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	health Daily update ⋅ February 10, 2022
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	NPR Take a look at SARS-CoV-2's family tree. It's full of surprises NPR In many ways, viruses are like families — giant, complicated, extended families with cousins, aunts, uncles, grannies and grandpas galore. Just as with human families, scientists can generate family trees for viruses, showing how each member (or ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Masks Come Off in More States, but Not Everyone Is Grinning The New York Times CHICAGO — New York's governor said on Wednesday that she was ending the state's indoor masking rules. The governor of Massachusetts announced that face coverings would soon become optional in schools. And by day's end, the governors of Illinois, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times CDC Proposes New Guidelines for Treating Pain, Including Opioid Use The New York Times But the overall thrust of the recommendations was that doctors should first turn to "nonopioid therapies" for both chronic and acute pain, including prescription medications like gabapentin and over-the-counter ones like ibuprofen, as well as physical ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Here's Where You Still Need to Wear Masks in the New York Region The New York Times New York City, once the epicenter of the pandemic, has had more stringent masking rules in place than many other parts of the country. Governor Hochul's announcement lifts some, but not most, of those restrictions, taking New York back to the masking rules ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Lassa fever cases identified in UK for 1st time in over a decade, officials say ABC News All three cases are within the same family in the East of England and are linked to recent travel to West Africa, where the potentially deadly infectious disease is endemic. "Cases of Lassa fever are rare ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Heart Attacks: What Does Age Have to Do With It? Healthline Heart attacks are medical emergencies, and early treatment is critical. If you think you or someone else is having symptoms of a heart attack, call 911 or local emergency services immediately. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Prior infection protects against variants, including omicron, study finds Healio Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection protects against symptomatic reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 variants, including omicron, national data from Qatar showed. The protection was "robust" against the alpha, beta and delta variants and lower "but still considerable" ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times The Next Vaccine Debate: Immunize Young Children Now, or Wait? The New York Times The Food and Drug Administration's upcoming review of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for young children is without precedent in recent history. Next week, scientific advisers to the agency will decide whether to endorse two doses of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Mom Urges Vaccination After Getting COVID and Suffering 3 Strokes and a Heart Attack While Pregnant PEOPLE.com The 28-year-old mom from Kingwood, Texas, was enjoying a healthy pregnancy last summer, up until she contracted COVID-19. Crouch had been cautious, making sure to drink plenty of water, eat well and exercise, and even changed up her skincare routine to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg What Experts Know About 'Long Covid' and Who Gets It: QuickTake Bloomberg Millions of other survivors find complete healing to be frustratingly elusive, in what's often referred to as "long Covid." Some experience extreme fatigue, shortness of breath and body aches, while others struggle with "brain fog" or haven't regained ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Powerful Drug Combination for Breast Cancer 'Could Save Thousands of Lives' Bloomberg The drug Keytruda (also known as pembrolizumab), if given at the right time and in combination with chemotherapy, can stop the disease coming back in women with a type of aggressive breast cancer, driving up the chance of being cured. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times UCI case report suggests antihistamines may provide relief for long COVID sufferers Los Angeles Times But for sufferers of what's commonly known as long COVID, could allergy medication aisle offer relief of symptoms that persist after testing negative? A new case report co-authored by UC Irvine nursing scholars and published ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times What's the difference between 'pandemic' and 'endemic'? Los Angeles Times Endemic is related to two words we've come to know well: epidemic: an infectious disease outbreak that is spreading rapidly through a community. pandemic: an epidemic that affects people throughout ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline New CDC Wastewater Map Can Help You Check the COVID Transmission in Your Area Healthline How does wastewater surveillance work? · CDC will track COVID-19 at locations nationwide · Virus enters wastewater in different ways · How tracking can help fight coronavirus variants · Critical information about changes in disease prevalence. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Don't postpone mammograms because of swollen lymph nodes after Covid-19 vaccine, study says CNN (CNN) People should not delay getting a mammogram because of a recent Covid-19 vaccination, a new study says. It's common for mammograms to pick up swollen lymph nodes, also known as lymphadenopathy, after vaccination, said the study, published Tuesday ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay More Evidence That COVID Infection Brings Long-Term Heart Risks HealthDay Those complications include heart rhythm problems, inflammation, blood clots, stroke, coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure and death, according to findings published Feb. 7 in the journal Nature Medicine. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek COVID Vaccines Open Rifts Between Parents, Children WebMD Feb. 9, 2022 -- The picture of rebellious teenagers sneaking "shots" has widened beyond breaking into Mom and Dad's liquor cabinet. For some teens now, it means getting a COVID-19 vaccination without their parents' consent — and, unlike the cabinet ... Flag as irrelevant
	Food Safety News First avian flu case of 2022 strikes Indiana's commercial turkeys again Food Safety News Bird flu can strike twice. A commercial turkey flock in Dubois County, Indiana, last struck by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 2016, is again infected as the disease returns to America.. The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox The omicron subvariant, explained Vox There's yet another twist in the pandemic: The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, now has a "subvariant" that seems to spread more quickly than any other version of the coronavirus to date. The good news for now is that ... Flag as irrelevant
	desmoinesregister.com Iowa poultry producers closely watching flocks after Indiana bird flu outbreak desmoinesregister.com The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that highly pathogenic avian influenza had been discovered in a commercial turkey operation in southern Indiana. The state board of animal health said 29,000 birds were being destroyed to prevent the spread ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay 1 in 3 Adults With COVID Develops Other Health Issues Later: Study HealthDay THURSDAY, Feb. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly one-third of older COVID-19 survivors develop new health problems in the months after their infection, a new study finds. Those conditions involve a number of major organs and systems, including the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News Utah may see first doses of COVID-19 vaccine for infants, toddlers as soon as Feb. 21 Deseret News There'a already plans to quickly distribute those doses to local health departments, doctors and pharmacies throughout the state, even though the fast-tracked process for federal approval doesn't get underway until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Risk of new heart problems jumps after COVID; mRNA shot side effects no different for cancer patients Reuters Researchers at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs compared rates of new cardiovascular problems in 153,760 individuals infected with the coronavirus before vaccines were available, 5.6 million people who did not catch the virus, and another 5.9 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star Can we let our guard down? Here's what we know about how contagious COVID is in KC Kansas City Star "We know that [the virus] is still out there, we know it can still cause severe disease, and you need to take those risks and benefits into account," added Dr. Dana Hawkinson, an infectious disease specialist at The University of Kansas Health System. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Additional evidence shows COVID-19 increases risk for pregnancy complications Healio Specifically, a recent NIH-funded study demonstrated that moderate to severe disease was associated with higher risks for cesarean delivery, preterm birth, maternal and neonatal death, and serious illness from hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Medical Association Omicron pushed doctors to the brink. 3 keys to get them back. American Medical Association It also placed additional strains on an already overwhelmed health care system. While physician burnout was a problem before the pandemic, Omicron has contributed to unique stressors and psychological consequences that require a shift in well-being ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Two people in England diagnosed with Lassa fever The Guardian It is the first time cases of the potentially deadly infectious disease, caused by the Lassa virus, have been identified in the UK for more than a decade. One of the two confirmed ... Flag as irrelevant
	14 News WFIE Evansville Avian flu found in birds at Dubois Co. turkey farm, first in US since 2020 14 News WFIE Evansville DUBOIS CO., In. (AP) - Federal and state agencies reported that a strain of avian flu that can cause high mortality rates among birds has been confirmed at a commercial turkey farm in southern Indiana. The United States Department of Agriculture said ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New reagent-free SARS-CoV-2 detection technique based on machine learning and Raman spectroscopy News-Medical.net The novel coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, which causes the highly contagious COVID-19, has infected millions of people worldwide. The global spread of this deadly pandemic has triggered widespread research on infection control. Flag as irrelevant
	myfox8.com WHO: COVID-19 cases down 17 percent globally myfox8.com (The Hill) — Coronavirus cases dropped 17 percent worldwide in the week between Jan. 31 and Feb. 6 when compared with the prior week, though the global death rate increased by seven percent, according to the World Health Organization's (WHO) weekly ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca At least 2 million Quebecers infected with Omicron variant, health officials estimate CBC.ca Luc Boileau says it's possible nearly half of all Quebecers have had COVID-19 since pandemic began. Steve Rukavina · CBC News · Posted: Feb 09, 2022 3:49 PM ET | Last Updated: 1 hour ago. Quebec's interim director of public health, Dr. Luc Boileau, ... Flag as irrelevant
	foxchase.org Study Finds COVID-19 Vaccines Using mRNA Technology Safe for People With Cancer foxchase.org PHILADELPHIA (February 7, 2022)—According to a new study from researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center, mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 is just as safe for people with cancer as it is for cancer-free individuals. The researchers tracked short-term side effects ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Montreal Public health experts say gradually dropping COVID-19 restrictions is the right call by Quebec Montreal Gazette Given growing pandemic fatigue and the drop in hospitalizations, some health-care experts said the government had little choice and is taking the right route by easing regulations gradually over the next five weeks. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Assessment of multiple sampling strategies to estimate SARS-CoV-2 epidemiological parameters News-Medical.net A recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server estimated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) epidemiological parameters by using various sampling strategies on the sequencing data of viral genomes. Flag as irrelevant
	Springfield News-Leader Greene County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 49% of people fully vaccinated Springfield News-Leader The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers someone fully vaccinated two weeks after they've been given a single-dose shot (Johnson & Johnson) or a second shot (either Pfizer or Moderna). Flag as irrelevant
	Pan American Health Organization Despite overall drop in new infections this week, pandemic continues to challenge health care workers in the Americas Pan American Health Organization PAHO warns that recent surge in COVID-19 cases has overburdened struggling systems. Countries must urgently increase staff and training and prioritize health care workers for vaccination. Washington D.C. February 9, 2022 (PAHO) – While cases of ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCAW Alaska records first infant deaths from COVID-19 KCAW Alaska this month became the 47th state to report its first pediatric deaths from the coronavirus pandemic. The fatalities both occurred in mid-2021, during the delta surge. State health officials nevertheless remain optimistic that ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLKY Louisville Bird flu at southern Indiana farm forces quarantine, 29000 turkeys to be euthanized WLKY Louisville The agency said avian influenza does not present an immediate public health concern and no human cases of avian influenza viruses have been detected in the U.S.. The USDA said turkey infections are the first confirmation of highly pathogenic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News This COVID-19 symptom could be a sign your kid has the omicron variant Deseret News The symptom: Dr. Andrew Pavia, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Primary Children's Hospital in Utah, told The Sun that the omicron variant acts differently in children. "We are seeing the shift ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Australians urged to get flu shot, with children more at risk from influenza than COVID-19 ABC News Public health directives introduced during the coronavirus pandemic have meant the usual winter flu season has been almost non-existent for the past two years. University of Sydney infectious disease expert Robert Booy has predicted Australia will ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNA Controlling Cancer like a Chronic Disease CNA Medical oncologist Dr Wong states that the new weapons available in the fight against cancer, such as targeted therapy and immunotherapy, are primary reasons for the increase in survival rates. Flag as irrelevant
	Rome Sentinel Not just humans: Study finds NYC omicron spike hit deer too Rome Sentinel HIT BY OMICRON TOO — Deer forage through a blanket of snow in Lancaster, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. The highly infectious COVID-19 omicron variant was detected in the white-tailed deer population on New York's Staten Island, according to a study by ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT Researchers use ultrasound to precisely and safely activate brain cells in mice STAT A new study from scientists at the Salk Institute suggests there's another way to stimulate neurons that would be less invasive than current methods while reaching regions deep within the brain — ultrasound. advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	whnt.com North Alabama Cancer Center turns breast cancer upside down whnt.com FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) – The North Alabama Medical Center has a new technique for treating breast cancer that is designed to help reduce the side effects of radiation therapy. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common ... Flag as irrelevant
	RACGP GPs to face ongoing COVID sequelae for 'years' RACGP Older adults with COVID are at greater risk of developing a range of conditions including respiratory failure, cardiac problems, fatigue, hypertension and mental health issues. In just two years, the pandemic ... Flag as irrelevant
	CSPDailyNews.com Five elements to optimize treatment of in-hospital stroke Science Daily Date: February 9, 2022; Source: American Heart Association; Summary: An in-hospital stroke is a stroke that occurs during a hospitalization for another diagnosis. In-hospital stroke affects roughly 35,000-75,000 hospitalized people annually in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Sleeping 1 Extra Hour Linked to Eating 270 Fewer Daily Calories, Study Shows Everyday Health Despite a growing body of evidence suggesting, like this new study, that adequate sleep helps people stick to a healthy diet (in terms of quantity and quality of calories consumed), sleep still doesn't tend to be part of weight loss conversations — even ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com expert reaction to study of new and persistent conditions developed after COVID-19 infection in older adults Science Media Centre A study published in The BMJ looks at risk of new and persistent conditions among adults aged 65 years and over during the post-acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Lea Milligan, CEO MQ Mental Health Research, said: "The findings from this Cohen et al ... Flag as irrelevant
	PrecisionVaccinations Don't Delay Mammograms After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination PrecisionVaccinations Lymph nodes commonly become enlarged in response to an infection or vaccine, but unilateral lymphadenopathy that occurs suddenly may also signal cancer. Adenopathy is a common side-effect identified within 44% of our patients, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Open Access Government Increased loneliness has become a global public health issue Open Access Government The study highlights critical data gaps, especially across low- and middle-income countries, verifying a substantial geographical variation in loneliness – however, northern European countries did consistently show lower levels of loneliness in comparison ... Flag as irrelevant

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