Injectable antibody drug protects children from malaria in Mali trial
A single dose of an experimental antibody drug protects children from malaria for up to 6 months, according to a clinical study published today in
The New England Journal of Medicine
.
The therapy, an injectable monoclonal antibody called L9LS that has
already shown success in adults
, reduced infections and clinical disease in 6- to 10-year-olds in Mali. Although the drug is still undergoing clinical testing, the results suggest monoclonal antibodies could be an important addition to the arsenal against this deadly disease, researchers say.
Malaria caused an estimated 608,000 deaths in 2022...
Source: ScienceNOW - April 26, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
CHMP recommends EU approval of Roche ’s Alecensa as the first adjuvant treatment for resected ALK-positive early-stage lung cancer
If approved, Alecensa will be the first and only ALK inhibitor approved for people with resected ALK-positive early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)The positive recommendation is based on results from the Phase III ALINA study where Alecensa showed an unprecedented 76% reduction in the risk of disease recurrence or death, compared to adjuvant chemotherapy1With about half of people living with early-stage NSCLC experiencing disease recurrence or death following surgery, Alecensa could minimise the risk by treating NSCLC before it has spread2Basel, 26 April 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today th...
Source: Roche Investor Update - April 26, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Epidemiology of injuries during judo tournaments - Mooren J, von Gerhardt AL, Hendriks ITJ, Tol JL, Ko ëter S.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the injury incidence proportion, distribution of injuries by anatomical location; injury type; injury severity, time loss; mechanism and situations of injuries; and the relative risk of injuries by gender, age, and weight categories... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
The epidemiology of youth sport-related shoulder injuries: a systematic review - Gibson ES, Cairo A, R äisänen AM, Kuntze C, Emery CA, Pasanen K.
BACKGROUND: Youth around the globe place their shoulders at risk for injury when participating in sports. Shoulder injuries may vary in severity, produce the potential for time-loss from sport, and result in functional disability. We sought to explore spor... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
The U.S. government is taking action to stop ‘cow flu.’ Is it too little, too late?
The U.S. government announced new measures yesterday to slow the spread of the H5N1 influenza virus among cattle, following the revelation that milk sold commercially in 10 states contained fragments of the virus. An order issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) restricts the movement of dairy cattle between states and mandates the reporting of infected cows.
The
order
comes as new genetic evidence suggests cattle infections with the virus, first announced on 25 March, may have started as early as the fall of 2023, and that the virus has likely circulated far beyond the 33 farms in eight states ...
Source: ScienceNOW - April 25, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
Experts warn of 'epidemic' in nearsightedness with half the world needing glasses by 2050
Half of the world will need glasses by 2050, eye experts warn. Dr Andrew Herbert of Rochester Institute of Technology warned reading and less time outside could be to blame. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sustainable Development Goals' health-related indicators for Brazil and Ecuador: an analysis for the period of 1990-2019 - Malta DC, Romero-Sandoval N, Cardoso LSM, Arcos P, Gual án M, Pescarini JM, Brickley EB, Veloso GA, Bernal RTI, Gomes CS, Kerr LRFS, Naghavi M, Cooper PJ, Barreto ML, Leyland AH.
This article aims to analyse the evolution of 40 Sustainable Development Goals' (SDGs) health-related indicators in Brazil and Ecuador from 1990 to 2019. STUDY DESIGN: Epidemiological study of long-term trends in 40 SDGs' health-related indicato... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
Madagascar: Malaria On the Rise With Healthcare Out of Reach in Madagascar
[MSF] Madagascar is one of the countries most affected by malaria. According to the Ministry of Public Health, the reported number of malaria cases in 2023 exceeded the national epidemic threshold: 2.8 million cases and 400 deaths were recorded, compared to 1.7 million in 2022. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 25, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Aid and Assistance East Africa External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Madagascar Malaria NGOs and Civil Society Source Type: news
Congo-Brazzaville: Congo Brazzaville Declares Mpox Epidemic
[New Times] Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox (monkeypox), a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, after 19 cases were confirmed across five regions, including the capital Brazzaville, according to reports. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 25, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Central Africa Congo-Brazzaville Health and Medicine Source Type: news
Language that could be clues to suicide differ between men and women
Key takeawaysIn a CDC database of violent deaths, researchers found large discrepancies in the language used in police reports and public health records to describe the circumstances surrounding male and female suicides.Words associated with male suicides were far more likely to reference job loss, alcohol abuse, financial stress and unusual behavior around the time of death than moods or mental health struggles clinicians would typically flag as precursors to suicide.The findings offer a new approach to understanding and identifying early warning signs for suicide that could be used to train health care workers and first ...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - April 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Incidence of staff injury and illness at the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games - Larson EG, Hasley I, Post EG, Cali MG, Clark SC, McPherson AL, Noble-Taylor KE, Robinson DM, Anderson T, Finnoff J, Adams WM.
OBJECTIVE: To report epidemiological data regarding injury and illness among the Team USA staff during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. METHODS: A retrospective review of all T... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
A 5-year comprehensive evaluation of maxillofacial injuries in polytrauma patients at a tertiary hospital - an epidemiological study - Muralidhar P, Bandela V, Ghaffar Khan AA, Shah SJ, Elfadeel ASA, Basany RB, Amgoth DS, Param S.
OBJECTIVES: To report and analyze the pattern of maxillofacial injuries in trauma victims and to define the role of a maxillofacial surgeon in an emergency trauma care team. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Trauma patients reported and reporting to the casua... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
There's an'Epidemic' of Loneliness Among U.S. Parents, Poll Finds
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 -- Anne Helms is one busy mom, constantly juggling the demands of working from home with parenting two young children.Despite that whirl of activity, Helms says she often feels isolated and lonely. “I work from home full... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Congo Republic Declares Mpox Epidemic Congo Republic Declares Mpox Epidemic
Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Shoulder dislocations in professional male football (soccer): a retrospective epidemiological analysis of the German Bundesliga from season 2012/2013 until 2022/2023 - Schneider KN, Zafeiris T, Gosheger G, Klingebiel S, Rickert C, Schachtrup T, Theil C.
PURPOSE: Injuries exert a detrimental impact on the team performance in professional football. Shoulder dislocations are known for their severity and often cause substantial lay-off times. However, there is a notable gap in the general understanding regard... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
