The world has never been in a better position to end the Covid-19 pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization said on September 14, his most optimistic
outlook yet on the years-long health crisis which has killed over six million people.
"We are not there yet. But the end is in sight," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at a virtual press conference.
That was the most upbeat assessment from the UN agency since it declared an international emergency in January 2020 and started describing Covid-19 as a pandemic
three months later.
The virus, which emerged in China in late 2019, has killed nearly 6.5 million people and infected 606 million, roiling global economies and overwhelming healthcare
systems.
The rollout of vaccines and therapies have helped to stem deaths and hospitalisations, and the Omicron variant which emerged late last year causes less severe
disease. Deaths from Covid-19 last week were the lowest since March 2020, the U.N. agency reported.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended faricimab as treatment option for adults with wet age-related macular degeneration
or diabetic macular oedema.
Thousands of people in England could benefit from the recommendation of a new drug that helps to treat two leading causes of sight loss and visual impairment.
Faricimab is administered as an eye injection and is being recommended as an option for treating some adults with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or with
diabetic macular oedema (DMO).
In the key clinical trials, aflibercept, another eye injection drug used to treat AMD and DMO, was administered every 8 weeks, while faricimab dosing, based on assessments of the disease activity, allowed for an interval of up to 16 weeks between doses, and was found to be equally effective.
Up to 300,000 people in England with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could be eligible to receive faricimab as part of their treatment alongside just over 28,000 people with diabetic macular oedema.
Cosmetic eyelid surgery has many other benefits other than improving your aesthetic. Sagging eyelids can hinder the vision, which is why many people undergoing an eyelid surgery want to correct their eye sight issues. This surgery can also help in reducing migraine pain, which very few people are aware of.
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f you do not take good and proper care of your eyesight, then as you grow old, your eyesight and vision become weak, becomes blurred, and worsens by the time. Due to this factor, you look and search out for ways to improve your vision. But the fact is, no matter what care you adopt, the loss in the vision of eye-sight is not due to your fault.
Our eye vision is the most precious thing. Numerous things can deprive us of this all significant sense. Disease, injury and age are the chief contributing elements to the downfall of our sight. Thanks to present high technological world there are several things we can do to now prevent, get better and decrease the affects of this loss.
A Tricycle is a type of human-powered land vehicle powered by the arms rather than the legs, as on a bicycle. Most handcycles are tricycle in form, with two coasting rear wheels and one steerable powered front wheel. Despite usually having three wheels, they are also known as handbikes.
Many manufacturers have designed and released hand-powered recumbent trikes, or handcycles. Handcycles are a regular sight at HPV meets and are beginning to be seen on the streets. These usually follow a delta design with front wheels driven by standard derailleur gearing powered by hand cranks. Brake levers are usually mounted on the handholds which are usually mounted in phase, unlike pedal cranks, which are usually 180° out of phase. This allows the rider to more easily use their torso to help propel the cycle. The entire crank assembly and the front wheel turn together, allowing the rider to steer and crank simultaneously.
Single-Hand-Drive-Tricycle come in a variety of styles, making them accessible to people with a wide variety of disabilities. There are also hybrids between a handcycle, a recumbent bike and a tricycle.
Fork steer handcycles represent the majority of handcycles sold. They work well for both low and high-level spinal injuries, and most have adjustable footrests, seat angle, and come with a variety of gearing, wheel and tire configurations depending on intended use: racing, recreation, or touring. Manufacturers of this type of handcycle include Invacare (Top End), Intrepid Equipment, Varna, Schmicking and Sunrise Medical.
Lean steer handcycles are another type of handcycle. In this type of handcycle the rider leans into the turn to steer. There is a longer learning curve with lean steer handcycles, and they are significantly less stable at high speed. The lean steer system feels similar to mono skiing: using your whole body to steer the handcycle. Lean steer handcycles can work well for lower-level injuries; although, some athletes with high-level di
The Disease They Call FAT is best solutions and treatment for Obesity in New York and surrounding the area. This film introduces us to a disease hiding in plain sight, and makes a compelling case that it is time to end the suffering.
No wonder an increasing number of folks getting on board the fitness trend, and consequently gyms are getting to be a fixture in our own lives. Not only are industrial health setups a comfortable sight today across towns, home gyms will also be gaining popularity because of its advantage and cost advantages.
Irrespective of whether it is the neighborhood fitness center or your home fitness center, the potency of a setup comes from using complete gym gear featuring premium quality machines at a well-designed area.
Dry eye syndrome is incredibly common and prevalence is increasing globally. Studies show that prevalence rates vary from five to 50 per cent but can be as
high as 75 per cent in people over the age of 40, in people who wear contact lenses and those who work with computers. It is more common in women than in men,
particularly during and after the menopause.
According to a new real-world research commissioned by world experts in eye-care, Rohto, more than eight in ten women (83 per cent) indicate that they suffer from
the condition, but only once they have had the symptoms of dry eye syndrome described to them.
Without detailed explanation, 56 per cent of people say they have never even heard of dry eye syndrome, showing just how under diagnosed it may be.
Causes of dry eye
Dry eyes are a clinical cause of eye irritation, fatigue, and discomfort, often causing feelings of itchiness, grittiness, and excess watering. If left untreated,
dry eyes can even lead to long-term damage and sight problems.
Dry eyes may occur if enough tears aren't produced if poor-quality tears are generated or if the tears evaporate from the surface of the eye too quickly. This leads
to poor lubrication of the tear film. In a normal eye, the tear film4- the multilayer moist protective film - covers the cornea and lubricates the eye.
However, if the lubricative process is faulty dry spots appear on the surface of the eye and this causes irritation and discomfort. The tear film has several layers:
fatty oils, aqueous fluid, and mucus. This combination normally keeps the surface of your eyes lubricated, smooth and clear. But problems with any of these layers
can cause dry eyes.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)'s new research (YouGov poll) revealed that one in five of UK adults (19%) keep their medicines in the bathroom.
The research revealed, "Almost one in two (45%) of UK adult keep their medicines in the kitchen, which could also cause problems.
RPS Chief Scientist Professor Parastou Donyai said: "It's important to store your medicines in the right place as this could affect how they work.
"Medicines should be stored in a cool, dry place and are particularly affected by heat and moisture. Keeping your medicines in the same place as where you have
baths and showers could make your medicines less effective or spoil them.
"Instead keep your medicines in another room, for example your bedroom or if you keep them in the kitchen, make sure this is in a kitchen cabinet, away from sources
of heat such as the hob, oven or windowsill. If you have small children or pets in the home, always make sure your medicines are kept in a lockable storage box
somewhere out of their reach and sight."
The new deal struck by the NHS will enable provision of a life-saving treatment for babies and young children who suffer with a rare and fatal genetic disease, metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD).
The revolutionary gene therapy treatment, known by its brand name Libmeldy, is used to treat MLD, which causes severe damage to the child's nervous system and organs,
leading to a life expectancy of just five to eight years.
Having a reported list price of more than £2.8 million, it is the most expensive drug in the world, but can now be offered to young patients on the NHS in England after the health service negotiated a significant confidential discount.
the drug works by removing the patient's stem cells and replacing the faulty gene that causes MLD before then re-injecting the treated cells into the patient.
The most common form of MLD usually develops in babies younger than 30 months and can cause loss of sight, speech and hearing, as well as difficulty moving, brain impairment, seizures, and eventually death.
The PSNC on Friday said it has warned the DHSC about the "very serious impact" of the limited supply of certain antibiotics on pharmacies who are "having to
chase stock, purchase without sight of any concession prices, and cope with increasing patient questions and abuse."
With higher than usual number of cases of scarlet fever, caused by invasive Group A Streptococci (iGAS) infections, being reported in children across the country,
supplies of antibiotics for Group A Strep treatment have seen a surge in demand, leading to limited supply at certain wholesalers and pharmacies.
PSNC has urged the DHSC to adopt measures that could help to manage the current crisis, such as allowing pharmacists more freedom to change strengths or formulations
without prescriber approval, outside of Serious Shortage Protocols.
It has also raised concerns on the significant rise in wholesale prices of many oral antibiotics as a result of the surge in demand and the ongoing supply
disruptions. PSNC also said they have received reports of some suppliers putting up their prices for any oral antibiotics they do have in stock.
A new bill was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday (20 March) to prohibit the sale of tobacco to children under the age of 15, delivering on the
Prime Minister's commitment to create a smokefree generation.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to protect future generations from the harmful impacts of smoking, thereby saving thousands of lives and billions of pounds
for the NHS.
The bill will also introduce new powers to restrict vape flavours and packaging deliberately targeted towards children, as well as allow the government to
change how they are displayed in shops, moving them out of sight of children and away from products that appeal to them, like sweets.
Additionally, enforcement officers' powers will be strengthened with 'on the spot fines' of £100 to ensure compliance with the new laws. This complements
the existing maximum fine of £2,500 that local authorities can already impose. It will also become illegal to provide free samples of vapes to children under
the age of 18.
People worldwide encounter a variety of eye issues, but modern medicine has made significant advancements in surgical techniques to effectively address many eye problems, including conditions like glaucoma and cataracts.
It is a well known fact that the face is the mirror of your inner self. But if your face is ruled by unwanted patches and lines then neither is it a very pleasant sight nor a pleasant feeling.
A commode can provide toilet facilities for those who are incapacitated and unable to easily get to the bathroom. There are a variety of different styles and designs available. Here we have put together a guide of commodes for the elderly or disabled to help you figure out what is best for you.The Royal Flushing Commode is not only attractive and comfortable, but it also flushes like a real Disabled Toilets. The commode can be used several times before the discreet and hygienic reservoir needs emptying. The armrests and padded seat and back provide additional comfort, and the potty section is designed to sit out of sight when not in use.
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