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	health Daily update ⋅ June 14, 2022
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	CNN Think you're OK because you only drink on weekends? Think again, study says CNN (CNN) You consider yourself a light-to-moderate drinker, having the occasional cocktail or glass of wine with dinner and only tossing back a few extra glasses of liquid refreshment at social gatherings on weekends. By most standards, you'd be right ... Flag as irrelevant
	WION Eye Test Could Predict Heart Attack Risk, Study Says WebMD The research team then studied people in the database who had experienced a heart attack, or myocardial infarction, after retinal images had been collected. Slideshow. What Happens at Your Eye Exam ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Opioid Tapering Tied to Higher Rates of Overdose, Mental Health Crises MedPage Today For patients receiving long-term opioid therapy, dose tapering was linked with higher rates of overdose, withdrawal, and mental health crises out to 2 years, a claims-based study found. In the analysis of nearly 20,000 patients who experienced opioid ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters WHO set to decide if monkeypox represents health emergency Reuters Experts have been pushing the WHO for faster action for several weeks, following criticism of the agency's initial response to the coronavirus pandemic. Alongside COVID and polio, other disease outbreaks have been declared PHEICs, like ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News WHO convenes experts to decide if monkeypox is an emergency ABC News The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency. ByJamey Keaten Associated Press. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Getting closer to a vaccine for cancer The Washington Post The new approaches include developing both preventive and therapeutic vaccines, the latter designed to discern tumor cells from normal cells with the goal of provoking an immune response against them. Researchers also are assembling a collection of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Targeted Oncology Part 2: Considerations for Using Adjuvant Chemotherapy and Osimertinib in NSCLC Targeted Oncology During a live virtual event, Aaron E. Lisberg, MD, discussed the use of adjuvant chemotherapy regimens and the significance of the ADAURA trial of osimertinib for patients with early-stage non–small cell lung cancer with certain EGFR mutations. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com 2021-2022 flu season: Why are cases still on the rise in the US? Today.com "(We) have experienced a remarkably prolonged influenza season. It began around Thanksgiving 2021, and cases continue through now," said Dr. Andrew Pavia, a pediatric infectious disease epidemiologist at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital in Salt ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Parental Age May Be Linked With Childhood Cancer Risk, but More Research Is Needed AJMC.com Managed Markets Network A recent meta-analysis aimed to clarify the relationship between parental age and solid tumor pediatric cancers, but more studies are necessary to overcome the limitations of available research. Past studies have linked older parental age to pediatric ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTLA Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in LA County KTLA A mosquito tested positive for West Nile virus in Los Angeles County, marking the first such sample this year, health officials announced Monday. The positive mosquito sample was collected from a mosquito trap in Bellflower, confirming the presence of ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Monkeypox Precautions Advised at Summer Gatherings as Chicago Reports 5 New Cases NBC Chicago Monkeypox is a rare, but potentially serious viral illness that often begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes, and progresses to a rash on the face and body, health experts said. It was first observed in Africa in 1970, and is usually ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American We Must End Ageism in Cancer Clinical Trials Scientific American And even when they do have access to the latest medicines, these treatments, such as those for multiple myeloma, may not work as well in ethnic minority groups, especially in older patients. This gap in care for some older adults is even wider because of ... Flag as irrelevant
	News One Diabetes Threatens Long-Term Survival in Metastatic Breast Cancer MedPage Today For metastatic breast cancer patients, diabetes appeared to hurt outcomes only among long-term survivors, researchers reported. In a retrospective study of people with metastatic breast cancer, diabetes wasn't associated with any increase in mortality ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters EU signs deal with Bavarian Nordic for supply of 110000 monkeypox vaccines Reuters Danish biotech Bavarian Nordic's vaccine, known as Imvanex in Europe and Jynneos in the United States, has been approved against smallpox. The vaccine is not authorised yet in the EU against monkeypox, the EU Commission ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Durability of mRNA-1273 protection against symptomatic COVID-19 examined Medical Xpress For individuals who receive two doses of mRNA-1273 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine, vaccine efficacy (VE) against symptomatic COVID-19 appears to peak at 120 days after the first dose, according to a research letter ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress More than 14% of world's population likely has (had) tick-borne Lyme disease Medical Xpress Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (Bb) infection, more usually known as Lyme disease, is the most common type of tick-borne infection, with ticks second only to mosquitoes in terms of their carriage of harmful microbes. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Common endocrine-disrupting chemicals may drive incident hypertension in midlife women Healio Women exposed to higher concentrations of a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances are at increased risk for incident hypertension, researchers reported. Data show human exposure to perfluoroalkyl ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tallahassee.com What to knew about risk factors during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month Tallahassee.com Recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Nearly 50% had high blood pressure or did not meet the aerobic physical activity guideline. · Adults who reported cognitive decline were more likely to have at least 4 risk factors (34.3%) than ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Monkeypox Cases Traced to Chicago's International Mr. Leather Conference Newsweek Monkeypox cases in Chicago have been traced back to the International Mr. Leather (IML) conference that was held in the city between May 26 and 30. Five new monkeypox cases have been identified in Illinois' largest city, taking the total number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Experts offer guidance for healthcare workers caring for patients with suspected monkeypox amid COVID-19 pandemic EurekAlert A commentary published in Annals of Internal Medicine offers guidance to healthcare workers in contact with patients who have contracted monkeypox. The authors write that although monkeypox is unlikely to reach the pandemic spread of COVID-19, ... Flag as irrelevant
	10TV ODH identifies 'probable' case of monkeypox in Ohio 10TV Smallpox vaccines are effective against monkeypox and anti-viral drugs are also being developed. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control recommended all suspected cases be isolated and that high-risk contacts be ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Study: 'Forever chemicals' linked to increased risk for high blood pressure UPI.com June 13 (UPI) -- Middle-aged women with the highest blood concentrations of common synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also called "forever chemicals," had increased risk of developing high blood pressure, a new study found. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Kids infected with more viruses after lockdown weakened immune systems New York Post Children are becoming infected with up to three different viruses at the same time after widespread COVID-19 lockdowns eviscerated their immune systems, doctors have warned. Yale New Haven Children's Hospital in Connecticut has reported staggering ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Mosquito samples in Bellflower test positive for West Nile virus CBS News There is no human vaccine for West Nile virus, so public health officials say the only way to protect against it is to prevent mosquito bites in the first place. The CDC recommends any mosquito repellent using DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon ... Flag as irrelevant
	Monkeypox DNA Found in Semen in Handful of Cases -Researchers Say U.S. News & World Report LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) - Fragments of the monkeypox virus have been detected in semen in a handful of patients in Italy, raising questions over whether sexual transmission of the disease is a possibility, scientists said on Monday. Flag as irrelevant
	Marketplace.org Researchers use artificial intelligence to identify long COVID cases Marketplace.org Heard on: A doctor holds a test tube in a clear bag. A NHS nurse holds a Coronavirus testing kit as she speaks to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Diabetes May Mean Worse Long-Term Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors U.S. News & World Report By By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, June 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Breast cancer is tough to beat, but if you also have diabetes and poor blood sugar control your long-term risk of death rises, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KHOU.com Why has a very small cancer study sent shockwaves through the medical community? KHOU.com It delivered unprecedented results, with 100 percent of the participants going into remission after an experimental drug trial. The patients all had rectal cancer with a relatively rare tumor mutation that tends to be more ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSTP Health officials confirm 2 measles cases in Hennepin County KSTP The Minnesota Department of Health says two siblings in Hennepin County have tested positive for measles. According to MDH, the children – who are both preschool aged – developed symptoms after recently returning from a country where measles is common. Flag as irrelevant
	Infectious Disease Special Edition The Intersection of Sars-CoV-2 With TB: It's Complicated Infectious Disease Special Edition By IDSE News Staff. A new animal study found that mice infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and SARS-CoV-2 had an interesting synergy, according to a poster presented at ASM Microbe 2022 in Washington, D.C (abstract 3696). Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress EU buys 110000 vaccine doses against monkeypox Medical Xpress The jabs, made by Danish firm Bavarian Nordic, are currently authorized for use in the EU against smallpox, but officials say they will also work against the monkeypox virus. "With the agreement signed today ... Flag as irrelevant
	EU News SARS-CoV-2 in children EU News These differences may be a result of age-group-related differences in testing rates, clinical manifestations, vaccination coverage, social mixing, and biological susceptibility. For more information on case notification rates:. Flag as irrelevant
	Visalia Times-Delta Mosquito collected in southwest Visalia tests positive for West Nile virus Visalia Times-Delta A mosquito collected in southwest Visalia tested positive for the West Nile virus, the Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District confirmed. Out of the 750 mosquito samples the special district has tested in 2022, only one sample – collected between ... Flag as irrelevant
	Port Huron Times Herald Poultry may return to 4-H fairs after state lifts ban to control bird flu Port Huron Times Herald The ban on poultry and waterfowl exhibits in Michigan has been lifted, allowing live poultry to most likely be shown at the St. Clair County 4-H & Youth Fair. Originally imposed as a precautionary measure to protect against the spread of highly ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist When cats chew catnip it releases mosquito-repelling chemicals New Scientist Both catnip (Nepeta cataria) and silver vine (Actinidia polygama) produce chemicals from a group called iridoids that repel mosquitoes, flies, roaches, and possibly other insects or mites. Most cats, on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Think you have COVID? A guide to symptoms and treatments. Tampa Bay Times Certain symptoms are more common with COVID, such as loss of smell or taste. And colds are usually milder than the flu. The time it takes to recover from each illness also differs. And while ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mining Gazette Bird flu confirmed in western UP: Cases found in Ontonagon, Gogebic counties Daily Mining Gazette ONTONAGON — The first two local cases of avian flu were confirmed Friday, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department announced. The highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in an eagle in Gogebic County and a white pelican in Ontonagon County. Flag as irrelevant
	aidsmap South Africa could be among the last to rollout child-friendly dolutegravir aidsmap Dispersible antiretrovirals. Image: Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative. South Africa may be the last country in Africa to gain access to paediatric formulations of the antiretroviral drug dolutegravir as regulatory delays continue. Flag as irrelevant
	The Jerusalem Post Groundbreaking treatment for HIV/AIDS developed by Israeli research team The Jerusalem Post Staining for engineered cells that secrete the antibody against HIV. (photo credit: TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY). The technology is based on a bacterial immune system against viruses, with the bacteria ... Flag as irrelevant
	1430wcmy.com Poultry, Waterfowl Shows May Resume After Bird Flu Restriction Lifted 9&10 News "Even though the state has been able to reach this incredibly important benchmark, this does not mean the virus has left Michigan," said State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland. "HPAI continues to be detected in wild birds throughout the state, which is not ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Elevated Th17 cells associated with increased risk of critical COVID News-Medical.net In a recent article published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine, researchers in France indicated that T cell immune reaction correlates possibly with the chance of critical severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ... Flag as irrelevant
	silive.com Weekend binge drinking, especially for moderate drinkers, can lead to alcohol problems, says study silive.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Occasional drinkers who up their intake during the weekends were around five times more likely to experience multiple alcohol problems compared tho those who drink the same amount of alcohol, but avoid binging, a study found. Flag as irrelevant
	WAGM Medical Monday Men's Health WAGM PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Physicals, annual screenings, diet and exercise all tie into healthy living. June is Men's Health Awareness Month, so health care professionals are encouraging men to put a focus on their wellbeing. Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Medical School Brain Circuits and Addiction Harvard Medical School Using a new technique known as lesion network mapping, Harvard Medical School researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have mapped addiction remission to entire brain circuits rather than specific brain regions, pointing to new targets for treatment ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford Medical Center Report Brain fog after COVID-19 has similarities to 'chemo brain,' Stanford-led study finds Stanford Medical Center Report Researchers found that damage to the brain's white matter after COVID-19 resembles that seen after cancer chemotherapy, raising hope for treatments to help both conditions. June 13, 2022 - By Erin Digitale. brain. Researchers at Stanford Medicine have ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net SARS-CoV-2 recombinant isolated from chronic COVID-19 patient News-Medical.net Genetic recombination refers to the combination of corresponding parts of a genomic molecule to form a new sequence. It commonly occurs in ribonucleic acid (RNA) viruses, including the currently circulating SARS-CoV-2, a member of the family of ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study provides the most definitive assessment of new non-Alzheimer's dementia News-Medical.net Researchers from the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging say a paper recently published in Acta Neuropathologica is the most definitive assessment yet of the prevalence of a form of dementia classified in 2019 and now known as LATE. Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Parts of the brain form a circuit that may fuel smoking addiction New Scientist A brain circuit involved in addiction has been identified after researchers analysed smokers who immediately lost their nicotine cravings following brain damage. The finding could guide the use of brain stimulation devices to help people quit ... Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health How Is Monkeypox Transmitted? Verywell Health The virus can pass from direct contact with sores and bodily fluids from infected people. Scientists are studying other ways the virus can spread, like through semen and vaginal fluids, or in respiratory droplets. Flag as irrelevant
	UT Southwestern UTSW study: RNA exosome key for B cell development UT Southwestern DALLAS – June 13, 2022 – New research from UT Southwestern suggests that RNA exosomes – the cellular machines that degrade old molecules of RNA – play a key role in the development of B cells, which are critical to the immune system's ability to protect ... Flag as irrelevant

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