Existing Covid-19 inoculations will struggle against the fast-spreading Omicron variant, the head of vaccine manufacturer Moderna warned on Tuesday (November 30), as countries ramp up vaccination programmes and impose further restrictions in an effort to curb growing concern.
First reported to the World Health Organization in South Africa less than a week ago, the new strain has rapidly spread from Africa to the Pacific, and from Europe
to North America as dozens of countries have announced travel restrictions.
While no deaths have yet been reported from Omicron, and it could take weeks to know how infectious and how resistant the strain may prove to vaccines, its emergence underscores how besieged the world remains by Covid-19, nearly two years after the first cases were recorded.
Stephane Bancel, the head of US vaccine manufacturer Moderna, told the Financial Times in an interview published today that data would be available on the effectiveness of vaccines in the two weeks' time, but that scientists were pessimistic.
If you're looking for the best probiotic brands, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we will discuss how to find the right probiotic brands
for your needs. We'll go over factors such as price, quality, and customer reviews to help you make an informed decision. We will also discuss the different types
of probiotics and how to select the right one for you. So whether you're just starting out on your probiotic journey or you're looking for a new brand to try, read
on for our top tips!
HOW TO CHOOSE A PROBIOTIC BRAND?
When choosing a probiotic brand, it's important to consider factors such as price, quality, and customer feedback. Price is often the first factor people consider
when selecting a probiotic brand. However, it's important to remember that cheaper is not always better. Quality should be your main priority - some brands may be
more expensive but offer superior probiotic strains with higher concentrations of beneficial bacteria compared to others. A probiotic should contain at least
10 Billion CFUs (colony-forming units) to be considered effective. The ingredients it should have are lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, and Enterococcus. So
, these probiotics are good for gut health and digestion. In addition, they should consist of bacterial strains that are resistant to stomach acid and bile, as
these can break down beneficial bacteria before they reach the gut.
Being able to access high-quality healthcare at the times you need it most is vital. Regardless of whether this is a simple check-up, a medical review or
complex surgery, having a suitable healthcare package designed according to your medical needs will be beneficial in the long run.
The NHS has recently come under significant strain. Factors such as an increase in the number of patients, reduced funding and increased life expectancy have led to
long waiting times and limited treatments.
As a result, more individuals are now seeking private healthcare which, while it may be more expensive, offers faster and more effective treatment. Here we'll discuss
some of the main benefits of private healthcare and why it is becoming the ideal choice for healthcare in 2023.
Reduced waiting times
One of the main issues faced by the NHS is waiting times, with some patients being made to wait up to a year for routine hospital care. Currently, ambulance services
and A&E units are under unprecedented pressure and it is estimated that hundreds of deaths each week are associated with admission delays.
Understaffing has been a chronic issue in recent years in the NHS and is a major threat to the welfare of patients. This has been one of the major concerns that has
led to nurses and ambulance staff taking strike action. As nurses and hospital workers are put under higher strain, they are more likely to make mistakes, which
could well lead to patients coming into harm and making a claim.
Opting for private healthcare guarantees that you are able to access your appointments, surgeries and treatments much quicker, with some flexibility offered to align
with your lifestyle. The capacity to bypass the painfully long waiting times ensures you receive the necessary medical attention much sooner and could prevent the
emergence of other health complications.
If the eyes feel tired and strained by looking at any digital screen for very long duration, one may be a victim of the digital onslaught.
This condition is increasingly been noticed among people working long hours on a computer and in school-age children who spend a significant time on devices. It is called the "Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)or Digital Eye Strain (DES).
This can be treated with the latest and sophisticated computerized technique (Bynocs - The Computer Vision syndrome treatment software), which can be done at the doctor's clinic or at home
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a second "bivalent" vaccine as a Covid-19 booster.
The updated booster vaccine made by Pfizer/BioNTech, targeting two coronavirus variants, has been approved for use in individuals aged 12 years and above.
In each dose of the booster vaccine, 'Comirnaty bivalent Original/Omicron', half of the vaccine (15 micrograms) targets the original virus strain and the other
half (15 micrograms) targets Omicron (BA.1).
Dr June Raine, MHRA chief executive said: "I am pleased to announce that we now have a second approved vaccine for the UK Autumn booster programme. The clinical
trial of the Pfizer/BioNTech bivalent vaccine showed a strong immune response against the Omicron BA.1 variant as well as the original strain.
Bivalent vaccines are helping us to meet the challenge of an ever-evolving virus, to help protect people against Covid-19 variants. We have in place a comprehensive
safety surveillance strategy for all UK-approved Covid-19 vaccines, and this will include the updated booster we approved today."
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has raised alarm over rising cases of extensively antibiotic-resistant Shigella infections, mainly in gay, bisexual,
and other men who have physical relationship with men (GBMSM).
There has been a 53 per cent increase in cases since the beginning of 2023, mostly driven by a cluster of antibiotic resistant strain called Shigella sonnei,
with 97 cases reported this year until November, compared to just four cases last year.
According to UKHSA, Shigella sonnei infections are difficult to treat as the strain does not respond to the antibiotics typically used to treat the bacteria.
While it has been found across England, cases are concentrated in London (45), the North West (21) and South East (12).
Shigella is an infectious gut infection that can cause symptoms like diarrhoea (sometimes mixed with blood), stomach cramps and fever, which are commonly
mistaken for food poisoning.
The world's first human challenge trial in which volunteers were deliberately exposed to Covid-19 to advance research into the disease was found to be safe in
healthy young adults, one of the companies running the study said on Wednesday.
The data supports the safety of this model which could theoretically provide a "plug and play" platform for testing therapies and vaccines using the original
Covid-19 strain as well as variants of the virus, Open Orphan, which carried out the study, said in a statement.
Open Orphan is running the project, launched a year ago, with Imperial College London, the UK government's vaccines task force and the clinical company hVIVO.
The trial infected 36 healthy male and female volunteers aged 18-29 years with the original SARS-CoV-2 strain of the virus and closely monitored them in a controlled
quarantined setting. They will be followed up for 12 months after discharge from the quarantine facility.
The Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) has been running as a national advanced service since October 2019 to relieve pressure on the National
Health Service which aims to help with on the day demand in relation to minor illness and medicines.
The NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service CPCS (NHS CPCS) aims to meet the objectives of the NHS Long Term Plan to use community pharmacists' skills to
advise patients, and to build relationships with GP surgeries, primary care teams and wider NHS providers and to assist with urgent care system repeat prescription
requests. Referrals from the GP referral pathway and urgent care systems and urgent treatment centres are digitally routed to community pharmacies so that patients
can receive same-day appointments and have their queries resolved.
The numbers
Based on the estimated annual number of minor ailment GP appointments, the service was expected to save the NHS up to £640 million per year . Three years later, the
nation has weathered the Covid 19 pandemic, which had widespread effects and put further strain on already overstretched NHS staff.
The pandemic impact has resulted in higher numbers of GP appointments than initially anticipated. Nevertheless, this may offer an opportunity to proactively engage
pharmacy teams in patient contact help ease strain across the wider NHS.
Long appointment wait times, embarrassment, and lack of trust are causing thousands of Brits to avoid visiting doctors, according to new research by
Newfoundland Diagnostics.
With 1 in 4 individuals resorting to A&E due to the lack of available GP appointments, which adds to the NHS burden, the medical self-testing brand believes that
educating the nation on at-home testing can help ease the strain on the health service.
The research revealed the top five reasons why Brits avoid visiting doctors for medical testing:
Appointments taking too long to book (28 per cent)
Embarrassment around their illnesses (15 per cent)
Preference for at-home testing (12 per cent)
Not having time (10 per cent)
Lack of trust in the NHS or their GP (7 per cent)
The research team cautioned that delaying care can worsen conditions, resulting in more severe cases that place greater strain on the NHS.
Tynor Wrist Brace with Thumb is created to reinforce, prevent and partially immobilize the wrist and the palm. This wrist brace allows natural and free activity of the fingers. It keeps the affected area compact and maintains the body heat to lessen the local pain inflammation. Its has high quality striped elastic webbing which provides high modulus of elasticity which gives the comfortable feel. It is made from the strong, durable, porous and a comfortable material which remains for a long time.
This Wrist Brace provides excellent compressive strength and support to the wrist. Its Hook loop closures allow easy application and removal. It fits comfortably around the wrist and comes in universal sizing. It also has an anatomical thumb opening which fastens the healing process. It keeps the thumb in relaxed and comfortable position. Its extra porous material allows the proper ventilation to the affected skin.
Tynor Wrist Brace with Thumb
Wrist brace with thumb is designed to support, protect and partially immobilize the wrist and the palm while allowing free and natural movement of the fingers.
It compresses the area and retains the body heat to allay local pain and inflammation.
Extra grip.
Extra porous
Controlled compression.
Anatomical thumb placement.
Tynor Wrist Brace with Thumb Features
High quality , striped elastic webbing
Strong and durable
Porous and comfortable
High modulus of elasticity- Retains shape and size for a long time.
Excellent compressive strength, better support
Hook loop closures
Easy to apply and remove
Ensures optimal compression
Better fitting and universal sizing.
Anatomical thumb opening
Better pain relief and healing.
Thumb in abduction remains relaxed, no fatigue
Improves comfort
Allows free and natural movement of the thumb and fingers.
Tynor Tennis Elbow Support
Tennis Elbow Support is designed to help provide relief from generalized pain and tenderness in the forearm and elbow caused by repetitiv
The British scientist who led the research underpinning AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine said at the weekend that a new jab could be developed against the emerging Omicron variant "very rapidly" if needed.
Professor Andrew Pollard, director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, also said existing vaccines should work against the new strain, but that would only become apparent
after more research in the coming weeks.
"It's extremely unlikely that a reboot of a pandemic in a vaccinated population like we saw last year (with the Delta variant) is going to happen," he told BBC radio.
But if required, "The processes of how one goes about developing a new vaccine are increasingly well-oiled, so if it's needed that is something that could be moved very rapidly."
In a statement, AstraZeneca said it had "developed, in close collaboration with Oxford University, a vaccine platform that enables us to respond quickly to new variants that may emerge".
Pharmacies across Northern Ireland are in financial turmoil, reporting that they are dispensing prescription medicines at a loss due to inadequate
reimbursement from the Department of Health (DoH).
This crisis has led to the closure of almost a dozen pharmacies over the past 18 months, with many others struggling to stay open.
Siobhan McNulty, who runs Melvin Pharmacy in Garrison, County Fermanagh, described the dire situation. "We're dispensing medicines at a loss," she said.
"The reimbursement rates don't match the cost of the drugs, and we're left to cover the gap."
McNulty relies on sales of non-pharmaceutical products to keep her business running.
Vissco Limited Motion Knee Brace
Another Vissco product specifically designed to help ease that nasty knee pain. This knee brace helps to achieve a controlled range of motion to facilitate recovery from a muscle pull, strain, ligament tear or knee operation.
WHEN TO USE
Postoperative rehabliation for knee joint
For controlled range of motion of knee
Ligament injury - Grade 1 (ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL)
Meniscus injuries - Grade 1
Vissco Limited Motion Knee Brace Features
Hinged Support
Universal Fit
Adjustable Support
Anti-Fungal
Vissco Limited Motion Knee Brace Measurements
Tynor Wrist Splint Ambidextrous
Applications
Early cast removal.
Fracture management.
Post surgical protection and rehabilitation.
Rheumatic disease of the wrist and arthritic hand positioning.
Bursitis, Tendonitis, Tensosynovitis.
Psychological assurance.
Post extensor tendon repair surgery.
Conservative management of keinbock's disease.
Sprains and strains.
Tynor Wrist Splint Ambidextrous Features
Customizable Splints.
Controlled compression.
Anatomical thumb opening.
Fits both left and right hand.
Tynor Wrist Splint Ambidextrous Measurements
Measure circumference at a distance 6" from the wrist along the arm
Tynor Wrist Brace with Thumb
Wrist brace with thumb is designed to support, protect and partially immobilize the wrist and the palm while allowing free and natural movement of the fingers.
It compresses the area and retains the body heat to allay local pain and inflammation.
Extra grip.
Extra porous
Controlled compression.
Anatomical thumb placement.
Tynor Wrist Brace with Thumb Features
High quality , striped elastic webbing
Strong and durable
Porous and comfortable
High modulus of elasticity- Retains shape and size for a long time.
Excellent compressive strength, better support
Hook loop closures
Easy to apply and remove
Ensures optimal compression
Better fitting and universal sizing.
Anatomical thumb opening
Better pain relief and healing.
Thumb in abduction remains relaxed, no fatigue
Improves comfort
Allows free and natural movement of the thumb and fingers.
Elastic Ankle Support Brace
Having an ankle injury or sprain can really render you immobile. The Vissco ankle binder
provides support and stability to the ankle, further curtailing any swelling due to the
compression offered. It is best used in the figure of eight for strong stability and
support. It adjusts to and fits the ankle firmly and can be tightened or loosened as
required. The hook and loop fasteners make it easy to adjust. The best part about this
binder however, is that it can be worn under your shoes or normal footwear making it a
truly good companion.
WHEN TO USE
Ankle sprain and strain
Ligament or tendon injury
Slight instability of the ankle joint
Swollen ankle
To control flaccid foot drop
Elastic Ankle Support Brace Features
Skin Friendly
Easy Breathe
Soft Support
Anti-Fungal
Elastic Ankle Support Brace Measurements
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Biofreeze product area unit providing relief to innumerable arthritis sufferers. however the pain reliever's distinctive, cooling formulation is additionally comforting to sore muscles and muscle sprains; easing back, shoulder and neck pain; reducing painful articulatio plana, knee, hip and elbow joints and serving to to reduce effects of muscular strains.
Ergonomically designed wheelchair not only for the patients but also for the assistants, both of them are considered users of this wheelchair. WheelCare has been designed to prevent work injury to the assistants by redesigned the handle, seat, hanger, rear pedals and front pedals, make them adjustable and easier to use. Tube-shaped structure allows the users to install extensional gears depends on the different needs. Ergonomic Wheelchairs with a body contouring S-Shaped seat frame and contoured armrests provides the user with all day comfort and ultimate mobility. And since this wheelchair is designed around the human body, less likely to need a seat cushion or other device to help make the wheelchair more comfortable. Ergonomics is really about using bodies safely and efficiently, in a way which doesn't strain the tissues. A way which is comfortable, While working, cooking, driving, creating or other work.
Karma Wheelchair KM 7501:
Karma Healthcare KM 7501 Pediatric Wheelchair is a manual wheelchair for children. It's ergonomically antelope horn-shaped handle makes it easy to steer and push the chair, and vertical footrest allow legs to be placed in the correct position. One-piece footplate increases stability. The wheelchair has a great look with a bright color and modern style.
Karma Healthcare Wheelchair KM 7501 Features:
Karma Healthcare Wheelchair KM-7501 Paediatric Wheelchair offers here-we-go handle
Caring footrest
Seat width: 11" or 13.5"
Ultra lightweight and compact
Outward extended front wheels
6" solid caster and 14" solid rear wheel
Maximum user weight: 60Kg
One Year Warranty
Karma Wheelchair KM 7501 Measurements:
Width 11" 13.5"
Front/Rear Wheels 6" to 14" 6" to 14"
Seat Width 28cm 34cm
Seat Depth 30cm 30cm
Overall Width 45cm 51cm
Overall Collapsed Width 34cm 34cm
Armrest Height 18cm 18cm
Overall Length 70W 70W
Seat Height 39cm 39cm
Backrest Height 36cm 36cm
Overall Height 102cm 102cm
Weight 9.3kg 9.3kg
Karma Ergo