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	health Daily update ⋅ March 30, 2022
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	Medscape AHA/ASA Statement on Acute Stroke Care for Adults With Disability or Dementia Medscape Adults with pre-existing dementia or disability who suffer acute ischemic stroke can benefit from endovascular therapy (EVT) or thrombolysis, the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) says in a scientific statement released ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal FDA Authorizes Second Covid-19 Booster Shot for Adults 50 and Older The Wall Street Journal Shots from Pfizer and Moderna will be allowed at least four months after a first booster dose · More than 96 million people in the U.S. have gotten initial booster doses since they were first authorized for adults in November; a booster-shot clinic in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Is There a Hepatitis C Vaccine? Healthline Chronic hepatitis C can lead to serious consequences if it's not treated. These include things like liver damage, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. While we have vaccines for other causes of viral hepatitis, such as ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Omicron sub-variant BA.2 is now dominant in US, CDC estimates CBS News The Omicron variant sub-lineage BA.2 now makes up a majority of new infections in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated Tuesday. Last week, 54.9% of cases were caused by the strain nationwide. Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Never Had Covid? You May Hold Key To Beating the Virus Bloomberg Experts say studying those who have not yet caught Covid has become just as critical as studying those who have. Scanning electron micrograph of coronavirus particles. Source: NIAID. By. Madison Muller. +Follow. March 30, 2022, 2:00 AM PDT ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Common diabetes drug may raise birth defect risk if dad used it recently, study finds Miami Herald There's a connection between a commonly prescribed drug for diabetes and a higher risk for birth defects if a father uses it within three months of conceiving a baby, a new study has found. The drug metformin, one of the top treatments for type 2 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline How the Different Types of COVID-19 Vaccines Work Healthline viral vector vaccines; protein subunit vaccines; whole virus vaccines. The table below provides a brief summary of the different types of COVID-19 vaccines and the branded names that they're associated with. Flag as irrelevant
	desmoinesregister.com New bird flu outbreaks push number of birds destroyed in Iowa to 8.2 million desmoinesregister.com New bird flu outbreaks in a pair of Iowa commercial poultry facilities have resulted in the destruction of nearly 1.53 million birds to prevent the spread of the deadly avian ailment, Iowa agriculture officials said Tuesday. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Avocados Do a Heart Good, Study Finds HealthDay WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Avocado toast has become the favored breakfast of the healthy and fit, and now new research suggests their choice may protect their hearts. People who ate half an avocado twice a week had a 16% lower risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Preconception Paternal Metformin Linked to Major Birth Defects HealthDay WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Preconception paternal metformin treatment is associated with an increased risk for major birth defects, according to a study published online March 29 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Climate change is making pollen season even worse across the country The Washington Post "Patients, sometimes when they have significant allergies to the pollen, tell me that they just can't function. They feel run down. They don't have the energy they used to have," said Stanley Fineman, a physician at Atlanta Allergy & Asthma, one of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCVB Boston Massachusetts town warns residents about avian flu being detected in state WCVB Boston The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has confirmed that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in wild birds in multiple locations in the state and appears to be prevalent in at least some species of the region's wild ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay For Men Aged 60 to 64, CVD Deaths Up With Warmer Summer Nights HealthDay TUESDAY, March 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Warmer summer nights are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) death among men aged 60 to 64 years, according to a study published online March 28 in BMJ Open. Flag as irrelevant
	MetroWest Daily News What's Up Doc? Is the COVID pandemic finally over? MetroWest Daily News Therefore, the vast majority of Americans have at least some immunity to COVID from vaccination and/or prior infection. This does NOT mean that these people cannot become infected, they absolutely can. But having at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Neurocognitive Sequelae of COVID-19 6 to 12 Months After Acute Infection Medscape The study covered in this summary was published in medRxiv.org as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways. The burden of self-reported post-acute symptoms and possible sequelae, particularly fatigue and neurocognitive impairment, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Pharmaceutical Journal Pharmacists 'essential' to NHS pharmacogenomic service, says report The Pharmaceutical Journal A service to consult patients on genetic variations that affect their response to certain medicines should be developed within each integrated care system (ICS) and led by teams that include pharmacists, a report has recommended. Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge The White House has launched a new COVID-19 information site, COVID.gov The Verge The Biden administration has launched COVID.gov, a website geared toward connecting Americans with more information about COVID-19 spread, prevention, and treatment in their communities. On the front page of the site, you can enter the name of your ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline How to Recognize the Early Signs of Endometriosis Healthline When endometrial tissue grows in other places, like on the ovaries or fallopian tubes, it still behaves as if it were in your uterus. Each month it grows, sheds, and bleeds. That extra blood and tissue gets trapped inside the pelvic cavity, where it often ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Covid-19 news: Just 64 per cent are self-isolating in England New Scientist Using the NHS Test and Trace database, 1369 adults in England who tested positive for covid-19 before 24 February, when the legal requirement to self-isolate was dropped, were asked about their behaviour while infected. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Feds approve second booster for 50 and up, immunocompromised Dorchester Reporter Many Massachusetts residents will likely soon be able to schedule appointments for a second booster shot against COVID-19 after federal health regulators on Tuesday endorsed an additional dose in older adults and those who are immunocompromised, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Successful Farming Three percent of US egg-laying flock lost to bird flu Successful Farming Nearly 11.8 million egg-laying hens — three of every 100 in the U.S. flock — have died in outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in less than a month, USDA data released on Tuesday show. The latest losses were 1.46 million hens in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent What is norovirus, how does it spread and how long is the incubation period? The Independent The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that norovirus cases more than doubled in England in the second week of March, the winter vomiting bug spreading through nurseries, schools and care homes for the elderly. Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times New purple dengue alert banner deployed in areas with high Aedes mosquito populations The Straits Times SINGAPORE - With dengue cases rising faster than last year, people living in areas with persistently high Aedes aegypti mosquito population will be reminded to remain vigilant with a new purple banner. Colour-coded banners - ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSOC Charlotte Scientists predict allergy season will get even worse, thanks to climate change WSOC Charlotte Those scientists say warmer weather allows plants to bloom earlier and keeps them blooming later. Additional carbon dioxide in the air from burning fuels helps plants produce more pollen. The Southeast is predicted to be hit the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Colorectal cancer becoming more common in younger people Murray Ledger and Times MURRAY – Colorectal cancer is among the easiest cancers to prevent when detected early through proper screening tests, such as colonoscopies. One major concern has been increasing incidence rates of the disease among people under the age of 50. Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail Mobile phone users do NOT have an increased risk of brain tumours, myth-debunking study finds Daily Mail Despite becoming a staple of modern life, there have been long-standing fears our phones may emit cancer-causing radiation, often peddled by conspiracy theorists. But research that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Suncoast News Colon cancer screenings can save your life Suncoast News It may be the nearing the end of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, but it's never too late to schedule your next screening or take precautions for a healthy body. Dr. Nasrin Ghalyaie is a colorectal surgery specialist with HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital and ... Flag as irrelevant
	WJXT News4JAX Local high school student working to fight Alzheimer's disease competing in ISEF WJXT News4JAX JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Kristi Biswas wants to make a difference in this world. As a result, she has spent her middle and high school years researching various medical conditions. She spent about 300 hours in the lab at The Mayo Clinic last summer ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSTP 5 counties, 376K birds now affected by H5N1 KSTP The bird flu that was first detected in Minnesota on Friday has now been found in five counties. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health's data Tuesday showed birds in Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Meeker, Mower and Stearns counties are affected by the highly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Atlanta pollen: How to deal with those pesky pollen allergies Atlanta Journal Constitution Atlanta's pollen count continues to soar, dusting our cars and homes with a yellow tint and bringing an itchy nose and other symptoms. On Tuesday, Atlanta Allergy & Asthma reported 339 particles of pollen per cubic meter of air in the past 24 hours. Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomington Pantagraph The worst months for 15 common allergies Bloomington Pantagraph But a not-so-wonderful thing that can come along with spring and summer is allergies. For some people, the warmer months also signal the start of lots of sneezing, sniffling, itchy eyes, and other unpleasant symptoms. Flag as irrelevant
	Nuhey Poor sleep linked to sustained increases in dangerous visceral fat New Atlas Studies continue to demonstrate the importance of good sleeping habits in maintaining a healthy body weight, but there is still much to learn when it comes to understanding the finer details of this relationship. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Different Takes: Virus Causes More Problems Than Just Long Covid; Who Should Get The Second Booster? Kaiser Health News Bloomberg: How Does Covid Affect Diabetes, The Brain And Long Covid? As we move into the post-pandemic, living-with-the-virus era, more research is surfacing about the ways even mild Covid cases leave lingering effects on health in some people. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Children age 0-3 months with brain tumours shows five-year survival: Study Hindustan Times The researchers extracted SEER data relating to childhood brain tumours and divided it into three age groups - 0 to 3 months, 3 to 6 months, and 6 to 12 months. They compared data in these three groups with brain tumour data in people ages 1 to 19. Flag as irrelevant
	Psychiatric Times World Bipolar Day: The Birthday of Vincent Van Gogh Psychiatric Times Today is World Bipolar Day! Celebrate with the freshest clinical pearls on bipolar disorder that Psychiatric Times has to offer. slideshow image. Every year on March 30th, we celebrate World Bipolar Day, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Manchester Evening News Devastation as beloved dad diagnosed with same condition that killed his wife Manchester Evening News A woman whose mum died from an aggressive brain tumour is devastated after her dad has been diagnosed with the same illness. Julie Green's mum, Diane, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) in 2005 after she'd struggled with migraines for ... Flag as irrelevant
	UCHealth A study uses data from electronic health records to form a definition of long COVID UCHealth If those elements could be identified, medical providers could point patients more efficiently to appropriate care for their symptoms, just as they would those at risk for diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions. A ... Flag as irrelevant
	msnNOW What You Need to Know About the Omicron BA.2 Sub-Variant fairfaxva.gov BA.2, an Omicron sub-variant that has undergone several genetic changes from the original Omicron virus, has been identified in Fairfax County COVID-19 patients, as well as in other areas across the state, the U.S. and globally. BA.2 is now estimated ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Promising Alzheimer's drug may also improve memory in Down syndrome and normal aging Science Daily The results suggest that GM-CSF may improve cognitive function in people with Down syndrome. The drug sargramostim (GM-CSF, which stands for granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor) is also the first to show memory improvement in Alzheimer's ... Flag as irrelevant
	KWQC-TV6 National Bird Flu outbreak impacting Iowa restaurant group KWQC-TV6 DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Quad City restaurants are beginning to feel the impact of the latest outbreak of bird flu. The Iowa Department of Agriculture reported more than 8 million birds were impacted as of Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Highly Pathogenic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Insider South Africa Artificial sweeteners used in diet sodas and snacks linked to a higher risk of cancer, study finds Business Insider South Africa New data links a higher intake of artificial sweeteners like aspartame with increased cancer risk. While evidence shows correlation, not causation, researchers recommend cutting back on sweets. Large amounts of sugar and sweeteners are linked to health ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Canberra Times Experts raise concerns over flu season with worries that infections may spike following COVID-19 restrictions The Canberra Times IT'S shaping up to be one of the worst flu seasons yet, as cooler weather descends across the country. Experts are warning that we could see a spike in flu infections after spending the last two years living with COVID-19 restrictions. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	13abc Action News Ohio workforce shortages for treating Alzheimer's, Dementia patients 13abc Action News TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The number of people living with Alzheimer's disease and Dementia is expected to increase by more than 13 percent here in Ohio between the years 2020-2025, according to an annual report from the Alzheimer's Association. Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet Risk of hospitalisation and death in children with SARS-CoV-2 delta (B.1.612.2) infection The Lancet There are, however, little data on disease severity in children infected with different variants. The COVID Symptom Study (Zoe App) reported similar symptom burden (median four symptoms vs five symptoms), illness duration (median 5 days for both variants), ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stuff.co.nz Fears 'imported' flu and measles could add strain to health system over winter Stuff.co.nz Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay ​said the Ministry of Health was "very concerned" about low childhood immunisation rates, particularly for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine among babies and young adults. It was urgently focusing on ... Flag as irrelevant
	ThePrint What is bipolar disorder, the condition Kayne West lives with? ThePrint A merican rapper Kanye West has been making headlines recently as he mounts a campaign to be elected president of the United States. We've seen a series of chaotic and emotional public outbursts, including during his first presidential campaign ... Flag as irrelevant
	Community 99 Study Shows Early US Contact Tracing Stopped Covid Infections Kaiser Health News A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention model seems to show that up to 1.36 million U.S. covid cases were averted by contact-tracing efforts over a 60-day period during winter in 2020-21. Separately, as the overall U.S. death count sadly continues ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox8.com COVID or seasonal allergies? Here's what experts have to say fox8.com CLEVELAND (WJW) – You start getting a cough, runny nose and are sneezing more frequently. Do you have COVID or just seasonal allergies? "Currently we are already in spring allergies and some people have already started to feel the symptoms. Flag as irrelevant
	Drug Target Review Research reveals CDH17 represents a new approach to treat solid cancers Drug Target Review While CAR T cells have been an effective therapy for leukaemia and lymphomas, a successful immunotherapy approach for neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) and gastrointestinal cancers (GICs) has yet to be developed. New research by Penn ... Flag as irrelevant
	Economic Times Junk dumbbells, plug in the earphones! New study shows music has same effect on mental health as exercise Economic Times It was found that music therapy is also beneficial. iStock This secondary research also corroborated that use of music in mental health interventions is beneficial. Flag as irrelevant

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