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	health Daily update ⋅ August 6, 2022
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	NPR Monkeypox: The myths, misconceptions — and facts — about how you catch it NPR "Right now, about 98% of monkeypox cases are in queer and gay folks and our sexual networks. Of course, that includes trans and non-binary folks," says Joseph Osmundson, a biologist at New York University who identifies as queer and is helping to lead the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN What is monkeypox? Symptoms, risk factors, treatment and how the virus is spread CNN (CNN) The Biden administration has declared the monkeypox outbreak in the US to be a public health emergency. "We're prepared to take our response to the next level in addressing this virus, and we urge every American to take this virus seriously and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times A New National Health Emergency The New York Times You're reading the Coronavirus Briefing newsletter. An informed guide to the global outbreak, with the latest developments and expert advice about prevention and treatment. Get it sent to your inbox. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News What to know about monkeypox vaccination that could stretch supplies ABC News Amid a newly announced monkeypox national public emergency and shortage of vaccines, the Food and Drug Administration announced it is reviewing a new vaccine approach that could lead to a fivefold increase in the US's supply of the Jynneos monkeypox ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Children potentially exposed to monkeypox at Illinois daycare, officials say The Washington Post Officials are screening children and others who were potentially exposed for symptoms and are offering them vaccines, which can prevent infection or reduce the severity of symptoms after exposure. The Food and Drug Administration has allowed children who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inside Precision Medicine Blood Protein May Show Cancer Death and Diabetes Risks WebMD Researchers in Sweden and China analyzed 2 decades of health records from more than 4,600 middle-aged adults, measuring prostasin in frozen samples from the Malmö Diet and Cancer Study Cardiovascular Cohort. The Swedish study, which ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY How to remove a tick from a dog: Checking your pet, signs of tick-borne illness and bites USA TODAY Maybe you've just gotten back from taking your dog on a hike through thick brush — or maybe you live in an area known to have lots of ticks. Either way, it's important to keep your pup tick-free. Despite your best efforts to keep your dog healthy, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC 'Stressed out' STD clinics struggle to handle surge in monkeypox patients as US outbreak grows CNBC Sexual health clinics are facing a surge of patients seeking testing, vaccines and treatment for monkeypox. Sexual health has been underfunded in the U.S., and physicians at clinics said they're struggling to keep up with patient volume, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post UK: 'Early signs' that monkeypox outbreak may be peaking The Washington Post Scientists who analyzed monkeypox viruses in the U.K. noted a number of mutations compared to viruses circulating in Africa, but said there was no evidence those genetic changes made monkeypox any more transmissible. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek The Biden administration has declared monkeypox a public health emergency NPR CHANG: The announcement comes as U.S. monkeypox cases rise over 6,600. NPR's Pien Huang explains what that means for the response. PIEN HUANG, BYLINE: Monkeypox is a virus that causes serious illness and is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline What We Know Right Now About Your Risk of Getting Long COVID Healthline Researchers found that many of the long-COVID symptoms in study participants were ones reported previously, such as tiredness, loss of sense of taste and/or smell, difficulty breathing and painful muscles. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR How many animal species have caught COVID? First global tracker has (partial) answers NPR Yet it's an important task, say researchers, because of the possibility that the virus could mutate into a perhaps more transmissible or virulent strain in animals and then pass back to humans. Now there's a first ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Illinois day-care worker tests positive for monkeypox, officials say, but no cases reported in children CNN Vohra said the US Food and Drug Administration has made the monkeypox vaccine available for the children "without jumping through the normal hoops in this process," so parents of children exposed to the virus can get their kids vaccinated. Flag as irrelevant
	UNSW Newsroom How Retraining Your Brain Could Help With Lower Back Pain WebMD Aug. 5, 2022 – Are you among the hundreds of millions of people worldwide with low back pain? If so, you may be familiar with standard treatments like surgery, shots, medications, and spinal manipulations. But new research suggests the solution for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Long COVID symptoms affect 1 in 8 adults, some for 2 years CIDRAP Three new studies report on long-COVID symptoms and medical conditions in adults and children, with the first finding that one in eight adults experiences lingering symptoms; another detailing new cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic findings in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Polio in New York Linked to Potential Community Spread WebMD Aug. 5, 2022 – New York state health officials issued a more urgent call on Thursday for unvaccinated children and adults to get inoculated against polio, citing new evidence of "potential community spread" of the debilitating virus. Flag as irrelevant
	Green Bay Press Gazette Flathead County Has Montana's First Suspected Monkeypox Case U.S. News & World Report HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A day after the federal government declared a public health emergency to respond to monkeypox, the Montana health department on Friday reported the state's first suspected case of the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Polioviruses detected in sewage in two NY counties, indicating local spread Healio The virus was detected in wastewater samples from Rockland and Orange counties, which have polio vaccination rates roughly 20 percentage points below the state average. The counties are north of New York City. Flag as irrelevant
	Palm Beach Post COVID wave appears to be flattening with new infections, hospitalizations holding steady Palm Beach Post The latest coronavirus surge across Florida appears to be slowing, just as the school year starts. COVID-19 hospitalizations have been stable the past few weeks. Viral concentrations in sewage have dropped. Testing positivity rates statewide have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Madison.com Dr. Zorba Paster: The COVID vaccine works and is making a big difference Madison.com The vaccine prevents many from coming down with COVID to start with, but this virus is a pesky bugger. It seems to get through that immunity wall set up by the vaccines. But the vaccines prevent hospitalizations, which frankly is the bottom line. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today What are the 3 main types of long COVID? Medical News Today The study finds that long COVID can be grouped into three symptom-cluster types: neurological symptoms, respiratory symptoms, and systemic/inflammatory and abdominal symptoms. Neurological symptoms — the most commonly reported long ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com mRNA booster vaccination protects aged mice against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant Nature.com The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant evades vaccine-induced immunity. While a booster dose of ancestral mRNA vaccines effectively elicits neutralizing antibodies against variants, its efficacy against Omicron in older adults, who are at the greatest risk of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Kinetics of neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 infection according to sex, age, and disease severity Nature.com In the present study, from March to December 2020, of the 143 patients who recovered from COVID-19, 87 underwent study visits scheduled every 3 months. Patient demographics and blood samples were collected followed by a plaque reduction neutralization test ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle SF jail inmate has a suspected case of monkeypox. Officials say they will isolate the person San Francisco Chronicle "This individual, and any other incarcerated person with a suspected or confirmed case of monkeypox, will be housed in isolation according to the Department of Public Health quarantine recommendations," San Francisco Sheriff's Office spokesperson Tara ... Flag as irrelevant
	Plattsburgh Press Republican County health group urges resources for 'frightening' polio threat Plattsburgh Press Republican The Rockland County polio case and the more recent findings of poliovirus in several wastewater samples is making polio a prominent concern of health officials at both the state and county levels of government. "It is disheartening ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSAW Brown County confirms first case of monkeypox WSAW BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) - Brown County has confirmed its first case of monkeypox. Brown County Health and Human Services says the patient is in isolation while health officials conduct contact tracing. As of Thursday, 23 cases were confirmed in ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News 'Early Signs' Monkeypox Outbreak Plateauing in UK, Health Authority Says U.S. News & World Report "While the most recent data suggests the growth of the outbreak has slowed, we cannot be complacent," Dr Meera Chand, director of clinical and emerging infections at UKHSA, said. Flag as irrelevant
	KSLA Health expert dispels misconceptions surrounding monkeypox KSLA SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Monkeypox is continuing to spread across several parts of the country, including northwest Louisiana. However, health officials say there are misconceptions circulating about the virus. Regional LDH Medical Director for Region ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRAL.com Duke Health experts say monkeypox cases will keep rising in NC WRAL.com "If we compare this to COVID, which was overwhelmingly a respiratory infection, this is orders of magnitude less infectious," said Dr. Cameron Wolfe, Infectious Disease Specialist at Duke Health. Flag as irrelevant
	COVID-19 2 recent findings on long COVID-19 Becker's Hospital Review Here are two recent studies on long COVID-19 in children and adults: 1. One in eight patients recovering from COVID-19 had lingering symptoms from the illness at least three months later, a study published Aug. 6 in The Lancet found. Flag as irrelevant
	Green Bay Press Gazette First case of monkeypox confirmed in Brown County, health officials say Green Bay Press Gazette The state has enough vaccine doses to vaccinate 743 people. Monkeypox spreads by close contact with an infected person's fluids and lesions for a period of time, respiratory droplets from an infected person or touching items contaminated ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News New Zealand allowed pharmacists to dispense COVID-19 antivirals and 'everyone realised it was a win' ABC News With Australians dying from COVID-19 every day and nearly 5,000 people in hospital with the disease, experts believe greater public awareness of antiviral treatments and easy access to the medications are now vitally important. Flag as irrelevant
	Alaska Public Media News Bird flu concerns mean there will be no chickens, turkey, geese or ducks at the Alaska State Fair Alaska Public Media News "This was a difficult decision for the Fair to make, but after evaluating the risks and benefits, and listening to the expert recommendations, we believe it is best to err on the side of caution in order to keep Alaska livestock healthy and food safe," ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca 1st case of monkeypox confirmed in Waterloo region, says public health CBC.ca Region of Waterloo Public Health says it has confirmed its first local case of monkeypox, a rare but contagious viral illness. The case in Waterloo region is in a man in his 30s, public health said on Friday. Dr. Julie Emili, an associate medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Older age, smoking deemed most important risk factors for any type of cancer: study The Hill A new investigation of more than 425,000 individuals found older age and smoking were the greatest cancer risk factors. Over the course of five years, 15,226 cases of invasive cancer were diagnosed. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Post-meal walk reduces blood sugar, says study The Indian Express Although light walking at any time is good for your health, a short walk within 60 to 90 minutes of eating a meal can be especially useful in minimising blood sugar spikes, as that is when blood sugar levels tend to peak. Flag as irrelevant
	CityNews Ottawa Pediatric vaccines toolkit Colorado COVID-19 Updates Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are authorized by the FDA for people aged 6 months and older. Parents and guardians should make a plan to get their children vaccinated. Vaccination is the best way to protect children from COVID-19. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Older age and smoking most important risk factors for developing any cancer, study shows Science Daily "Our findings are encouraging as we are working to define subgroups in the general population who could benefit from enhanced cancer screening and prevention." For this study, researchers analyzed two ACS prospective cohort studies, ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Bay Area's summer COVID surge has passed its peak. Is the worst past? San Francisco Chronicle Health officials caution against complacency and the possibility of new immune-evasive versions of the virus that could prolong the pandemic into the fall. They recommend that people maintain on their guard against infection or reinfection through ... Flag as irrelevant
	Shreveport Times Health officials discuss the spread of monkeypox in Northwest Louisiana Shreveport Times The same day Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services Administration declared monkeypox a "national public health emergency", it was confirmed two cases of monkeypox were detected in Northwest Louisiana, according to Doctor. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today CDC: More Clots, Kidney Failure in Kids After COVID MedPage Today A wide range of symptoms and conditions cropped up in children and adolescents in the year after a COVID-19 infection, though they were seemingly spared from mental and breathing issues, a CDC study reported. Compared with peers not diagnosed with ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Manitoba expanding monkeypox vaccine to certain men who have sex with men CBC.ca Manitoba Health is expanding eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine so people who are at a higher risk of being exposed can be immunized, including men who have sex with men, the province announced on Friday. The vaccine has been available in Manitoba ... Flag as irrelevant
	Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3 PHMDC adds 75 appointments to monkeypox vaccination clinic Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3 Those who are eligible and looking for the monkeypox vaccine can call Public Health Madison & Dane County at 608-243-0556 to schedule an appointment. PHMDC officials said they'll start booking appointments from phone calls they receive after 3:45 p.m. ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian LGBTQ+ groups unite to urge UK ministers to act against monkeypox The Guardian "We are united as LGBT+ groups from across political parties in asking that the government treat the monkeypox outbreak as a public health emergency," a letter to Barclay signed by the LGBTQ+ groups for the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Greens ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Having a headache? Know what it means based on its location Times of India Whether you have a cold, are stressed or dehydrated, headaches are a common symptom associated with all of these illnesses. It is characterised by a painful sensation in any part of the head, ranging from a sharp, stabbing to a dull pain. Flag as irrelevant
	Nursing Times Gout flare-ups 'linked' to transient rise in heart attack and stroke risk Nursing Times The risk of heart attacks and strokes temporarily increases during the four months following a gout flare-up, according to UK researchers. They found that gout patients who experienced a heart attack or stroke were twice as likely to have had a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times Two new cases of monkeypox confirmed in S'pore, including first local linked case The Straits Times Some of the symptoms linked to the monkeypox virus include fever, headache, muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills, lethargy and skin rash. More On This Topic. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News With hundreds still dying of Covid daily, CDC is sticking to current restrictions NBC News The CDC is expected to publish an updated summary of its Covid guidance within the next week. According to a draft document reviewed by NBC News, there are no significant changes in the current advice to mask, test or isolate. Flag as irrelevant
	aidshealth.org UNAIDS, WHO Must Increase Focus on Test & Treat, Late Presenters aidshealth.org As the world's largest HIV/AIDS conference, AIDS 2022, is set to conclude today – amid a visa scandal that barred many advocates from the most HIV-affected countries in the Global South – AHF calls for UNAIDS and WHO to place a renewed and urgent focus ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine rollout off to sluggish start with just 7000 doses in arms ABC News The total Novavax doses represent just a fraction of the shots put into arms each day, though the overall number of vaccines administered has plummeted in recent months. PHOTO: A healthcare worker prepares ... Flag as irrelevant

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