A 43-year old woman with two children has become the first study participant in a phase 1 clinical trial for an experimental vaccine against the spreading coronavirus. She was administered the vaccine, mRNA-1273, on March 16th. This move marks the official start to the open-label trial and what researchers hope will lead to the first approved … [Read more...]
A COVID-19 Vaccine: Clinical Trial Begins
Exploring Myths of the Coronavirus
The Coronavirus has become one of the biggest pandemics in recent memory. Better known as Covid-19 or SARS-CoV-2, physician services around the world are struggling to handle the spread of the virus. And since the virus has spread to nearly every continent around the world, except Antarctica, it would be better to discuss some of the myths about … [Read more...]
What is the Impact of Consuming Sugar at Breakfast?
Does eating a breakfast high in sugar prime people to crave sugar throughout the day, or does it stave off hunger, reducing subsequent sugar intake in the afternoon and evening? Interestingly, the answer is neither, according to a new study published in the journal, Obesity. While researchers and clinicians have debated the value of breakfast … [Read more...]
Melatonin May Improve Sleep in Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sleep disturbances are a common complication associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A new clinical practice guideline has now been published by the American Academy of Neurology to provide strategies for addressing sleep disturbances in children and adolescents with the disorder. The guideline was developed based on a review of relevant … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Can Be Detected in Patient Saliva
A new study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases has found that the coronavirus strain that is spreading globally – COVID-19 – can be detected in patients’ saliva. If saliva can in fact be used to diagnose COVID-19, this approach could be valuable not only for patients but also for emergency physicians, hospital physicians, and … [Read more...]