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	health Daily update ⋅ August 10, 2023
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	CNN States gear up for this fall's triple threat of respiratory viruses: Covid-19, flu and RSV CNN State and local health officials across the United States are bracing for a rise in respiratory illnesses this fall, and they are making plans to urge everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus once ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Don't Get Your Next Covid Booster Quite Yet The New York Times In June, an advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration recommended that the next Covid vaccine formulation target the Omicron XBB.1.5 variant. Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are now working to update, test ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN New variant EG.5 is on the rise as Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations go up CNN This mutation has appeared in other coronavirus variants before. Scientists aren't sure exactly what new tricks it enables the virus to do, but variant hunters are paying attention because many of the new XBB descendants have adopted it. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Long-term use of certain reflux medications is associated with a higher risk of dementia, study suggests CNN Millions of Americans take medications known as proton pump inhibitors every day to treat heartburn and acid reflux, and in recent years, these drugs, also known as PPIs, have been linked to a greater risk of kidney failure, stroke, and early death ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Stressed About Your Step Count? Even 4000 Can Have Big Health Benefits. The New York Times They concluded that a habit of walking just under 4,000 steps per day reduced the risk of dying from any cause, including from cardiovascular disease. That translates into a 30- to 45-minute walk, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Food Supplements Are Transforming Tuberculosis Survival In India Forbes Malnutrition is a major risk factor for acquiring TB and dying from it. India had an estimated 3 million new TB cases in 2021, accounting for 27% of the global tuberculosis incidence and 35% of tuberculosis deaths. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Daily Use of Sugary Drinks Raises Risk of Liver Ailments in Postmenopausal Women, Study Says WebMD Aug. 9, 2023 – Drinking sugar-laden beverages on a regular basis may greatly increase the risk that postmenopausal women may develop liver cancer or die from chronic liver disease, new research suggests. The study found that women who are beyond ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR In Good Health: COVID's Summer Surge NPR Dr. Paul Offit is the director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He's also on the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel. He says the rise in COVID cases due to summer travel ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Novo eyes other health benefits from weight-loss drug Wegovy after major trial Reuters Further analysis of the results from the five-year trial, which included more than 17,000 patients, may also reveal more health benefits in areas such as kidney disease, heart failure and risk of hospitalisation. Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian Covid-19 Hospitalizations Show an Uptick in the US but Remain Low Smithsonian Still, these are some of the lowest hospitalization totals since the pandemic's early days. The number of newly hospitalized patients is well below where it was last summer, when it hovered between 35,000 and 45,000 each week in July and August. Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Long COVID Linked to Mitochondrial Damage in Multiple Organs Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News To do this, they analyzed a combination of nasopharyngeal and autopsy tissues from affected patients and animal models. Previous studies have shown that SARS-CoV-2 proteins can bind to mitochondrial proteins in host cells, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Deaths, disabilities from heart problems related to air pollution are on the rise, study finds CNN The number of people killed or disabled by certain heart problems caused by exposure to air pollution has risen significantly since 1990: 31% worldwide, according to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Sugary Drinks Raise Women's Odds for Liver Disease, Cancer U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- There are plenty of reasons to steer clear of sugary drinks, and new research highlights yet another one: Women who drink sodas and other sweetened drinks have a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Lowering CRC screening age to 40 years could result in up to 7988 fewer deaths in Canada Healio A microsimulation model showed a reduction in colorectal cancer disease burden and mortality when screening for CRC was initiated at ages 45 years or 40 years, which also added life-years to the population at a comparable health care cost. Flag as irrelevant
	AAFP News Report: More Than One in Ten Young Adults Uses E-cigarettes AAFP News Aug. 9, 2023, News Staff — New CDC data suggest that e-cigarette use is becoming more popular among young adults, even as their use of tobacco decreases. The latest research, published in a July National Center for Health Statistics data brief, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico What to know about the dominant Covid-19 EG.5 variant, nicknamed 'Eris' Politico The new coronavirus strain, while fast-spreading, does not appear to cause significant illness. A vile of a Pfizer-BioNTech ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ruetir Unlocking the power of molecular and genomics tools to enhance cholera surveillance in Africa Nature.com Critical components of the global roadmap and national action plan to control and eliminate cholera include strengthening of early detection, integrated surveillance systems and rapid response mechanisms. Several African countries continue to report ... Flag as irrelevant
	InDaily New therapeutic targets for endometriosis could be on the horizon UB News Center BUFFALO, N.Y. – New research on the connection between endometrial lesions and pain in endometriosis could lead to new therapies for this chronic, painful and poorly understood condition that affects 5-10% of women worldwide and costs an estimated $69 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Machine learning for improved clinical management of cancers of unknown primary Nature.com Our model, OncoNPC, was trained on 22 cancer types across 36,445 tumors with targeted NGS data collected at three cancer centers. We used electronic health records of the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Medical School The Most Important Question About Long COVID Harvard Medical School The answer holds the key to solving the long COVID puzzle. It may also help scientists understand syndromes that resemble long COVID and can develop in the wake of other acute infections, such as Lyme disease or herpes zoster. Flag as irrelevant
	KSTP Health officials warn of syphilis drug shortage expected to last into next year KSTP A drug used to treat syphilis is in short supply due to increased demand, according to a news release from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The shortage of penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension products (Bicillin L-A) will continue ... Flag as irrelevant
	NorthJersey.com Officials investigate possible outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Passaic, Bergen NorthJersey.com Health officials are investigating a possible outbreak of Legionnaires' disease - a serious form of pneumonia - in Passaic and Bergen counties after nine residents in neighboring municipalities came down with the disease in recent weeks. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Wegovy patients saw 20% reduction in cardiovascular risks, drugmaker says CBS News Drugmaker Novo Nordisk on Tuesday reported the results of a new study that tracked more than 17,000 adults over the age of 45 who were overweight or obese and had cardiovascular disease but no history of diabetes. Flag as irrelevant
	PRNewswire "Ebb and Flow" Brain Mechanism That Drives Learning Identified PRNewswire Findings May Explain How Memories Form Throughout the Day. NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers have long thought that rewards like food or money encourage learning in the brain by causing the release of the "feel-good" hormone dopamine, ... Flag as irrelevant
	DVM 360 A general practitioner's guide to Cushing's syndrome DVM 360 Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's syndrome, is a common differential diagnosis in older dogs presenting with PU/PD or elevated Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP). But "Cushing's syndrome is one of the most over-diagnosed diseases in veterinary medicine," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Economics Women gaining on men in alcohol-related deaths Medical Economics American women are gaining greater equality with men in one way that they probably don't welcome: deaths from alcohol consumption. A new study finds that while men continue to die from drinking alcohol at higher rates than women, the gap has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Economics Are conditions right for malaria to make a comeback in the United States? Medical Economics He also is corresponding author of a new warning for physicians coauthored with researchers for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital in Negrar, Italy; and McGill University Health Center in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mayo Clinic Health System Medications to lower breast cancer risk Mayo Clinic Health System Genetic alteration, such as a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation; Previous treatment with chest radiation before age 30; Prior breast biopsy showing atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH), lobular hyperplasia (ALH) or lobular carcinoma in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Walking 4000 steps daily is the new wonder drug: Study shows you can reduce risk of dying from all causes The Indian Express This study establishes the fact that the first move you make from zero activity to level 1 has the maximum benefit and that it is doable. It shows how physical activity can and should be prescribed as a daily pill, say cardiologists and fitness experts. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters MUSC involved in study that found weight loss drug reduced risk of heart problems Medical University of South Carolina Some got the a weekly injection containing 2.4 milligrams of the obesity drug semaglutide, which is marketed as Wegovy. Others got a placebo. All continued to get regular care from their doctors along with standard nutritional counseling through the study. Flag as irrelevant
	British Heart Foundation Sleep apnoea sufferers help scientists understand heart disease link British Heart Foundation The hearts of one hundred patients with sleep apnoea are being monitored in a new trial to help researchers understand why sufferers are more likely to die from heart disease. A man asleep wearing a CPAP machine for sleep apnoea Flag as irrelevant
	STAT How a beautiful symptom of a brutal dementia informs our understanding of creativity STAT Spence, 63 at the time, had frontotemporal dementia or FTD, a neurodegenerative disease in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These areas control key aspects of who we are — from the decisions we ... Flag as irrelevant
	WMTV - NBC15 Staying up to date on your child's vaccinations WMTV - NBC15 Illnesses like Measles and Mumps, Rubella, and Chickenpox are all preventable by getting vaccinated, SSM Health Pediatrician Dr. Lindsay Geier said. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, all of those are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today How just 3000 steps a day can improve your cardiovascular health Medical News Today That's according to research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. In their study, researchers reported that walking at least 3,967 steps per day reduced the risk of dying from any cause while walking 2,337 steps ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of South Australia Hulk Smash! New VR 'Superhero Therapy' crushes chronic pain University of South Australia The new 'Superhero Therapy', engages patients in VR where they 'swap' their body with that of a superhero to convince the brain and nervous system that the body is invincible, healed and no longer in pain. Flag as irrelevant
	STAT Study mapping how SARS-CoV-2 disrupts mitochondria suggests a cause for long Covid STAT In yet another example of Covid's seemingly limitless reach into our bodies, new research maps out how the SARS-CoV-2 virus disrupts mitochondria, the power plants in all our cells. The extent of the damage, spanning the lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drug Target Review Breakthrough treatment defeats deadly fungus Drug Target Review Fungal infections such as athlete's foot are common and relatively harmless. However, more severe infections caused by Candida, Cryptococcus, and Aspergillus fungi lead to millions of deaths annually. The rise of fungal resistance to existing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Talk Radio 1210 WPHT Back to School Means Immunization Readiness Mecklenburg County "Being up to date with immunizations is a vital part of returning to school," says Dr. Raynard Washington, Mecklenburg County Public Health Director. "Students are dealing with new teachers, new classes, and even a new school. We want every child to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Daily Second set of mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Paulding County WANE PAULDING COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) A second group of mosquitos has tested positive for the West Nile Virus according to the Paulding County Health Department. A post on the department Facebook page indicates the mosquitoes were captured in the Village of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Atlantic NB rabies prevention program takes flight this weekend CTV News Atlantic The New Brunswick government's annual aerial drop of rabies vaccine for racoons and skunks is covering more ground this year, following a surge of confirmed cases in new areas. From Aug. 12 to Aug. 18, about 341,000 bait packages will be dropped over ... Flag as irrelevant
	Channel 4 News Who is eligible for the 2023 autumn Covid booster and when will it be available? Channel 4 News Who will be eligible for the Covid autumn vaccine? The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) says the following groups should be offered a Covid booster jab this autumn: – residents ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Press Foundation REGISTER: Is Your COVID Shot Covered? Sept. 12 Webinar National Press Foundation Between back-to-school appointments and the impending cold and flu season, now is the time to get up to speed on COVID-19 vaccine coverage. The landscape has evolved significantly in recent months, with the ongoing transition to a traditional coverage ... Flag as irrelevant
	Blue Shield of California | News Center It's Never Too Late to Get on Track With School Vaccinations Blue Shield of California | News Center I have a vivid memory of my whole family heading to the public elementary school in Sacramento to receive the polio vaccine. By then, the vaccine was available in oral form, and I proudly accepted the sugar cube that would eventually eradicate the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford University News A bioengineered enzyme-based scissors cuts off cancer cells' defenses Stanford University News Now, Stanford researchers have engineered a biomolecule that removes mucins specifically from cancer cells – a discovery that could play a significant role in future therapies for cancer. Mucins are sugar-coated proteins whose primary function ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Dissecting human population variation in single-cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 Nature.com However, the extent and drivers of population differences in immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 remain unclear. Here we report single-cell RNA-sequencing data for peripheral blood mononuclear cells—from 222 healthy donors of diverse ancestries—that were ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Survival Rates Show Racial Disparities Among Patients With Second Primary Cancers AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Hyuna Sung, PhD, Surveillance & Health Equity Science, American Cancer Society, and the team of investigators conducted the population-based retrospective cohort study, which evaluated the survival outcomes of more than 230,000 individuals aged 20 years or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Genomic epidemiology offers high resolution estimates of serial intervals for COVID-19 Nature.com Serial intervals – the time between symptom onset in infector and infectee – are a fundamental quantity in infectious disease control. However, their estimation requires knowledge of individuals' exposures, typically obtained through resource-intensive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sahan Journal Knowing CPR could make you a lifesaver, but not everyone has easy access to training. Sahan Journal As an emergency medicine pediatrician at Children's Minnesota, Dr. Manu Madhok cares for some of the smallest and most vulnerable patients. "Losing any child is the hardest, but that age group of 0 to 1 is really hard," Dr. Madhok said. Flag as irrelevant
	Archives of Disease in Childhood Reducing unnecessary urine culture testing in residents of long term care facilities The BMJ Focusing on a diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI), despite the absence of correlating symptoms, has resulted in delayed recognition of stroke symptoms and timely treatment. Overdiagnosis of UTI is one of the most ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net NYU Langone expands orthopedic program in Suffolk County, adds 23 providers and 4 practices News-Medical.net In addition to NYU Langone's first location in Stony Brook, the other practices are in Patchogue, Riverhead, and Hauppauge. The new providers include 11 medical doctors, 7 physician assistants, 4 physical therapists, and an occupational therapist. Flag as irrelevant

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