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	health Daily update ⋅ July 27, 2023
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	Kaiser Family Foundation The Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic Kaiser Family Foundation Key Facts · HIV, the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), is one of the world's most serious health and development challenges. · Many people living with HIV or at risk for HIV infection do not have access to prevention, treatment, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Summer Brings Slight Uptick in COVID Cases, CDC Reports WebMD July 26,2023 -- The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is up 10% in the United States, the sharpest uptick since December, according to the CDC. In the week starting July 15, 7,109 patients with COVID-19 were admitted to hospitals nationwide, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Blood of Young Mice Extends Life in the Old The New York Times A team of scientists has extended the lives of old mice by connecting their blood vessels to young mice. The infusions of youthful blood led the older animals to live 6 to 9 percent longer, the study found, roughly equivalent to six extra years for an ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Flipping a Switch and Making Cancers Self-Destruct The New York Times In laboratory experiments with cells from a blood cancer, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the researchers designed and built molecules that hooked together two proteins: BCL6, a mutated protein that the cancer relies on to aggressively grow and survive, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN WHO updates list of essential medicines to include heart 'polypills,' MS treatments but not weight-loss drugs CNN The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for essential medicines Wednesday to include drugs to treat multiple sclerosis, heart conditions, cancer and more. But obesity medications were not added to the list, despite requests this year from ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Step Counts Aren't Just for the Healthy: They Also Help Heart Failure Patients U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Wearable devices like smartwatches continually track physical activity, urging folks to take more daily steps for their health. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Extreme heat and pollution can double the risk of a heart attack The Washington Post Experts, who already believe that prolonged heat waves, cold snaps and polluted air are bad for the heart, said the study, published Monday in the journal Circulation, further strengthens the relationship by connecting it to the risk of cardiac death. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 1 in 6 toddlers have not completed childhood vaccine series, study finds ABC News Several routine childhood vaccines require multiple doses to be effective, but a new study finds children are not receiving all of them. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics Wednesday, found one in six toddlers between ages 19 months and 35 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times A Simple 14-Minute Workout That Could Lower Your Blood Pressure The New York Times A new study points to the humble wall squat as the most effective tool to fight hypertension. Give this article. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Wastewater Data Mirrored Covid Case Counts During First Omicron Wave The New York Times Early last year, as the United States grappled with a record Covid-19 surge, the levels of coronavirus in a community's wastewater were closely aligned with two other statistics that measured the toll of virus: local case and hospitalization rates. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Nasal Swab for Bacteria Might Slash Antibiotic Prescribing in Kids U.S. News & World Report Only half of kids with sinusitis -- inflammation or swelling of the sinuses -- show any improvement with antibiotics, which target bacterial infections, not viral infections, the researchers note. "When a child ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Psoriasis Severity WebMD July 26, 2023 -- A study has found a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and psoriasis severity, suggesting that some people who increase their intake of the vitamin could better control this skin condition that affects up to 8 million people in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Around 16% of children experience long COVID after infection, review finds Healio Almost one in five children infected with SARS-CoV-2 showed one or more persistent symptoms 3 months later. Females were more likely to report long-term symptoms. Approximately 16% of children and adolescents diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 had a persistent ... Flag as irrelevant
	HSPH News New treatment for children with HIV shows promise HSPH News July 26, 2023—Roger Shapiro, professor of immunology and infectious diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has studied pediatric HIV as part of the Botswana Harvard Partnership since 1999. He recently led a study, published in Science ... Flag as irrelevant
	KXAN.com Where in Texas is Alzheimer's most prevalent? First-of-its-kind county-level data released KXAN.com According to the Alzheimer's Association, it marks the first time researchers have estimated the prevalence of the disease at the county-level — rather than estimating statewide numbers. Using cognitive data, along with population and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Patients With HIV Have Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Events When Treated with Pitavastatin Pharmacy Times Criteria for participation in the phase 3 trial included a diagnosis of HIV infection, being 40 to 75 years of age, and being a recipient of stable ART. All of the participants had a low-to-moderate risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio High bread intake associated with reduced risk for cancer mortality Healio Instead, a researcher found that it was linked to a lower risk for colorectal cancer incidence and total cancer mortality. California's Proposition 65 — a legislative law on toxic enforcement — lists several chemicals that are carcinogenic ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times Going Vegetarian May Help Your Heart and Lower Diabetes Risk WebMD July 26, 2023 – Ditching meat and eating vegetarian may lower your cholesterol, help you lose weight, and improve your blood sugar control, new research shows. Those benefits help those of us with heart or other vascular diseases, or are at a high risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Minorities, Women Are Shortchanged When It Comes to Statins U.S. News & World Report By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- In yet another example of inequities in U.S. health care, new research indicates that many women and minority men who need statins to protect their heart aren't ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Vegetarian Diet May Be the Best Bet for Those at High Risk for Heart Disease U.S. News & World Report The study analysis "provides support to the current knowledge that eating more plant foods, fewer animal foods or lean, low-fat animal foods is a supporter of health," said Connie Diekman, a food and nutrition consultant and former president of the U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Lapeer County child has Michigan's 1st human swine flu case of 2023 Detroit Free Press How does swine flu spread? Pigs can be infected with strains of swine influenza viruses that are different from human flu viruses and can rarely spread them to people. Transmission is thought to happen in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Daily Pitavastatin Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in People With HIV AJMC.com Managed Markets Network The phase 3 Randomized Trial to Prevent Vascular Events in HIV (REPRIEVE) included 7769 participants with HIV who had a low to moderate risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Participants were randomized to ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization Uganda elevates health for all as the population accesses free hepatitis testing, treatment and vaccines World Health Organization Emmanuel Lutamaguzi, 28, unexpectedly discovered he was infected with hepatitis B during a routine medical examination for a job opportunity abroad. His wife and baby boy both tested negative and received a vaccine to prevent them from getting the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wink News Sweating is a good thing Wink News Lee Health Emergency Physician Tim Dougherty answered a series of questions for WINK News about our excessive heat. Q: Please explain why we sweat. "Sweat is one of the ways the body regulates ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization Vaccinations during festivities to keep India polio free World Health Organization India reported the last case of polio on 13 January 2011, but continues to immunize children under five years against polio as part of routine immunization and on National/Sub-National Immunization Days (NIDs/SNIDs) to maintain a high level of ... Flag as irrelevant
	WATE 6 On Your Side Health officials take action after West Nile virus found in Knoxville mosquitos WATE 6 On Your Side Even though it is unlikely to become severely ill, those older than 60 or with underlying medical conditions are more at risk. Knoxville has had to spray for mosquitoes before after mosquitos tested positive for the virus, but the city has not had a recent ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT Why new guidelines recommending screening at 40 can't end the mammography wars STAT New breast cancer screening guidelines from the United States Preventive Services Task Force give the impression that the decades-long debate over when women should start getting mammograms is settled. The agency now recommends beginning at age 40, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health The Latest in RSV Protection for Kids: An Antibody Treatment Called Beyfortus Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health The monoclonal antibody nirsevimab, which will be sold under the brand name Beyfortus, is delivered in a single shot and will be available for infants ahead of the 2023–2024 RSV season. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study finds gap in survival rates for Asian adults after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest News-Medical.net Despite similar rates of bystander CPR after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, Asian adults in the U.S. have lower rates of survival than white adults, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cancer Therapy Advisor Score Can Predict Risk of Second Cancers in Pediatric Cancer Survivors Cancer Therapy Advisor A polygenic risk score can predict the risk of second malignant neoplasms (SMNs) in pediatric cancer survivors who were treated with chemotherapy, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The 179-variant score, ... Flag as irrelevant
	City of Hope Sarcoma: A cancer that should be taken seriously City of Hope It is clearly malignant, more than just a "flesh tumor." In fact, compared to the more common cancers, sarcoma can be just as aggressive, if not more so. Sarcoma is indeed a tumor of the flesh, but sarcomas also grow, invade, spread and can even take a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Project NextGen — Defeating SARS-CoV-2 and Preparing for the Next Pandemic nejm.org The development of safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines and treatments within a year after SARS-CoV-2 was first identified represents one of the great successes of modern science. Thanks to the ingenuity of scientists, along with cooperation between ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Picking High-Quality Snacks Earlier in the Day Can Help You Stay Healthy Healthline Timing also plays a role. Snacking late at night was linked with unfavorable blood glucose and insulin levels. Examples of high-quality snacks include fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, and Greek yogurt. Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection – new research The Conversation UK Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection. These symptoms are often referred to as "brain ... Flag as irrelevant
	The European Sting Cancer rates are rising among younger adults, and experts aren't sure why The Daily Briefing Although cancer most commonly occurs among older adults, rates of early-onset cancer among people under 50 have been on the rise over the last few years — an unexpected development that health experts say "none of us really know the answer to," Felice ... Flag as irrelevant
	KFVS IDPH warns public to watch out for rabid bats KFVS SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding the public to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals. According to a release from the IDPH, bats are the most common source of potential ... Flag as irrelevant
	DVM 360 Preventing Lyme disease DVM 360 Living in the Northeastern region of the country, I have seen many canine patients that have either tested positive incidentally on a Lyme screening test or show clinical signs of Lyme disease. In endemic areas, 70-90% of healthy dogs are seropositive and ... Flag as irrelevant
	List23 New study reveals why defense against brain corrosion declines in people with Alzheimer's disease Science Daily A main pathogenic initiator of AD and related dementias is oxidative stress, which corrodes the brain, called oxidative damage. David E. Kang, the Howard T. Karsner Professor in Pathology at the Case Western ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Medical School Bone Density Test Can Gauge Heart Attack Risk Harvard Medical School Now, research from a multi-institution collaboration, including Harvard Medical School and Hebrew SeniorLife, reports that this calcification test score can be calculated quickly by using machine learning, without the need for a person to grade the scans. Flag as irrelevant
	Valley Health Alzheimer's Disease: Signs, Symptoms and When to Seek Help Valley Health An estimated 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's Disease in 2023. This number continues to grow with the increasing size of the U.S. population age 65 and older, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Flag as irrelevant
	WTNH.com Mosquitoes in Wethersfield test positive for West Nile virus WTNH.com WETHERWETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut officials confirmed the season's first West Nile virus (WNV) case in mosquitos on Wednesday. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) said the mosquitos were trapped on July 17 in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New Indian Express Primary Cancer and Noncancer Mortality Among Long-Term Survivors of Solid Tumors The ASCO Post The study included data on 627,702 patients in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) registry with breast (n = 364,230), prostate (n = 118,839), or colorectal cancer (n = 144,633; 104,488 with colon and 40,145 with rectal cancer) who were ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sydney Morning Herald HIV medication co-payments waived in Queensland Media Statements Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women The Honourable Shannon Fentiman. The Health Minister announced the removal of co-payments for HIV antiretroviral therapy across Queensland; Co-payments will be removed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Play Crazy Game Ann Robinson's research reviews—27 July 2023 The BMJ Donanemab for Alzheimer's disease · Group B streptococcus vaccine in pregnancy · Cementing the pieces together in hip fractures · Adding insult to injury · When is a penicillin allergy not an allergy? Most of the time · Footnotes · Article tools · Help. Flag as irrelevant
	Connecticut Public Radio West Nile virus found in central Connecticut town Connecticut Public Radio Mosquitoes trapped in Wethersfield tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), state officials announced Wednesday. This is the first round of WNV-positive mosquitoes identified in the state this testing season. WNV was detected in 24 towns in six ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News What causes cardiac arrest in young, seemingly healthy athletes like Bronny James? Dr. Celine Gounder explains CBS News Dr. Celine Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for Public Health at KFF, said that several scenarios could have played out that resulted in James suffering from the life-threatening condition. Flag as irrelevant
	The Spokesman-Review What COVID variants are in the Inland Northwest? Spokane County Health District expands wastewater testing, detection The Spokesman-Review Each week for the past two years, a small vial of the sewage flowing through Spokane's two wastewater treatment facilities has been collected and tested for COVID-19. The testing has been an essential tool for the Spokane County Health District's fight ... Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health Bronny James Hospitalized After Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Here's What You Need to Know Everyday Health LeBron James's 18-year-old son collapsed during a basketball workout at USC. Lisa Rapaport. Flag as irrelevant
	The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity Experts fear spike in liver cancer cases following decline in hepatitis testing The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity Cancer Council Victoria is urging the Victorian community and clinicians to push for more testing after new data from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) revealed a staggering 20,700 Victorians may unknowingly be ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Goa Spotlight Medical Journal of Australia: Local research examines COVID's impact on cancer patients Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre Results indicated that patients with blood cancers tested positive for COVID-19 on PCR for a considerably longer time than those with solid organ tumours. Chemotherapy type or specific immunosuppressive therapies were not predictive of severe disease. Flag as irrelevant

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