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	health Daily update ⋅ October 1, 2020
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	Washington Post Mild to severe: Immune system holds clues to virus reaction Washington Post One of COVID-19's scariest mysteries is why some people are mildly ill or have no symptoms and others rapidly die — and scientists are starting to unravel why. An international team of researchers found that in some people with severe COVID-19, the body ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post The secret to Australia's success in beating the coronavirus? Being an island helps. Washington Post SYDNEY — When it comes to defeating the coronavirus pandemic, Australia has a lesson for the world: It pays to be an island. On its present trajectory, Australia could eliminate the virus by Christmas, some epidemiologists say, and join New Zealand, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape UK COVID-19 Update: Weekly Testing for NHS Staff Recommended Medscape These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today. UK COVID-19 Update: Weekly Testing for NHS Staff Recommended. The Commons Health and Social Care Committee's latest report into the handling of COVID-19 recommends routine ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN When cancer isn't the only deadly risk: Battling depression post-treatment CNN (CNN) I discovered I had breast cancer last year after a routine mammogram. I was 50 years old. It took about a month of biopsies, more mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds and genetic testing in my suburban Chicago hospital before I was diagnosed with stage ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Timothy Ray Brown, First Patient Cured of HIV, Dies at 54 The New York Times Timothy Ray Brown, the first person to be cured of H.I.V., through an experimental bone marrow transplant that offered hope though not a realistic treatment for most people with the virus, died on Tuesday at his home in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 54. Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com 35-year study hints that coronavirus immunity doesn't last long Livescience.com Coronaviruses that cause the common cold can infect people repeatedly, hinting that immunity to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 might be similarly short-lived. In a new study, published Sept. 14 in the journal Nature Medicine, scientists ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Study shows hydroxychloroquine did not prevent coronavirus in health care workers The Hill A new study has found that hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malaria drug that President Trump · Donald John TrumpTrump signs bill averting shutdown after brief funding lapse Privacy, civil rights groups demand transparency from Amazon on election data ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Irregular periods linked to a greater risk of an early death, study suggests CNN (CNN) Doctors should pay more attention to women's menstrual cycles and treat them as an additional vital sign to assess a patient's health, researchers have said, after a new study found a link between irregular periods and a greater risk of early death. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid-19: Growth in cases may be slowing in England BBC News The growth in cases of coronavirus may be slowing down, the largest study of the infection in England suggests. A team at Imperial College London analysed samples from 84,000 people chosen at random from across the country. They said the R number, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress 1 million deaths from coronavirus—seven experts consider key questions Medical Xpress The pandemic has reached a grim milestone: one million people have now died of COVID-19, according to Worldometers. On January 13, we published "Mystery China pneumonia outbreak likely caused by new human coronavirus" by Connor Bamford, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Mild to Severe: Immune System Holds Clues to Virus Reaction U.S. News & World Report By LAURAN NEERGAARD and CANDICE CHOI, Associated Press. One of COVID-19's scariest mysteries is why some people are mildly ill or have no symptoms and others rapidly die — and scientists are starting to unravel why. An international team of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post High demand for flu shots? Experts hope to avoid 'twindemic' Washington Post October is prime time for flu vaccinations, and the U.S. and Europe are gearing up for what experts hope is high demand as countries seek to avoid a "twindemic" with COVID-19. "Take flu out of the equation this fall," said Dr. Daniel Jernigan of the U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report HPV Vaccine Proves Its Mettle Against Cervical Cancer U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Girls who are vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) may drastically cut their chances of developing cervical cancer by age 30, a huge, new study ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Don't Wait For A COVID-19 Vaccine To Get Your Shots — You Need A Flu Shot Now NPR Vaccines are on a lot of people's minds this fall. People want to know what's next with the COVID-19 vaccine. Our team at Life Kit can't predict the future, but we can remind you that all of your regular vaccines can keep you healthy — and maybe even save ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid: The second wave is here - but how bad will it be? BBC News The warning by the prime minister and his senior officials at Wednesday's daily briefing was stark. Things, they said, are "heading in the wrong direction". Infections are on the rise and so too are hospital admissions and deaths. There can be no doubt the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Neanderthal Genes Linked to Severe COVID-19; Mosquitoes Cannot Transmit the Coronavirus U.S. News & World Report (Reuters) - The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Neanderthal genes linked with severe COVID-19. A group of genes ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Best Cancer Prevention Data Yet for HPV Vaccine MedPage Today Vaccination for human papillomavirus (HPV) reduced the chances of developing invasive cervical cancer by almost 90% over an 11-year period, a Swedish study of almost 1.7 million girls and women showed. Vaccinated women had a cervical cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report High Demand for Flu Shots? Experts Hope to Avoid 'Twindemic' U.S. News & World Report October is prime time for flu vaccinations, and the U.S. and Europe are gearing up for what experts hope is high demand as countries seek to avoid a "twindemic" with COVID-19. "There's considerable concern as we enter the fall and winter months and into ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Why are coronavirus rates rising in some areas of England and not others? Medical Xpress Growing alarm has been expressed over the rising number of people who are testing positive for COVID-19 in the UK. More tests have been made available and more people have been taking those tests, but that alone does not explain the increases in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Neanderthal genes linked to severe COVID-19; Mosquitoes cannot transmit the coronavirus Reuters (Reuters) - The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. A health worker, wearing a protective suit and a face mask, holds a ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: NI Executive to consider further restrictions BBC News More restrictions could be approved on Thursday after the health minister said Northern Ireland was at a crossroads dealing with a dramatic rise in Covid-19 cases. Robin Swann has said it is "inconceivable" ministers would not take action. Every week now ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today HCQ Fails as COVID-19 Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HCPs MedPage Today There was no clinical benefit to hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as COVID-19 pre-exposure prophylaxis among a small sample of hospital-based healthcare professionals, a randomized trial stopped early for futility found. Participants randomized to receive HCQ ... Flag as irrelevant
	Targeted Oncology The Need for Genomic Testing Recognized During Breast Cancer Awareness Month Targeted Oncology Due to the vast advancements achieved in the breast cancer treatment paradigm over the last few years, physicians are able to better identify important disease characteristics, such as the BRCA1 or BRCA2mutation, which can help improve ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Yes, COVID-19 and Lockdowns Could Be Giving You Nightmares — Here's How to Sleep More Peacefully Healthline Researchers report that more than half of all bad dreams recorded during a recent study involved the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts recommend ways to reduce nightmares including not dwelling on the bad dream and thinking of happy endings to potential ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: Despite Same Symptoms, Men and Women Don't Always Get Same Mini-Stroke Diagnosis U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- A transient ischemic attack, often called a mini-stroke, usually doesn't last long or cause permanent damage. But it still needs medical attention, because it may be warning of a future stroke ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Mental Illness Tied to Increased Mortality in COVID-19 Medscape Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. A psychiatric diagnosis for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is linked to a significantly increased risk for death, new research shows. Investigators ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV New research reveals effects of COVID-19 on breast cancer screening, treatment and care Medical Xpress During the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries paused their breast cancer screening programmes. A new study, presented at the 12th European Breast Cancer Conference, suggests that the disruption to screening could result in an increase in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer PEOPLE.com Genetic testing for breast cancer is easier to get than it ever has been. How do you know if it's right for you? PEOPLE asked top cancer docs to find out. By Sara Gaynes Levy. October 01, 2020 09:00 AM. Advertisement. FB Tweet More. Pinterest Email Send ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Mental Health Issues Double the Odds of Dying With COVID-19, Study Finds U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- People suffering from a psychiatric disorder could be more than twice as likely to die if they become infected with COVID-19, a new study suggests. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Patients left 'in limbo' by NHS virus response BBC News The stress and anxiety caused to patients by "poor communication" from NHS bodies in England during the Covid pandemic, has been criticised by MPs. While recognising the huge burden placed on the NHS, their report said cancelled treatments and ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: Lung Injuries Should Be a Warning About Vaping's Risks U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- The patients, most of them young, began showing up at hospitals in the spring of 2019. Some were coughing, out of breath or feverish. Some were vomiting or had diarrhea. Some ended up ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fred Hutch News Service Timothy Ray Brown, who inspired millions living with HIV, dies of leukemia Fred Hutch News Service Timothy Ray Brown, the Seattle native who gained world renown in 2010 when he revealed his identity as the first person ever to be cured of HIV/AIDS, died Tuesday in his California home after a recurrence of cancer. He was 54. "He was such a symbol of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Have that coffee after breakfast especially if you had a bad night's sleep, research suggests CNN (CNN) A strong coffee after a poor night's sleep is the kick-start many people need in the morning but new research suggests that it might be best to have a bite to eat first. A study has found that drinking coffee first thing can have a negative effect on blood ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Mom's viral warning on tub toys after toddler's terrifying infection ABC News "Just throw them out." That's the message one mom has about bath tub toys that squirt water after her 2-year-old son suffered from severe cellulitis after getting water from a rubber bath toy in his eye. Cellulitis, according to Stanford Children's Health, is a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Neanderthal genes may be to blame in some severe coronavirus cases CNN (CNN) Genes inherited from Neanderthal ancestors may be involved in some cases of severe Covid-19 disease, researchers in Germany reported Wednesday. A team of experts on Neanderthal genetics examined a strand of DNA that has been associated ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette New study at Pitt is aimed at keeping COVID-19 patients out of the hospital Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine announced on Wednesday that it is operating one of the 25 initial nationwide sites that will test therapies aimed at treating early-stage COVID-19 cases. As part of the National Institute of Health's Accelerating ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Pancreas Size, Shape Can Return to Normal in Diabetes Remission: Study HealthDay WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Reversing type 2 diabetes can restore the pancreas to its normal size and shape, a new study finds. Previous research found that with remission of type 2 diabetes through significant weight loss, natural ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Atezolizumab Leads to Longer OS for Some Types of Advanced NSCLC, Study Says AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Efficacy and safety of atezolizumab as first-line therapy for metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with high levels of PD-L1 expression is not known, the authors said. Treatment with atezolizumab (Tecentriq) resulted in significantly longer overall ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Is it time to reframe the assisted dying debate? Medical Xpress Several articles published by The BMJ today explore the debate around assisted dying, in which, subject to safeguards, terminally ill people who are near to death, suffering, and of sound mind, could ask for drugs that they would take to end their lives. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Pancreas Size, Shape Can Return to Normal in Diabetes Remission: Study U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Reversing type 2 diabetes can restore the pancreas to its normal size and shape, a new study finds. Previous research found that with remission of type 2 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Where You Carry Body Fat May Affect How Long You Live The New York Times Being overweight is linked to an increased risk for premature death, but which part of the body carries the added fat could make a big difference. Extra weight in some places may actually lower the risk. Researchers, writing in BMJ, reviewed 72 prospective ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress The role of T-cells in SARS-CoV-2 virus defense Medical Xpress Our immune system can efficiently fend off viral diseases. T-cells can directly destroy virus-infected cells and enable the formation of efficient, virus-neutralizing antibodies by B-cells. These two cell types also play a crucial role in the immune defense against ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Drink coffee after breakfast, not before, for better metabolic control Medical Xpress A strong, black coffee to wake you up after a bad night's sleep could impair control of blood sugar levels, according to a new study. Research from the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise & Metabolism at the University of Bath (UK) looked at the effect of broken sleep ... Flag as irrelevant
	Madison.com Push to bring coronavirus vaccines to the poor faces trouble Madison.com FILE - In this Monday, May 25, 2020 file photo, a vile of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate on a shelf during testing at the Chula Vaccine Research Center, run by Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Refrigeration, cargo planes, and, above all, money: ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Insider A woman's brain fluid leaked into her nose after getting a nasal COVID-19 test Business Insider A woman in her 40s is the first person known to experience brain fluid leakage after a COVID-19 nasal swab test. She had an undiagnosed skull defect, likely allowing the complication and other side effects, like sensitivity to light, to occur. For most people, a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Levine discusses lasting COVID-19 effects on 'long haulers' Pittsburgh Post-Gazette State Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said Wednesday that recent attention focused on so-called COVID-19 "long haulers" shows how the disease can have lasting effects even on younger people who were considered healthy. The long haulers refer to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Last-Ditch Life Support System Is Saving Lives of COVID Patients U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A life support technique called ECMO has saved the lives of many critically ill COVID-19 patients, a new study shows. The ECMO (extracorporeal membrane ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Flu Shot Helps 'Avoid Co-Infection With COVID-19 And Flu' : WCHD​ Patch.com BOLINGBROOK, IL — With the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the health and well-being of thousands in the country, getting a flu shot has never been more imperative. With that in mind, the Will County Health Department is offering flu shots across ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charleston Post Courier Did you know? Daily facts, tips to know about breast cancer, early detection and screenings Charleston Post Courier October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are 31 facts and tips to know about preventing, living with, or spreading awareness of the disease. Women can be proactive in the fight against breast cancer by learning to identify early warning signs of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Moderna CEO says its coronavirus vaccine won't be ready until spring of next year CBS News Speaking at a health conference on Wednesday, Bancel said Moderna would not be ready to seek Food and Drug Administration approval for the vaccine for use in the general population until at least late January. If the vaccine is proven to be safe and effective ... Flag as irrelevant

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