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'The greatest feeling in the world': Deep brain stimulation helps stroke survivor regain independence A small device implanted in Stan Nicholas' brain helped him regain more function in his body following a stroke in 2017. Cleveland Clinic.
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Why Are COVID Rates Increasing in the Summer? While this summer's rise in COVID hospitalizations has been mild (and cases have risen during the summer in the previous couple of years), Chatterjee says it's an indication the virus is not following the same seasonal pattern of other respiratory viruses, ...
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Living with air pollution, especially from wildfires or agriculture, raises risk of dementia, US study finds About 15%, or 4,105, developed dementia during the study period, and all lived in areas of the US with higher concentrations of particle pollution than those who didn't develop dementia, the researchers found.
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New Covid vaccines are on the way as 'Eris' variant rises NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A new COVID vaccine is due out next month, but health experts and analysts say it is likely to be coolly received even as hospitalizations from "Eris", a variant of the Omicron form of the coronavirus, rise around the ...
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Drinking, Often Heavy, Is Common Among Cancer Survivors By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans diagnosed with cancer continue to drink alcohol regularly — sometimes heavily and sometimes during treatment, a new study shows.
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You Probably Aren't Getting Enough Fiber Decades of research have shown that fiber-rich diets offer a range of health benefits, including healthier guts, longer lives and reduced risks of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. Yet time and again, ...
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Long COVID Triggered One Man's 'Blue Legs' Syndrome By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A new scientific paper highlights a little-known symptom of long COVID: blue legs. Called acrocyanosis, it happened to a 33-year-old man cared for by Dr. Manoj ...
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Presence of Sex Differences in Immunological Functioning Influences HS, Review Finds HS is a debilitating inflammatory disease that shows a strong female sex vias in multiple studies. It is characterized by immune dysregulation, including elevated levels of myeloid cells, T helper (Th) cells, and pro-inflammatory cytokines, especially ...
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Caring for people with fentanyl addiction often means treating terrible wounds A harm reduction van is parked in the Carrollton Ridge neighborhood of Baltimore. The van provides a place for people to exchange used needles for clean needles. Keren Carrión / NPR. In a van parked outside a church in Baltimore's Carrollton Ridge ...
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Officials warn of possible hepatitis A exposure at Panda Express in Lancaster Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is highly contagious and can be spread from person-to-person through the fecal-oral route (when contaminated feces from an infected ...
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Exploring DNA methylation biomarkers of multiple sclerosis This neurodegenerative disease is caused by varied genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have successfully identified over 200 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) linked to MS risk.
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New vaccine: Local health officials expect to receive updated COVID-19 shots as vaccinations lag in Columbus area Local health officials are expecting to receive doses of updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting a newer strain of the Omicron variant sometime this fall, though they are still unsure when they will be available or how many doses they will receive.
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LA County Public Health warns of possible hepatitis A exposure at Panda Express in Lancaster The department said there is no specific antiviral treatment, and although prompt vaccination will likely prevent infection, infection might still occur if the vaccine comes too late. California.
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Cigarette packs could soon include advice on how to quit smoking Plain packaging, graphic images of lung disease and warnings that smoking causes cancer already adorn cigarette boxes. But now smokers in the UK could also be given an upbeat note with every pack in an attempt to help them quit.
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Cigarette packs could carry anti-smoking message inserts Messages encouraging UK smokers to quit could be placed inside packets of cigarettes under draft proposals being considered by the government. The inserts would list the health and financial benefits of trying to stop and highlight support available, ...
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Could a urine test help predict the risk for first-time heart failure? People with consistently high levels of urinary albumin excretion (UAE) and serum creatinine in their urine are at higher risk of developing heart failure, a new study finds. This finding supports the known connection between kidney (renal) failure and ...
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Guess Who's Back Again? Malaria It includes the origin of what is now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a successor to the Office of Malaria Control in War Areas, which was formed to address malaria and other vector-borne diseases in the southeastern US.
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Study examines the relationship between consumption of fatty acids and diabetic retinopathy A randomized clinical trial (RCT) showed that omega-3 supplements delayed albuminuria progression among type 2 diabetics and those with prior coronary artery disease (CAD) history. However, studies on the relationship between FA ...
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New Covid variant Eris is reminder to monitor virus data, US experts say "As this virus continues to circulate, the potential for mutations to occur remains, and so we will see new genetic variants," said Jennifer Nuzzo, an epidemiologist and director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University School of Public Health.
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USDA to drop rabies oral vaccine bait ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin distributing oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife in parts of Eastern Ohio and surrounding states. From about Aug. 18-23, baits will be distributed by fixed-wing airplanes in rural areas ...
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Immunizations are an essential on your back to school supply list Zakiya Jenkins was skeptical of vaccines, and even more so when COVID hit. "It was all happening so fast, I had so many questions such as 'how could they have come up with a vaccine that quickly' and 'will they give Black people different doses of the ...
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New inserts in cigarette packs to help smokers quit Pack inserts are used internationally including in Canada and Israel, and proven to encourage people to give up smoking; Initial report on the Major Conditions Strategy to be published today. The government will seek views on adding pack inserts into ...
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A 'FAAIRI's touch to ease children's fear of needles "Intravenous cannulas (IVs) are one of the most common invasive hospital procedures for paediatric patients. But while these are a routine part of everyday healthcare, many children describe IVs as one of the most painful procedures in hospital," Dr Sharp ...
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What's the Difference Between Psoriasis and Eczema? If you have skin irritations that don't easily go away with over-the-counter medications, it's possible you have eczema or psoriasis. Some symptoms of these conditions, including discolored skin, rashes, burning and itching, are similar.
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Genome hack reignites century-old cancer debate In the late 1800s, scientists observed that most tumors have an odd number of chromosomes. They thought this imbalance, called aneuploidy, may be a driving force in cancer development. Since then, technological advancements— ...
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What's behind the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the US And since the national public health emergency ended in May, testing and treatment for COVID have become less available and more expensive. Lisa Cooper, a physician and health equity professor at Johns Hopkins University, has been watching this all play ...
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Long-term use of popular heartburn medicine tied to 33 per cent higher dementia risk People who have taken heartburn medicines for a long time have a higher risk of getting dementia, a new study has claimed. Medications used to tackle acid reflux, when used for an extended period, can ...
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Where to find back-to-school immunizations Diorio says the county's public health department is hosting an immunization clinic Aug. 26 at the Northwest Health Clinic, 2845 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte. That's two days before Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools resumes classes.
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New statement urges engaging patients in their care, collaborating on treatment decisions DALLAS, Aug. 14, 2023 - A new American Heart Association scientific statement highlights evidence that supports shared decision-making, a term that describes the process of ensuring patients have the knowledge and tools to make decisions about their health ...
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Folic acid to be added to some bread-making flours from tomorrow A nutritionist believes more women will now receive an important vitamin supplement as it is added to the country's bread supply. From tomorrow, non-organic wheat flour used in bread-making in New Zealand will be fortified with folic acid, ...
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How to Think About Rising Covid Cases in California While Covid has never stopped infecting people in California, by now most of us have several layers of immunity against the virus through vaccines, past infections or both, so the risk of serious illness is not as high as it once was.
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Disrupting Period Products: 4 Lessons For Corporate Innovators After decades during which market leaders only tweaked established products, social ventures have disrupted the market with radical innovations, like period underwear, menstrual cups, and reusable pads. Feminine hygiene product revenues are ...
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It's Time to Think About Covid Boosters Again This fall, again, we'll get a new version of the vaccine tailored to the strains of Covid now in circulation. "The Covid-19 vaccine booster shot is now expected to be an annual fall ritual, along with the seasonal flu vaccine," says Katrine Wallace, an ...
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Cerebellar deep brain stimulation for chronic post-stroke motor rehabilitation: a phase I trial Our findings support the safety and feasibility of deep brain stimulation to the cerebellar dentate nucleus as a promising tool for modulation of late-stage neuroplasticity for functional recovery and the need for larger clinical trials. ClinicalTrials.gov ...
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As a new variant takes hold, what's the COVID-19 situation in Quebec? With COVID-19 cases showing a slight rise and the new variant dubbed Eris making inroads, questions are being raised over where the numbers are headed in Quebec, and if it's time to consider getting another booster shot.
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Antipsychotic medications for older adults with delirium admitted to hospital Competing interests: Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher reports support from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Vanier Scholarship Program and the Eliot Phillipson Clinician-Scientist Training Program at the University of Toronto. Lesley Wiesenfeld ...
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Clinton County reminds parents of child vaccination requirements ahead of school year Experts say that some kids fell behind on their scheduled immunizations during the pandemic. For families who cant get an appointment before the deadline, or don't have insurance, CCHD can help.
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Positive Samples of West Nile Virus Found in Framingham Mosquitoes August 11, 2023. West Nile Virus positive mosquito samples (2) have been identified in Framingham. There has been no human infection reported. What you can do to prevent WNV infection: Be prepared: Know your risk -check this page regularly, ...
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The evolution of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in Canada: a time-series study, 2020–2023 Tanya J. Murphy, Hanna Swail, Jaspreet Jain, Maureen Anderson, Philip Awadalla, Lesley Behl, Patrick E. Brown, Carmen L. Charlton, Karen Colwill, Steven J. Drews, Anne-Claude Gingras, Deena Hinshaw, Prabhat Jha, Jamil N. Kanji, Victoria A. Kirsh, ...
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