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	health Daily update ⋅ July 30, 2022
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	The Washington Post 'Not enough shots': US faces 'vaccine cliff' on monkeypox The Washington Post Federal officials this week touted the arrival of hundreds of thousands of additional monkeypox vaccine doses, heralding it as a milestone in the nation's fight against the outbreak. What they left out: The United States is entering a critical ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post DC-area health officials urge precautions as coronavirus cases rise The Washington Post With coronavirus cases in the D.C. region on a gradual incline and vaccine immunity waning, some public health officials recommend residents consider wearing high-quality masks, but have no plans to reinstate mandates as people learn to live and work ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Kids With ADHD Have Differences in 'Neural Flexibility,' Brain Study Shows U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Children with ADHD may have less flexibility in the brain circuitry that allows for seamless "multitasking," a new study suggests. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Wave of Opioid Overdoses Expected to Hit US Rural, Urban Areas WebMD FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Experts predict opioid overdoses will climb in both rural and urban areas because of the lethal practice of mixing the highly addictive narcotics with other drugs. The coming wave of opioid overdoses "will be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American There Is an Effective Treatment for Monkeypox, but It's Hard to Get Scientific American An antiviral drug called tecovirimat, or TPOXX, is already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating smallpox and can also be used with monkeypox—a related virus. But the only U.S. supply of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Monkeypox is spreading fast. Now kids are getting it, too. The Boston Globe (Bloomberg) -- The widening monkeypox outbreak is sparking concern that the virus could spread among a surprising cohort particularly prone to transmitting contagious infections: kids. Experts at the World Health Organization said this week that they ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Will California, Los Angeles declare monkeypox a public health emergency? Los Angeles Times As monkeypox cases continue to rise across California, health officials said they are deploying additional resources to combat the outbreak, but they are not yet ready to declare a public health emergency. Monkeypox cases across the state are most ... Flag as irrelevant
	Voice of America Action on Monkeypox Accelerates in US as Outbreak Expands Voice of America Two of the hardest-hit U.S. regions have raised the alert level over the monkeypox outbreak. San Francisco declared a public health emergency Thursday. The city accounts for 281 of California's nearly 800 cases. The declaration gives health officials ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times How is monkeypox treated? The New York Times After a diagnosis, monkeypox treatment mainly involves managing symptoms, said Dr. Bernard Camins, the medical director for infection prevention at the Mount Sinai Health System. Patients with anal or rectal lesions may experience a lot of pain, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Parechovirus Sickened 23 Infants in Nashville, CDC Says The New York Times The common pathogen frequently produces the mild symptoms of a cold, but it can cause severe illness and death in babies under 3 months old, health officials say, warning doctors to be vigilant. Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News California Not Ready to Declare Emergency Over Monkeypox U.S. News & World Report (AP) — California officials are pressing for more vaccine and acting with "utmost urgency" to slow the spread of the monkeypox virus, b7ut they have not decided whether to declare a statewide emergency as the city of San Francisco announced on Thursday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Time-Restricted Eating Improves Glucose Control for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Previous research demonstrated that TRE leads to promising metabolic changes in people with obesity, including increased fat burning, decreased blood sugar levels, and improved insulin sensitivity. However, the effects of TRE on glucose homeostasis in ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report San Francisco, NY State Declare Monkeypox Public Health Emergencies U.S. News & World Report By By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Both San Francisco and New York state declared monkeypox a public health emergency on Thursday, as they struggle to gain access to more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio ViiV signs agreement to allow generics of long-acting HIV PrEP in 90 countries Healio Announcements made at the International AIDS Conference indicate growing momentum to expand global access to long-acting cabotegravir for HIV prevention. "Long-acting PrEP could play a major role in ending the HIV pandemic, but right now, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ProPublica New York Polio Case Now Connected to Traces of Virus Found in UK and Israel ProPublica Using sewage sample tests from three countries separated by thousands of miles, public health officials hope to unravel the mystery of where this polio started circulating and what threat it poses. by Robin Fields July 29, 1:55 p.m. EDT. Flag as irrelevant
	KSTP Monkeypox patient shares warning about the illness, encourages vaccination KSTP Monkeypox cases continue to rise in Minnesota and across the country. There are now 5,189 infections nationwide across all but three states. "I feel like I heard the word monkeypox and I got it and that's how quickly it happened," said Kyle Benter. Flag as irrelevant
	University of Utah Health Care BA.5 COVID-19 Variant University of Utah Health Care This is especially true with BA.5. "Each of these subvariants have gotten better than the preceding one at infecting people who have been vaccinated or previously infected," says Stephen Goldstein, PhD, virologist at the University of Utah Spencer Fox ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Brazil And Spain Report First Monkeypox Deaths Outside Africa Forbes The Spanish Health Ministry did not disclose the age, sex or medical history of the individual, although Brazilian officials said the man who died in South America was a 41-year-old man who also suffered from lymphoma and a weakened immune system, Reuters ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle SF clinic reserves 30% of monkeypox vaccines for these men who are the hardest hit San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco health officials are reserving a portion of monkeypox vaccine appointments at the city's largest public vaccination clinic for residents who have been hit hardest by virus: gay and bisexual men of color, especially from the Latino ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Spokesman-Review First case of monkeypox reported in Spokane County The Spokesman-Review An adult in Spokane County has tested positive for monkeypox, Spokane Regional Health District officials said Friday. The patient is receiving outpatient care, the health district said in a statement. The patient likely was exposed outside of ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Is the Bay Area's summer COVID surge over? Here's what the numbers say San Francisco Chronicle COVID-19 trends in the Bay Area showed signs of stabilizing on Friday, as the growth rate for new cases and hospitalizations slows. But after weeks of fluctuating numbers, it's still too early to tell if the region has moved past the summer surge ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gothamist NJ opens up 2 more monkeypox vaccine sites, reminds feds it's next to NYC Gothamist New Jersey is opening up two new monkeypox vaccination sites in Camden and Bergen counties. The sites will be open to residents who believe they may have been exposed to the virus or who are at high risk of exposure. Residents who have known exposures ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Do you need vitamin D supplements? New study casts doubt on benefits Today.com Vitamin D pills are a popular supplement for bone health, but a new study finds that they may not prevent fractures in healthy adults. Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal Monkeypox Vaccine Demand Soars, and Just One Small Danish Company Makes It The Wall Street Journal A Copenhagen company worked for nearly two decades to develop a vaccine and only six governments bought it. Within the last few weeks, orders have come in from dozens of countries around the globe and it is looking at whether it can operate 24-hours a ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Monkeypox Vaccines: Who is Eligible to Receive Shots? Illinois Announces Change in Guidance NBC Chicago With monkeypox cases rising, many are looking for immunization, but with limited supply across the country, eligibility is limited. In Illinois, health officials announced changes to state guidelines this week. The virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	KQED Where Can I Find a Monkeypox Vaccine Near Me? KQED Kaiser Permanente has received monkeypox vaccines and is currently offering them only to Kaiser members. You can make an appointment by calling the health provider's direct monkeypox vaccination line at (415) 833-9999. A staff ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch Franklin, Pickaway counties have high COVID-19 transmission levels, according to CDC map The Columbus Dispatch The increase in cases has led to Columbus and the rest of Franklin County to implement. For the second week in a row, Franklin County is experiencing high transmission levels of COVID- ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Cross-reactive SARS-CoV-2 antibodies after exposure to avian coronavirus vaccine News-Medical.net The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), sparked scientific interest in developing a pan-coronavirus vaccine that is broadly protective against future ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spokane Regional Health SRHD Reports First Case of Monkeypox Spokane Regional Health – Spokane Regional Health District today reported a presumptive case of monkeypox virus infection in an adult in Spokane County. Initial testing was completed on July 29, 2022, at a commercial laboratory, and confirmatory testing will be done at the U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	KVUE.com Four area counties now in 'high' risk category for COVID-19, according to CDC KVUE.com The CDC updates its Community Levels every week on Thursday according to virus metrics. Those metrics include hospital admissions, hospital beds in use and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. Flag as irrelevant
	NEWS.com.au COVID vax patch beats needles for fighting variants Futurity: Research News A needle-free vaccine patch could better fight COVID-19 variants, such as Omicron and Delta, than a traditional needle vaccine, according to a new study in mice. The research, conducted in partnership with Brisbane biotechnology company Vaxxas, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Condé Nast Traveler 23 Best Sunscreens for Dark Skin Tones, According to Skincare Experts and Frequent Travelers Condé Nast Traveler "While it's true that darker skin types do have inherent sun protection factors because of the melanin, that's only going to be three to five SPF. You need at least SPF 30 to protect against the sun's harmful rays.". Flag as irrelevant
	CityNews Monkeypox: Toronto health leaders push for increased vaccine awareness, supports CityNews "Our efforts have been unending … we are feeling, I would say, more optimistic over the last several weeks. I think the rise in cases doesn't come as a surprise," Dane Griffiths, the director of the Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliance, told CityNews. Flag as irrelevant
	BU Today Sun Protection Tips for Those with Black and Brown Skin BU Today "Patients with darker skin are more likely to experience melasma and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation—those dark marks left behind by acne—and exposure to UV rays can actually make them worse. The best way to prevent that from happening is by protecting ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Philadelphia Inquirer LGBTQ leaders, health workers express frustration over monkeypox response. 'It's a human virus.' The Philadelphia Inquirer In a press conference in Philadelphia on Friday morning, health workers shared their frustrations of not being able to offer people who were exposed to monkeypox a vaccine. Flag as irrelevant
	WHYY Kenyatta: 'We must be proactive' in addressing monkeypox Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus Announces related community town hall for Aug. 2. Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Rep. Brian K. Sims July 29, 2022. PHILADELPHIA, July 29 – State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta was joined by Rep. Brian Sims, both D-Phila., and LGBTQ leaders and medical professionals for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Monkeypox: First deaths outside Africa reported in Spain, Brazil Livemint Spain and Brazil reported their first monkeypox-affected fatalities on Friday, marking first deaths to the current outbreak of the disease outside of Africa, according to news agency AFP. At present, a total of 4,298 people are infected with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wiley De novo emergence of SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations in immunosuppressed patients Wiley The continuing evolution of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants with decreased susceptibility to neutralizing antibodies is of clinical importance. Several Spike mutations associated with immune escape have evolved ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus A Review of COVID-19 in Relation to Metabolic Syndrome: Obesity, Hypertension, Diabetes, and Dyslipidemia Cureus Although severe cases and mortality of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are proportionally infrequent, these cases are strongly linked to patients with conditions of metabolic syndrome (obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia). Flag as irrelevant
	KFVS IDPH announce over 35k new cases of COVID-19, including 48 deaths this past week KFVS ILLINOIS (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 35,371 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 48 deaths, on Friday, July 29. These are the latest numbers since its last reporting on July 22. According to the CDC, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Futurity: Research News Rapid loss of smell predicts dementia and smaller brain areas linked to Alzheimer's Science Daily Date: July 28, 2022; Source: University of Chicago Medical Center; Summary: New research shows that a decline in a person's sense of smell over time predicts their loss of cognitive function and can foretell structural changes in regions of the brain ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Hampshire Public Radio NH sees its first mosquito batch of West Nile Virus this season New Hampshire Public Radio The mosquitoes were collected in Manchester as part of a surveillance program. The virus was first detected in New Hampshire more than 20 years ago. Symptoms in humans include fever, aches, and fatigue. Flag as irrelevant
	Professional Engineering MIT's ultrasound 'sticker' can see inside the body Professional Engineering Created by engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the ultrasound sticker is a stamp-sized device that sticks to the skin and provides continuous ultrasound imaging of internal organs for 48 hours. Flag as irrelevant
	Kuensel, Buhutan's National Newspaper No monkeying around Kuensel, Buhutan's National Newspaper Wuhan, China, known around the world in early 2020 as the first place scientists detected the new coronavirus—the first city to be put under harsh restrictive measures—is under strict lockdown again. There ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago How Long Are You Contagious With COVID-19? Here's What to Know as BA.5 Subvariant Circulates NBC Chicago Have you recently experienced a bout of COVID-19, but are still testing positive despite following federal recommendations for isolation and masking? With the quickly-spreading BA.5 subvariant expanding, people may be receiving positive test results ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com SARS-CoV-2 VOC type and biological sex affect molnupiravir efficacy in severe COVID-19 dwarf hamster model Nature.com Treatment reduced shedding in ferrets and prevented transmission. Pathogenicity in dwarf hamsters was VOC-dependent and highest for delta, gamma, and omicron. All molnupiravir-treated dwarf hamsters survived, showing reduction in lung virus load from one ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Two monkeypox cases in India not linked to Europe The Hindu Genome sequences of the first two imported cases of monkeypox detected in Kerala clearly show that they belong to a small cluster — A2 — that was very different from the one that was first detected in the U.K. on May 6 this year and has since spread to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News COVID-19 cases dip slightly as BA.5's prevalence grows: 10 CDC findings Becker's Hospital Review The U.S. saw minor fluctuations in COVID-19 cases, admissions and deaths this week, according to the CDC's COVID-19 data tracker weekly review published July 29. These findings suggest the nation is still in a "stay-tuned moment," as epidemiologist ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Is monkeypox strain detected in India different from Europe outbreak? Read here Livemint In a new revelation, the genome sequencing reports of the first two monkeypox cases reported in India suggests that they were infected with A.2 strain of the virus which is different from the one causing the monkeypox outbreak in Europe with B.1 ... Flag as irrelevant

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