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When should I start breast cancer screenings? Black women aren't given a good answer. More and more, Dr. Ryland Gore has been diagnosing Black women with breast cancer at younger ages. Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive, fast-growing breast cancer subtypes. The Atlanta-based breast surgical oncologist said by ...
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Up to 60% of stroke survivors may develop cognitive decline within a year About 40% of the survivors of stroke have mild cognitive impairment that does not meet the diagnostic criteria for dementia. Mild or not, the mental difficulties can seriously affect quality of life, said El Husseini, who chaired the writing committee for ...
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Up to 60% of stroke survivors may develop cognitive decline within a year PHILADELPHIA (CBS/CNN) - May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness about the signs and symptoms of stroke and the need to seek medical treatment as quickly as possible when a stroke occurs. According to the American Stroke Association ...
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Weight Loss Surgery Could Cut Cancer Risk in Half Over Time May 1, 2023 — Weight loss surgery has long been known to provide health benefits beyond the actual pounds lost. Diabetes can go into remission, sleep apnea can improve, and blood pressure can decrease, research has shown. Now researchers are adding a ...
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One in 10 patients with autoimmune rheumatic disease flared after COVID-19 vaccination Key takeaways: Patients with comorbidities and mental health disorders were more likely to experience flare after vaccination. As many as one in three patients are at risk for flares following COVID-19 infection ...
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What's behind shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and other meds? Tirzepatide and other medications spur weight loss by targeting the metabolic conditions that lead to extra pounds. Here's what to know about these new prescription drugs that promise weight loss. WHAT ARE THESE NEW WEIGHT LOSS ...
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Scientists Spot New Potential Risk Factor for Breast Cancer By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A new study has uncovered a possible risk factor for breast cancer that could help doctors more accurately weigh a woman's chances of developing the disease.
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Health officials warn irritating symptom may be returning with latest COVID strain (KTLA) – A new coronavirus subvariant is starting to spread in the U.S. and, according to health experts, it could be causing an annoying symptom to return. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 10% of all COVID cases ...
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Effects of Burns on the Kidneys There are three main types of kidney injury: acute kidney injury (AKI), acute kidney disease (AKD), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). AKD is a concept that has only been proposed in recent years, but past research on post-burn AKI included AKD.
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Here is how climate change impacts allergies The allergy season is getting longer as climate change warms the planet. Pollen seasons last longer and forest fires are more common, clearing the landscapes for new allergenic plants to expand. About 8% of adults and 7% of children have seasonal ...
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Does more snow mean lessened allergies for Coloradans this year? Not exactly. The bad news is a wetter season means more vegetation growth and more pollen from trees, grasses and weeds in the air, so the Yampa Valley may be in for a tough allergy season, clinicians say.
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7 dead in Virginia Mason's ongoing bacterial outbreak Three more patients who contracted Klebsiella pneumoniae at Seattle-based Virginia Mason Medical Center have died, bringing the total to seven patient deaths, the hospital said in an April 28 update. Klebsiella pneumoniae is a bacteria commonly found ...
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Veterinarians work to prevent canine influenza from spreading, encourage dog owners to take caution ST PAUL, Minn. — Dr. Mitchell Fry at Como Park Animal Hospital in St. Paul said a surge in cases of dog flu is likely because of the pandemic. "The big thing is, with COVID, a lot more dogs have been adopted. And... a lot more dogs are at home and need ...
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Transforming tuberculosis diagnosis The pandemic had a devastating effect on TB services, with the diagnostic gap swelling to 4.2 million. In 2021, of the estimated 10.6 million people who developed TB, only 6.4 million people were diagnosed and notified to national TB programmes worldwide.
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New COVID-19 variant Arcturus could grow in San Diego, experts say Pink eye may be a sign of COVID-19. San Diego County public health experts say XBB.1.16, an emerging offshoot of the Omicron variant which has reportedly been associated with itchy, watery eyes, has a chance to soon take up a larger share of local ...
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Inhibitors of fatty acid synthesis counter resistance to last-resort antibiotic colistin Colistin is a last-resort antibiotic increasingly used for treating multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. It belongs to the polymyxin class of antibiotics that kill Gram-negative bacteria by first binding their outer membrane then lysing the cell ...
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AI algorithm effective at accurately identifying cancer: Report STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool has been found to accurately identify cancer, potentially speeding up diagnoses of the disease and improving patient outcomes. The algorithm, designed by experts at the Royal Marsden NHS ...
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MAY is American Stroke Month, Hypertension Awareness, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month and more Recognize the warning signs of stroke and call 9-1-1 immediately. This can make the difference between a strong recovery and disability or even death. F = Face Drooping – Does one ...
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Watching Others Indulge in Junk Food Can Curb Your Appetite and Aid in Weight Loss The research found that the mere sight of someone eating junk food is enough to put dieters off it. This is because mental imagery, including that of food consumption, can activate similar neural networks to those linked with actual performance or ...
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Fight-Or-Flight Neurotransmitter Octopamine's Role in Neurodegeneration Summary: Octopamine, the major neurotransmitter responsible for the "fight-or-flight" response in invertebrates, can communicate with mammalian brain cells to prevent cell death. By introducing octopamine to cultures of astrocytes, the scientists found ...
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Revolutionary MRI Imaging Technique Reveals Brain Glucose Metabolism Without Radiation Exposure The non-invasive procedure uses a harmless glucose solution and can be used with common MRI scanners, offering reliable results for diagnosing metabolic disorders. Source: Medical University of Vienna. Metabolic disorders play a central ...
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: 5 things a skin cancer surgeon wants you to know about sun protection The most common form of cancer in the UK, skin cancer kills more than 3,200 people each year, with at least 172,000 diagnoses each year according to the British Skin Foundation. There are two main types: melanoma and non-melanoma.
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PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome): Symptoms, Causes & Diagnosis Often used interchangeably with PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disorder), PCOS is a more serious condition. It is most commonly caused by an abnormal hormone balance, such as the excessive presence of the male hormone – androgen.
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Cutting-edge cancer genomics saving lives Australia is at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer genomics research, with DNA sequencing helping specialists make informed treatment decisions, write Amy McCart Reed, Tiffany Boughtwood and Peter Simpson. Cancer is a genetic disease.
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Wildlife manager warns New Yorkers to be cautious of rabid animals Human rabies, a rare case found within the United States, has steadily made reports in upstate New York after five residents in Rochester were bitten by a fox earlier this week that has since tested positive for rabies. "The number of people that got ...
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Mental imagery a helpful way to distract teens from negative thought patterns For adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought spirals, refocusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction than verbal thoughts, a recent study from Oregon State University found. A short-term distraction ...
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Stroke in 2023: By the numbers National Stroke Awareness Month in May is a time in which the focus is turned to the causes and potentially life-threatening and devastating effects of strokes. A sudden and severe neurological attack disrupting blood flow in the brain, a stroke occurs ...
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IIT-M researchers develop tool to detect glioblastoma, a malignant tumour of the brain, spinal cord Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have developed a machine learning-based computational tool to detect malignant tumours in the brain and spinal cord. Called glioblastoma mutiform drivers (GBMDriver), the tool is ...
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Childhood sunburns dramatically increase chances of developing melanoma Melanoma is the deadliest type of skin cancer but there are many ways to prevent it. GBMC Department of Family Medicine chair Dr. Kevin Ferentz warns that the sting of a childhood sunburn can have long lasting ...
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New AI Tool Can Identify Cancer More Efficiently, Better Than Current Methods: Study An artificial intelligence (AI) model has been created by scientists, doctors and researchers that can identify cancer accurately, Guardian reported. Researchers say it can speed up the diagnosis of the disease and also fast-track treatment given to ...
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Study links nutrients, brain structure, cognition in healthy aging US researchers found that nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function contribute to healthier brains in aging adults, by looking at correlating blood markers. aging memory. In a new study, scientists from the University of Illinois ...
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AI to defeat cancer? Doctors create AI tool that can detect disease An artificial intelligence (AI) model has been created by scientists, doctors and researchers which can identify cancer accurately, marking a developmental stage which can speed up the diagnosis of the fatal disease and also fast-track treatment given ...
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Obesity linked to improved long-term survival post-nephrectomy Patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and a high body mass index (BMI) undergoing radical nephrectomy had improved overall survival outcomes compared with patients with a lower BMI, according to a meta-analysis presented during the 2023 AUA Annual ...
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Let's talk about menopause Experiences of menopause vary greatly. Some women deal with hot flushes, insomnia and mood changes, among other symptoms. There are treatments available for women who struggle with these symptoms. But some experts argue over-medicalisation could be ...
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New 'Arcturus' variant of coronavirus linked to uptick in pink eye symptoms Arizona Public Health Association executive director Will Humble said while pink eye has been noted as a symptom of prior virus strains, it hasn't been as highly reported. "The good news is ...
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AHS asking people to make sure immunizations are current "Alberta Health Services does offer a specific set of publicly funded immunizations. We do have a routine immunization schedule, offering various vaccines for various diseases at different time intervals as they're indicated.".
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Why people should check their vaccine records during World Immunization Awareness Week As World Immunization Awareness Week comes to a close, northern Ontario public health officials are reminding people to make sure they're up-to-date on their necessary shots. The Porcupine Health Unit's COVID-19 response coordinator, Tracey Bayley, ...
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A decoder that uses brain scans to know what you mean — mostly Scientists have found a way to decode a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and artificial intelligence. The system reconstructs the gist of what a person hears or imagines, rather than trying to replicate each word, a team reports in the ...
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Mouse hair turns gray when certain stem cells get stuck Rather than staying put, these melanocyte stem cells travel up and down hair follicles all while oscillating between two different forms of maturity. But it's not the unusual behavior that leads to graying. It's when these stem cells stop their quirky ways ...
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Health secretary Steve Barclay told 'not to be disrespectful' to striking NHS nurses – UK politics live I would ask the secretary of state not to be disrespectful to those hundreds of thousands of nursing staff that have participated in this ballot and that are losing another day's pay today, standing out on picket lines – standing up for our health service ...
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Alzheimer's patients may wait years to get treated with new drugs, putting them at risk of more severe disease Long lines are expected at the offices of geriatricians, neurologists and radiologists as millions of people with mild cognitive impairment undergo evaluation to diagnose whether they have Alzheimer's disease. Demand for geriatricians — doctors who are ...
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Wildfire smoke increases risk of heart issues within hours, study finds The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is again warning British Columbians of the negative health impacts of wildfire smoke, in the wake of new research that suggests air pollution can immediately increase risk of several heart problems.
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The Brain's "Chill Pill" – Gene That Suppresses Anxiety Discovered by Scientists A gene in the brain driving anxiety symptoms has been identified by an international team of scientists. Critically, modification of the gene is shown to reduce anxiety levels, offering an exciting novel drug target for anxiety disorders.
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Menopause is ubiquitous, so why is it often stigmatized and ignored? The transition into menopause is an inevitable part of life. For many, it's accompanied by a range of symptoms including hot flashes, insomnia and weight gain. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of the Mayo Clinic's Center for ...
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Group activities can lower prevalence of dementia, depression among seniors: Study Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery has managed to secure enough volunteers to continue its Age Well Everyday (AWE) programme. PHOTO: KONG MENG SAN PHOR KARK SEE MONASTERY. Joyce Teo. Senior Health Correspondent. Updated. May 1, 2023 at 5:00 AM.
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AI and your kids: Is this new tech terrifying or a helpful tool? Fears over feedback loops and dependency — but this is far from our first moral panic over technology. Amy Bell · CBC News · Posted: Apr 30, 2023 9:00 AM PDT | Last Updated: April 30. Automated restaurants like this one in China are springing up around ...
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PreludeDx™ Presents Comparative Data at the Annual ASBrS Meeting Analyzing Racial/Ethnic Radiation Therapy ... Results Show Black Women Had Significantly Higher Rates of Radiation Therapy Recommendation Compared to White Women with Similar Biosignature Scores. LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prelude Corporation (PreludeDx™), ...
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