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	health Daily update ⋅ May 4, 2023
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	Medscape Episode 2: Pediatric Pneumonia and Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasounds Medscape I am Dr Todd Florin and I'm an associate professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and director of research for the Division of Emergency Medicine at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Welcome to Medscape's ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN FDA approves first vaccine for RSV, a moment six decades in the making CNN "Today's approval of the first RSV vaccine is an important public health achievement to prevent a disease which can be life-threatening and reflects the FDA's continued commitment to facilitating the development of safe and effective vaccines for use in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Long-term Beta-Blockers Not Needed After MI with Preserved Systolic Function? Medscape Beta-blocker treatment beyond 1 year after myocardial infarction (MI) for patients without heart failure or left ventricular systolic dysfunction was not associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes in a new analysis of a nationwide cohort of more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape More Rehospitalizations for Younger Women 1-Year Post-MI Medscape Younger women (those aged 18-55) have more adverse outcomes than men in the year after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and are at greater risk for both cardiac and noncardiac rehospitalizations, a new analysis of the VIRGO study suggests. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News FDA approves first vaccine for RSV, a moment six decades in the making CBS News In a clinical trial of nearly 25,000 older adults whose results were published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the GSK vaccine was 83% effective at preventing lower respiratory tract disease caused by the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	Vigour Times Dozens of COVID Cases Linked to CDC Conference WebMD May 3, 2023 – More than 30 people who attended a conference organized by the CDC's "disease detectives" likely were infected with COVID-19 at the event last week, the agency said. The CDC hosted the 4-day conference that started April 24 at a Crowne ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Eli Lilly Trial Finds Alzheimer's Drug Can Slow Progress of Disease The New York Times The drug, donanemab, is not a cure, but along with two other drugs recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration,it may be a turning point in the long and frustrating quest to find an Alzheimer's treatment. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Breast Cancer Survivors Can Safely Interrupt Therapy During Pregnancy: Study U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For young women who survive breast cancer, a new study offers some reassurance about pregnancy: Pausing hormonal therapy to have a baby does not raise the risk of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes 5 Easy Ways To De-Stress During Mental Health Awareness Month Forbes Tip #2: Mindful Meditation. Meditation has been shown to be an effective tool in reducing stress levels. When we meditate, we focus our attention on the present moment and let go of any distracting thoughts or worries. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Medicinal Cannabis Can Effectively Reduce Cancer Pain Healthline Opioids are used for controlling more severe pain, but they have a number of side effects, such as nausea, drowsiness and constipation. Medicinal cannabis can relieve cancer pain and reduce the need for opioids ... Flag as irrelevant
	TCTMD Women Twice as Likely to Be Re-hospitalized After Heart Attack WebMD CAD stands for coronary artery disease. When you have it, blood flow through your arteries to your heart slows down or even stops. That means the blood can't carry oxygen to your heart muscles. This can damage your heart, cause chest pain, like angina, or ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Dementia Risk and Diet Investigated MedPage Today The MIND diet was linked with reduced dementia risk, an analysis of observational studies concluded, though the researchers called for more investigations in different populations. Across three prospective cohort studies and a meta-analysis, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Air pollution exposure tied to increased diagnostic testing in adults with heart failure Healio Stress tests, HbA1c screenings and prothrombin time tests were the most used procedures. Adults with HF exposed to long-term fine particulate air matter pollution are more likely to receive in-hospital procedures, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report In Poorer Households, Quitting Smoking May Help Boost Food Supply U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Quitting smoking may leave you with more money for food. Having a tobacco smoker quit is not just a boon to lung health. In poorer families, it can also help ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Want to Live a Longer Life? Eating a Low-Fat or Healthly Low-Carb Diet May Help Healthline Low-fat and healthy low-carb diets are associated lower rates of heart disease, various cancers, and premature death from all causes. Nutrition experts say following simple tips can help you adopt a low ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News FDA approves first RSV vaccine to protect older adults CBS News Older Americans this fall could get an RSV vaccine for the first time, after the Food and Drug Administration approved Wednesday a new shot from drugmaker GSK to guard against a virus that leads to thousands of hospitalizations and deaths in seniors. Flag as irrelevant
	Science News Women who've had breast cancer can safely pause treatment for pregnancy Science News A clinical trial studied the effect of temporarily halting hormone therapy, also called endocrine therapy, which reduces the risk that breast cancer will return. After about three years, the incidence of recurring or new breast cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox A Covid outbreak at a CDC conference is ironic. But is it a big deal? Vox Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held a conference at an Atlanta hotel. Its purpose: showcase the work of its applied epidemiology trainees, who over the past year have investigated public health matters ranging from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Alcohol Isn't a Controlled Substance, but It Is Regulated — Here's Why Healthline Controlled substances are pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical drugs and other substances that the federal government regulates based on their known risk for misuse and dependence and danger to the public. Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Curetoday.com Gut Microbiome May Affect CAR-T Outcomes, But More Research Is Needed Curetoday.com While prior research showed that antibiotic use may be associated with poorer outcomes for patients with blood cancer who were being treated with CAR-T cell therapy, an expert on a more recent study explained that there were too many other factors ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Ozempic has competition: Another diabetes drug shows promise for weight loss Today.com Tirzepatide, which is sold under the brand name Mounjaro, has now shown striking results in two clinical trials. The once-weekly injectable prescription medication helped obese or overweight people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Northwestern University NewsCenter Chemotherapy drug reaches brain in humans for first time Northwestern University NewsCenter A major impediment to treating the deadly brain cancer glioblastoma has been that the most potent chemotherapy can't permeate the blood-brain barrier to reach the aggressive brain tumor. But now Northwestern Medicine scientists report results of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Oakland Press Your health is in your hands during American Stroke Month The Oakland Press During American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, as part of a nationally supported collaboration with HCA Healthcare and the HCA Healthcare Foundation, will teach people everywhere that stroke is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Devex Gates Foundation commits $200M to develop affordable childhood vaccines Devex Last week, stakeholders in the global health landscape gathered at the 2nd Global Forum on Childhood Pneumonia in Madrid, Spain, where new commitments to combat the condition that kills about 700,000 children yearly were announced. Flag as irrelevant
	CNA Does COVID Vaccination Really Lead to Wonky Periods? MedPage Today Weak associations were observed between vaccination for COVID-19 and healthcare contacts related to menstrual disturbance or bleeding disorders in women before and after menopause, according to a Swedish register-based cohort study. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Eli Lilly Alzheimer's Drug Slows Cognitive Decline in Phase 3 Trials Healthline An experimental drug made by Eli Lilly appears to be effective in helping slow cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease. The drug called donanemab was used in a Phase 3 trial with over 1,100 individuals participating. Officials at Eli Lilly ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTTC Veterinarians raise red flags over highly contagious canine flu KTTC ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Pets often become part of the family, so all is done to keep them healthy. Now veterinarians are raising red flags about an influenza that has been affecting dogs. This disease is called Canine Influenza and is a highly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Palo Alto Online Drones take flight in Santa Clara County's efforts to reduce mosquito population Palo Alto Online This week, the Santa Clara County Vector Control District started utilizing a new tool to drive down the local mosquito population: drones. The unmanned aerial systems are being used to control mosquito larvae and prevent the spread of West Nile virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Genomic study helps develop mRNA vaccine candidate against dengue virus News-Medical.net More than 100,000 cases of dengue are diagnosed in India each year, according to the researchers who analyzed gene sequences collected over six decades, from 1956 to 2018. Dengue infections are caused by four related serotypes ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease closes Detroit preschool The Detroit News A Detroit preschool is closed for the rest of the week due to an outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, officials said. Seventeen cases of the disease were reported at the Focus: HOPE Center for Children, an early childhood development center in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India The Japanese diet can be the remedy for fatty liver disease complication Times of India A new study published in MDPI journal has found a close association between Japanese diet and lower risk of advanced liver fibrosis in patients with non alcoholic fatty liver disease. For the research, a total of ... Flag as irrelevant
	nejm.org Interrupting Endocrine Therapy to Attempt Pregnancy after Breast Cancer nejm.org Eligible women were 42 years of age or younger; had had stage I, II, or III disease; had received adjuvant endocrine therapy for 18 to 30 months; and desired pregnancy. The primary end point ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today Cardiovascular disease: New tool may help predict risk in people with chronic kidney disease Medical News Today Using proteomics, the analysis of proteins, researchers developed a model to predict cardiovascular disease in CKD patients. The model was found to be more accurate than current methods for establishing risk. Researchers also identified ... Flag as irrelevant
	KAAL Paws and Claws recommending no dogs at Pet Walk due to canine influenza concerns KAAL The shelter said after consulting with the shelter veterinarian and the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, they are recommending no dogs at the walk despite having no known cases of canine influenza in southeast Minnesota. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart News-Medical.net Despite considerable progress in medicine and dietary interventions that have improved cardiovascular health, cardiovascular disease remains one of the most prevalent causes of mortality in the United States. Early studies on the association between diet ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature Middle East Brain's flexibility boosts case for adolescent cataract surgery Nature Middle East The brain's ability to interpret visual information remains plastic throughout adolescence, with implications for treating congenital blindness with eye surgery. Lara Reid. Anonymised photographs of two adolescent congenital cataract patients from ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Rise in UK measles cases causing concern BBC News A "very concerning" rise in the number of people catching measles in the UK has been reported by health officials. The virus spreads incredibly easily and a fall in vaccination rates is leaving more children vulnerable to infection. Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Can gene-editing cure HIV? New study eliminates virus in mice CTV News The possibility is growing stronger, according to researchers who have successfully combined gene-editing with antiretroviral drugs to cure animals of HIV — a feat they have now pulled off more than once. The study, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washtenaw County, MI Stay Healthy This Tick and Mosquito Season Washtenaw County, MI Mosquitoes of interest include Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, Culiseta melanura and Coquillettidia perturbans, which can transmit Zika and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, as well as other diseases. Mosquito traps will have Health Department ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Spike in flu cases closes Detroit school FOX 2 Detroit DETROIT (FOX 2) - It's no longer peak flu season, but the illness has still closed a Detroit school. Marcus Garvey Academy is closed until next week as an environmental cleaning crew cleans the building. The Detroit Public Schools Community District ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKAR MDHHS revises COVID-19 guidelines to recommend newer bivalent vaccines WKAR The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is updating the guidelines that surround vaccinations against COVID-19. MDHHS is recommending Michiganders receive one dose of a bivalent COVID vaccine to be considered up-to-date. Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health App Founder Empowers Women to Speak Up about Menopause Everyday Health When Laura Crain was around 15 years old, she noticed changes in her mother's personality. Jokes she would have normally found funny would upset her. At times, she seemed sad and reserved. For Crain, an only child raised in Germany, this shifted the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hartford Hospital 7 Foods That Won't Spike Your Blood Sugar Hartford Hospital May 03, 2023. Managing diabetes can feel like fitting puzzle pieces together – choosing foods with the best mix of carbohydrates, fats and proteins to keep your sugar level stable. "There's really no ideal mix of these nutrients - carbohydrates, fat, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Northwestern University NewsCenter Chemotherapy drug reaches brain in humans for first time Northwestern University NewsCenter But now Northwestern Medicine scientists report results of the first in-human clinical trial in which they used a novel, skull-implantable ultrasound device to open the blood-brain barrier and repeatedly permeate large, critical regions of the human brain ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Can Vitamin D deficiency cause your food allergy? What tests do you need to cure it? The Indian Express Over the years, I have been consistently seeing patients with food allergies, with them largely complaining of hives, gastro-intestinal disorders, itching and headaches. The sensitivities have so far been confined to eggs, fish, seafood, milk, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit Detroit school board holds meeting to discuss outbreak of serious infections WDIV ClickOnDetroit Detroit Health Department monitoring nearly 25 cases · Detroit school board meeting amid outbreak of serious infections · Infections spreading through 2 Detroit schools: 1 child killed, 2 hospitalized, dozens sick · Teacher opens childcare development center ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News As colon cancer spreads in younger adults, new research identifies earliest symptoms NBC News Prolonged and unexplained bouts of diarrhea, stomachaches and spots of blood during bowel movements may be signs of early-onset colorectal cancer — a disease that's increasingly found in young adults not old enough to qualify for colonoscopies. Flag as irrelevant
	University of Utah Health Care Navigating Your Fertility Journey University of Utah Health Care When considering infertility treatment, you can take steps beforehand to make the infertility journey smoother and help you find the best treatment for your own situation. 1. Build family goals. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY CDC probes COVID-19 outbreak at its own conference Becker's Hospital Review Just as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it will stop tracking cases of COVID-19 in line with the end of the pandemic-induced public health emergency on May 11, 35 people tested positive for the disease after attending the CDC's ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Diet has a much stronger impact on intestinal microbiota than defensins News-Medical.net She is working in Björn Schröder's research group, which is also affiliated to Umeå Centre of Microbial Research, UCMR, and The Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden, MIMS, at Umeå University. The gut ... Flag as irrelevant

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