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	health Daily update ⋅ February 9, 2023
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	The New York Times Why the Odds Are Stacked Against a Promising New Covid Drug The New York Times But a new class of variant-proof treatments could help restock the country's armory. Scientists on Wednesday reported in The New England Journal of Medicine that a single injection of a so-called interferon drug slashed by half a Covid patient's odds of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times What Can Hypnosis Do for Your Health? The New York Times Tonja Langis, 47, was diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder, which, for her, is accompanied by chronic pain, anxiety and a loss of self-confidence. She's been in individual and group therapy for trauma for the past 11 years and has tried a ... Flag as irrelevant
	IT Business Net 18% of US Adults Use Sleep Aids, Report Says WebMD Feb. 8, 2023 -- Almost 1 in 5 American adults regularly use prescription or over-the-counter medicine to help them sleep, a new government report says. Just 2% say they take something every night to help them fall asleep or stay asleep, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Black, Hispanic Dialysis Patients Have Higher Infection Rates WebMD "Preventing staph bloodstream infections begins by detecting chronic kidney disease in its early stages to prevent or delay the need for dialysis," said CDC Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry, MD. "Healthcare providers can promote ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Female cardiologists share 9 things women should never do to protect their heart health Today.com Everyone should know which risk factors they have that increase their risk of heart disease, says Fergus. Risk factors you can control are called "modifiable" and include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking or weight. Non-modifiable risk factors ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American New COVID Antiviral Cuts Hospitalizations in Half Scientific American In a cohort of mostly vaccinated patients, participants given the drug within seven days of showing symptoms were 51 percent less likely to be hospitalized or to go to an emergency room, compared with those given a placebo. People given PEG-lambda within ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Here's why you should start taking seasonal allergy meds sooner than you think Today.com That's why she recommends her patients start using corticosteroid sprays, such as Flonase, about four weeks before the start of their allergy season. "And with oral antihistamines, we have patients start about two weeks before," she adds. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Doctors should screen pregnant people for high blood pressure regularly, task force says USA TODAY The new guidance reinforces existing recommendations from 2017 and health experts hope it motivates pregnant people who are not receiving prenatal care, or using telehealth without measuring blood pressure. High blood pressure during pregnancy can be fatal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Spread of Bird Flu Worsens, Hitting Egg-Laying Hens Especially Hard Bloomberg The global bird flu outbreak is worsening, highlighting the challenge farmers and officials face in reining in the deadly virus. Just over 100 million poultry died or were culled due to avian influenza between the start of October and Feb. Flag as irrelevant
	WIRED A Crucial Group of Covid Drugs Has Stopped Working WIRED A key tool in the early pandemic response, monoclonal antibodies are now ineffective against new variants. Immunocompromised patients are especially at risk. Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com In utero exposure to ADHD medication and long-term offspring outcomes Nature.com Main outcomes were neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorders, impairments in vision or hearing, epilepsy, seizures, or growth impairment during childhood or adolescence. In total, 898 children were exposed to ADHD medication during pregnancy compared to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Phthalate exposure linked to diabetes for midlife white women Healio Among midlife women participating in a large longitudinal study, certain phthalate metabolites were associated with higher diabetes incidence over 6 years — but only among white women, according to data published in The Journal of Clinical ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Your brain produces more entropy while you are awake New Scientist By analysing brain scans of asleep and awake people, researchers have found that the amount of entropy our brains produce varies with consciousness. Mind 8 February 2023. By Karmela Padavic-Callaghan. Man Wearing Brainwave Scanning Headset Sits in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to lower levels of some gut bacteria New Scientist One of the most notable differences was in the abundance of a bacteria called Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. On average, people with ME/CFS had nearly 35 per cent less F. prausnitzii in their stool than people without the condition. Flag as irrelevant
	UCSF News Services If Immunity Is Innate, What Impacts Our Ability to Fight Infections? UCSF News Services As an assistant professor of pharmaceutical chemistry at UC San Francisco, Balyn Zaro, PhD, is drawn to genetic differences in the innate immune system. After all, those differences can impact the effectiveness of the medications we take. Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet Global reporting of progress towards elimination of hepatitis B and hepatitis C The Lancet 8 million (0 ... 8%) people were living with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Globally, there were more than 3 ... 0 million new infections with HBV and HCV and more than 1 ... 1 million deaths due to the viruses in 2019. In 2019, 30 ... 4 million (95% ... Flag as irrelevant
	Contagionlive.com The Tripledemic as a Precursor to Stakeholder Alignment under the Quintuple Aim Contagionlive.com October 2022 heralded another crisis for hospitals and physicians: the tripledemic. Comprised of COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the tripledemic is placing additional strain on hospitals and health resources this winter. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Diabetes: Lower Your Risk Of Diabetes By Overcoming Obesity; Make These Lifestyle Changes Today NDTV It's also believed that obesity alters the body's metabolism. These modifications lead to the release of fat molecules into the circulation from fat tissue (adipose tissue), which can impact insulin-responsive cells and decrease insulin sensitivity. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington University in St. Louis Newsroom Jackrel awarded grant to study proteins linked to ALS Washington University in St. Louis Newsroom The relentless neurological disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) eventually shuts down the entire body, but the devastation starts at a molecular level. Over the years, researchers have linked ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease, to a handful ... Flag as irrelevant
	Integris Immune Health: Recipes and Food Choices to Boost Your Immunity Integris Whenever your body senses harm, B lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) identify the problem and T lymphocytes help destroy the pathogens so you either don't get sick or have the ability to heal from an infection. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Switching to plant-based meat? Check out its nutritional pros and cons for your diet Hindustan Times Plant-based meat is a vegetarian alternative to commercially farmed beef and livestock. These products were developed to overcome the carbon footprint and the climate impact as a result of the methane build-up from bulk-farmed meats. Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health Could an Antidepressant Help Treat Chronic Pain? Everyday Health Doctors sometimes prescribe antidepressants to treat pain from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, but not all types are equally effective, a new study has found. Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks expert reaction to two studies on the gut microbiome and ME/CFS Science Media Centre Two studies published in Cell Host & Microbe look at the gut microbiome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Prof Chris Ponting, Principal Investigator at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, Institute of Genetics and Cancer and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inside Precision Medicine Changes in Gut Microbiome Associated with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Inside Precision Medicine Two separate studies published today in Cell Host & Microbe have found that myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is associated with reduced levels of microbes known to produce the fatty acid butyrate in the gastrointestinal ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Toddlers' level of attention to motherese may be a diagnostic marker of ASD News-Medical.net Caregivers have long used this playful, emotional, exaggerated form of speech -; called "motherese" -; to capture their children's attention. Now, scientists may be able to use it to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Phthalates Exposure Tied to Higher Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in White Women MedPage Today In a study of over 1,300 women without diabetes, certain phthalate metabolites were associated with a higher incidence of diabetes during 6-year follow-up in a crude model, reported Sung Kyun Park, ScD, MPH, of the University of Michigan School of Public ... Flag as irrelevant
	MD Magazine Coexisting Depression, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases Cardiovascular Risk MD Magazine Research has shown the prevalence of clinical depression has been swiftly growing. Depression can have a debilitating impact on an individual's quality of life and self-worth due to low mood, little or no interest in previously enjoyable activities, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health Healthy Teeth and Gums Tied to Better Brain Health Everyday Health Adults who are genetically prone to poor oral health may be more likely than others to show brain changes associated with cognitive decline, a new study suggests. Flag as irrelevant
	American Heart Association Irregular heart rhythms detected in 1 in 5 stroke survivors, increasing risk of new stroke American Heart Association Survivors of ischemic strokes that were caused by atherosclerosis (or hardening) of the brain arteries, and not by a blood clot traveling from the heart to the brain, do not typically receive continuous cardiac monitoring after discharge, Schwamm explained ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSAZ-TV Women's Heart Health with Marshall Cardiology WSAZ-TV HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - There are some surprising factors that could put women at an increased risk for heart disease. Dr. Michele Friday with Marshall Health stopped by First Look at Four with some warning signs for Heart Health Month. Flag as irrelevant
	Crisis24 Niger: Elevated meningococcal disease activity reported in Zinder Region through February Crisis24 Meningococcal disease, also called bacterial meningitis, is a bacterial disease that spreads through respiratory droplets created when an infected individual coughs, sneezes, or speaks. Disease transmission usually requires close or lengthy contact with an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Symptoms of heart disease in women Health Hive chest pain; pressure; squeezing sensation; heaviness; pain radiating down the left arm or both arms ; unusual dizziness or lightheadedness; unusual weakness; shortness of breath; profound fatigue ; quitting smoking; high blood pressure; high cholesterol ... Flag as irrelevant
	Open Access Government Dementia care needs are causing immense pressure Open Access Government The list clarifies trusted NHS-assured solutions that fit the diverse and modern needs of social care providers. Importantly, providers seeking ICS funding will now be able to use it to fund their digital transformation with KareInn licenses and onboarding ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com The pandemic's impact on physician mortality, charted The Daily Briefing Although physicians were at a much higher risk of contracting COVID-19 than the general population, they had significantly lower excess mortality rates, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Minnesota becomes first state to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus Minnesota Department of Health Most conditions included in the state's newborn screening panel are inherited through the genes of one or both parents. However, cCMV is an infectious disease. It is the first infectious disease added to the panel in Minnesota. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Mortality after bariatric surgery . . . and other stories The BMJ Long term results of bariatric surgery · Postpartum depression · Mortality in people with type 2 diabetes · Escitalopram in healthy volunteers · Dietary nitrites and nitrates · Vitamin D doesn't prevent statin associated muscle symptoms. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Being married may help people avoid high glycemic levels News-Medical.net People living with a spouse seem to have a higher likelihood of being healthy in terms of maintaining lower blood sugar levels regardless of how harmonious or acrimonious their relationship is, suggests a study published online in the journal BMJ Open ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chinook Observer COVID-19 Outcomes Across Pandemic Phases in European Patients With Breast Cancer The ASCO Post In the absence of patients on active cancer therapy included in vaccination trials, a contemporary real-world evaluation of outcomes during the various pandemic phases, as well as of the impact of vaccination, is needed to better inform clinical practice.". Flag as irrelevant
	Cancer Therapy Advisor Vaccines Do Not Reduce the Risk of Severe COVID-19 Among Cancer Patients Receiving Certain Therapies Cancer Therapy Advisor However, patients who had received radiation and those who had a history of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) did not derive the same benefit from vaccination. Flag as irrelevant
	nejm.org Fluid Management for Sepsis-Induced Hypotension nejm.org Patients with sepsis-induced hypotension are commonly treated with intravenous fluids and vasopressors, but data are limited to guide prioritization of one approach over the other. New research findings are summarized in a short video. Video Summary of. Flag as irrelevant
	ReliefWeb Ebola Disease Outbreak - Uganda, WHO Interventions, 20 September 2022 - 08 February 2023 ReliefWeb On 11th January 2023, the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Uganda with support from World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the end of Ebola outbreak after 42 incubation period with no new cases. It ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY New algorithm detects autism in infants. How might that change care? USA TODAY Infants later diagnosed with autism were much more likely than neurotypical children to have seen an ophthalmologist or neurologist, have stomach or gastrointestinal problems, or to receive physical therapy, said study author Geraldine Dawson, who directs ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Functional outcome after pediatric cerebral cavernous malformation surgery Nature.com The purpose of this study was to investigate the functional outcome following surgical resection of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) in pediatric patients. We screened our institutional database of CCM patients treated between 2003 and 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	Science Peanut allergen inhibition prevents anaphylaxis in a humanized mouse model Science cHBI also prevented fatal anaphylaxis and attenuated allergic reactions when administered shortly after the onset of symptoms. cHBI impaired mast cell degranulation in vivo in an allergen-specific manner. cHBI rescued the mice from lethal anaphylactic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio VIDEO: Device offers early promising results in monitoring IOP outside clinic Healio In this Healio Video Perspective from Glaucoma 360 New Horizons Forum, Savas Komban, CEO and co-founder of Smartlens, discusses developments in unmet needs in glaucoma, including IOP assessment. "One of the biggest problems in this space is that we are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Anti-seed PNAs targeting multiple oncomiRs for brain tumor therapy Science Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most lethal malignancies with poor survival and high recurrence rates. Here, we aimed to simultaneously target oncomiRs 10b and 21, reported to drive GBM progression and invasiveness. We designed short (8-mer) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Rudeness between colleagues can lead to workplace bullying Phys.Org Employees who have previously been the subject of rude behavior run a greater risk of being bullied at work. These are the findings of a year-long series of surveys carried out by a researcher at Malmö University. The findings are published in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inside Precision Medicine Blocking Mineralocorticoid Receptors Preserves Kidney Function in Diabetes Inside Precision Medicine Research led by the University of Bristol in the U.K. suggests blocking mineralocorticoid receptor activation could help treat diabetic kidney disease, a condition that impacts around 40% of people with diabetes. Kidney disease disproportionately ... Flag as irrelevant
	PAHomePage.com You'll love Ana Quincoces' heart healthy recipes PAHomePage.com Ana talks about her passion for heart health, and gives advice on how to make your recipes a little better for your heart. She also shows off some of her own heart healthy cooking. To ... Flag as irrelevant
	Penn Today Trained dogs can sniff out a deadly deer disease Penn Today Charlie, Jari, and Kiwi are pet dogs with a superpower: Their sensitive noses can distinguish between a healthy deer and one sick with chronic wasting disease (CWD), all from a whiff of the deer's poop. That's the finding of a study by scientists from ... Flag as irrelevant

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