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	health Daily update ⋅ May 20, 2022
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	CNN CDC monitors 6 people in US for possible rare monkeypox, says public 'should not be concerned' CNN (CNN) Officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are closely tracking recent clusters of monkeypox infections around the world -- and possible cases in the United States. Currently, the CDC is monitoring six people in the United ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN What is monkeypox and its signs and symptoms? CNN This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with a prairie dog ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Monkeypox: Why LA is watching out for this rare but potentially serious illness Los Angeles Times Monkeypox virions as seen with an electron microscope. (Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regner / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via Associated Press). By ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN As global cases rise, researchers race to solve puzzle of mysterious hepatitis cases in children CNN (CNN) The global toll of sudden and unexplained hepatitis in children has risen to 621 cases from 34 countries, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said in an update on Thursday. About half of those cases come from just two ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Providence Journal With COVID cases rising, CDC issues new guidance. What Rhode Islanders need to know. The Providence Journal On Thursday, Rhode Island reported no new coronavirus-related deaths and 1,043 additional cases of COVID-19 -- the first time since Feb. 1 that more than 1,000 cases had been reported in a day. The state also reported 8,345 negative tests, for a 11.1% ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR How Rahima came to hold a special place in smallpox history — and help ensure its end NPR "Smallpox was one of the most devastating diseases ever since humanity can remember its history," says Daniel Tarantola, who was a medical officer with the World Health Organization's smallpox eradication program in the 1970s. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape RSV Kills 100000 Kids Under Age 5 a Year Worldwide Medscape Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) caused more than 100,000 deaths in children under age 5 years globally in 2019, according to an analysis published online May 19 in The Lancet. Researchers, led by You Li, PhD, of the School of Public Health, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Germany, France, Belgium confirm first cases of monkeypox The Washington Post Monkey pox, a sometimes-serious illness that can be passed to animals and humans, is usually found in Central and West Africa. But the virus has now been seen in the United States, Canada and Australia, and health authorities in Europe have confirmed more ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic So, Have You Heard About Monkeypox? The Atlantic The virus behind monkeypox is a close relative of the one that caused smallpox but is less deadly and less transmissible, causing symptoms that include fever and a rash. Endemic to western and central Africa, it was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fred Hutch News Service Test of a new 'germline-targeting' HIV vaccine prepares to launch Fred Hutch News Service Since 2013, Dr. Leo Stamatatos has been developing a different kind of HIV vaccine intended to train a person's immune system to mount a powerful antibody response against the virus that causes AIDS. Now, after nine years of refinement at Fred ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Monkeypox spreads in Europe, US, baffling African scientists The Washington Post Cases of the smallpox-related disease haven't previously been seen among people with no links to central and West Africa. But in the past week, Britain, Spain, Portugal, Italy, U.S., Sweden and Canada all reported infections, mostly in young men who hadn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times What is monkeypox and where is it spreading? Los Angeles Times Monkeypox virions seen with an electron microscope. Portuguese health authorities this week confirmed five cases of monkeypox in young men, marking an unusual outbreak in Europe of a disease typically limited to Africa. ( Cynthia ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Case of Monkeypox Confirmed in Massachusetts WebMD "I would emphasize that historically, this has been a rare disease with very rare transmission around the world," said Paul Biddinger, MD, director of the Center for Disaster Medicine at Massachusetts General, according to CBS News. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio US, other countries report new cases of monkeypox Healio The CDC on Wednesday confirmed that a Massachusetts resident who traveled from Canada via private transportation was infected with monkeypox virus, the first U.S. case of monkeypox this year. Cases of the disease have popped up in other countries, too, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago What to Do If You Test Positive for COVID NBC Chicago When Should You Get a COVID Test? Regardless of symptoms or vaccinations, those who are exposed to someone with coronavirus should get tested at least five days after their exposure. Those who develop symptoms ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Cancer deaths in Black people drop; still higher than others ABC News Cancer death rates have steadily declined among Black people but remain higher than in other racial and ethnic groups, a U.S. government study released Thursday shows. Cancer deaths have been dropping for all Americans for the past ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News CDC advisory panel greenlights booster shots for children ages 5 to 11 ABC News Children over the age of 5 became eligible for vaccination against COVID-19 in November, so the first kids who were in line for their shot have now had about six months of protection. Pfizer asked ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR The CDC is investigating 180 cases of children with hepatitis. The cause is a mystery NPR The proportion of affected patients requiring liver transplants has declined from 15% to 9% since May 5, according to the CDC. Earlier this month, the CDC reported that five children have died; the agency now says that no additional deaths have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Adenovirus? COVID? Dogs? What's behind the outbreak of hepatitis in children? Fortune Sign up for the Fortune Features email list so you don't miss our biggest features, exclusive interviews, and investigations. As the number of cases of acute hepatitis in children globally mounts, the list of potential culprits seems to have stagnated, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN CDC signs off on boosters for 5-11-year-olds CNN (CNN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on boosters for 5- to 11-year-olds following the independent vaccine advisers recommendation for an additional dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine following a primary series. Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune How to manage (and normalize) menopause at work Fortune One survey conducted in the U.K. estimates almost one in five menopausal women are considering exiting the workforce due to lack of support from their companies. Put simply, there's no roadmap for navigating the mental and physical aspects of working while ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Cold virus killed 100000 children globally in 2019 BBC News Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was particularly deadly in the very young, with 45% of those cases occurring in children under six months old. Almost all the deaths occurred in low ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report State Asks Live Poultry Sales to End Because of Bird Flu U.S. News & World Report The closure is not mandatory. Confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have shown up in nine small backyard flocks in Thurston, Pierce, Pacific, Clallam, Spokane, Whatcom and Okanogan counties ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline How Cancer Treatment Is Improving for People Living in Rural Areas Healthline "These health disparities are further exacerbated by the lack of health insurance, shortage of primary care physicians, oncologists and other cancer care specialists," writes the institute. They reveal that colorectal and lung cancers ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Arizona has reported 4 possible cases of severe hepatitis illness in children AZCentral.com The CDC says five of the patients whose cases are under investigation have died; others have needed liver transplants. Elliott said the state is aware of no deaths in the reported Arizona cases and can provide no further information on individual cases or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox Why the FDA rejected fluvoxamine as a Covid-19 drug Vox In a massive randomized controlled trial, called Together, researchers at McMaster University compared eight different repurposed drugs, and found most of them — including ivermectin, the antiparasitic that many embraced as a Covid-19 miracle cure — failed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American What Does 'Protection' against COVID Really Mean? Scientific American Data so far have focused heavily on a single parameter: neutralizing antibodies. These specialized proteins, produced by white blood cells called B cells after people get infected or vaccinated, help defend against future disease by blocking viral entry ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com No, scientists didn't discover the cause of SIDS. Here's what they did find. Livescience.com Last week, a new study about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) went viral after news headlines and social media posts proclaimed that scientists had discovered the root cause of the condition. And a press release describing the research asserted that ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11 NPR Kids ages 5 to 11 should get a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, advisers to the U.S. government said Thursday. If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees, as expected, it would open a third COVID-19 shot to healthy ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Channel Colorado's altitude increases our risk of skin cancer The Denver Channel This year in Colorado, an estimated 1,920 people will be diagnosed with melanoma of the skin. Most skin cancers are caused by an influx of exposure to ultraviolet rays, which come mainly from the sun but also sources like indoor tanning beds and sun lamps. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report US Cases of Acute Hepatitis in Kids Keep Rising: CDC U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell and Cara Murez HealthDay Reporters. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The number of American children affected by acute hepatitis of unknown cause continues to grow, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET See Dolphins Taking Care of Their Skin CNET It appears marine mammals have skincare routines too. ... The closer dolphin has a skin ailment, a fungal infection on its dorsal fin. ... Here on land, we humans use loofas, lotions and body rubs to manage skin issues. Under the waves, some dolphins may also ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com The symptoms and causes of monkeypox infections, which CDC calls an 'emerging issue' Today.com "What we're facing right now seems to be at least a subset of cases that don't have any history of travel to one of those countries in Africa where the monkeypox virus naturally occurs, and also don't report any exposure to someone who has been diagnosed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Madison.com Dr. Zorba Paster: Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with these 5 healthy living tips Madison.com I lecture a lot about aging. And the older I get, the more interested I am in aging well. A question I get all the time is, "How can I age and not get Alzheimer's?" Dementia, memory loss, is a biggie when it comes to living the long, sweet life we ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSAT San Antonio University Health doctor sorts through myths, concerns about COVID-19 vaccines for children KSAT San Antonio SAN ANTONIO – With the Food and Drug Administration authorizing a COVID-19 booster shot for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds, some parents may have questions or concerns about the vaccine. University Health pediatric specialist, Dr. Mandie Svatek, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNA The Download: The monkeypox outbreak latest, and the online trail left by mass shooters MIT Technology Review The US reported its first infection yesterday in a man in Massachusetts, but cases have been identified in the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia, suggesting the rare virus is spreading outside of the regions in Africa it has mostly been confined to so far. Flag as irrelevant
	Colorado Public Radio Colorado's COVID-19 metrics are rising — again. Health officials encourage precautions Colorado Public Radio COVID-19 metrics are up across the board and new versions of the virus keep showing up in Colorado. State health officials in a briefing Thursday said the uptick is smaller than previous waves and part of what living with COVID-19 looks like. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress World's largest islet transplant program celebrates 20 years of changing lives for people with diabetes Medical Xpress After 20 years of perfecting their technique, the team behind the largest islet cell transplant program in the world reports the procedure is a safe, reliable and life-changing treatment for people with hard-to-control diabetes. Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune More Minnesota counties have high COVID-19 levels but milder cases Minneapolis Star Tribune Coronavirus infections appear to be rising well beyond publicly reported levels in Minnesota, but the latest pandemic wave has caused milder illnesses and modest increases so far in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Cancer death rates for Black people drop, but they're still higher than for others Los Angeles Times Nayla Fair examines cancer cells through a microscope at the Hampton University Cancer Research Center in Virginia. Cancer death rates have steadily declined among Black people but remain higher than in other racial and ethnic groups, according to a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Targeted Oncology Increased Risk of Skin Cancer Seen in Military Veterans Targeted Oncology For military veterans, future research should be accompanied by systematic efforts to improve skin cancer prevention, treatment, and outcomes among military service members and veterans, according to Carolyn J. Heckman, PhD. Flag as irrelevant
	KOMO News State agriculture officials taking steps to stem the spread of bird flu in Washington KOMO News "Temporarily suspending poultry and waterfowl sales is recommended until detections across Washington slow down. This may extend until the end of June," veterinarian Dr. Amber Itle said in a news release. "Stopping these ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News First case of highly contagious bird flu detected in New Jersey CBS News The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the case in a backyard poultry flock in Monmouth County. Signs of infection in birds include decreased appetite and egg production, coughing and lethargy. Experts say the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Hospital Admissions for Eating Disorders Almost Double in Five Years in England Bloomberg For example, somebody with anorexia can have dangerously low levels of electrolytes like potassium that are not reflected in blood tests. Patients with bulimia can also have severe electrolyte disturbances and stomach problems but can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Assessment of mutations on RBD in the Spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha, Delta and Omicron variants Nature.com The severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus 2 (CoV-2) variant Omicron spread more rapid than the other variants of SARS-CoV-2 virus. Mutations on the Spike (S) protein receptor-binding domain (RBD) are critical for the antibody resistance ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Mozambique becomes second African country to report wild polio this year Healio Mozambique became the second African country this year to report a case of wild poliovirus after confirming that a child who began experiencing onset of paralysis in March had contracted the disease. Malawi, a neighboring country, reported Africa's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune The worst appears over for bird flu in Minnesota poultry operations Minneapolis Star Tribune "This is really encouraging news, that things are winding down," said interim state veterinarian Dr. Linda Glaser. "I'm hopeful we can stay on this trajectory." As ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Masks advised in Milwaukee due to 'high' level of COVID-19 community spread Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The mask advisory applies when inside in public settings — regardless of vaccination status or past COVID-19 infection, the department said in a statement. It applies to anyone older than 2 years old who is ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Recovery of mice raises hopes drug could help people with spinal injuries The Guardian Mice with spinal cord injuries have shown remarkable recovery after being given a drug initially developed for people with lung disease, researchers have revealed, saying the treatment could soon be tested on humans. It is thought ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian At least 25m people in UK to be offered Covid booster this autumn The Guardian Millions of people in the UK will be offered further Covid booster shots in the autumn under draft guidance published by the government's vaccine watchdog. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation said another round of jabs would ... Flag as irrelevant

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