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Report shares new details about death possibly linked to experimental Alzheimer's drug The death of a participant in a clinical trial of an antibody treatment for Alzheimer's disease, which is now under consideration by the US Food and Drug Administration, may be linked to the experimental drug, a new report shows.
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Tirzepatide drug fast-tracked for weight loss indication by FDA: What to know about it Tirzepatide, an injection medication already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Type 2 diabetes, is likely to receive FDA approval for another indication — weight loss — later this year, according to multiple reports.
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Killing cancer with cancer "Using gene engineering, we are repurposing cancer cells to develop a therapeutic that kills tumor cells and stimulates the immune system to both destroy primary tumors and prevent cancer." Cancer vaccines are an active area ...
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Drug Target Uncovered Using single-nuclear sequencing of mice and human liver tissue and advanced 3D glass imaging of mice to characterize key scar-producing liver cells—researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered novel candidate drug targets ...
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Physical Activity 3 Times Per Week May Reduce Symptoms of Depression in Children and Adolescents Associated with social dysfunction, poor mental health, poor physical health, and suicide, these early childhood depressive symptoms can also predict mental disorders as an adult—as much as 67% of these children could develop full-syndrome depressive or ...
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As COVID, flu and RSV cases make the rounds, where do things stand in Memphis? Entering the new year, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus cases seem to be on a continual decline in the Memphis area, but COVID-19 cases are creeping up. Local infectious disease specialists said in previous years, some viral illnesses have ...
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Latently HIV-infected T cells sleep with one eye open A multiomic analysis of the HIV reservoir has characterized the phenotypic and epigenetic heterogenicity of the virus-infected memory CD4+ T-cell population in people living with HIV taking antiretroviral therapy (ART-PLWH). This is the step towards an ...
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Michigan prepares for post-holiday flu surge And there were people experiencing mild symptoms who didn't always want to stay home and isolate during the holidays. With fewer masks and less social distancing, parties and gatherings gave respiratory illnesses plenty of room to spread.
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Fears about RSV, flu and winter viruses can cause parental stress—4 expert tips to balance wellness and health risks To bring you the most relevant information, we collaborated with pediatric emergency physicians to integrate their frontline expertise. Try these tips to build confidence that you're doing exactly what is needed for your kids this ...
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Team studies immune response, proteins in blood of young adults who develop rare complication after COVID ... Myocarditis, a condition in which the heart muscle becomes inflamed, is a rare complication that can occur after mRNA COVID vaccination. It's estimated that roughly 18 cases occur in every 1 million vaccine doses administered, making it so rare that it ...
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Regular aerobic exercise reduces depression in teens Prior research has suggested that regular exercise can provide a wide range of health benefits for most people, including brightening mood and reducing mental stress. In this new effort, the researchers found that regular exercise for young people over age ...
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Saddlebrooke man attacked by bobcat believed to be infected with rabies Mark Hart, a spokesperson for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, said the bobcat attacked the man while he was sitting on his porch near Flower Ridge Drive at about 8:23 a.m., scratching him on his right leg and left arm, drawing blood.
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Gut bacteria may play a role in diabetes Investigators found 28 people had oral glucose tolerance results that met the criteria for diabetes. They also found that 135 people had prediabetes, a condition in which a person's blood-sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to meet the ...
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CDC-funded study forecasts steep rise in youth diabetes Several factors could explain the Type 2 surge, including rising childhood obesity prevalence. The CDC recently expanded its BMI-for-age growth charts, which are widely used to track childhood growth, to better handle the trend.
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Experts rank the raw food diet as the worst of 2023 Each diet was given a score best on 11 sets of rankings, including best overall, best diabetes diet, best heart healthy diet, and best plant based diet. New to the 2023 list are the best family-friendly diets, ranked partially based on adaptability, and ...
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Large COVID autopsy study finds SARS-CoV-2 all over the human body The findings indicate the virus can cause persistent infections in many parts of the body, months past an initial illness, and support the argument for further research into antiviral drugs as possible treatment for long COVID.
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Scientists Gave Pigs Bionic Boners with Artificial Tissue The material, dubbed artificial tunica albuginea (ATA), imitates the tunica albuginea tissue in penises that's used to create and maintain erections. The team believes that it could one day help humans recover from their own injuries—not just for penises, ...
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Parents warned of Calpol shortage as pharmacies hit by supply issues It comes amid a rise in children suffering coronavirus, scarlet fever/Strep A and flu. The UK Health Security Agency has asked people to keep their children off school if they have a high fever and have urged sick adults to wear face masks to stem the ...
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The SAD story: Signs it's more than winter blues As the temperatures fall and clouds linger during Michiana winters, many of us start to feel down and have less energy. These could be signs of seasonal affective disorder. The holidays are over, and at this time of year, winter can feel never-ending.
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How to tell the difference between COVID-19, RSV and flu symptoms AUSTIN, Texas — As students and adults around Central Texas return to the classroom and office, they could have a case of the sniffles for a number of reasons. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), respiratory illnesses are ...
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This intelligent surgical knife can detect cancer within seconds The surgical knife could detect womb cancer within seconds, enabling a faster diagnosis. Researchers said that delays in the diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancer negatively impact patient survival. Dubbed Rapid evaporative ionisation mass ...
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Allergies acting up? Cedar fever is back in Austin This phenomenon occurs when Ashe juniper trees begin releasing pollen into the air, causing people with pollen allergies to start having flu-like symptoms, like a stuffy nose, sneezing and watery eyes. "Ashe ...
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Are patients with a history of MIS-C at increased risk of adverse reactions from COVID-19 vaccination? One of the complications of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections seen in the pediatric population is a rare but severe inflammatory response known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children or MIS-C.
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Update on SARS-CoV-2 variants: ECDC assessment of the XBB.1.5 sub-lineage XBB.1.5 is a sub-lineage of the SARS-CoV-2 lineage XBB, and is currently estimated to have a large growth advantage over previously circulating lineages in North America (139%) and Europe (137%), although these estimates are associated with significant ...
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Swelling in Joint Could be a Sign of Arthritis: Advice by 10 Best Orthopedics Joint stiffness and pain are the primary signs of arthritis, and these symptoms often get worse with age. The best orthopaedic doctors offered the following suggestions regarding inflamed joints and ways to prevent arthritis. Dr.
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Potential new targets identified in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Research Utilizing these innovative methods, the investigators discovered a network of cell-to-cell communication driving scarring as the liver disease advances. The findings, published in Science Translational Medicine, could lead to new treatments.
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Bionic penis: Synthetic tissue restores erections in pigs Researchers in China have used artificial tissue to restore erectile function in pigs, a promising development for repairing penile damage in humans. "This is an area that has received little attention, yet the related need is huge," said Xuetao Shi, ...
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People urged to wear masks and stay home again - what people of Nottinghamshire had to say Nottinghamshire Live went to Newark to ask people their thoughts on the advice which was once a mandatory requirement at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Newark resident Julie Smith, 61, said: "My thoughts are I don't mind the advice but I don't ...
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Rapid NHS rollout sees more than 30000 diabetes patients in the Midlands using life-changing devices More than 30,000 patients with Type 1 diabetes across the Midlands now have access to life-changing continuous glucose monitoring technology, thanks to cost-effective deals secured for patients and rapidly rolled out by the NHS.
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Rare MIS-C Does Not Appear to Impact COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in Children Children and adolescents with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) did not report serious complications after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, according to researchers from the National Institutes of Health who recently published a study in JAMA ...
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Turning cancer cells to cancer killers, vaccines: Study According to the study, investigators have developed a new cell therapy approach to eliminate established tumours and induce long-term immunity, training the immune system so that it can prevent cancer from recurring. In the ...
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Study shows angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 decoy protein as a promising anti-SARS-CoV-2 agent In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers presented a microbody recombinant decoy protein with high affinity to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as an option for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatment.
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Experts find pancreatic cancer tumours can respond to immunotherapy combination According to the Irish Cancer Society, pancreatic cancer develops when abnormal cells in the pancreas grow out of control, forming a tumour, with more than 600 people diagnosed every year in the country. About nine ...
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Simple nasal swab finds sneaky viruses other tests miss Testing for the presence of a single immune system molecule on nasal swabs can help detect stealthy viruses not identified in standard tests, a new study shows. As the COVID-19 pandemic showed, potentially dangerous new viruses can begin to spread in ...
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The 'winter blues' might be a depressive condition caused by gloomy weather About 45 percent of people feel depressive symptoms during the cold, winter months, so you're not alone. Health experts now call seasonal depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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Phen24 Reviews [2023-Phen 24] Phentermine, Amazon, Appetite Suppressant, Weight loss Pills You'll definitely need a specific product for women to lose weight. In the midst of a variety of choices, Phen24 reviews metabolism-boosting fat burner that met our needs. It's definitely an alcohol ...
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Can Alzheimer's be detected with a blood test? This Pitt scientist says it may help identify patients for a new drug Several other blood tests have been developed for Alzheimer's, but the new test appears more accurate — allowing physicians to better distinguish between people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, Pitt neuroscientist Thomas Karikari said. Follow- ...
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Simple Steps Parents Can Take To Reduce Spread Of Flu, COVID-19 In Schools As holiday break is over, children are back to school. But flu and COVID-19 are currently circulating at high levels, as well as other winter illnesses. COVID-19 infections are expected to increase further in India, given the current situation in some ...
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Cancer vaccine? Brigham and Women's researchers say novel treatment could be breakthrough in battling cancer Boston researchers say they may have made a significant breakthrough in the cancer battle by turning malignant cells against themselves. The therapy, developed at Brigham and Women's Hospital, reprograms live cancer cells to kill off tumors.
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NHS London hospitals: Critically ill flu patients up by two thirds in week to Christmas, data reveals Winter pressures on the health service continue to grow, with staff also treating cases of Covid-19 and Strep A. Advertisement.
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Children's mass vaccination drive in works Cape Town - With close to 300 cases of measles reported in South Africa between October and December, local health authorities have warned caregivers to vaccinate their children as the majority of cases were in the 5-9 year age group.
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An Experimental Cancer Vaccine Turned Tumor Cells Into Traitors A team of scientists are looking to turn cancer into its own worst enemy. Their experimental vaccine candidate uses tumor cells modified to deliver a toxic payload to the rest of the cancer, while also making it easier for the immune system to target ...
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Low-carb diet reduces seizures for people with drug-resistant epilepsy Using low-carb diets to treat epilepsy began about a century ago but fell out of favour once anti-seizure medications were developed. However, nearly a third of the approximately 50 million people worldwide with epilepsy don't respond to these drugs.
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COVID-19 taught us judicious use of steroids, says infectious disease expert at science meet Nagpur, Jan 4 (PTI) Indiscriminate use of steroids during the COVID-19 pandemic was a key factor behind the spurt in cases of mucormycosis, a serious but rare fungal infection, among coronavirus survivors in the country in 2021, said an infectious ...
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Social media 'weight loss' trend causes Ozempic shortage The Ozempic injection, which keeps blood sugar levels in check for patients with Type 2 diabetes, has been in shortage for months following tenuous claims online that celebrities are using it to lose weight. In 2022, social media inspired many of the ...
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Here Is How You Should Be Treating Arthritis Pain During Winter Season The cold decreases blood flow to the hands and feet, intensifying arthritic discomfort. Vitamin D levels drop throughout the winter months due to less sunlight, which also causes weakening bones and joints.
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The drug that Kim Kardashian would use to lose weight is missing: it is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes These drugs reduce appetite apart from controlling glucose level, what promotes weight loss, however always in combination with proper diet and exercise. Clinical trials have also shown very positive results for reducing the risk of heart diseases ...
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How effective is the bivalent mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in preventing COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths? Bivalent mRNA vaccines contain components of the ancestral severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) strain and the Omicron BA.4/5 sublineages. The United States (US) Food and Drug Administration approved using Pfizer and Moderna ...
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With shortages in weight-loss and diabetes medication, here are some alternatives NEW ORLEANS — There are two popular drugs used for diabetes in some patients and medical weight loss in others, but you may find that your pharmacy is out of stock. So, there are alternatives that can help you stay on track with your new year's health ...
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COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise again in Virginia VIRGINIA, USA — Hospitalizations from COVID-19 are the highest they have been in nearly a year across the state, according to data from the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. As of Jan. 4, over 1,100 people across the Commonwealth were in ...
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