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	health Daily update ⋅ February 16, 2022
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	NPR This 16-year-old wanted to get the COVID vaccine. He had to hide it from his parents NPR High school junior Nicolas Montero stays busy. He runs track, works night and weekend shifts at Burger King and keeps on top of his schoolwork at Neshaminy High School in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. But Montero's packed schedule is also strategic — he ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times A Woman Is Cured of HIV Using a Novel Treatment The New York Times Cord blood is more widely available than the adult stem cells typically used in bone marrow transplants, and does not need to be matched as closely to the recipient. Most donors in registries are of Caucasian origin, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Lassa fever: NHS services in the East of England hit as staff isolate BBC News Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust medical director Paul Tisi told a meeting the disruption would last "for a few days". The BBC has also been told cancer operations at Addenbrooke's have been affected. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post A middle-aged woman is the third patient to be potentially cured of HIV, scientists report The Washington Post One-off reports of long-term HIV remission have inspired hope and reignited the search for an HIV cure, but they also come with inherent limitations. All of the patients, including the middle-aged ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Child Covid-19 hospitalizations rose amid Omicron, especially among children too young to be vaccinated CNN (CNN) Covid-19 hospitalization rates among children increased as Omicron replaced Delta as the predominant coronavirus variant in the United States, especially among those under 5, who are not eligible to be vaccinated, according to a study published ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com COVID Vaccination in Pregnancy Can Protect Infants, Study Suggests U.S. News & World Report Children born to women who were either partially vaccinated during pregnancy or vaccinated after delivery were excluded from the study, as well as infants born to mothers who received more than two vaccine shots at least 14 days prior to giving birth. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape A Third Person Living With HIV Has Been Cured by Transplant Medscape In a first, a middle-aged woman has been in remission from HIV for 14 months after being treated for leukemia with transplants of adult stem cells and umbilical cord blood. If she remains off treatment without any hint of HIV, she would be only the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Is the Next Great COVID Vaccine an Inhaled One? U.S. News & World Report "Targeting vaccines to specific anatomic areas of the body where immunity is most important, could provide more durable and extensive protection than injectable vaccines when it comes to respiratory viruses," said Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar with ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Researchers report third case of HIV remission after stem cell transplant using umbilical cord blood CNN The woman, whom the researchers described as middle-aged and of mixed race, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia four years after an HIV diagnosis, according to an abstract from the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News US bird flu case puts chicken, turkey farms on high alert ABC News Farms that raise turkeys and chickens for meat and eggs are on high alert, fearing a repeat of a widespread bird flu outbreak in 2015 that killed 50 million birds across 15 states and cost the federal government nearly $1 billion. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Woman Cured of HIV After Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Feb. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A woman with HIV who received an umbilical cord blood transplant has become the third person in the world to be cured of the virus that causes AIDS. The two others, both men, were cured after receiving bone ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio MI tied to reduced risk for Parkinson's disease Healio "Parkinson's disease is primarily a neurodegenerative disease, whereas Parkinsonism has several underlying causes besides primary neurodegenerative processes, including a variety of vascular mechanisms. These may include lacunar infarcts and other vascular ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Is Hair Sunscreen a Thing? What the Experts Say Healthline One of the cardinal rules of skin care is SPF. We've all heard it before. It doesn't matter how much moisturizer, cleanser, or serum you layer onto your skin in your routine. If you don't include sunscreen, your skin will be exposed to harmful UV rays. Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Scientists have possibly cured HIV in a woman for the first time CNBC He received a stem cell transplant from a donor who had a rare genetic abnormality that grants the immune cells that HIV targets natural resistance to the virus. The strategy in Brown's case, which was first made public in 2008, has since apparently cured ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Indiana outbreak of bird flu grows, an additional 26000 turkeys to be killed from virus The Indianapolis Star "The risk is too high of spread to wait until the laboratory confirmation comes in, especially with the presumptive positive and clinical signs in the birds already," said Denise Derrer Spears, spokeswoman for the board of animal health. "So the owners are ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Next generation vaccines, help for paralyzed patients: Cleveland Clinic honors Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2022 cleveland.com The list of breakthrough technologies, chosen by a committee of Clinic experts, was announced Wednesday. These medical advancements have the potential to transform healthcare in the coming year, the Clinic said. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel Parents of kids under 5 in limbo after COVID vaccine review delayed Orlando Sentinel Dr. Fatma Levent, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at AdventHealth Orlando, has heard a refrain over the last few weeks from patients and even nurses and doctors: When will COVID-19 vaccines come out for kids under 5? Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Daily exercise at age 70 may help prevent heart disease later Healio Data were derived from Amidei CB, et al. Heart. 2022;doi:10.1136/heartjnl-2021-320013. Claudio Barbiellini Amidei, MD, preventive medicine specialist in the department of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Vaccination during pregnancy may provide infants protection against the coronavirus, CDC study finds The Washington Post The study found that infants whose mothers were fully vaccinated with mRNA shots while pregnant were 61 percent less likely to be hospitalized for the virus in their first six months of life. That protection appeared to be stronger if the vaccination ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Lassa fever fatality was newborn baby BBC News NHS England and the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) would not comment on the death but confirmed contact tracing was under way. 'Precautionary isolation period'. Flag as irrelevant
	News@Northeastern COVID-19 isn't going away. But now we know how to live with it. News@Northeastern Tests. Masks. Distancing. Vaccines. Boosters. Pills. Therapeutics. There are a lot more tools in our pandemic toolbox than there were two years ago, when tests consisted of difficult-to-find "brain ticklers," masks were homemade, and many people were ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Was a 19th Century Global Pandemic a Case of COVID 1.0? MedPage Today London's Illustrated Police News depicts the Russian Flu pandemic in 1892. The panel at center-left refers to the death of 28-year-old Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence, heir to the British throne and great-uncle of Queen Elizabeth II. Flag as irrelevant
	American Medical Association Questions your patients may have on COVID-19 and flu coinfection American Medical Association Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, physicians have been concerned about the potential impact of a twindemic. And with influenza cases rising as the Omicron variant spread, many began to worry about the latest pandemic buzzword, "flurona," which is a ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Chicken and turkey farms on high alert over bird flu New York Post Farms that raise turkeys and chickens for meat and eggs are on high alert and taking steps to increase biosecurity, fearing a repeat of a widespread bird flu outbreak in 2015 that killed 50 million birds across 15 states and cost the federal government ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Here are 6 healthy tips to lower your high blood pressure Houston Chronicle Since February is American Heart Month, it's a great time to prioritize not only your emotional heart health but your physical heart health as well. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase risk for developing cardiovascular conditions like ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News Omicron drove up kids' COVID-19 hospitalization rates. By how much? Now the CDC knows The Mercury News Bay Area pediatricians knew omicron was like nothing they'd seen before for their youngest patients, and a new study released Tuesday confirms their alarm: The highly contagious variant sent kids to U.S. hospitals at rates four times higher than delta, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters COVID vaccination during pregnancy helps protect babies after birth -US study Reuters Feb 15 (Reuters) - Vaccinating pregnant women against the coronavirus may help prevent COVID-19 hospitalizations in infants after they are born, especially if the expecting mothers got the shots later in their pregnancy, U.S. researchers reported on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Increase in Late-Stage Cancer Diagnoses After Pandemic Medscape A drop-off in cancer screening during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a marked increase in people presenting with advanced breast and colon cancer at Moores Cancer Center in La Jolla, California, according to a research letter in JAMA ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 1000 in Minnesota Minneapolis Star Tribune Health officials are hopeful that Minnesota will have a prolonged respite from COVID-19 now that the wave of omicron infections is nearing a low point. The state reported another 32 COVID-19 deaths and 6,469 infections on Tuesday, reflecting pandemic ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report COVID Vaccine Given in Pregnancy Guards Against Severe COVID in Newborns U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, Feb. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A new government study is the first to confirm that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy delivers real protection to newborns. "While we know these antibodies cross the placenta, until this study we have not ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR When moms get vaccinated during pregnancy, babies get protection too, study shows NPR "The bottom line is that maternal vaccination is a really important way to help protect these young infants," said Dr. Dana Meaney-Delman, chief of the CDC's Infant Outcome Monitoring, Research and Prevention branch. Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Long COVID Symptoms Linked to Effects on Vagus Nerve WebMD The vagus nerve, which runs from the brain into the body, connects to the heart, lungs, intestines, and several muscles involved with swallowing. It plays a role in several body functions that control heart rate, speech, the gag reflex, sweating, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Aljazeera.com How COVID can lead to other health conditions Aljazeera.com They found new diagnoses of shortness of breath, heart rate abnormalities, and Type 2 diabetes were more common in those who tested positive for COVID-19 and were hospitalised, than those who tested negative throughout. Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Herald New Intermountain program aimed at those with long-term COVID symptoms Daily Herald Intermountain Healthcare has launched a new Long COVID Navigator Program for people suffering from lingering symptoms long after the infection has passed. The program will treat patients who are experiencing ongoing problems at least 12 weeks after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Top in ID: Protective effect of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection, FDA approval of HIV regimen Healio The second top story was about a recent approval from the FDA for a 2-month dosing regimen of Cabenuva — a combination of cabotegravir (ViiV Healthcare) and rilpivirine (Janssen Pharmaceuticals) — for virologically suppressed adults with HIV. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Heart attack survivors may be less likely to develop Parkinson's disease Medical Xpress a 28% lower risk of secondary parkinsonism among those who had a heart attack. "For physicians treating patients following a heart attack, these results indicate that cardiac rehabilitation should be focused on preventing ischemic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cancer Therapy Advisor Risk of Death from COVID-19 'Remains High' in Vaccinated Cancer Patients Cancer Therapy Advisor For the cancer patients, independent risk factors for developing COVID-19 after vaccination included being younger than 60 years of age, receiving only 1 vaccine dose, and receiving anti-CD20 therapy in the last 3 months. Flag as irrelevant
	KKTV 11 News February is American Heart Month: What you can do to be heart healthy KKTV 11 News According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans, both men and women. The CDC also says half of Americans have or do one of these heart disease risk factors: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. Flag as irrelevant
	WATE 6 On Your Side Exercising right after getting a COVID or flu vaccine leads to more antibodies WATE 6 On Your Side AMES, Iowa (StudyFinds.org) – You may want to hit the gym or head out for a jog after getting your COVID-19 shot. Preliminary research from Iowa State University finds that exercising for 90 minutes just after having a coronavirus or flu vaccine may ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS COVID pandemic driving up late-stage cancer rates, UCSD finds KPBS The findings from researchers at Moores Cancer Center at UCSD Health, published in JAMA Network Open, surveyed and compared early- and late-stage breast and colorectal cancer diagnoses in patients in pre-pandemic 2019 and 2020, the first full year of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Midland Reporter-Telegram Midland Health offers new cardiac program Midland Reporter-Telegram Midland Health, in its commitment to making Midland the healthiest community in Texas, is excited to announce a unique non-invasive approach to reverse the progression of cardiac disease. Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is an excellent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Children are at far higher risk of myocarditis from COVID-19 infection than from vaccines PolitiFact Texas cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough recently claimed that a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study shows COVID-19 vaccines are causing myocarditis in children. But he took the data out of context, making misleading assertions about ... Flag as irrelevant
	WJHL-TV News Channel 11 'Highly pathogenic' bird flu could spike egg, chicken and turkey prices WJHL-TV News Channel 11 (NEXSTAR) – The USDA is warning a "highly pathogenic avian influenza" the agency has already identified in three states could spread rapidly and wreak havoc on the poultry industry if it's not contained. Last week the bird flu was found in a flock of ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRTV Great Falls News Antihistamines show promise in treating 'long COVID' symptoms KRTV Great Falls News The effects of COVID on individuals range from mild symptoms to several weeks of illness to ailments including 'brain fog,' joint pain, exercise intolerance, and fatigue that last for months after the initial infection. Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Bird flu in 2 Southern states: 'Highly pathogenic avian influenza' reported al.com A "highly pathogenic" strain of avian influenza – commonly known as "bird flu" – has been reported in 3 states, including two in the South, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bird flu was found in a flock of commercial broiler chickens in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Being Active for 20 Minutes a Day Can Help You Stay Heart Healthy Healthline Maintaining an active lifestyle over time was associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease and death in both men and women participants. Moderate physical activity included walking and fishing, while vigorous physical activity included gardening, ... Flag as irrelevant
	UT Southwestern UT Southwestern campaign infuses $1B into Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute UT Southwestern Share · Advance research on the underlying mechanisms of brain disease in order to develop more effective therapies. · Enroll more people in clinical trials to quickly move research discoveries to patients. Flag as irrelevant
	Science Is it time to live with COVID-19? Some scientists warn of 'endemic delusion' Science As surges of COVID-19 cases driven by the highly infectious Omicron variant recede, parts of the United States, Canada, and Europe are moving swiftly to lift constraints on a pandemic-fatigued public. Sweden, Denmark, and Norway have abolished nearly ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKBW-TV American Heart Month: Kenmore mother shares unique experience with a heart attack at age 36 WKBW-TV BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, in the United States. One in three women die from cardiovascular diseases and stroke each year. Every 100 seconds, a woman in the United States has a heart attack. Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV Pfizer COVID vaccine delay for children under the age of 5 is actually a good thing, experts say KABC-TV After Pfizer pulled back on their FDA COVID-19 vaccine authorization request for kids under 5 years old, experts worry the postponement might trigger trust issues with parents, making them less confident in the vaccine. Flag as irrelevant

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