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How the Immune System Protects You From Infection
The immune system’s job: defend against disease-causing microorganisms. Its goal is to keep us healthy. The immune system is a vast and complex interconnected network of many different organs, cells and proteins that work together to protect the body from illness. A healthy immune system can defeat invading disease-causing germs (or pathogens), such as bacteria, viruses, parasites—as well as cancer cells—while protecting healthy tissue. Understanding how the immune system works and how we can...
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Understanding Social Distancing: How Far is Enough?
The coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing—with more than 200 countries currently reporting over nine million total cases.5 The spread of the virus caused many federal and state governments to issue lockdown and stay-at-home orders for their citizens and inhabitants, but some states are now beginning to ease restrictions. As summer begins and the desire for interaction increases, it's important to review the latest guidelines for protecting ourselves and others. What is social distancing, and...
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How to Manage Non-COVID-19 Healthcare During the Pandemic
Across the country, different aspects of life came to a halt in recent months, as cities, states, and individuals worked to stop the spread of COVID-19. In many areas, hospitals, and doctors’ offices cancelled elective surgeries and in-office appointments. Media reports describe a decline in patients showing up at emergency rooms suffering from heart attacks, strokes, and appendicitis. And according to a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, nine high-volume catheterization...
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Ask an Expert: Professor Joe Schmitt Talks Tick-Borne Encephalitis
Think ticks; think Lyme disease? In recent years, public awareness of Lyme disease has peaked, as high-profile celebrities and others have shone a spotlight on the sometimes-devastating impact this disease can have on health and quality of life. But, Lyme disease isn’t the only risk associated with tick bites. Ticks can also carry other potentially serious diseases, such as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE),1 so it’s important to know how to help protect...
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Health Disparities Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are the fastest growing racial group in the U.S. According to the 2017 U.S. Census Bureau population estimate, Asian Americans account for 18.2 million (or 5.6%) of the nation's population. The U.S. Asian population represents people with roots to more than 30 countries, each with its own unique history, culture and language. Still, partly due to limitations of available research, many Asian American ethnic groups have not been represented in...
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Une course et un partenariat inédit pour mettre au point un vaccin potentiel contre le COVID-19
C’est un partenariat de ce genre qui lie déjà Pfizer à la société de biotechnologie allemande BioNTech dans le but de mettre au point un vaccin à ARN potentiel qui empêche la transmission du COVID-19. Vu que nous travaillons avec ces partenaires allemands depuis 2018 sur un vaccin contre la grippe à ARN, nous sommes dans une position idéale pour allier rapidement nos expertises dans la lutte contre le COVID-19. On sait que la mise au point d’un vaccin, quel qu’il soit, est une entreprise...
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How to Avoid Pharmaceutical Scams During COVID-19
During a crisis like the COVID-19 global pandemic, we see the best of humanity on display. From the many healthcare professionals who put their own safety and well-being on the line to many others who donate their money and resources to assist in the fight, it is heartwarming to see this display of heroism and selflessness. At the same time, there are people who use a crisis, like this one, to take advantage of others who are in need. Day-to-day activities like going to your pharmacy to fill a...
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Emotional Well-Being Tips for People Living with Chronic Inflammatory Conditions During COVID-19
Dr. Laurie Keefer is compensated by Pfizer for her work as an Editorial Board member on TalkingUC.com, a resource developed by Pfizer to connect, inspire, educate and empower the ulcerative colitis community. As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts daily life, people around the world are facing a difficult time, including those living with ulcerative colitis (UC). Dr. Laurie Keefer, a psychologist specializing in UC and other inflammatory bowel diseases, notes that some people living with UC may f...
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Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 and Tips for Those Living with a Chronic Inflammatory Disease
These patient advocates have been compensated by Pfizer in the past to share their stories. Some of these quotes and links also appear on Arthritis.com, a resource supported by Pfizer where people living with chronic inflammatory conditions can find inspiration, lifestyle advice, tools and disease information. The COVID-19 outbreak is impacting daily life around the world. Although questions remain as experts gather information to understand the coronavirus better, many valuable resources have...
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COVID-19 Coronavirus and Cancer: Information for Patients and Survivors
The cancer community is facing particularly unique challenges and concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. While anybody can get COVID-19, people living with cancer and cancer survivors may be at higher risk of health complications because cancer and cancer treatment can contribute to weakened immune systems.1 These individuals and their healthcare providers are grappling with difficult questions about how to navigate their care, including whether it is safe to continue their treatment, whether...
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Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Pursuing Breakthroughs in the Treatment of NASH
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
A Lens on Life is an unscripted docu-series that chronicles the stories of women and men living with various health challenges. Watch Elaine's inspirational story about her struggle with debilitating joint pain of RA, and how she overcame her symptoms to regain her lifestyle.
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