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Key TakeawaysPfizer has gained FDA approval to begin testing its coronavirus vaccine in children 12 and older.Experts say that including kids in clinical trials is crucial to the overall development of a vaccine that will protect both children and adults from COVID-19.According to its website, Pfizer has already enrolled more than 39,000 volunteers in its study. More than 34,000 of those volunteers have already received a second vaccination. Key Takeaways Pfizer has gained FDA approval to begin testing its coronavirus vaccine in children 12 and older....

Key TakeawaysAn ongoing study showed that 60% of lung cancer patients who took a drug called Lorbrena remained alive and disease-free after five years, compared to 8% of those who were treated with Xalkori.The CROWN study offers the longest progression-free survival results ever recorded in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Key Takeaways An ongoing study showed that 60% of lung cancer patients who took a drug called Lorbrena remained alive and disease-free after five years, compared to 8% of those who were treated with Xalkori....

UpdatePfizer on September 28 announced that it had submitted vaccine efficacy data on children ages 5-11 to the FDA for emergency use authorization. Update Pfizer on September 28 announced that it had submitted vaccine efficacy data on children ages 5-11 to the FDA for emergency use authorization. Key TakeawaysPfizer released new data on the safety and efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine in young children and said it will apply for FDA authorization....

Key TakeawaysThe Transparency in Coverage Rule will require health insurers to publish negotiated drug pricing information.The rule is set to go into effect in 2022.On behalf of pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), a group is suing to block the rule. Key Takeaways The Transparency in Coverage Rule will require health insurers to publish negotiated drug pricing information.The rule is set to go into effect in 2022.On behalf of pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), a group is suing to block the rule....

Whether it’s COVID-19, swine flu, or smallpox, we hear the wordpandemicused in a variety of ways. What does pandemic really mean, and when is the term really warranted?A pandemic refers to an illness that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people.It takes into account where it is located and how it is spreading. Most recently, theWorld Health Organization (WHO)declared COVID-19 a pandemic.Verywell / Tim LiedtkePhases of a PandemicThe Centers Disease for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently hasPandemic Intervals Framework (PIF)in place for tracking the phases of an influenza pandemic....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMain DifferencesWhat Conditions Do They Treat?Dosing ComparisonSide EffectsPrecautions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Main Differences What Conditions Do They Treat? Dosing Comparison Side Effects Precautions Phentermineis an FDA-approved generic prescription drug used forweight losswhen combined withdiet and exercise.It may sometimes be prescribed off-label for ADHD. Adderalland phentermine are often compared since they are used for overlapping conditions but are not interchangeable. Both have notable differences concerning dosing guidelines, age requirements, and side effects, that potential users should know and understand....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFoods High In PhenylalanineHealth BenefitsSafetyOptimizing Amino Acids Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foods High In Phenylalanine Health Benefits Safety Optimizing Amino Acids Phenylalanineis an amino acid, a compound your body uses to make proteins. It’s an essential amino acid, meaning you must get it from your diet because the human body can’t produce it. When you consume phenylalanine, your body converts it into tyrosine, another amino acid, which is then used to produce important brain chemicals like dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine....

Phenylketonuria (fen-ul-keetone-YU-ree-ah, or PKU) is an inherited metabolic disorder in which the body cannot completely break down the protein (amino acid) phenylalanine. This happens because a necessary enzyme, phenylalanine hydroxylase, is deficient. Because of this, phenylalanine builds up in the body’s cells and causes nervous system damage. isayildiz / Getty Images (Screening for PKU in premature babies is different and more difficult for several reasons.) Each year 10,000 to 15,000 babies are born with the disease in the United States and Phenylketonuria occurs in both males and females of all ethnic backgrounds (although it is more common in individuals of Northern European and Native American heritage....

Key TakeawaysIn 2020, the number of fatal overdoses rose sharply in Philadelphia and nationwide.Synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, were present in a majority of the overdose cases.To combat the overdose epidemic, experts and harm reduction advocates say people should carry Naloxone (Narcan) even if they don’t use drugs. Key Takeaways In 2020, the number of fatal overdoses rose sharply in Philadelphia and nationwide.Synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, were present in a majority of the overdose cases....

Key TakeawaysPhiladelphia is reinstating an indoor mask mandate starting April 18.The city is basing the change on its own criteria for COVID-19 risk level, which is stricter than the CDC’s.The move has caused some to ask if Philadelphia’s return to masking is too strict, or if the CDC’s measures are too lenient. Key Takeaways Philadelphia is reinstating an indoor mask mandate starting April 18.The city is basing the change on its own criteria for COVID-19 risk level, which is stricter than the CDC’s....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsYellow PhlegmGreen PhlegmRed PhlegmPink PhlegmBrown PhlegmBlack Phlegm Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Yellow Phlegm Green Phlegm Red Phlegm Pink Phlegm Brown Phlegm Black Phlegm Phlegm color can change when you’re ill or exposed to smoke and pollution. Normal phlegm is clear. When bacteria, viruses, or foreign substances invade the respiratory system and collect in the phlegm, it maythickenand alter in appearance....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Phosphorus?How Much Do you Need?Food SourcesHealth BenefitsDeficiencySafety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Phosphorus? How Much Do you Need? Food Sources Health Benefits Deficiency Safety Phosphorusis an essential mineral that is found in many foods and dietary supplements. It is the second most abundant mineral in the human body and is found in every cell. Phosphorus has many important roles in the body, especially in the bones and teeth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhotodermatitis vs. PhotosensitivitySymptomsTreatmentSun ProtectionWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Photodermatitis vs. Photosensitivity Symptoms Treatment Sun Protection When to Seek Medical Care Photodermatitis is a condition that causes a rash on the skin. It occurs when the skin is exposed to both an irritant and ultraviolet (UV) light.It is a type ofphotosensitivitybut uniquely different from sunburns. This article will discuss all the aspects of photodermatitis, including symptoms, treatment, and prevention....