Smear tests: Women to trial ‘do-it-at-home’ kits for NHS
[unable to retrieve full-text content]About 31,000 women will be offered the swab checks, which can help spot early signs of cervical cancer. BBC News – Health
Calculated risk: Dutch lockdown eased, but curfew extended
The Dutch prime minister has extended his country’s coronavirus curfew until March 15 while also relaxing some lockdown measures By MIKE CORDER Associated Press February 23, 2021, 7:19 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday extended the Netherlands’ coronavirus… Read More »
The Latest: Germany extends border checks to battle variants
BERLIN — Germany is extending strict checks on its borders with the Czech Republic and Austria’s Tyrol province until March 3. The checks were introduced on Feb. 14 in a bid to reduce the spread of more contagious coronavirus variants that have taken hold in those areas. Germany is limiting entry to its own citizens… Read More »
‘Brand doesn’t matter. Get the first vaccine available,’ Dr. Vin Gupta says
Intensive-care unit and lung doctor Dr. Vin Gupta told CNBC’s “The News with Shepard Smith” that patients should stop weighing the pros and cons of which Covid vaccine is better and get the first shot available into their arms as soon as possible, despite a new Israeli study that shows the Pfizer vaccine actually stops… Read More »
Dear Me, it won’t last forever: Study suggests writing letters to future self can lessen stress of COVID pandemic
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Health and Wellness Health Canada ‘It activates that sense that “This too shall pass, that this may be a really difficult time right now but I can get through difficult times” ‘ Author of the article: Tom Blackwell Publishing date: Feb 19, 2021 • 3 days ago • 4 minute read A… Read More »
Who Will Be the Next F.D.A. Chief?
The Coronavirus Outbreak liveLatest Updates Maps and Cases Vaccine Rollout See Your Local Risk New Variants Tracker Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Who Will Be the Next F.D.A. Chief? Two leading contenders generate wider debate about the leadership needed to restore morale and scientific integrity to an… Read More »
Ask the Doctor: D. Todd Detar, DO, Answers Questions about Osteopathic Medicine and His Role in the Community
D. Todd Detar, DO Q. What attracted you to medicine? A. While studying health education at the University of Delaware, a college sports injury ended my life’s dream of becoming an NFL player. One of my coaches saw an opportunity for me to work as a trainer for the Philadelphia Phillies, and over time, I… Read More »