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	health Daily update ⋅ July 1, 2023
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	The New York Times Shot to Protect Against Polio and Five Other Diseases Is Approved by Gavi The New York Times The governing board of Gavi, the international organization that provides vaccines to developing countries, added a new shot to its roster this week that could help to eradicate polio worldwide and prevent its resurgence. The new vaccine does not ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com CDC Alert: First Locally-Acquired Malaria Cases Reported in the US in 20 Years Health.com Five cases of Malaria have been identified in the U.S., the CDC reported Monday. The cases—four in Florida and one in Texas—are the first locally-acquired cases in the U.S. in 20 years. Though the risk of infection is low, the CDC recommends doctors ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Pediatric Diabetes, DKA Rates Increased During Early COVID-19 Pandemic AJMC.com Managed Markets Network The meta-analysis focused on T1D incidence rates and included 17 studies involving 38,149 youths. The results revealed a higher incidence rate of T1D during the first year of the pandemic compared with the year prior (incidence rate ratio [IRR], 1.14; 95% ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Lessons Learned from First Genetically-Modified Pig Heart into Human Patient Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News "A genetically engineered pig cardiac xenotransplantation was done on Jan 7, 2022, in a non-ambulatory male patient, aged 57 years, with end-stage heart failure, and on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support, who was ineligible for an ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post CDC Signs Off on RSV Vaccine for Older Adults WebMD June 30, 2023-- The CDC gave a green light this week to two new vaccines to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in older adults. On Thursday, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, agreed with and endorsed the recommendations made ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Why doctors say this medication can prevent hundreds of HIV infections in Arizona AZCentral.com Hundreds of Arizonans continue to contract HIV every year despite numerous prevention tools, including a preventive medication. The most recently available data shows that 852 Arizonans were among 36,136 people nationwide who were identified as being ... Flag as irrelevant
	Multiple Sclerosis News Today Newly discovered genetic variant tied to faster MS progression Multiple Sclerosis News Today Unlike previously detected MS-related variants linked to the immune system, this variant sits between two genes that are highly active in the brain and spinal cord, data showed. Known variants related to MS susceptibility ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Overlapping causes likely contributed to man's death after first pig heart xenotransplant Healio Key takeaways: Researchers identified what likely led to heart failure in the world's first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig heart. The data may help inform testing protocols for future xenotransplants. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Loneliness may contribute to heart disease risk for people with diabetes Healio The predictive strength of loneliness for CVD was stronger than lifestyle risk factors. Among people with diabetes, higher loneliness scores, but not isolation scores, were associated with greater risk for CVD, suggesting the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Standard-Examiner COVID-19 variant circulating in Utah; cases still low Standard-Examiner Utah now accounts for about 8.7%, according to the latest figures by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, Kelly Oakeson, chief scientist for next generation sequencing and bioinformatics for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus Clinical Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Tertiary Center in Saudi Arabia Cureus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with multisystemic involvement. The clinical presentation and immunological findings of SLE patients from different regions in Saudi Arabia have been studied. There have been no studies ... Flag as irrelevant
	KAUZ Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus KAUZ WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The City of Wichita Falls sent out a press release Friday, June 30, to inform citizens that a pool of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus. West Nile Virus is a zoonotic single-stranded RNA virus that is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health Matters What to Know about Sleep Apnea Health Matters "Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in America," says Dr. Daniel Barone, a neurologist and sleep medicine expert at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. "Thankfully we ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic Your gut health can affect the rest of your body. Here's why. National Geographic The gut has its own microbiome, a community of microscopic organisms, like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, that live inside our intestinal tracts. The body has four other major microbiomes, too: respiratory, skin, urogenital, and the mouth. Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Loneliness Alters Brain Processing, Unique to Each Individual Neuroscience News Summary: Lonely people process the world uniquely, differing significantly from those who are not lonely. The research utilized functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine the brain processing patterns of 66 college students while they ... Flag as irrelevant
	Loveland Reporter-Herald Larimer County reports abundance of mosquitoes, elevated West Nile risk Loveland Reporter-Herald In Loveland, Berthoud and Fort Collins, there has been 10 times more Culex mosquitoes than what is expected based on historical averages, the health department said in a release. Culex are a type of mosquito that "is very efficient" at transmitting West ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid pandemic linked to surge in child and teen diabetes BBC News What is type 1 diabetes? · People with the condition have to closely monitor their blood sugar level and take insulin to control it because their body cannot do this automatically · That is because insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are mistakenly ... Flag as irrelevant
	News/Talk 790 KFYO Potentially Fatal West Nile Virus Is Now In Lubbock News/Talk 790 KFYO The Biological Threat Research Lab at Texas Tech University notified Lubbock Public Health that mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus (WNV) are active in Lubbock County. This notification means there is a risk of contracting WNV if bitten by a mosquito ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Montreal Genetic variant linked with faster progression of multiple sclerosis Science Daily Multiple sclerosis begins as an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the brain and the spinal cord, resulting in symptom flares, called relapses, as well as longer-term degeneration known as progression. Despite the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health Endometriosis and Black Women: What You Need to Know Everyday Health Symptoms of endometriosis include: Severe pain during periods or sexual intercourse; Abdominal bloating; Nausea; Fatigue; Depression; Anxiety; Difficulty getting pregnant or infertility. An endometriosis diagnosis is even more challenging ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Death toll rises to 7 in fungal meningitis outbreak Becker's Hospital Review The death toll from fungal meningitis outbreaks at two clinics in Matamoros, Mexico, now stands at seven, according to a June 29 updated CDC advisory. U.S. state and local health departments are monitoring 34 additional cases — nine are confirmed, ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic These bug repellents actually work—if you use them correctly National Geographic Sprays, ultrasonic devices, wristbands, citronella candles: There's a ton of products on the market that promise to keep away mosquitoes, ticks, and other bothersome bugs. But which products best protect against these biting and bloodsucking pests? Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health Most People With Early Stage Breast Cancer Will Be Long-Term Survivors: Study Verywell Health While the research did not focus on why mortality rates have improved, experts suggest it's due to better treatments and earlier screenings. Women with a history of breast cancer in their families or with genetic predisposition to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment Protect yourself and your home from Mosquitoes! Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment Protect your house from mosquito infestation by cleaning gutters, repairing door and window screens,. Mosquitoes spread many diseases. Enjoy Cape Cod without the bites! Stay indoors! It's best ... Flag as irrelevant
	Archives of General Psychiatry Ethical considerations in rapid and novel treatments in psychiatry Nature.com New treatment modalities for mental illness are deeply needed, and emerging therapeutic agents such as psychedelics, ketamine, and neuromodulatory technologies have been welcomed by many researchers and patients. These treatment approaches have also ... Flag as irrelevant
	KULR-TV New Research Shows That Obesity Can Impair The Brain's Ability To Feel Full KULR-TV The research, published in Nature Metabolism, shows that adults with medical obesity had different neurological responses to stomach infusions of dietary fat or sugar than lean adults. Tags. Tncen · Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Northwestern University NewsCenter More green spaces linked to slower biological aging Northwestern University NewsCenter Northwestern scientists have conducted a new study to see if living near green spaces, like parks and areas with a lot of plants, can affect how our bodies age and contribute to overall healthy aging. More green spaces were associated with slower ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic As Adderall shortage continues, people with ADHD struggle to stay afloat National Geographic For Jessica McCabe, who has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), moving to Seattle meant navigating major hurdles to access her medication. First, she couldn't find a psychiatrist who treated adults with ADHD. Once she did, her new health ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Statesman Collaboration is crucial to innovative cancer treatment New Statesman "This has long been a problem across the UK, but the pandemic further shone a light on a severely stretched health system," says Scott Cooke, general manager of UK and Ireland at the biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS). Flag as irrelevant
	Curetoday.com Optimal Drug Use in Elderly Patients With CRC Requires Balance Curetoday.com Recent research found an association between polypharmacy — meaning that patients were taking five or more prescription drugs at a time — and death from any cause in older patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). "Most older cancer patients have two or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drovers Magazine Mosquito Populations Boom After Rains Drovers Magazine A rain event will often soon be followed by an explosion in the mosquito population. A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert has information on the types of mosquitoes that may appear and tips on how to control or repel them. Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., ... Flag as irrelevant
	4CornersTV Colorado Department of Public Health urges caution after plague case in Montezuma County 4CornersTV After a case of plague was reported in Montezuma County on June 26, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment urged residents to exercise increased caution around areas that could be high risk for infected fleas or animals. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Federal Survey: 11% of Previously Infected US Adults Report Long COVID Symptoms U.S. News & World Report The rate of Americans who are currently experiencing symptoms of long COVID-19 appeared to plateau in recent months, according to federal data. The Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey found that as of June ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus Autoimmunity, Type 1 Diabetes Predicted by Plasma Protein Biomarkers GenomeWeb In a study published in Cell Reports Medicine on Thursday, researchers from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and elsewhere used mass spectrometry-based plasma proteomics to identify a set of proteins that indicate the development of IA and T1D prior ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vogue.com The One (Easy) Dietary Rule to Commit to for Better Health Vogue.com It might sound daunting, but it's "not scary when you realize that the word 'plant' includes whole grains, spices, herbs, fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, nuts, and seeds—it includes a whole host of foods," explains Dr. Amati. Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org A new bacterial blueprint to aid in the war on antibiotic resistance Phys.Org A team of scientists from around the globe, including those from Trinity College Dublin, has gained high-res structural insights into a key bacterial enzyme that may help chemists design new drugs to inhibit it and thus suppress disease-causing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Brighton's Los Amigos Taqueria ordered closed a second time Boston.com Last Friday, health inspectors visiting the Washington Street restaurant found chicken, guacamole, and salsa stored at the wrong temperatures; "scoured and stained" cutting boards; and bags of shrimp stored in the same box as fish fillet, among other ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Age Victoria will no longer count self-reported cases of COVID-19 The Age Authorities will still collate data on positive PCR tests, hospitalisations, deaths and wastewater results. In the week to Friday, 58 people died with coronavirus across Victoria; an average of eight people a day. Flag as irrelevant
	Managed Healthcare Executive Care After Hospitalization for Traumatic Brain Injury Managed Healthcare Executive They noted that a sharp drop in the number of patients in skilled nursing facilities three weeks after discharge was likely associated with a Medicare coinsurance policy that increases the coinsurance per day from zero to $194 on day 21 of skilled nursing ... Flag as irrelevant
	ATD 4 Ways to Change How You Experience Stress ATD Every action you take to manage your stress levels is either adaptive or maladaptive. Ask yourself: Is this behavior getting me closer to or farther away from my desired state? 3. Think of stress experiences ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLNS Healthy Habits: Importance of staying hydrated this summer WLNS LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It's now time for another Healthy Habits segment. Dietician Sarah Smith with Sparrow Hospital joined morning anchors Jorma Duran and Kiyerra Lake to teach them why staying hydrated this summer is super important. Flag as irrelevant

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