Neighborhood Factors Tied to Delayed Presentation for Pediatric Appendicitis
WEDNESDAY, March 2, 2022 -- Children from lower-opportunity neighborhoods have higher odds of presenting with complicated appendicitis, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in JAMA Network Open.
Megan E. Bouchard, M.D., from the Ann&... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 2, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
E2B(R3) Electronic Transmission of Individual Case Safety Reports Implementation Guide — Data Elements and Message Specification; and Appendix to the Implementation Guide — Backwards and Forwards Compatibility
International Council on Harmonisation - Efficacy (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - February 25, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Poor neighborhoods linked to delayed access to appendicitis care in kids, study finds
Children living in neighborhoods with lower-quality schools and housing, high crime, and limited economic opportunities are more likely to develop complicated appendicitis, an indication of delayed access to surgery. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - February 16, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Program Curbs Opioid Prescriptions After Appendectomy in Kids Program Curbs Opioid Prescriptions After Appendectomy in Kids
A quality-improvement initiative significantly reduced opioid prescriptions among children with appendicitis undergoing appendectomy, with no harm to patients.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - February 9, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Extending the post-thaw expiry date of specific batches of Spikevax ® (also known as COVID-19 vaccine Moderna) for adults, NHS England and NHS Improvement
Certain post-thaw expiry dates of unpunctured and undamaged Spikevax ® vials as detailed in this letter (batches listed in Appendix 1) may be extended from 30 to 60 days. This extended shelf life will enable more patients to access these vaccines over the coming days. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche reports good results in 2021
Basel, 3 February 2022Group sales increase 9%1 at constant exchange rates (CER); 8% in Swiss francsPharmaceuticals Divisionsales increase 3%; continued strong demand for newly launched medicines more than offsets impact of biosimilarsDiagnostics Divisionsales grow 29%; strong momentum in base business and continued high demand for COVID-19 testsMajor approvals for medicinessince the last quarter:United States: Susvimo and Vabysmo (age-related blindness)Europe: Gavreto (specific type of advanced lung cancer); Actemra/RoActemra (severe COVID-19); Ronapreve (non-hospitalised COVID-19 patients and prophylaxis)Major approvals f...
Source: Roche Media News - February 3, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
BTS' Jimin recuperating after urgent appendectomy, positive COVID-19 test
BTS star Jimin was hospitalized Sunday and underwent surgery for appendicitis early Monday. He also tested positive for COVID-19 in the process. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - February 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nardine Saad Source Type: news
Clinical Pearl: Diagnosing Pediatric Appendicitis at the First Visit
No abstract available (Source: Emergency Medicine News)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - February 1, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Clinical Pearl Source Type: news
BTS member Jimin treated for appendicitis and Covid
K-pop star has had surgery for appendicitis and is making ‘speedy recovery’ in hospital, says label #kpopstar #bts #jimin (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 31, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
BTS ’s Jimin Undergoes Surgery For Appendicitis, Tests Positive For Covid-19, #GetWellSoonJimin Trends
Jimin, whose full name is Park Ji-min, was previously vaccinated against Covid-19. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - January 31, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment pharma Source Type: news
BTS's Jimin Recovering From Appendicitis Surgery + Being Treated For COVID-19
BTS’s Jimin was recently diagnosed with acute appendicitis and COVID-19. On January 31, Big Hit Music stated that Jimin had experienced sudden abdominal pain and a mild sore throat the day before... #bts #emergencyroom #bighitmusic (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 31, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Factors ID'd for Eventual Surgery in Patients With Appendicitis
TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- Presence of an appendicolith is associated with a nearly twofold increased risk for undergoing appendectomy within 30 days of initiating antibiotics for appendicitis, according to a study published online Jan. 12 in JAMA... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 18, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Erratum to: Physical rehabilitation and mental health care after burn injury: a multinational study - Kazis LE, Sager A, Bailey HM, Vasudevan A, Garrity B, Tompkins RG.
In the originally published version of this manuscript, in Appendix 3, the first Israeli quote was misattributed and it has been deleted; also, the last item listed under the "Theme" heading has been reworded as "Technology in Burn Care."
© The Author(... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
Infection prevention and control for seasonal respiratory infections in health and care settings (including SARS-CoV-2) for winter 2021 to 2022, UKHSA (updated 17th January 2022)
This guidance is intended to prevent transmission of seasonal respiratory viral infections focussing on influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and respiratory syncytial virus () in health and care settings while continuing to support the recovery of services.
17 January 2022Updated to reflect change in isolation period in hospitals from 14 to 10 days for cases and contacts of cases of COVID-19. Changed wording around RPE to clarify.
21 December 2021 ' COVID-19: infection prevention and control for mental health and learning disability settings appendix ' has been withdrawn. The UK IPC guidance addresses the needs of the mental healt...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - January 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
COVID-19: infection prevention and control (IPC), UKHSA/NHS England/Public Health Wales/Public Health Agency (Northern Ireland) (updated 21st December 2021)
Guidance on infection prevention and control for seasonal respiratory infections including SARS-CoV-2. Update in this version (published 21st December 2021) - ' COVID-19: infection prevention and control for mental health and learning disability settings appendix ' has been withdrawn. The UK IPC guidance addresses the needs of the mental health and learning disability services.
Update in version published 17th December 2021 - added UK IPC Cell consensus statement in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2. Added paragraph to main IPC guidance on risk assessment and use of RPE in response to Omicron ...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 22, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
