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	health Daily update ⋅ March 20, 2022
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	The Mercury News COVID-19 cases are surging anew overseas. Is the US next? The Mercury News There are troubling signs on the horizon that this may be a short reprieve from the virus now in its third year of upending our lives. Cases are rising sharply across Europe and Asia, driven by BA.2, a more transmissible sublineage of the super-contagious ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Covid-19 cases are spiking in Central New York like nowhere else in the state syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. – The rate of newly confirmed Covid-19 cases in Central New York is more than double the state average, according to data released by the state Department of Health. As of Thursday, Central New York's seven-day average of new cases was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Concord Monitor Birds at Animal Sanctuary Euthanized Due to Avian Flu U.S. News & World Report Rhode Island's House of Representatives passed a bill this week to allow the state to set up a quarantine area to prevent the movement of domestic animals or products when there is a suspected case of a contagious animal disease, such as bird flu. Flag as irrelevant
	nwitimes.com Ingalls advancing colorectal cancer treatment through research nwitimes.com Michelle Burnett was the second patient in the world to enroll in an international colorectal cancer study at Ingalls. Pictured, from left, are Ingalls cancer research nurse Joy Vlamakis, RN, Michelle Burnett and Mark Kozloff, MD. Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News 'Stealth omicron' cases starting to add up in Metro Detroit, Washtenaw County The Detroit News Cases of the BA.2 omicron subvariant, known as "stealth omicron," first detected in Michigan in mid-January, are starting to add up in Metro Detroit and Washtenaw County. Ninety-nine cases have been detected in 21 Michigan counties and the city of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Suffolk Times Suffolk County case raises questions about possible spread of avian influenza strain in flocks Suffolk Times Long Island poultry producers are taking precautions to protect their flocks from highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as HPAI, after the virus cropped up in a backyard flock a few weeks ago. The Department of Agriculture has indicated that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Concord Monitor State Officials Euthanize 85K Birds Amid Avian Flu Outbreak U.S. News & World Report South Dakota Public Broadcasting reported Saturday that the outbreaks occurred at farms in Charles Minx County in the southeastern portion of the state. The disease was found in turkeys at the facilities although other poultry in close contact with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Black adults were hospitalized at higher rates than whites during the US Omicron wave. The New York Times Black adults were hospitalized at nearly four times the rate of white adults in the six weeks after Omicron became the predominant coronavirus variant in the United States, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times Fast-track dementia to curb it like Covid The Times "I'm in a state of fear. I have terrible nightmares," he says. Gilder, 68, was given a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, last April. His vivid dreams are either a symptom of the disease or a side effect of his medication — ... Flag as irrelevant
	KY3 Researchers warn of tick-borne virus in US, first identified in Missouri in 2009 KY3 Scientists say the Heartland virus can be carried by Lone Star ticks. It is transmitted through a tick bite and can cause fever, decreased appetite, headaches, nausea and joint pain. Currently, there are no vaccines or medications to prevent the Heartland ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Study finds women more likely to die after heart attack than men Hindustan Times "This was a retrospective study so it is difficult to know why clinicians made certain treatment decisions. But the findings indicate that greater awareness among health professionals that women have heart attacks and may develop cardiogenic shock could be ... Flag as irrelevant
	PsychCentral.com COVID-19 Fatigue Syndrome PsychCentral.com COVID-19 fatigue syndrome is when debilitating fatigue continues after your medical recovery from COVID-19 illness. It may also include symptoms like brain fog, headaches, and increased fatigue after mental or physical exertion. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Higher doses of antibiotics are needed to eliminate infection in a polymicrobial environment News-Medical.net The results highlight the need to consider the interaction between different species of microbe when treating infections with antibiotics - and to adjust dosage accordingly. "People with chronic infections often have co-infection with several pathogens ... Flag as irrelevant
	Zee News Shortness of breath could signal heart attack with worst survival rate: Study Zee News "Dyspnoea and extreme tiredness were more common heart attack symptoms in women, older people and patients with other conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease and lung disease," Medeiros added. Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Weight loss: Three diets that don't work for women, as per an expert Times of India Whether we want to accept it or not, biologically men and women are very different. One of the important differences is in the way men and women use and store fat. Men on average have about 3 per cent essential fat as part of their composition - women ... Flag as irrelevant
	WYPR Russia's war with Ukraine is devastating for Ukraine's war on TB WYPR "We have 20 patients we can't find, so we don't know if they are alive or not," says Dr. Olha Konstantynovska. She's referring to the tuberculosis patients under her care in Kharkiv, where, as in much of Ukraine, the Russian war has disrupted lives ... Flag as irrelevant
	KATU Alzheimer's Association report highlights need for more geriatricians, disease awareness KATU PORTLAND, Ore. — Local workforce needs, the effects of COVID-19 and a lack of awareness are the big takeaways from the Alzheimer's Association's 2022 Facts and Figures Report released on March 15. That's what KATU learned from Tracy Morgan, ... Flag as irrelevant
	North Wales Live Five sleep symptoms doctors say you should never ignore - from heavy snoring to signs in your legs North Wales Live But a good night's sleep is more important than just making sure you're rested, it can have a huge impact on your general and mental health. While you may just dismiss your unusual sleep habits, it could be key to doctors and be an indicator of something ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR 70% of long COVID-19 patients suffer from these two symptoms Deseret News An illustration of the coronavirus. Most long COVID-19 patents often suffer from specific symptoms over the long term. Illustration by Zoe Peterson, Deseret News. Flag as irrelevant
	Sonoma Index-Tribune Allergy season in Sonoma County may get longer and worse. Here's why Sonoma Index-Tribune Santa Rosa resident Chad Flora already needs pills, an inhaler and nasal spray to keep his seasonal allergies in check. So when informed of new research linking climate change to longer, substantially more intense pollen allergy ... Flag as irrelevant
	ThePrint Study finds antibiotics' effectiveness reduces when multiple microbes are present ThePrint It helps explain why respiratory infections often persist in people with lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis despite treatment. The findings of the study were published in 'The ISME Journal'. Flag as irrelevant
	KSN-TV Watch two new counties for Avian Influenza, Kansas officials say KSN-TV Cases of HPAI have been confirmed in Dickinson and Sedgewick counties after samples were taken from birds showing signs of infection in a backyard with flocks of multiple species. The samples were sent to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sydney Morning Herald 'It's really dangerous now': Australia's influenza hiatus set to end The Sydney Morning Herald Infectious diseases experts say the flu will likely return to Australia this year. · The disease virtually disappeared during coronavirus lockdowns and border closures. · Some children born during the pandemic have never been exposed to the disease. Flag as irrelevant
	The Jerusalem Post Bird flu continues to spread in US, egg prices rising The Jerusalem Post New outbreaks of Eurasian H5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continue to be reported throughout the eastern and central US, sparking a rise in egg prices. In the past week, new outbreaks were reported in domestic flocks in New Hampshire, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Contagionlive.com Booster Doses of mRNA Vaccines Protected Against Severe COVID-19 from Omicron Contagionlive.com Booster doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines provided strong protection against hospitalization and death during the Omicron wave of the pandemic in Qatar despite being less effective against symptomatic infection, a new study confirmed. Flag as irrelevant
	Deccan Herald Another Covid-19 wave may be coming, are we ready for it? Deccan Herald Scarcely two months after the omicron variant drove coronavirus case numbers to frightening heights in the United States, scientists and health officials are bracing for another swell in the pandemic and, with it, the first major test of the country's ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 5m people in England to be offered Covid booster jabs The Guardian Coronavirus booster vaccine jabs for millions of people in England will begin to be offered this week, the NHS announced. The vaccine will be available to care home residents, people who are 75 and over, and the immunosuppressed aged 12 and over. Flag as irrelevant
	WOWT Bird flu case forces killing of 5.3 million chickens in Iowa WOWT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - State agriculture officials say the confirmation of bird flu at another Iowa egg-laying farm will force the killing of more than 5 million chickens. It's the second case of avian influenza in Buena Vista County, about 160 miles ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ Oregon reports 11 more COVID-19 related deaths, 289 new cases, 213 hospitalizations KTVZ PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are 11 newly reported COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state's death toll to 6,971, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday. OHA reported 289 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 ... Flag as irrelevant
	desmoinesregister.com PAHO calls for improvement in routine vaccinations Jamaica Gleaner PAHO's Assistant Director, Dr Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr, says vaccine coverage for polio, measles and rubella, diphtheria, and other childhood diseases has been falling, even before COVID-19 struck, noting that the pandemic's heavy impact has "only made ... Flag as irrelevant
	ETHealthworld.com Science has to invigorate in India and scientists need to be celebrated: Dr Krishna Ella ETHealthworld.com The book "POLIO – The Eradication Imbroglio: The Malady and its Remedy" on polio enables each one of us to spread the message for urgent and decisive universal action on emerging pathogens. ETHealthWorld ... Flag as irrelevant
	My Droll Effectiveness of antibiotics significantly reduced when multiple bugs present Science Daily A study has found that much higher doses of antibiotics are needed to eliminate a bacterial infection of the airways when other microbes are present. It helps explain why respiratory infections often persist in people with lung diseases such as cystic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times Colonist Lawrie McFarlane: Could a vaccine prevent type 1 diabetes? Times Colonist There has been some encouraging news on the health-research front. Several studies underway suggest that it may in future be possible to vaccinate against some forms of type 1 diabetes. At present, there are no medications that cure either type 1 or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chinadaily USA Underlying causes behind 2 COVID-19 deaths, health official says Chinadaily USA The two COVID-19 deaths reported on the Chinese mainland on Friday had only mild COVID-19 symptoms and the primary cause of their deaths was severe underlying illnesses, a health official said on Saturday. Jiao Yahui, director of the National Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Evening Standard Why will free-range eggs not be available from next week? Evening Standard The move comes following an outbreak of bird flu which meant farmers had to move all their chickens indoors. Supermarkets are to put new labels on egg boxes, changing the term "free-range eggs" to "barn eggs". They will also add signs to explain the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times China reports Covid-19 deaths for first time since January 2021 The Straits Times Many who developed severe symptoms survived, even patients above the age of 60 and those with other underlying diseases. Most of China's deaths from Covid-19 occurred when the virus was first detected in Wuhan in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic Climate Change Is Making Allergy Season Even Worse The Atlantic Under that scenario, the spring pollen season will generally start up to 40 days earlier and last up to 19 days longer than it does today. As atmospheric scientists, we study how the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal Mainland China Reports First Coronavirus Deaths in More Than a Year as Omicron Spreads The Wall Street Journal HONG KONG—China reported its first deaths from Covid-19 in the mainland in more than a year as the country battles a surge of Omicron infections across the country. Two patients died of Covid-19 in the northeastern province of Jilin, which has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Some children, teenagers retain natural COVID-19 antibodies for months: study CTV News A new study out of the United States has found evidence to suggest some children and teenagers previously infected with COVID-19 develop natural antibodies that can last for months. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics and led by researchers ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Star Online China's zero-Covid policy leaves poorer regions with little choice but 'rigid and crude' lockdowns The Star Online Into the third week of March, snowfall continues to coat the empty streets of Changchun, the capital city of northeastern Jilin province, glistening and mostly untouched by traffic. Facing its most serious wave of coronavirus infections since the onset ... Flag as irrelevant

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