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	health Daily update ⋅ November 30, 2021
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	NPR The omicron variant may be the most infectious one yet NPR Scientists in South Africa say preliminary data suggests the omicron coronavirus variant is already widespread across southern Africa — and this happened in a very short period of time. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: The discovery of a new coronavirus variant ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Expectant mothers with sexually transmitted infections are more likely to give birth prematurely, study finds CNN (CNN) New information on how having a sexually transmitted infection before or during pregnancy can affect newborns is emerging. Having chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis -- sometimes called "silent" infections due to a dearth of apparent symptoms in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline WHO Declares Omicron a COVID-19 'Variant of Concern' — What We Know Healthline First reported to the WHO by South Africa on Nov. 24, the Omicron variant is now classified as a variant of concern (VOC) and has been identified in 15 countries. Preliminary reports suggest an increased risk of infection, based on the rate of rising ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cancer Network Imaging Drug Pafolacianine Approved by FDA for Detection of Ovarian Cancer During Surgery Cancer Network Pafolacianine is designed to improve the visibility of cancerous ovarian tissue that is normally difficult to detect during surgery in adult patients. The diagnostic agent can be administered intravenously before surgery. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Fact check: New ingredient in Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine mischaracterized in online posts USA TODAY As children have begun to receive their COVID-19 vaccines, questions over an ingredient change to Pfizer's vaccine have raised concerns among some online. "Why did they add a heart attack-stopping chemical to the new jab for kids? Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver COVID In Colorado: Cases & Hospitalizations Dropping Slightly CBS Denver (CBS4) – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported 1,936 cases on Nov. 27 and 1,060 new cases for the next day. The number of COVID hospitalizations is down slightly to 1,473 — the lowest number in about two weeks. (credit: CBS). Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Mum's brain tumour death inspires daughter's charity push BBC News A woman whose mother died from a brain tumour six weeks after being diagnosed has pledged to raise money to stop other families losing loved ones. Marion Greenwood, 71, learned she had an incurable tumour in early October after experiencing excessive ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Everything to know about Johnson & Johnson COVID boosters CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The omicron variant is causing waves of concern around the globe as scientists ... Flag as irrelevant
	FierceHealthcare Black tech founders want to change the culture of healthcare, one click at a time FierceHealthcare As more patients seek culturally competent care — the acknowledgment of a patient's heritage, beliefs and values during treatment — a new wave of Black tech founders like Wisdom want to help. (blackCAT/GettyImages). Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Omicron carries scary mutations. That doesn't mean they work well together. The New York Times "In principle, mutations can also work against each other," said Jesse Bloom, an evolutionary biologist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. "However, in this case evolutionary selection is more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Unvaccinated Pregnant Woman Hospitalized by COVID Wishes She Got the Shot Newsweek An unvaccinated, pregnant woman who was hospitalized with COVID-19 and had to have her baby delivered early after becoming severely ill has urged other mothers-to-be to get the shot if they have not done so already. Anniree Muir, 23, from Bradford in ... Flag as irrelevant
	FierceBiotech Black tech founders want to change the culture of healthcare, one click at a time FierceBiotech Inspired by their own experiences, plus those of their parents and grandparents, Black entrepreneurs are launching startups that aim to close the cultural gap in health care with technology—and create profitable businesses at the same time. Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Dear Doctor: Having diabetes can make an older person more susceptible to breakthrough COVID infection oregonlive.com It is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the thyroid cells. Initially, there may be an increased level of thyroid hormone in the blood, but over months to years, the thyroid level decreases and people usually become symptomatically hypothyroid ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News New testing finds that one man might be the first cured of Type 1 diabetes. What's next for the research? Deseret News Brian Shelton, now 64, got his first cell infusion of stem cells, which act like insulin-producing pancreas cells that his body lacked. His body now controls its insulin and blood sugar levels automatically ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Toddlers Make Up 10% of Hospital Cases in Omicron Epicenter Bloomberg Children under the age of 2 account for about 10% of total hospital admissions in the omicron epicenter Tshwane in South Africa, according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases. More kids are being admitted than ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Stem cell therapy potentially could treat Type 1 diabetes by helping patients produce insulin USA TODAY The trial was centered on one patient, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 40 years ago. For decades, he had been dependent on insulin injections to manage his blood sugar. Approximately 1.6 million Americans ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Monday, Nov. 29 CBC.ca He added the province is investigating other cases and he wouldn't be surprised to find more omicron variant cases in Ontario. WATCH | Omicron prompts travel restrictions: ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald-Mail Media Washington County's COVID cases up 11.9%; Maryland cases fall 4.3% Herald-Mail Media During the pandemic, Washington County has reported a total of 21,415 cases and 423 deaths. Maryland reported 6,118 new cases of COVID-19 in the week ending Sunday, down 4.3% from the previous week ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Genetic Ancestry Shapes Immune Response to Influenza Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News In this study, we wanted to look at the differences in how various cell types respond to viral infection." PBMCs are a diverse set of specialized immune cells ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP This year's flu strain is particularly dangerous for older adults WTOP The flu season is beginning to gain traction with a predominant strain that concerns one infectious disease expert, and he's urging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot. "We're starting to see the first cases," said Dr. Bill Petri, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRDO Omicron COVID variant likely already in Colorado KRDO COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - While Omicron, the latest COVID variant of concern, has yet to be identified in the United States, health officials believe if the variant isn't already in Colorado, it will be soon. "If we follow what has happened with ... Flag as irrelevant
	10News In-Depth: San Diego scientists race to help other labs study omicron variant 10News SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology plan to start shipping materials next week to a constellation of laboratories around the world racing to study the omicron coronavirus variant. It's one of several local efforts ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek FDA Approves New Imaging Drug to Help Identify Ovarian Cancer Lesions FDA.gov The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cytalux (pafolacianine), an imaging drug intended to assist surgeons in identifying ovarian cancer lesions. The drug is designed to improve the ability to locate additional ovarian cancerous tissue ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSB Atlanta Health officials say it's 'just a matter of time' before omicron variant reaches Georgia WSB Atlanta ATLANTA — COVID-19 cases at Grady Memorial Hospital average about 20 patients a day, but there are concerns at this hospital and others that cases could spike when the new omicron variant takes hold in Georgia and the U.S.. Flag as irrelevant
	Columbia Daily Herald Maury County's COVID cases fall 40.8%; Tennessee cases plummet 32.4% Columbia Daily Herald Tennessee reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 6,101 new cases. That's down 32.4% from the previous week's tally of 9,029 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19. Tennessee ranked 38th among the states where ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com This 29-Year-Old's Backache Led to a Stage 4 Lung Cancer Diagnosis: 'I See Life in a Completely Different Way' Health.com "In my head, I'm thinking please don't be a slipped disc, because that means it would affect my training, my clients, and my yoga studio," Smith tells Health. The possibility of terminal lung cancer, however, never crossed her mind. Flag as irrelevant
	The Oakland Press Michigan flu cases stable week to week The Oakland Press November 30, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.. Highlights. With COVID-19 surging in the state, the number of influenza cases has remained stable in the past week. Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com COVID-19 may trigger heart condition in young athletes UPI.com "We're still learning about how the virus attacks the heart," said lead researcher Dr. Jean Jeudy, a professor of radiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. "Myocarditis is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Visalia Times-Delta COVID-19 update: Federal funding on way as Tulare County sees near-record November deaths Visalia Times-Delta As new COVID-19 infections show continued signs of slowing in Tulare County, the Department of Health and Human Services said on Tuesday that it had begun distributing billions of dollars to rural health care providers to ease the financial pressures ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox17 Kent County Health Department offers free HIV testing for World AIDS Day Fox17 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Kent County Health Department will hold a free walk-in HIV testing event this week. It'll be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the KCHD main clinic located at 700 Fuller NE in Grand Rapids ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Delayed health care during pandemic may have led to thousands of excess deaths: study CTV News Health-care restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to thousands of excess deaths not related to the virus, along with increased incidents of mental health disorders and substance use, and have put a strain on the Canadian ... Flag as irrelevant
	WVIR UVA Health closely watching for Omicron using unique technology WVIR CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Doctors at the University of Virginia Health Center are keeping a close eye on the new COVID variant. They say the Omicron strain is not in Charlottesville yet. UVA Health is one of the few places in the country sequencing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health Considering dental implants? 5 benefits to weigh in that could be life changing KSAT San Antonio Dr. Andrew Weber at Excellent Dental Specialists, who treats complex cases that require full mouth rehabilitation, explains benefits that dental implants can offer someone wanting to enhance their smile. Flag as irrelevant
	WJXT News4JAX What parents need to know about children's COVID and Flu vaccines WJXT News4JAX Now that COVID-19 vaccines are available for kids ages five and up – flu shots may not be top of mind. But according to Doctor Adam Keating, a pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic Children's, it's important to vaccinate your child against the flu too. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Top 5 states with most daily COVID cases are now blue states, bottom 5 are mostly red Fox News Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel provides insight on the new omicron coronavirus variant. Some U.S. states are grappling with severe coronavirus outbreaks as the omicron variant is spreading around the world ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brandeis University Fentanyl spread across the US during the pandemic. This is why. Brandeis University Family of fentanyl overdose victims at a news conference outside the Roybal Federal Building on February 24, 2021 in Los Angeles. By Andrew KolodnyNov. 26, 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline What is Perianal Crohn's Disease? Healthline anal bleeding; anal pain or itching; mucus or pus-like discharge coming from the anus; increased bowel urgency; bowel incontinence. Perianal Crohn's disease can lead to more symptoms over time. Treatment can ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Iowa Health Care 3 states reporting high, moderate flu activity Becker's Hospital Review 3. Of all specimens tested in a clinical lab,1 percent were positive for flu virus. 4. No pediatric flu deaths have been reported for the 2021-22 flu season as of Nov. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Washtenaw County offering COVID vaccine boosters to everyone age 18+ mlive.com The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Nov. 19 endorsed an expansion of booster eligibility to all adults and the shots are available from a range of pharmacies, clinics and health care providers. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid-19: Vaccination booster clinics to open across NI BBC News A series of Covid-19 vaccination hubs are opening this week to help meet demand for booster doses, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced. On Monday, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommended booster jabs be offered to ... Flag as irrelevant
	wtkr.com VDH closely monitoring emergence of omicron variant wtkr.com HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - The Virginia Department of Health says they are closely monitoring the emergence of the omicron variant. No cases of the variant have been reported anywhere in the United States as of date, but two cases were recently reported in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTSP.com Tracking the omicron variant: Florida experts say get booster shots now WTSP.com TAMPA, Fla. — There's more we don't know about the new COVID-19 variant than we do know, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Global health leaders are getting in front of this. "Delta was lessons learned. We knew it was out there. Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail Health chiefs recall dozens of batches of common blood pressure pills because they contain cancer-causing chemical Daily Mail Pharmacies and health professionals were ordered to immediately stop supplying 44 batches of the drug irbesartan and quarantine all remaining stock after they were found to contain a substance called ABZT. Flag as irrelevant
	Market.us Media - United States Market News Brown County Public Health encourages flu vaccine to stay healthy during pandemic NUjournal "Local healthcare systems capacity and staffing are fragile currently and as a community people owe it to our healthcare providers to be proactive in our own health prevention measures. Flu vaccination is the best measure in protecting ourselves ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox13now.com Utah doctors prepare for new omicron COVID-19 strain fox13now.com "We don't know exactly where it originated, but we do know that it has a lot of mutations," said Dr. Cameron Webb, the White House COVID Taskforce Senior Advisor for Equity. Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Weight loss story: "I avoided wheat altogether and ate curd, yogurt or buttermilk daily" Times of India 26-year-old Prachi Zalani has been struggling with PCOS for a long time. Even though she was taking medicines for it, her health condition and weight were not in good shape. Then came the pandemic which made the condition more worrisome. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Extended host range for SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern News-Medical.net As the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pathogen from China continues to cause new infections worldwide, causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), genomic surveillance has demonstrated the emergence of several new ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New SARS-CoV-2 modeling suggests virus will remain a threat until the end of 2022 News-Medical.net Modeling for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been essential for predicting the future path of the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In a recent study published on the preprint server medRxiv*, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Asbury Park Press World AIDS Day 2021: Free HIV testing offered in Neptune on Dec. 1 Asbury Park Press Free, one-minute HIV testing will be made available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday in Neptune. Marking World AIDS Day, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center will provide the tests at the academic medical center's Northwest ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Clinical study shows therapeutic sleep training for older adults can prevent depression USA TODAY The form of cognitive behavioral sleep training, tabbed CBT-I, helps teach adults how to break bad habits to prep their mind and body for a good night's sleep. The peer-reviewed study, ... Flag as irrelevant

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