receiving th…
Learn MoreHay señales de que un fármaco experimental podría frenar una forma de ELA
VIERNES, 23 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las personas con una rara forma genética de la ELA quizá se beneficien del uso extendido de un medicamento bajo investigación, muestra un estudio reciente.El fármaco, tofersen, benefició a los paci…
Learn MoreLos médicos de emergencias de EE. UU. están alarmados por el aumento en la violencia de los pacientes
VIERNES, 23 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las historias llegaron a los titulares durante la pandemia: unos episodios de violencia en las salas de emergencias de EE. UU., en que los pacientes atacaron a los médicos.Ahora, una nueva encuesta…
Learn MoreEn EE. UU., 4.4 millones de personas se han puesto los refuerzos actualizados contra la COVID
VIERNES, 23 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Al menos 4.4 millones de estadounidenses han recibido la vacuna de refuerzo actualizada contra la COVID-19.Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) de EE. UU. publicaron la…
Learn MoreJapón levantará las restricciones por la COVID y facilitará la entrada de los turistas
VIERNES, 23 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Japón anunció el jueves planes para relajar las estrictas restricciones para viajar por la COVID, lo que facilitará que los turistas vuelvan al país.Los turistas independientes pueden comenzar a vi…
Learn MoreU.S. Prisoners Face Higher Odds of Dying From Cancer
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Here’s another reason to stay out of jail: New research shows the risk of dying from cancer is sharply higher among those who are behind bars or have been recently released.In Connecticut prisons, where the d…
Learn MorePfizer, Moderna Seek Approval of New COVID Boosters for Kids
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Both Pfizer and Moderna have asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve their updated coronavirus boosters for children.The “bivalent” shots, like those that adults were able to start receiving th…
Learn MoreThousands of U.S. Kids Have Died Riding ATVs, Many More Sent to ERs
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pediatric surgeon Dr. Rony Marwan has seen way too many kids who have been seriously injured in all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents.”My kids are not allowed to ride in ATVs because of the horrific things I ha…
Learn MoreCDC Says Universal Masking Can Be Dropped in Some Nursing Homes, Hospitals
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has eased its universal masking recommendation for nursing homes and hospitals, unless those health care institutions are in areas seeing high levels of COV…
Learn MoreStudy Points to Jobs With Highest Risk for ALS
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People who work in manufacturing, welding and chemical operations and are exposed to hazardous chemicals may face a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study found.”This study…
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