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	health Daily update ⋅ September 18, 2019
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	Medscape Men at High Risk for Breast Cancer May Benefit From Screening Medscape Men at higher risk for breast cancer may benefit from mammography screening, according to new retrospective findings. In a group of nearly 2000 men who consecutively underwent mammography over a 12-year period at New York University, 2304 breast ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post California man is seventh person to die of suspected vape-related illness Washington Post Health officials in California confirmed that another patient has died of a vaping-related illness — at least the seventh reported death associated with a national outbreak of serious lung disease related to vaping or using e-cigarettes. The unnamed Tulare ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Mosquito-borne virus victim went from healthy to brain dead in 9 days CNN (CNN) A Michigan man went from healthy to brain dead in just nine days after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis, his brother said. Gregg McChesney, 64, was a "perfectly healthy, happy human being" less than two weeks before his August 19 death from ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The US and UK see vaping very differently. Here's why CNN (CNN) An outbreak of a vaping-related illness in the United States has sickened hundreds and may be linked to the deaths of seven people, and an epidemic of youth vaping there has been called a "public health crisis." President Donald Trump's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Radiation Extends PFS in Recurrent Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer Medscape CHICAGO ― High-dose, precise radiotherapy for treating one to three metastatic lesions significantly extends progression-free survival (PFS) compared with observation alone in men with recurrent prostate cancer that is oligometastatic, a prospective, phase ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR The Vaping Illness Outbreak: What We Know So Far NPR An outbreak of severe lung disease among users of electronic cigarettes continues to spread to new patients and states, and public health officials say it's too soon to point to a cause. According to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Long-Term Hormone Therapy May Harm Prostate Cancer Subset Medscape CHICAGO — It may be time to revisit clinical guidelines for a subset of patients with prostate cancer, say researchers. Current guidelines recommend all men be offered hormone therapy when receiving salvage radiotherapy (SRT) following prostate cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American A Newly Identified Protein May Be the Key to Vanquishing the Common Cold Scientific American Defending against viruses is one of the thorniest problems in medicine. Vaccines have been a major success story but can still only fend off a fraction of known viruses. They work by "teaching" our immune system to recognize a specific virus so it can mount ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Two more Eastern equine encephalitis deaths reported in Michigan CNN (CNN) Four additional cases of Eastern equine encephalitis, including two deaths, have been confirmed in Southwest Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday. The mosquito-borne virus, more often known as EEE, is a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD At-Risk Men May Also Benefit From Mammograms WebMD TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Mammography has saved hundreds of thousands of lives by detecting breast cancer early in women. Could such regular X-ray screening also help men? A new study argues there's potential benefit in regular ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters World at risk of pandemics that could kill millions, panel warns Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - The world is facing a mounting threat of disease pandemics that could kill millions and wreak havoc on the global economy, a international expert panel has warned, and governments should work to prepare for and mitigate that risk. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Deadly mosquito-borne EEE virus outbreak in Massachusetts may be caused by this, epidemiologist says Fox News Summer may be giving way to autumn, but the slowly cooling weather has yet to result in a decline in cases of mosquito-borne illnesses — namely the rare Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. This summer, cases of the potentially deadly virus have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report At-Risk Men May Also Benefit From Regular Mammograms U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Mammography has saved hundreds of thousands of lives by detecting breast cancer early in women. Could such regular X-ray screening also help men? Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Mammograms Suggested for Men at High Risk of Breast Cancer Healthline Researchers say mammograms for men at high risk of breast cancer can save lives. About 2,600 men in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. About 500 will die from the disease. Some experts say more research is needed before ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Doubt Over Long-Term Use of Hormone Rx for Recurrent Prostate Cancer U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Running contrary to current guidelines, new research suggests that use of hormone-suppressing treatment over the long term may not help some men battling ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The risk of a global pandemic is growing -- and the world isn't ready, experts say CNN (CNN) The chances of a global pandemic are growing -- and we are all dangerously under prepared, according to a new report published Wednesday. The panel of international health experts and officials pointed to the 1918 influenza pandemic as an ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Antibiotics vs Blood Cultures in Sepsis: Which Should Come First? MedPage Today If you want an accurate reading from sepsis patients' blood cultures, don't start antibiotics until you've drawn the blood samples, a new study suggested. Among patients with severe sepsis, blood cultures taken prior to antibiotic therapy were positive for one or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress High-dose radiation a game changer in fighting deadly prostate cancer Medical Xpress (HealthDay)—In what might be a major breakthrough, researchers report that high doses of radiation dramatically prolonged survival in men battling an advanced and aggressive form of prostate cancer. This particular type of cancer occurs when tumors ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Opioid Epidemic Tied to Doubling of Dangerous Heart Infections U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Addiction and overdose deaths aren't the only consequence of America's opioid epidemic. Cases of a potentially deadly heart infection have risen ... Flag as irrelevant
	EurekAlert (press release) Study shows interactions between bacteria and parasites EurekAlert (press release) A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has completed the first study of the effects of a simultaneous infection with blood flukes (schistosomes) and the bacterium Helicobacter pylori - a fairly common occurrence in some parts of the world. Flag as irrelevant
	EurekAlert (press release) Electronic nose can sniff out which lung cancer patients will respond to immunotherapy EurekAlert (press release) An electronic nose that detects chemicals in the breath of lung cancer patients can identify with 85% accuracy those who will or will not respond to immunotherapy, according to new research published in the leading cancer journal Annals of Oncology [1] ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail High-dose radiation effective in oligometastatic prostate cancer Healio Stereotactic ablative radiation appeared to be an effective and safe treatment for men with oligometastatic prostate cancer, with significant benefits observed in terms of 6-month freedom from progression and PFS, according to results of the randomized phase ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay A Drink a Day Might Be Good for Diabetics' Health, Study Suggests HealthDay By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Chinese researchers may deserve a toast for their new findings that suggest light to moderate drinking may be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. The review ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBUR What We Know About Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses In Mass. WBUR Nationally, there's so much concern about the rise of vaping-related lung illness that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday activated its round-the-clock emergency operations center to handle the crisis. More than 300 cases have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Day Scientists release sterile mosquitoes in Burkina to fight malaria Reuters SOUROUKOUDINGA, Burkina Faso (Reuters) - Scientists in Burkina Faso have deployed a new weapon in the fight against malaria, and waded into a thorny bioethics debate, by letting loose thousands of genetically sterilized mosquitoes. Their experiment is ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report A Drink a Day Might Be Good for Diabetics' Health, Study Suggests U.S. News & World Report By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Chinese researchers may deserve a toast for their new findings that suggest light to moderate drinking may be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Officials urge caution after rare mosquito-borne virus kills 3 in Michigan New York Daily News A rare and dangerous mosquito-borne virus has infected seven people in Michigan this summer, killing three of them and prompting authorities to ask residents not to go outside at night. Eastern equine encephalitis is the most severe virus transmitted by a ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Deaths from mosquito-borne EEE virus prompt calls to cancel outdoor events in Michigan USA TODAY DETROIT – Three Michigan residents have died from the rare mosquito-borne virus Eastern equine encephalitis and four others have been sickened by the disease, state health officials said Tuesday, amid the biggest outbreak in more than a decade. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com There are already signs the US may be in for a nasty flu season Today.com Flu seasons are notoriously unpredictable, but there are already clues that the upcoming season may be especially difficult. Flu season in the Southern Hemisphere can be an indication of what's to come in the Northern Hemisphere, and the recent flu season ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Michigan reports additional EEE cases, 3 deaths; worst outbreak in more than a decade Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. In a follow-up on the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) situation in Michigan, state health officials are urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites as four additional cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Research suggests how environmental toxin produced by algae may lead to ALS Medical Xpress Can a computer be used to explain why an environmental toxin might lead to neurodegenerative disease? According to Penn State College of Medicine researchers, a computer generated-simulation allowed them to see how a toxin produced by algal blooms ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Herald Study finds manufacturing, driving and cleaning jobs linked to the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes Medical Xpress Professional drivers, manufacturing workers and cleaners have a threefold increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared with university teachers and physiotherapists, according to a new study presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Growing Hepatitis A outbreak won't slow soon, Florida surgeon general warns Miami Herald Florida's ongoing hepatitis A epidemic has already far eclipsed state records, but people shouldn't expect the outbreak to end anytime soon, the state's surgeon general says. Scott Rivkees, the newly installed head of the state's Department of Health, told ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Early maternal anemia tied to intellectual disability, ADHD and autism Medical Xpress The timing of anemia—a common condition in late pregnancy—can make a big difference for the developing fetus, according to research at Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Psychiatry. The researchers found a link between early anemia and increased ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver CDC: Get The Flu Shot Early This Year CBS Denver DENVER (CBS4) – It may still be summer, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging everyone to get the flu shots early this year. According to the CDC, there are signs this season could be pretty severe. It says researchers have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek America's Opioid Crisis Has Helped Create a 'Nationwide Epidemic' of Heart Infections Linked to Drug Abuse Newsweek Research has revealed the number of heart infections linked to drug abuse has almost doubled in the past 14 years, as an opioid epidemic continues to plague the U.S.. Rates of patients struggling with drug abuse being hospitalized due to infective ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Study: Obtain blood culture before initiating antimicrobial therapy in sepsis Healio Among patients with severe manifestations of sepsis, the sensitivity of blood cultures decreased after initiation of empirical antimicrobial therapy, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. "This is a constant debate in the medical field. Flag as irrelevant
	Bustle 1 In 16 Women's First Sexual Experiences Were "Forced Or Coerced," A New Study Shows Bustle As the #MeToo movement has opened up new conversations about sex, sexual violence, and power, researchers are still uncovering the many ways rape culture is enmeshed in our society, especially for young people. A massive new study looked at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com 1st Human Case Of West Nile Virus Reported In Philadelphia Patch.com While people any age can be infected with West Nile Virus, those 50 years of age and older are at highest risk for severe disease and death. By Max Bennett, Patch Staff. Sep 17, 2019 3:33 pm ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AHA News: Vitamin D Is Good for the Bones, But What About the Heart? HealthDay TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- Vitamin D plays an important role in overall health, but if you've been taking supplements to strengthen your heart, recent research may disappoint you. Although vitamin D is best known for its ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald University developing faster test for fatal deer disease Miami Herald As Minnesota's archery deer season gets underway, hunters in the state's hot zones for chronic wasting disease still have to wait days to find out if their venison is safe to eat. But the University of Minnesota is aiming to develop a better testing method within ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com 2 Town of Islip Residents Diagnosed With West Nile Patch.com TOWN OF ISLIP, NY - Two Town of Islip residents were diagnosed with West Nile virus, the first human cases reported in Suffolk County this season, Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken announced on Tuesday. The first person developed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Healthy drinks, healthy kids: First-ever consensus on recommendations for young children Medical Xpress Leading medical and nutrition organizations recommend breast milk, infant formula, water, and plain milk as part of a new set of comprehensive beverage recommendations for children, outlined by age (birth through age 5). They caution against beverages ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune E.coli outbreak linked to State Fair birth exhibit Minneapolis Star Tribune At least 11 visitors to this summer's Minnesota State Fair have suffered E. coli infections, and disease investigators have concluded that contact with animals in the popular Miracle of Birth Center is the leading culprit. Six of the sickened individuals, who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com 2 More Michigan Residents Die From Mosquito-Borne Illness Patch.com Now three people and more than a dozen animals have died this summer in Michigan due to Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). By Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff. Sep 17, 2019 4:12 pm ET | Updated Sep 17, 2019 4:13 pm ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Vitamin D is good for the bones, but what about the heart? Medical Xpress Vitamin D plays an important role in overall health, but if you've been taking supplements to strengthen your heart, recent research may disappoint you. Although vitamin D is best known for its role in developing strong bones, low blood levels have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Here are questions and answers about Florida's hepatitis A outbreak Miami Herald Here are some frequently asked questions about the hepatitis A outbreak in Florida. What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a highly contagious virus that can cause serious liver damage. How is Hepatitis A spread? Explore where you live. Subscribe for 12 FREE ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gizmodo Vaping Flavorpocalypse Comes to New York as State Health Authorities Order Emergency Ban Gizmodo The New York state Department of Health's Public Health and Health Planning Council approved an emergency ban of all vaping products with flavors other than tobacco or menthol—and have doubtless started a mad rush on mint, mango, creme, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY One in 16 US women's first sexual experience was forced, new study finds Sun Sentinel A disturbing new study based on federal data estimates that the first sexual intercourse experience for 1 in 16 American women was the result of physical force or coercion. Even in the age of #MeToo and #TimesUp, some of the findings are shocking:. Flag as irrelevant
	GoLocalProv BREAKING: Two Additional Cases of EEE Confirmed in RI - One Child and An Adult GoLocalProv According to the Rhode Island Department of Health, the first person is a child younger than 10 years old who lives in Coventry. The second person is in their 50s from Charlestown. The Department of Health says both have been discharged from the hospital ... Flag as irrelevant

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