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CDC Focused on Unraveling Acute Flaccid Myelitis Mystery November 19, 2018 04:22 pm News Staff - The CDC published a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)(www.cdc.gov) Early Release online on Nov. 13 that shines some light on this year's spike in acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), which continues to ...
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UMd student dies from adenovirus; virus confirmed in five other students A student at the University of Maryland died recently of an adenovirus-associated illness, the university said Tuesday. At least 10 children have died recently in New Jersey after an adenovirus outbreak at a health center there.
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Millions left behind as diabetes drives surge in insulin demand LONDON (Reuters) - A global diabetes epidemic is fuelling record demand for insulin but tens of millions will not get the injections they need unless there is a dramatic improvement in access and affordability, a new study concluded on Wednesday.
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Chickenpox Outbreak Hits NC Private School With Low Vaccination Rates The sudden outbreak of chickenpox at a North Carolina private school isn't exactly surprising. At least 36 students have become infected with the disease at Asheville Waldorf School in the city of Asheville - a school that has among the highest rates ...
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Scientists spot brain-destroying proteins in the eyes of infected patients A recent study into a particularly deadly brain disease now shows that doctors may be able to detect its presence just by looking at a person's eyes.
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Study: Insulin Access Will Decrease by 2030 as Diabetes Spreads The amount of insulin needed to treat Type 2 diabetes is projected to increase by more than 20 percent across the globe over the next 12 years.
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Some docs rip NRA, say #ThisIsOurLane after Chicago Mercy Hospital shooting rampage The NRA's suggestion that "self-important" physicians who support banning semiautomatic weapons should "stay in their lane" was drawing fire on social media after a doctor was fatally shot in a Chicago hospital late Monday.
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Confused about carbs? These days, low-carb diets are more popular than ever. But this weight-loss strategy is hardly new. It began in the 1960s with the Atkins diet, followed by the South Beach, paleo, and keto diets.
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4 Infant Botulism Cases Linked to Honey-Dipped Pacifiers Four infants in Texas were hospitalized between mid-August and October of this year with an extremely rare condition, according to a Nov. 16 statement from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Brain-Destroying Prions Also Spread Through Victims' Eyes One of the strangest things that can sicken us—a rogue misfolded protein that destroys the brain, known as a prion—is even scarier than we knew.
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Eyes of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease patients show evidence of prions Date: November 20, 2018; Source: University of California - San Diego; Summary: By the time symptoms of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) are typically discovered, death is looming and inevitable.
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Researchers find infectious prions throughout eyes of patients with deadly sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease By the time symptoms of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) are typically discovered, death is looming and inevitable. But, in a new study, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine with colleagues at the National ...
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Alzheimer's research funding reaches $1.9 billion, but experts say it's still not enough PHOENIX - Federal research funds that could prevent or lead to the cure for Alzheimer's disease have reached $1.9 billion annually but still lag far behind research money for cancer and HIV/AIDS, experts said.
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CDC escalates response to polio-like illness AFM (CNN) - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has escalated its response to the polio-like illness that's struck children in 29 states, increasing the number of disease detectives in its Atlanta headquarters from two to 16, according to a ...
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One-third of parents are declining flu vaccination for their child this year A C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health demonstrated that a significant number of parents choose not to vaccinate their child against influenza.
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Lung cancer: Working in this job could mean you're at high risk of the deadly disease Around 120 people in the UK are diagnosed with lung cancer every day, but two-thirds will only be diagnosed when it is too late for a cure.
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New experimental drug offers hope for those with peanut allergies A new experimental drug may help allergy sufferers lead more normal lives. The drug, called AR101, is seeking FDA approval, and a new study has shown the results it produces in kids and teens.
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New Lung Cancer Program in the Rio Grande Valley MCALLEN, Texas - November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Doctors say although this type of cancer is mostly common in those over the age of 55, it can also affect young adults.
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Lung Association in Kentucky urges at-risk people to get lung cancer screening LOUISVILLE - During November for Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Lung Association in Kentucky encourages people who are at risk for lung cancer to take a screening eligibility quiz at SavedByTheScan.
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Why You May Not Be Capable of Discover Opioid Overdose Antidote at Your Pharmacy Researchers say prescription painkillers are readily available, but the naloxone antidote isn't in every store. Share on Pinterest Many states now have laws that allow the Narcan nasal spray to be sold without a prescription.
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Brexit linked to a rise in antidepressant use, study finds (CNN) The number of antidepressants prescribed in England rose after the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union in 2016, a new study finds.
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UW study: There is no safe level of drinking alcohol SEATTLE - A recent study done by the University of Washington shows how alcohol is killing more people at an alarming rate. The study, done by the university's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation says that alcohol use is the 'leading risk ...
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Vaccines keep kids healthy With the children heading back to school, the Health Ministry has called on parents to vaccinate their children. For years, this went without saying - but it seems that is no longer the case.
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New report highlights key focus areas to help cancer screening realize its full potential Cancer screening has contributed substantially to reduced incidence, morbidity, and mortality, but issues like access and quality care and have kept screening from fulfilling its full potential, according to a new report.
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Self-care program for COPD patients reduces emergency room visits and burdensome symptoms Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report that a program designed to enhance self-care and lead to more seamless management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults successfully reduced rates of emergency room visits and ...
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India led world in reducing malaria cases in 2017: Report New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) India and 10 other countries in sub-Saharan Africa accounted for around 70 per cent of estimated malaria cases (151 million) and deaths (274,000) globally last year, with only India reporting progress in reducing its malaria ...
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Cancer patient stuck on remote island dies before he can be flown home A cancer patient whose health rapidly deteriorated while on holiday on an island in the Indian Ocean has died before he could return to Scotland for treatment.
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Malaria progress stalls, new report says Progress against eradicating malaria seems to have stopped, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. The number of malaria cases fell from 239 million in 2010 to 217 million in 2016.
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The Flu: Facts, Statistics, and You The flu, or influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs.
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New cancer cases in Hong Kong projected to rise by up to 40 per cent by 2030 The number of new cancer cases in Hong Kong is projected to rise by up to 40 per cent over the next decade or so, while there may already be more women than men with the killer disease, according to forecasts.
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Humpback whales change their songs Share this article. Facebook · Twitter · Email; Print. Populations of male humpback whales undergo a "cultural revolution" every few years when they change their song anthem, research has shown.
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