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	health Daily update ⋅ February 3, 2023
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	EurekAlert Genomic methods aid study of Seattle 2017-2022 Shigella outbreak EurekAlert Shigella outbreaks are more frequent in countries without sufficient public health and sanitation resources. But the researchers called Shigella an opportunistic pathogen that can also emerge in regions of high-income countries when conditions allow. They ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Do You Live in a 'Food Swamp'? It Could Be Raising Your Heart Risk U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Americans who live near a "food swamp" may have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, a preliminary study finds. A number of studies have looked at the health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American A Secret Weapon in Preventing the Next Pandemic: Fruit Bats Scientific American Horseshoe bats in China, for example, are cited as a likely cause of the covid-19 outbreak. And researchers believe pressure put on bats by climate change and encroachment from human development have increased the frequency of viruses jumping from bats to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic Someday, You Might Be Able to Eat Your Way Out of a Cold The Atlantic But someday, knowledge of how nutrients fuel the fight against disease could influence the way that infections are treated in hospitals, in clinics, and maybe at home—not just with antimicrobials and steroids but with dietary supplements, metabolic drugs, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News A public health success story: How the mpox crisis was controlled within 6 months ABC News Mpox cases have dropped dramatically since August. When the highly infectious mpox virus, formerly called monkeypox, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Should you be worried about infection from eye drops? The Washington Post The CDC urged consumers to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears after it was linked to bacterial infections. But eye experts said people should not fear all preservative-free drops. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Cannabis Legalization Not Linked to Increase in Substance Misuse Healthline A new study finds legalizing recreational cannabis does not increase substance misuse of cannabis or other illicit drugs. Researchers compared the 40% of twins living in a state with recreational cannabis policies to those living in states where it is ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Warmer Temperatures Could Be Helping Dangerous Fungi Spread WebMD The World Health Organization has identified Cryptococcus, Coccidioides, Histoplasma and Candida auris as being among the fungal pathogens of greatest threat to people. "We keep saying these fungi are rare, but this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Antidepressants Mostly Ineffective, 'Lackluster' for Chronic Pain Medscape The results highlight the importance of individualizing decisions about prescribing an antidepressant, lead author Giovanni E. Ferreira, PhD, research fellow at Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney and The Institute for Musculoskeletal ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIRED Scientists Grew Mini Human Guts Inside Mice WIRED These tiny organoids with working immune systems mimic the function of the GI tract and could be used to study intestinal diseases and drugs to treat them. Flag as irrelevant
	Curetoday.com Medicaid Expansion Associated With Improved Breast Cancer Outcomes Curetoday.com Patients with breast cancer who live in Southern states that have Medicaid expansion were more likely to receive treatment for their disease and less likely to have advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis, according to recent research that was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Recent updates in women's heart health: Pregnancy, menopause, risk factors and more Healio Premature menopause associated with HF, AF risk · Wenger: 'Cultural shift' needed when presenting CV research data for women, men · Certain contraceptives may increase risk for thrombotic events in women with obesity. Flag as irrelevant
	Penn State News New sensor enables 'smart diapers,' range of other health monitors Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Waaahhh! While babies have a natural mechanism for alerting their parents that they need a diaper change, a new sensor developed by researchers at Penn State could help workers in daycares, hospitals and other settings provide ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Sleep medications associated with higher risk for dementia in white individuals Healio Additionally, "while Black older adults are often less likely to report hypnotics use, yet more likely to develop dementia than whites, almost nothing is known about whether the association between hypnotics use and risk for dementia might differ by race," ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Caring for Teeth, Gums May Safeguard Aging Brains U.S. News & World Report THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Taking good care of your teeth -- brushing, flossing, regular dental checkups -- is, of course, important for good health. Now researchers say it's also vital for brain health. Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com The neurobiology of irritable bowel syndrome Nature.com Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent disorder of brain-gut interactions that affects between 5 and 10% of the general population worldwide. The current symptom criteria restrict the diagnosis to recurrent abdominal pain associated with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Enhanced bacterial clearance in early secondary sepsis in a porcine intensive care model Nature.com Attenuated inflammation in ESS is associated with enhanced antibacterial capacities in the spleen. In ESS blood bacterial count is related to splenic killing and in PS to blood bactericidal capacity. The results suggest no increased need for synergistic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio CDC recommends against use of EzriCare Artificial Tears due to link with infection Healio The CDC issued a statement recommending that clinicians and patients discontinue using EzriCare Artificial Tears due a possible link to eye infections that have led to vision loss, hospitalization and death. The CDC said it is investigating a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Clinical Advisor More Support and Critique of AAP Guideline for Childhood Obesity Clinical Advisor The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated guideline on obesity evaluation and treatment in children and teens has been hotly debated since it was released in early January 2023.1 Groups such as The Obesity Society and Obesity Action Coalition ... Flag as irrelevant
	Diagnostic Imaging New MRI Study Examines Impact of Disparities with Childhood Adversity Exposure on Brain Development Diagnostic Imaging In a study of over 9,000 children that examined structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data as well as parent and child self-reporting of adversity-related measures, researchers found that greater exposure to adversities for Black children was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Valley Fever: What are the Signs and Symptoms Healthline Valley fever is spreading and scientists project it will continue to expand east due to climate change. Symptoms depend on the stage of the disease and which organs are impacted. There is currently no cure, but symptoms can be managed and a vaccine is ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Combined glucocorticoid steroids and statin therapy may be safer for the treatment of preterm birth News-Medical.net Potentially life-saving steroids commonly given to preterm babies also increase the risk of long-term cardiovascular problems, but a new study in rats has found that if given in conjunction with statins, their positive effects remain while the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca 24 confirmed whooping cough cases in southern Alberta outbreak CBC.ca Dr. Cora Constantinescu, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Alberta Children's Hospital, describes pertussis as an "awful" infection. "Many of us who do see cases are haunted by the kids who end ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com A local source of insulin protects the retina against starvation Nature.com We show that the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) — the outermost layer of the retina — is a local source of insulin that is modulated by starvation and phagocytosis, separate from pancreatic insulin. Further, this RPE-derived insulin has functional ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New nanotechnology-based test can detect and profile prostate cancers even in microscopic amounts News-Medical.net This research will revolutionize the liquid biopsy in prostate cancer. The test is fast, minimally invasive and cost-effective, and opens up a new suite of tools that will help us optimize treatment and quality of life for prostate cancer patients.". Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times On World Cancer Day, oncology leaders share practical advice to 'close the care gap' Healio World Cancer Day will be observed Feb. 4. Union for International Cancer Control created World Cancer Day in 2000 to educate the public about the signs and symptoms of cancer to ensure early detection and treatment, encourage elected representatives to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Sex-dimorphic and age-dependent organization of 24-hour gene expression rhythms in humans Science Rhythmic circadian changes in gene expression have been well documented in model organisms, but data are limited from primates and particularly humans. Talamanca et al. developed an algorithm that allowed them to assign a circadian phase to each ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Bird flu 'spills over' to otters and foxes in UK BBC News There will now be more targeted surveillance and testing of animals and humans exposed to the virus in the UK. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) still advises that avian flu is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Curetoday.com I'm No Longer Stubborn When It Comes to Cancer Screenings Curetoday.com Another day, another cancer screening. A lot of men fear getting diagnosed with cancer, so they avoid their regular health screenings. Honestly, I did as well because if it wasn't for some common symptoms for colorectal cancer like blood in my stool, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Voice What are the Winter Blues? The Voice Four out of five people diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder are women. The symptoms of SAD are similar to that of other depressive disorders: depression, anxiety, mood changes, excessive sleeping, lethargy, overeating, social isolation, and loss of ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News As weight loss drugs soar in popularity, many who could benefit can't get them NBC News Doctors who treat obese patients are increasingly frustrated that the people who really need the injection medications aren't getting them. Seventy percent of Americans are overweight or obese and at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Should we be worried about bird flu spreading to mammals? New Scientist Studies by Wageningen Bioveterinary Research in the Netherlands show there is no spread of the H5N1 virus between wild mammals such as foxes, with evidence suggesting those animals became infected independently of each other by eating infected wild birds. Flag as irrelevant
	For American Heart Month, DHEC Reminds South Carolinians to Live a Heart Smart Lifestyle SCDHEC COLUMBIA, S.C. – With February recognized as American Heart Month, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is reminding everyone how important it is to maintain positive habits that build a strong and healthy heart. Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks AI Algorithm Provides New Insights Into Deadly Brain Cancer Technology Networks "Our algorithm offers applications to precision cancer medicine, giving oncologists a new tool to battle this deadly disease and other cancers as well." Want more breaking news? Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times 'Use it or lose it': How to get (and stay) fit again The Daily Briefing According to Edward Coyle, a professor of kinesiology and health education at the University of Texas at Austin, one of the first things to weaken when you stop exercising regularly is your cardiovascular endurance. After a ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Experts outline NIH's COVID-19 research response News-Medical.net The authors emphasize that by building on decades of basic and applied research and convening all sectors in highly collaborative partnerships, the biomedical research community was able to quickly develop vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics in ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Comparative study evaluates the COVID-19 associated health and economic burden in Canada News-Medical.net The COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented number of deaths worldwide, and the social restrictions, such as lockdowns that had been enforced to limit the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused serious economic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge Combined steroid and statin treatment could reduce 'accelerated ageing' in preterm babies, study in rats suggests Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge Mother is holding a tiny hand of her preterm baby that is in the NICU. Potentially life-saving steroids commonly given to preterm babies also increase the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Where does COVID-19 rank as an underlying cause of death for children and young people in the US? News-Medical.net This novel disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) accounts for 2% of all causes of death in this age group. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Exploring long- and short-term mortalities among COVID-19 patients News-Medical.net Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) fatalities may occur due to virus, host, vaccine, and therapy variables. For instance, COVID-19 mortality may result from the infection's ability to lead to adverse effects that result in the death of otherwise healthy ... Flag as irrelevant
	McGill Newsroom How does vaping affect the lungs? McGill Newsroom Teen vaping has been on the rise, with reports of rapidly increasing use across North America. While some consider vapes to be a useful tool for smoking cessation, new research from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre ... Flag as irrelevant
	McGill Newsroom Using AI to predict recurring lung cancer McGill Newsroom Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Quebec and Canada, killing more individuals than prostate, colon and breast cancers combined. Thanks to tissue samples from almost 500 lung cancer patients, a group of researchers from McGill ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drug Target Review AI tools aid the discovery of super tight-binding antibodies Drug Target Review Scientists at University of California (UC) San Diego School of Medicine, US, have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based strategy for discovering high-affinity antibody drugs. In the study, published in Nature Communications, researchers used ... Flag as irrelevant
	PRNewswire New Publication Validates SeptiCyte® RAPID as a Triaging Tool for COVID-19 Patients PRNewswire SeptiCyte RAPID accurately assessed COVID-19 severity; Elevated SeptiScore upon hospital intake was predictive of ICU admission; SeptiCyte RAPID performed better than single-biomarker assays that are routinely used to assess COVID-19 severity. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Study spotlights India's 'intense' veterinary antimicrobial use The Hindu The 'intensity' with which India administers antimicrobial drugs in food-producing animals is much higher than the world average and is expected to stay that way by the end of this decade, a new modelling study has found. Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmaceutical Technology Magazine Combatting Future Viral Threats with Vaccine Advances Pharmaceutical Technology Magazine The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many changes and shifts in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically with how pharmaceutical companies develop vaccines. Advertisement. figure image. filin174 - Stock.adobe.com. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Blobs of human brain planted in rats offer new treatment hope The Guardian The team behind the work suggest that eventually doctors might be able to grow blobs of brain tissue from a patient's own cells in the lab and use them to repair brain injuries caused by stroke or trauma. Flag as irrelevant
	Inside Precision Medicine Deep-Learning Algorithm Differentiates Colon Cancer from Diverticulitis Inside Precision Medicine Lead author Sebastian Ziegelmayer and colleagues explain that it is currently difficult to differentiate between colon cancer and acute diverticulitis on contrast enhanced CT images because the two conditions often share morphologic features such as bowel ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Sugar is processed differently in the brains of obesity-prone vs. obesity-resistant rats Science Daily Date: February 2, 2023; Source: Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan; Summary: A new study tracked what happens in the brains of rats in real time in the brain when presented with glucose, a type of sugar, labeled with a tracer. Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet The Microbiome-Gut-Brain axis regulates social cognition & craving in young binge drinkers The Lancet This pattern of consumption is highly prevalent during the crucial developmental period of adolescence. Recently, the severity of alcohol use disorders (AUDs) has been linked with microbiome alterations suggesting a role for the gut microbiome in its ... Flag as irrelevant

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