Month: November 2021

Experimental Wearable Device Accurately Predicts Epileptic Seizures

Claire Wiedmaier experiences epileptic seizures so bad that she’s broken teeth while in their grip.”I have some fake teeth. I broke my two bottom front teeth,” said Wiedmaier, 23, of Ankeny, Iowa, who these days can expect to have at least four seizures a month.Knowing when… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on November 17, 2021

Moderna Seeks U.S. Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters for All Adults

Moderna Inc said on Wednesday it had applied with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for authorization of its COVID-19 booster vaccine for all adults aged 18 and older. The FDA has cleared booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines for people who are immunocompromised, those aged… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on November 17, 2021

First Human Trial of Nasal Vaccine for Alzheimer’s Disease Underway

The first human clinical trial of a nasal vaccine to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease is set to begin after nearly 20 years of research. This is a “remarkable milestone,” according to Dr. Howard Weiner, co-director of the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on November 17, 2021