(BPT) – Sponsored by Pfizer. According to the FDA, an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) is a mechanism to facilitate the availability and use of medical countermeasures, including vaccines, during public health emergencies, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.1 An EUA allows the use of medical products, not yet approved, when there are no adequate, approved…
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A novel early detection blood test could soon change how cancer is found
(BPT) – Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way, whether it’s a friend or family member facing a diagnosis, or their own worry about susceptibility to the disease. This year alone, roughly 1.8 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. Nearly 1,700 lives…
Survey: Americans don’t follow through on crucial annual eye exams
(BPT) – If you’ve fallen behind in scheduling and keeping your regular eye exams, you’re not alone. In fact, eye health is not an important enough priority for most people, according to a recent study by Johnson & Johnson Vision. That’s a problem, since annual eye exams are the single most crucial step you can…
The caregiver difference: One man’s journey caring for his father’s COPD
(BPT) – When Justin found out his dad had been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), he wasn’t sure what to expect. Without knowing anything about the condition, he didn’t realize that becoming a primary caregiver at age 30 would mean uprooting his lifestyle to support caring for his dad. Like Justin and his…
Tips to help manage holiday stress during COVID-19
(BPT) – Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Stress levels are rising due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the numerous disruptions in our daily lives. The American Psychological Association recently reported that “we are facing a national mental health crisis that could yield serious health and social consequences for years to come.” And it’s not just…