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	health Daily update ⋅ June 8, 2023
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	CNN Reanimated hearts work as well for transplants and could make more organs available for patients in need, study finds CNN Researchers say they have been able to tap a new pool of organ donors to preserve and transplant their hearts: people whose hearts have stopped beating, resulting in so-called circulatory death. Traditionally, the only people considered to be suitable ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke if You're at High Risk of Health Effects The New York Times As wildfire smoke blankets large swaths of the eastern United States, many people are experiencing physical symptoms, like prickling, stinging eyes; a scratchy throat; a runny nose; and some coughing. For those without underlying conditions, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report New Approach to Transplants Could Boost Supply of Donor Hearts U.S. News & World Report The trial tested an approach that allows doctors to transplant hearts from donors who have succumbed to "circulatory death" — meaning the heart has stopped beating. Traditionally, heart transplants could only be done with a heart from a donor on life ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Full-On Reversal of Cardiac Amyloidosis Possible With Antibodies MedPage Today It is possible for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM, also called cardiac ATTR amyloidosis) to be reversed with antibody treatment, as suggested by rare cases of patients who had their ATTR-related heart failure resolve spontaneously, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Here's why most at-risk populations don't use HIV prevention drugs USA TODAY Dr. Patrick Sullivan, a professor of epidemiology at Emory University, said public health must address disparities in PrEP use to meaningfully reduce HIV transmission. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services set a goal to drive down HIV infections ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report How Smoke From Distant Wildfires Can Harm Human Health U.S. News & World Report That's particulate matter 2.5 microns or smaller – small enough that it can travel deep into the lungs. Exposure to PM2.5 from smoke or other air pollution, such as vehicle emissions, can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline What Does It Mean If You Have Osteoporosis During Pregnancy? Healthline When osteoporosis happens during pregnancy, it's called pregnancy-associated osteoporosis (PAO). The symptoms are usually back pain and broken bones. Though extremely rare, it can cause significant pain and lead to lasting injury. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report 3 Men Rid Themselves of a Deadly Heart Condition. Finding Out How Might Help Others U.S. News & World Report The condition is called transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis. It involves a buildup of sticky, toxic proteins that can lead to heart failure. About half of patients die from the progressive disease within four years of diagnosis. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Study Finds Some People With Rectal Cancer May Be Able to Skip Radiation Healthline Certain people with locally advanced rectal cancer could forgo radiation therapy with no impact on their survival, a large clinical trial showed. Pelvic radiation therapy is a standard treatment for this type of cancer, but it ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette Your memory might benefit from a multivitamin Harvard Gazette The clinical study was the second cognition trial in COSMOS to suggest that multivitamins can slow memory loss. Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the study was co-led by JoAnn Manson, chief ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Multiple insomnia symptoms raise stroke risk in people under 50, study says CNN If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, wake up too early most days or have other signs of insomnia, you may be at higher risk for stroke, a new study found. melatonin pills STOCK. Shutterstock. Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Outcomes similar with heart donation after circulatory death vs. brain death Healio There were no differences between the groups in serious adverse events at 30 days. Data show 6-month survival after transplantation with a donor heart reanimated with extracorporeal nonischemic perfusion after circulatory death was similar to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Aerodigestive eosinophilia may be an endotype of severe uncontrolled asthma Healio Key takeaways: 45% of children with airway eosinophils had endobronchial biopsy eosinophils without bronchoalveolar lavage eosinophils. 48% of the patients had positive bacterial bronchoalveolar lavage cultures. WASHINGTON — Children ... Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV New heart transplant breakthrough could allow more patients chance at lifesaving surgery, Duke says KABC-TV DURHAM, N.C. -- Most transplanted hearts are from donors who are brain dead, but new research shows a different approach can be just as successful and boost the number of available organs. It's called donation after circulatory death, a method long ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Why Wildfire Smoke Might Lead to Headaches The New York Times Inhaling wildfire smoke can also lead to inflammation, which can itself induce headaches. If you are outside in an area with poor air quality and you feel a headache coming on, that's most likely a sign ... Flag as irrelevant
	Curetoday.com Getting Off the Merry-Go-Round of Advanced Cancer Treatment Curetoday.com Less than a week later, she did just that by choosing hospice care, which treats the person and unpleasant symptoms of the disease as needed, but not the disease itself. Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint New Treatment for Tinnitus Is Possible, Study Shows WebMD June 7, 2023 – People with tinnitus may be able to find relief with a new kind of treatment, according to a new study. Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling, or other sounds. About 15% of Americans have ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Her Symptoms Suggested Long Covid. But Was That Too Obvious? The New York Times Her shortness of breath and rapid heart rate were probably because of a lack of exercise. At the next video visit, her nurse practitioner said she might have POTS — short for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. In this uncommon disorder, patients ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Nature's Ozempic: Can Berberine Supplements Really Help You Lose Weight? Healthline A supplement known as berberine is being hailed as "nature's Ozempic" due to its weight loss effects. Berberine activates a gene known as the master regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis and also lowers glucagon release. Studies show that supplementing ... Flag as irrelevant
	KVUE.com 'It's not worth it' | Deadly meningitis cases among Texans undergoing plastic surgery in Mexico KVUE.com AUSTIN, Texas — Cases of a deadly form of meningitis are popping up across Texas after some people got elective surgery in Mexico. The KVUE Defenders have been tracking a rise in fungal meningitis cases linked to two clinics at Matamoros, Mexico. Flag as irrelevant
	Alaska Public Media News Avian influenza has returned to Alaska, and so have health advisories Alaska Public Media News Migrating birds have returned to Alaska, and so has the highly pathogenic avian influenza that began to sweep through global bird populations in 2020. That means Alaskans should continue to be vigilant about the strains that have arrived in the state ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Generation of SARS-CoV-2 escape mutations by monoclonal antibody therapy Nature.com COVID-19 patients at risk of severe disease may be treated with neutralising monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). To minimise virus escape from neutralisation these are administered as combinations e.g. casirivimab+imdevimab or, for antibodies targeting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Pregnant women exposed to higher levels of PFAS more likely to have children with high BMI Healio Key takeaways: · Pregnant women exposed to higher levels of seven PFAS chemicals had children with a higher BMI z score at age 2 to 5 years. · Exposure to PFAS during pregnancy also increased obesity risk for offspring. Flag as irrelevant
	Yale Medicine What Happens When You Still Have Long COVID Symptoms? Yale Medicine Yale's Long COVID program aims to treat patients with lingering COVID-19 symptoms, such as fatigue, brain fog, and shortness of breath. illustration of man and coronavirus, representing Long COVID. Long-COVID, the condition where symptoms that surface ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Medicaid beneficiaries with diabetes, HF often do not receive best care after discharge Healio There were racial and ethnic disparities in who had a visit, whether it was within 14 days after hospitalization and whether it was to a primary care physician, according to the researchers. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Woman who refused TB treatment detained, will be quarantined for up to 45 days Becker's Hospital Review A woman in Washington has been detained after more than a year of refusing treatment for an active case of tuberculosis and repeatedly failing to appear in court, NPR reported June 3. Identified in court documents only as V.N., her initial diagnosis ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express More Indians are getting diabetes, belly fat, cholesterol and high BP, says ICMR-backed study The Indian Express One of the biggest and representative studies on lifestyle markers, which determine the burden of non-communicable diseases, has shown that we have a prevalence of metabolic disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, central obesity or abdominal fat and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus The Effect of COVID-19 Vaccine on Women's Reproductive Health: A Cross-Sectional Study Cureus Conclusion: COVID-19 vaccination remains necessary to prevent severe infection and is safe for females of reproductive age, whether trying to get pregnant or lactating, and has no significant effect on the menstrual cycle. This ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network How Has Long COVID-19 Affected Sleep Patterns? AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Hypersomnia, insomnia, and circadian rhythms were among the sleep disorders discussed in a panel at SLEEP 2023 as having an association with postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), which is defined as "the condition that occurs in individuals with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Psychiatrist.com Why Gender Dysphoria and Eating Disorders Are Often Connected Psychiatrist.com Clinical Relevance: transgender and gender diverse patients need assurance that their clinician understands body image issues. Eating disorders are surging among young Americans, particularly in those experiencing gender dysphoria. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca This St. Thomas, Ont., woman is using her breast cancer journey to educate other patients CBC.ca Catharine Janssen of St. Thomas, Ont., believes that getting breast cancer four years ago was one of the best things that could've happened to her. This is because getting treatment during the pandemic made Janssen, a registered nurse by profession, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Most adults with diabetes do not receive prompt outpatient care after heart failure hospitalization News-Medical.net More than half of Medicaid-covered adults in Alabama with Type 2 diabetes did not receive follow-up health care within the recommended two-week period following hospitalization for newly-diagnosed heart failure, according to new research. Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Bitten by relative, Tampa Bay man infected with flesh-eating bacteria Tampa Bay Times Surgeon at HCA Florida Northside Hospital battles to save Riverview man after he was bitten breaking up family altercation. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study: One in three people with Type 2 diabetes in Austria suddenly stop treatment News-Medical.net And, as the study also showed, this group had a higher mortality rate than patients with diabetes who regularly access the care available to them. The results have just been published in the latest edition of Scientific Reports. Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health Understanding Sickle Cell Anemia Verywell Health Sickle cell disease is an inherited condition that affects the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin protein in red blood cells. It carries a risk of a sickle cell crisis, pain, infections, and blood clots. The terms "sickle cell disease" and "sickle cell anemia" ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India From benefits of walking to having plant based diet, what recent studies have found on cardiovascular health Times of India It highlighted the inequities in physical activity across major risk factors of cardiovascular diseases like obesity, blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, age, and smoking. It said there is an inverse association between moderate ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Are You Allergic To Certain Foods? Watch Out For These Signs Of Food Allergy NDTV A food allergy is an immune system disorder where the body identifies certain food proteins as harmful and triggers an allergic reaction upon ingesting that food. It's a common condition and its severity can range from mild symptoms to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Dementia is on the rise. Here's how to reduce your risk. The Daily Briefing Writing for the Washington Post, Marlene Cimons explains the different types of dementia, symptoms of the disease, and what people can do to reduce their risk of developing dementia as they age. Flag as irrelevant
	The San Diego Union-Tribune Public Health Experts Advise Clinicians to Be on the Lookout for New Mpox Cases Journal of American Medical Association "The cluster of cases in Chicago is not entirely unexpected," Boghuma Titanji, MD, PhD, an infectious diseases physician at Emory University in Atlanta, said in an interview. Although vaccination contributed to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Jerusalem Post Leave bats alone for environmental conservation, experts advise The Jerusalem Post Despite the fact that bats (Chiroptera) are a reservoir for a large variety of potentially harmful viruses, wildlife conservation experts recommend "leaving them alone" and letting them have the habitats they need undisturbed. Flag as irrelevant
	KIIITV.com Potentially dangerous bacteria found in Gulf of Mexico poses health risk to Coastal Bend community KIIITV.com "It actually mimics tuberculosis, but the disease is significant because it can cause abscesses in your organs, not just only on your skin." Author: Michael Gibson (KIII). Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Functional Limitations Are Increasing in Cancer Survivors, Study Finds Technology Networks Qasim Hussaini, M.D., M.S., chief medical oncology fellow and a health systems researcher at the Kimmel Cancer Center. "Overall, our study calls for urgent action to address the burden of cancer and its treatment on physical, psychosocial and cognitive ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Heart Foundation New research to better control and treat life-threatening heart rhythm disorders The Heart Foundation "Depending on the type of arrhythmia, medications may not always be the most suitable treatment, with many patients at high risk receiving an implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD) which shocks their heart back into a normal rhythm, to prevent sudden death. Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Montreal Toronto Public Health advises residents to avoid contact with raccoons to protect against injury and rabies toronto.ca Reported raccoon bites and scratches of people are often the result of avoidable interactions such as feeding or petting raccoons and any other physical contact. As of May 31, TPH has received 88 reports of people being bitten and/or scratched by raccoons. Flag as irrelevant
	GP online Blood test for multiple cancers can diagnose two-thirds of cases, study suggests GP online The test works by isolating and testing DNA from the blood samples provided by patients. The research team said the study was the first large-scale evaluation of a multi-cancer early detection test in patients who presented to their GP for diagnostic ... Flag as irrelevant
	13abc Action News Wood Co. Health Department offering COVID-19 vaccines at senior centers throughout June 13abc Action News TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Wood County Health Department is working with the Wood County Committee on Aging to offer COVID-19 vaccines at senior centers across the county throughout June. WCHD says clinics will be held at the following locations:. Flag as irrelevant
	Pulse GPs to prescribe obesity drugs under new Government pilots Pulse NICE is also considering potential NHS use of Tirzepatide, a first-of-its-kind in the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes, which could help with weight loss. Health secretary Steve Barclay ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brown University Exposure to "forever chemicals" during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in kids Brown University PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — The risks of exposure to "forever chemicals" start even before birth, a new study confirms, potentially setting up children for future health issues. Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sydney Morning Herald 'Absolutely stunned': Sperm counts are falling faster than ever The Sydney Morning Herald Chemicals in tin can linings, cosmetics, nail polish, teflon pans and flame retardants on cushions have been linked to a steep decline in sperm counts and a potential "crisis in human reproduction", Australian fertility specialists have been warned. Flag as irrelevant
	bgindependentmedia.org COVID vaccine clinics to the held at senior centers throughout Wood County in June bgindependentmedia.org Wood County Health Department is working with the Wood County Committee on Aging to offer COVID-19 vaccines at Senior Centers across the county throughout June. Clinics will be held at the following locations: Perrysburg Senior Center, Wednesday, ... Flag as irrelevant

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