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	health Daily update ⋅ April 15, 2023
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	The New York Times Strep Is on the Rise. Here's How to Minimize Your Risk. The New York Times The list of potential culprits for a sore throat just seems to get longer — Covid-19, colds and now allergy season. But a particularly painful case could also point to strep throat. Cases of strep throat have increased and become more severe over the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Bird Flu Sample from Chilean Man Showed Some Signs of Adaptation to Mammals The New York Times Moreover, the sample was missing other critical genetic changes that scientists believe would be necessary for the virus, known as H5N1, to spread efficiently among humans, including mutations that would stabilize the virus and help it bind more tightly to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN In predicting the future of science, a few classic films got it eerily right CNN Films such as "Gattaca," "Her" and even the horror comedy "M3GAN" have predicted what our future might look like if developments in gene editing and artificial intelligence accelerate. Meanwhile, pandemic thrillers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Slice.ca Hormones in Birth Control Pills Could Be Greatly Reduced: Study WebMD April 14, 2023 – Birth control pills and other forms of contraception could still prevent pregnancy with drastically reduced levels of estrogen and progesterone, a new study says. The total hormonal dose could be cut by 92% in contraceptives that ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Black Pregnant Women Are Tested More Frequently for Drug Use, Study Suggests The New York Times Hospitals are more likely to give drug tests to Black women delivering babies than white women, regardless of the mother's history of substance use, suggests a new study of a health system in Pennsylvania. And such excessive testing was unwarranted, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Some Bear Facts That Could Help Prevent Human Strokes U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, April 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Long periods of immobility can put people at risk of dangerous blood clots — yet hibernating bears lie around for months without any problem. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline These Hidden Risk Factors Can Make Women More Likely to Develop Heart Disease Healthline Around 60 million women in the US have cardiovascular disease (CVD). Women from racial and ethnic minority groups are at greater risk of CVD death. A new American Heart Association (AHA) statement emphasizes that doctors must also consider social ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Black Cancer Patients Much More Prone to Chemo-Linked Heart Trouble U.S. News & World Report Black patients had 71% higher odds of developing what is known as cardiotoxicity following chemotherapy when compared to white patients. They also had increased odds of being diagnosed with congestive heart failure. This doesn ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Hearing Aids Might Help Lower Risk for Dementia U.S. News & World Report By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, April 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Can treating hearing loss lower your chances of developing dementia down the road? Maybe, claims new research that found that folks who are experiencing hearing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Healthspan may be more integral to your well-being than lifespan. Here is how to lengthen it Fortune Lifespan is the number of years someone lives from birth until death, while healthspan is the number of years someone is healthy without chronic and debilitating disease. Luis Alvarez via Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today We're Treating Low Back Pain All Wrong MedPage Today We can tell our patients that MRIs can lead to worse outcomes, surgery is rarely necessary, and let them know that the ACP recommends the use of non-pharmacological treatments before prescription medications. Most importantly, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Love expert says she lost 30 pounds, finds weight-loss success with Ozempic Today.com As a sex and relationship expert, Pepper Schwartz helps other people find and nurture love. But as she offered advice, wrote books and appeared on reality TV, the busy sexologist struggled with weight and needed some health help of her own. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY California residents may see more mosquitoes this year. Here's why. USA TODAY "There's some uncertainty about what this level of rainfall will do to our mosquito abundance numbers but already, we are seeing mosquito activity in a range of different areas," she told USA TODAY. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Active tuberculosis cases reported in Oxnard, Palm Springs CBS News Ventura County Public Health Tuberculosis Program personnel notified Amazon staff at the location on Monday and Tuesday of potential exposure, the department said. Approximately 180 people were potentially exposed, according to the health department ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Biologics May Prevent PsA in Patients With Psoriasis AJMC.com Managed Markets Network The use of biologics may reduce the development of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) among patients with psoriasis, according to new research presented at the recent American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting held in New Orleans. Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Pitavastatin Calcium Linked to 35% Reduced CVD Risk In People With HIV AJMC.com Managed Markets Network The REPRIEVE study—a large-scale global trial investigating the effects of a daily statin on individuals with HIV with low-to-moderate risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)—was stopped ahead of schedule due to interim findings suggesting the medication ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News AI Voice Analysis Could Boost Alzheimer's Detection WebMD April 14, 2023 – Using artificial intelligence to analyze a recording of someone's voice could cut the duration of an Alzheimer's screening from several hours to less than 10 minutes. Currently, Alzheimer's screenings can involve brain scans and ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Million-year-old viruses help fight cancer, say scientists BBC News The study by the Francis Crick Institute showed the dormant remnants of these old viruses are woken up when cancerous cells spiral out of control. This unintentionally helps the immune system target and attack ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Runny Nose? Check the Color of Your Snot, Doctors Say. Here's What to Look For, and What it Could Tell You NBC Chicago Ahh-choo! It's the height of spring allergy season, and you just sneezed. But before you throw away that tissue, check the color of your snot first, doctors say. It could hold the answer to questions about your health -- especially as you wonder ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Childhood trauma may contribute to adult stress dysregulation, anxiety, depression Healio Key takeaways: Childhood trauma was associated with elevated cortisol and inflammation levels, especially in people with severe trauma. This increased their vulnerability to disorders such as anxiety and depression. WASHINGTON ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAMC You're less likely to get long COVID after a second infection than a first WAMC Long COVID — lingering symptoms that can follow a COVID diagnosis — plagues millions of Americans. Jovelle Tamayo. /. The Washington Post via Getty Images. Long COVID — lingering ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Physical Exercise Tied to a Reduction in Suicide Attempts Medscape Physical exercise is associated with a reduction in suicide attempts, new research suggests. A meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which included more than 1000 participants with mental or physical illnesses, showed there was a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com External validation of the ACC/AHA ASCVD risk score in a Colombian population cohort Nature.com A retrospective cohort study was conducted in primary prevention patients belonging to an intermediate/high-risk and low-risk cohort without established atherosclerotic disease. Cardiovascular risk was calculated at inclusion. The calibration was analyzed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times During Early Pandemic, Pregnant Patients With COVID-19 Infection at Delivery Had Increased Risk of Death Pharmacy Times However, mortality decreased by from 232.9 to 79.1 per 100,000 deliveries over the entirety of the study period. Flag as irrelevant
	Live 5 News WCSC Officials: Trident Medical Center sees rise in human metapneumovirus cases Live 5 News WCSC Assistant Medical Director at Trident Medical Center's emergency department Dr. Kenneth Perry says the human metapneumovirus can cause nasal congestion, a lingering cough and other customary respiratory symptoms. He says this is a common culprit of upper ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Cook County leaders hosting microchip, rabies vaccine clinics through November CBS News Now through early November, pet owners can have their animals vaccinated and microchipped at 30 participating vet clinics for a low cost. Today's clinic will happen this morning at the Quarry Event Center in South Shore near ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Michigan paper mill temporarily closes due to fungal illness CBS News A paper mill in northern Michigan will close for up to three weeks for a scrubbing after authorities confirmed at least 21 cases of a fungal infection among workers since March and dozens more probable cases. The illness, blastomycosis, is related to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	90.5 WESA You're less likely to get long COVID after a second infection than a first 90.5 WESA Long COVID — lingering symptoms that can follow a COVID diagnosis — plagues millions of Americans. Jovelle Tamayo. /. The Washington Post via Getty Im. Long COVID — lingering ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAMC As some move on from the pandemic, people with long COVID feel frustrated and alone WAMC JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: To California, which recently ended its COVID emergency. The world in general seems to be moving on from the pandemic, but millions of people still suffer from lingering complications. LAist reporter Jackie Fortier found deep ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Cleveland Clinic Study: Long COVID Shows Link to Sleep Disturbances Pharmacy Times Approximately 41% of individuals with long COVID had moderate-to-severe sleep disturbances, according to the results of a study published in Journal of General Internal Medicine. 1. Sleepless woman suffering from insomnia, sleep apnea or stress. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Omicron variants evolve strategies to evade T cell immunity The Hindu While neutralising antibodies are responsible for preventing infection, CD8 T cells play a huge role in reducing the viral load and clearing the infection by detecting and killing infected cells. The CD8 T cells cannot prevent infection. Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk A British tourist caught dengue in France – doctors fear more cases are to come Telegraph.co.uk The 44-year-old contracted the 'tropical' disease in Nice last September - experts warned climate change means the virus is invading Europe. By Sarah Newey, Global Health Security Correspondent 14 April 2023 • 10:09am. In contrast to the idyll ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca NS Health issues measles warnings after case confirmed in Halifax CBC.ca A case of the measles in Halifax Regional Municipality has Nova Scotia Health issuing multiple exposure warnings. Family members and friends who've been in close contact with the confirmed case are being notified directly, while those who visited any ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 is stronger and more durable in infants and young children News-Medical.net Adults with confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were followed up until 350 days post-infection. Most adults (84%) did not require hospitalization, and no adult patient developed severe symptoms. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net How SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants have evolved to evade host T-cell immunity News-Medical.net In a recent article published in the journal PNAS, researchers investigate whether the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its variants of concern (VOCs), especially Omicron, have evolved to evade CD8+ T cell-mediated ... Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post Addressing Racial Disparities in Cancer Pain Management: A Potential Role for Music Therapy The ASCO Post Guest Editor's Note: Despite its high prevalence, cancer pain remains undertreated. Racial disparities present further challenges to assessing and managing pain. Music therapy, a nonpharmacologic intervention, has been documented to be effective in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health Common Painkillers Linked With Heart Failure In People With Type 2 Diabetes Everyday Health New research suggests that taking common pain medications such as Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen) may increase that risk further. Using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for a short time was associated with first ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Disrupted rhythms of rest contribute to schizophrenia spectrum disorder symptoms: Study Hindustan Times The study pointed out the patterns of sleep irregularities in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and those from Italy discovered common patterns of sleep abnormalities and irregularities in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Contagionlive.com Mortality Rate: Severe COVID-19 vs Influenza Contagionlive.com A new study looking at mortality of COVID-19 and influenza between October 1, 2022 and January 31, 2023 found the discrepancy in the deaths between the two respiratory illnesses declined. The caveat being many more people are hospitalized with severe COVID ... Flag as irrelevant
	Contagionlive.com Study Finds Most Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients Were Not Infectious Contagionlive.com These study findings suggest COVID-19 admission testing may not be necessary in hospitals,. Image courtesy of Adobe Stock/angellodeco. One of the many ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Officials: Paper mill worker dead from fungal infection ABC News A contract worker at a northern Michigan paper mill has died from a fungal infection that has forced the business to temporarily close for deep cleaning. ByThe Associated Press. April 14, 2023, 9:36 AM. ESCANABA, Mich. -- A contract worker at a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Japan Times Another COVID-like pandemic could hit the world within 10 years The Japan Times There's a 27.5% chance a pandemic as deadly as COVID-19 could take place in the next decade as viruses emerge more frequently, with rapid vaccine rollout the key to reducing fatalities, according to a predictive health analytics firm. Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Supporting seniors following a stroke The Review Recovery from a stroke can take time. Even after leaving the hospital or rehab facility, seniors may experience weakness or paralysis in their arms or legs. This can make caring for themselves and safely living independently more difficult. Flag as irrelevant
	Hackensack Meridian Health What Does Heartburn Feel Like? Hackensack Meridian Health For a condition so common—striking between 18 percent and 27 percent of adults in the United States at any given time—gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), known colloquially as reflux, can show up in surprisingly diverse ways. Flag as irrelevant
	Hellocare Bone Mineral Density May Predict Risk for All-Cause Dementia in Older Adults Neurology Advisor However, any causal relationship remains unclear. Numerous links between bone density and cognitive loss may include endocrine dysfunction, changes in daily habits, cellular processes of brain and bone, and fractures. As a step ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brown University Drug form of traditional Chinese medicine compound improved survival of mice with brain tumors Brown University PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — A new study shows how a drug made from a natural compound used in traditional Chinese medicine works against malignant brain tumors in mice, creating a promising avenue of research for glioblastoma treatment. Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com Why Are STI Cases Soaring? We Asked the Experts Prevention.com Sexually transmitted infections continue to climb in the U.S., with syphilis cases in particular skyrocketing in 2021—the most recent year data is available. The data was shared as part of a report from the Centers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Are you managing your stress, or is it managing you? McLaren Health Care As stress levels have risen globally over the past few years, the conversation about how to manage stress has also gained prominence. "In healthcare, we are often helping individuals manage physiological stressors such as illness ... Flag as irrelevant
	RECOVERY Trial RECOVERY trial finds that empagliflozin is not an effective treatment for patients hospitalised with COVID-19 RECOVERY Trial The primary outcome measure of the evaluation was death from any cause within 28 days of randomisation. The secondary outcomes were: time to discharge from hospital, and, among patients not on invasive mechanical ventilation at ... Flag as irrelevant
	KMVT Pharmacies are seeing a shortage of Amoxicillin as strep cases are high this year KMVT TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows strep infections for 2022-2023 are similar to or higher than the number in pre-pandemic years. Combined with the increase in strep cases there has also been a ... Flag as irrelevant

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