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Colon Cancer Is Rising Among Younger Adults. Here's What to Know. In a study published by the American Cancer Society in March, researchers estimated that in 2023, 153,000 people in the United States would be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Of those cases, about 13 percent would be among people under 50 ...
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I ignored my back pain. 5 days later I almost lost my leg Yet to be diagnosed with a little-known condition called May-Thurner syndrome, I was hours away from losing my leg and at risk of a pulmonary embolism stemming from a blood clot that began in my abdomen and ran down to the bottom of my ankle.
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Improved OS With Hyperfractionated RT in Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Compared with standard fractionation, hyperfractionated intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) could significantly increase overall survival (OS), as well as reduce the rate of severe late complications in patients with locally advanced recurrent ...
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Vaccine Makers Ready to Test Bird Flu Vaccine in Humans March 20, 2023 – Three major vaccine manufacturers say they can readily make hundreds of millions of bird flu shots for humans if the H5N1 influenza virus ever makes the jump to infecting people. The three companies are GSK, Moderna, and CSL Seqirus, ...
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The Most Common Anxiety Disorders, Explained By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Sometimes an anxiety disorder feels like worry and ruminating about lots of little and big things. Other times it's focused on a specific phobia, such as a fear ...
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In Rare Cases, Drug-Resistant 'Superbugs' Can Pass Between People & Their Pets By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- In more bad news about antibiotic resistance, new research suggests that people and their pets may be able to transmit multidrug-resistant germs to each ...
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Cases of Dangerous Drug-Resistant Fungal Infections Are Spreading By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The hit HBO series "The Last of Us" portrays a zombie apocalypse caused by a fungal infection that hijacks human brains. Back in the real world, ...
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Mom, 42, is 'in the fight for my life' after ER visit reveals colon cancer Ashley Mellen thought she was doing everything right for her health — eating lots of fruits and vegetables, buying organic, opting for grass-fed beef and not using any toxic substances in her home. The stay-at-home mom of three says she felt so well ...
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Deadly Fungus Spread Rapidly During the Pandemic, CDC Says The fungus, called Candida auris, preys primarily on older people with weakened immune systems and is particularly dangerous because it resists treatment by common antifungal medications. C. auris was first reported in the United States in ...
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'Urgent threat': CDC warns against Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus invading health care facilities The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling an emerging fungus an "urgent threat" after a new study showed it has been spreading at an "alarming rate" throughout health care facilities. Cases of Candida auris (C. auris), which is ...
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Cases of Deadly Fungus Tripled in Past Few Years, CDC Says Cases of Candida auris have tripled from 2019 to 2021, according to national surveillance data. After first being detected in the U.S. in 2016, annual clinical case counts increased to 476 in 2019, then to 756 in 2020 (a 59% jump), and then to 1,471 in ...
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An in-solution snapshot of SARS-COV-2 main protease maturation process and inhibition The main protease from SARS-CoV-2 (Mpro) is responsible for cleavage of the viral polyprotein. Mpro self-processing is called maturation, and it is crucial for enzyme dimerization and activity. Here we use C145S Mpro to study the structure and dynamics ...
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Semaglutide Well-Tolerated, But Shows Lack of Improvement in Liver Fibrosis "We did not observe effects on hepatic or renal function with semaglutide treatment, and there were no decompensating events." According to the investigative team led by Rohit Loomba, MD, University of California at ...
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DASH diet even better for women's hearts Following the DASH diet — long proven to lower blood pressure — may also significantly lower the risk of heart problems, especially in women and Black adults, a new study suggests. The Harvard-led study, published in the Jan.
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Chronic obesity is on the rise, becoming significant health issue | Mark Mahoney Obesity is associated with decreased life expectancy of 5–20 years depending upon its duration, the magnitude of excess weight and the emergence of associated comorbid diseases. Obesity impacts a person's health in many ...
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All the News That's Fit: Exercise bursts, lingering effects of COVID and reducing stress MARCH 21, 2023. 2. Life is a marathon. Couple enjoying in a healthy lifestyle while jogging. (Getty Images). But extending it might just involve short bursts of activity. A recent study found that brief bouts of robust exercise, such as super-fast ...
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Obesity: time for a new approach in general practice? Part 1 Key management interventions include looking at sleep (see box). Sleep quality and duration are key factors contributing to weight gain, the inability to lose weight or maintain weight loss in adults and children. Another ...
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ChatGPT Provides Accurate Information on Cancer Myths, Misconceptions March 20, 2023 - In a study published last week in the Journal of The National Cancer Institute (JNCI) Cancer Spectrum, researchers from the University of Utah found that large language model (LLM) ChatGPT gives accurate information when asked about ...
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Vaccine makers prep bird flu shot for humans 'just in case' as rich nations lock in supplies Some of the world's leading makers of flu vaccines say they could make hundreds of millions of bird flu shots for humans within months if a new strain of avian influenza ever jumps across the species divide. One current outbreak of avian flu known as ...
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Montana woman shares her journey with colon cancer Shelly Cowan noticed some changes in her body on Super Bowl Sunday in 2012 which led her to her doctor's office for a colonoscopy. At 38 years old, Shelly was diagnosed with colon cancer. A nursing student at the time, Shelly got a phone call that she will ...
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Study shows adherence to Mediterranean diet associated with successful aging A recent study published in the journal Experimental Gerontology examined the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and age-related health outcomes in older adults in Sicily, Italy. The global trends in the aging population are ...
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Real-world studies show efficacy, safety of BLV monotherapy in patients with HDV-related compensated cirrhosis In 2020, bulevirtide (BLV) was conditionally approved for treating chronic hepatitis delta (CHD), an inflammation of the liver caused by hepatitis D virus (HDV). Now real-world studies of patients treated outside of clinical trials confirm that ...
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OSU Researchers Create Wearable Sensor to Monitor Muscle Atrophy March 21, 2023 - Published in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, a recent study from Ohio State University (OSU) found that an electromagnetic, wearable sensor developed by OSU researchers was a reliable alternative to MRIs for detecting ...
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Alzheimer's disease: problems with the brain's energy supply could be a cause Scientists have been working to understand the root causes of dementia and Alzheimer's disease for decades now. But one of the reasons we don't yet have a cure for this disease is because of the complexity of the human brain – alongside the complexity ...
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Plant Protein vs. Animal Protein: Which Is Better for Health and Performance? On the other hand, protein that comes from animals offers up complete proteins, "meaning they provide all essential amino acids in adequate amounts, and they have higher bioavailability, meaning you digest and absorb more protein," says Higbie.
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Childhood common colds help protect against COVID-19 Since immunological reactions against SARS-CoV-2 have been found in samples collected prior to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the clinical significance of pre-existing SARS-CoV-2-reactive T cells is widely discussed.
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People Took Fewer Steps After Pandemic Started, Study Shows Researchers found no significant step activity because of sex or medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease, hypertension, or cancer. People who were socioeconomically disadvantaged, under psychological stress, ...
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Today's Kidney Dialysis Options for People With Diabetes A common cause of kidney failure continues to be many years of elevated glucose levels and blood pressure. People diagnosed with kidney failure, also referred to as stage 5 chronic kidney disease, need regular dialysis and/or a kidney transplant to stay ...
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Disease-Modifying Therapies (DMTs) in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Ahmed Zayed Obeidat, MD, PhD: Hello and thank you for joining this NeurologyLive® Peers & Perspectives presentation entitled, "Optimizing Treatment of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis With Oral Therapies." I am Dr Ahmed Obeidat, ...
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Two-Dose HepB Vaccine Not Associated With Increased Risk of Acute MI According to the CDC, hepatitis B virus (HBV) affects approximately 296 million individuals globally. 1 This includes over 6 million children under 5 years of age. 1 Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by HBV, and every 30 seconds, ...
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Cases of Bald Spots After Regular Use of Detangling Hairbrushes Physical assessment of each patient's scalp showed diffuse alopecia with damaged, distorted hair shafts (trichomalacia). Trichoscopic examination revealed the presence of corkscrew hairs in all three cases. When asked about their hair care and grooming ...
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How to Cope With a Cancer Diagnosis At the diagnosis appointment, what are some immediate coping strategies I can use? Most importantly, McPhelimy says, if the provider is speaking too quickly or using terms you don't understand, speak up ...
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Study provides insights on stability of SARS-CoV-2 in biological fluids of animals In a recent study published in the Viruses journal, researchers assessed the stability of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among biological fluids found in animals. Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in 2019, the virus has ...
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New biological BMI measures offer a more accurate representation of metabolic health Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) researchers have constructed biological body mass index (BMI) measures that offer a more accurate representation of metabolic health and are more varied, informative and actionable than the traditional, long-used BMI ...
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National Kidney Month hopes to raise awareness on kidney disease In this Medical Alert segment, March is National Kidney Month. It's a chance to raise awareness about kidney disease and what you need to watch out for. Joining us is Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim with the National Kidney Foundation. Advertisement.
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These 3 Drinks Help Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced March 20, 2023. They say "you are what you eat." But, are you also what you drink? It turns out that your choice of beverages can have a major impact on your health. Recent studies show that consuming just two to three sugary drinks per week can ...
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Unmet Needs in HIV Management and Treatment Landscape Trajectory Steven Peskin, M.D., MBA, FACP: It's almost universally true that any condition has unmet needs. In the area of HIV [human immunodeficiency virus], we'd like to have a vaccine.
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How DMT Psychedelic Alters Perception of Reality Summary: The psychedelic compound DMT (Dimethyltryptamine) increases connectivity across the brain, allowing for greater communication between different areas and networks. The brain changes are most prominent in brain areas linked to higher ...
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Western study finds co-infection with 'superbug' bacteria increases SARS-CoV-2 replication Global data shows nearly 10 per cent of severe COVID-19 cases involve a secondary bacterial co-infection – with Staphylococcus aureus, also known as Staph A., being the most common organism responsible for co-existing infections with SARS-CoV-2.
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Time To Say Goodbye to the Traditional BMI? A more accurate picture of metabolic health emerges through the use of multiomic measures of BMI. In the article titled "Multiomic signatures of Body Mass Index identified heterogeneous health phenotypes and responses to a lifestyle intervention," a ...
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Don't Rush to Treat Localized Prostate Cancer, Study Says By Pat Carragher - March 20, 2023. A new study suggests that most men diagnosed with prostate cancer can delay or avoid harsh treatments without lowering their chances of survival. Results from the study were presented at the 2023 Annual European ...
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Biomarkers show promise for identifying early risk of pancreatic cancer "That is why we shifted our focus to these pre-cancerous cysts, known as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms, or IPMNs," he continued. "Most IPMNs will never progress to pancreas cancer, but ...
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Charlotte has one of the highest STD rates in the US, study says. See where it ranked Charlotte has one of the highest sexually transmitted disease rates in the nation, according to a new study. Charlotte ranked 13th on the list of the top 100 U.S. cities with the highest rates of STDs, with 1,012 cases per 100,000 people in the city ...
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Doctor addresses stigma surrounding bipolar disorder MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - March 30th marks World Bipolar Day, created with a vision to bring world awareness to bipolar disorders, educate the public on this disorder and eliminate social stigma. Dr. Gustavo Alva, a psychiatrist Board Certified by the ...
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Reciprocal IVF: What to know, from how it works to how much it costs Reciprocal IVF, or partner-assisted IVF, is a family planning option gaining visibility online. On TikTok alone, there are nearly 19 million views for the abbreviated hashtag #RIVF with videos of LGBTQ couples sharing their journey with the fertility ...
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Acute antagonism in three-drug combinations for vaginal HIV prevention in humanized mice Oral regimens based on tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and emtricitabine (FTC) are established and effective in HIV-1 pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and form a promising basis for vaginal PrEP.
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Thanks to medical advances, cystic fibrosis is no longer an automatic qualifier for the Make-a-Wish Foundation But advances in the treatment of the disease have led cystic fibrosis patients to live decades longer. The current life expectancy for cystic fibrosis patients born between 2017 and 2021 is 53 years, an increase from 38 years a decade ago, according to the ...
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Memphis apartments: What are the most and least expensive areas to rent? Just behind The Core are River Oaks and East Memphis, where the average monthly rent for a studio apartment is $1,795 in each neighborhood. Studio rental prices have dropped 15% over the past year in both areas.
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Burlington emergency vet sees uptick in respiratory illness in dogs The canine respiratory illness has circulated around New England, but veterinarians still aren't sure what's causing it. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger. Melinda Moulton woke up in the middle of the night last week to the sound of her 2-year-old mini ...
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PrEP pill gained traction for white gay men — why not others? While HIV preexposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, has made significant strides in preventing transmission of the virus since it was approved by the FDA in 2012, usage of the pill is much more common with gay and bisexual white men than any other group, ...
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