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	health Daily update ⋅ August 19, 2023
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	NPR Chikungunya virus surges in South America. But a new discovery could help outfox it NPR "The patients came here with fever and also with pain in their joints," says Dr. Susana Lloveras, an infectious disease physician at Hospital Muñiz in Buenos Aires, Argentina, one of several South American countries where the mosquito-borne virus has ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Flesh-Eating Bacteria at the Beach? What You Need to Know. The New York Times Two of the people sickened in Connecticut had been exposed to saltwater or brackish water in the Long Island Sound. One had eaten raw oysters, which can become infected with the bacteria during warm spells. (The cause of the fourth infection, which killed ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News How a family's choice to donate a body for pig kidney research could help change transplants ABC News A sister's choice to donate her brother's body for research is helping doctors learn how to one day use pig organs to save human lives. ByLAURAN NEERGAARD and SHELBY LUM Associated Press. August 19, 2023, 5:28 AM. Pig Human Transplant Behind the Scenes. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Case of locally acquired malaria reported in Maryland CNN Dr. David Blythe, director of the Maryland Department of Health's Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau, said at a briefing Friday that the new case involves the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, which can cause more severe illness ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News CDC tracking new COVID lineage BA.2.86 after it was detected in the US ABC News "Today we are more prepared than ever to detect and respond to changes in the COVID-19 virus," a CDC spokesperson told ABC News. "Scientists are working now to understand more about the newly identified lineage in these for cases and we will share more ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Stem cells from one eye show promise in healing injuries in the other ABC News A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other. ByLAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer. August 18, 2023, 11:00 AM. Blindness Stem Cell Study. Phil Durst sits for a portrait in Homewood, Ala., ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Scientists race to understand highly mutated coronavirus variant spotted in four countries, including the US CNN A highly mutated new variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 has countries on alert as scientists scramble to understand how far it has spread and how well our immunity will defend against it. The new variant, called BA.2.86 and nicknamed Pirola by ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Dads develop postpartum depression, too, and it can impact their child's mental health USA TODAY Researchers found paternal depression was associated with a 42% increased risk of depression in the child. "Thinking about child outcomes, we thought historically that if mom is better, ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Machine-Learning Models May Help Determine Brain Metastasis Risk in Patients With NSCLC AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a high risk of brain metastases might feasibly be identified through machine-learning models, according to a recent study. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Stem Cells Might Someday Create New Tooth Enamel or 'Living Fillings' U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Damaged teeth could one day be repaired with "living fillings" created from stem cells, a new study reports. In the lab, researchers induced stem cells to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Is there a summer COVID surge? What to know about the uptick in cases Today.com It's true: COVID-19 is on the rise again in the United States. While many Americans decided to take a vacation this summer, the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants did not, and they're now driving an uptick in infections and hospitalizations around the ... Flag as irrelevant
	FactCheck.org Injection Protects Babies from RSV Hospitalization, Has Not Been Linked to Deaths FactCheck.org Each year, respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizes 58,000 to 80,000 children under age 5 in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved an antibody injection for babies to protect them during the RSV season. There isn't evidence the ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Higher SII Levels Indicate Higher COPD Prevalence, All-Cause Mortality Risk AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Researchers found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) with higher Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) levels have a greater risk of all-cause mortality. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch With COVID-19 on the rise in Franklin County, officials uncertain of vaccine access The Columbus Dispatch Frontline workers at Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center become among the first in the nation. While numbers remain low, COVID-19 cases are slightly on the rise in central Ohio and ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Blinded by Chemical Burns, Patients Regained Sight With New Stem Cell Therapy U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Phillip Durst was working near an industrial dishwasher when something went awry, and the machinery spewed caustic chemicals into his eyes. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Death of Michigan woman linked to tainted bone graft mlive.com Family members said Shandra Eisenga, 57, of Marion in Osceola County, developed TB, a bacterial infection that can cause serious illness, after undergoing an elective back surgery in April. She died Aug. 10, according to her obituary. Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Association between thyroid function and diabetes peripheral neuropathy in euthyroid type 2 diabetes mellitus patients Nature.com Previous studies disclosed that a high thyroid stimulating hormone level is an independent risk factor for diabetes peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, whether thyroid ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPTV.com Person linked to Vancouver elementary school tests positive for tuberculosis KPTV.com VANCOUVER Wash. (KPTV) - Clark County Public Health announced on Friday that someone associated with Minnehaha Elementary School has recently been diagnosed with infectious tuberculosis. The person who has TB spent time in Minnehaha Elementary School ... Flag as irrelevant
	WOWT Omaha pharmacies feeling effects of ADHD medication shortage WOWT Amy McMurtry oversees Nebraska Medicine's retail locations in the Omaha and Lincoln area. She said she's never seen a shortage like this for ADHD prescriptions. "Obviously, the Adderall ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox17 Ottawa Co. commissioners effort vaccine waivers for schools, childcare centers Fox17 WEST OLIVE, Mich. — Ottawa County is making a push toward allowing vaccine waivers for children. Most county commissioners denounced COVID-19 restrictions while running for office, and now, county documents show a commissioner wants to give parents the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Berkeleyside How to protect yourself from Berkeley's summer COVID-19 surge Berkeleyside COVID cases are rising in Alameda County and the rest of California. Here's what to know about the latest variant, symptoms and what to do if you get infected. Flag as irrelevant
	KUT Irritable, depressed or anxious this summer? Extreme heat impacts mental health, too. KUT When you think back over this summer, do you recall feeling more irritable, upset or anxious? Did you notice the same in other people? Anecdotally, it seems as if these extremely hot days impact not only our physical well-being, but also our mental ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Hampshire Public Radio Health officials announce CT's first West Nile virus infection this year New Hampshire Public Radio Most people with the mosquito-borne disease don't get symptoms, but people over 60 years old have a higher chance of getting sick. About 1 in 5 people who are infected with West Nile ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDAM Walmart to offer immunizations, health screenings for Wellness Day WDAM Screenings include glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index and vision. Customers can also get vaccinated for illnesses like COVID-19 (free of cost), flu, HPV, pneumonia and tetanus ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Morning-after pill is more effective when taken with anti-inflammatory New Scientist A widely used morning-after pill is far more effective when taken alongside an anti-inflammatory drug, a clinical trial has found. Levonorgestrel is one of the cheapest and most widely used emergency contraceptives in the world. Flag as irrelevant
	KSBY San Luis Obispo News This winter will be the first time vaccines for RSV, flu, and COVID-19 will be available KSBY San Luis Obispo News Health officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning of a possible tripledemic this fall, which means RSV, the flu, and COVID-19 variants circulating at once. With three different diseases and three different vaccine options ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Nine signs you have inflammation in your body. Could an anti-inflammatory diet help? ABC News Such diets are usually low in fresh produce like fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and high in commercially baked goods, fried foods, added sugars and red and processed meats. In contrast, an " ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Early signs suggest fall COVID-19 wave starting in Canada — before updated boosters are available CBC.ca Gloved hands draw put a needle into a vial. Earlier this week, the Public Health Agency of Canada said fluctuations in virus activity across the country could be an 'early sign' of increased infections ... Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health Morbid Obesity, BMI, and Weight Risks Verywell Health Being about 80 to 100 pounds over the reference body weight for your height could put you in the category of morbidly obese on the BMI chart. A high BMI might not mean you are unhealthy since BMI is only a screening tool to determine risks to screen ... Flag as irrelevant
	jacksonprogress-argus The #1 Best Breakfast for Lowering Inflammation, According to Registered Dietitians jacksonprogress-argus In reality, it's possible to reap the same benefits by eating nutrient-rich foods and minimizing nutrient-poor ones, the basis for following an anti-inflammatory diet. You may have heard ... Flag as irrelevant
	stjude.org St. Jude shows cancer resistance protein can have its cake and eat it too stjude.org Most new cancer cases are treated with chemotherapy, but humans naturally express proteins that indiscriminately remove chemotherapy drugs from many cells — including tumor cells, which reduces treatment efficacy. New research out of St. Jude ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFSB DPH announces first human case of West Nile virus in CT WFSB "As we approach the end of summer and continue to enjoy time outdoors with family, friends, and neighbors, it is important to prevent mosquito bites to reduce your risk of exposure to West Nile virus infection," said DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Montreal public health warns of possible exposure to hepatitis A at hostel CBC.ca In a statement issued Friday, the agency said people who stayed at Auberge Chez Jean between July 29 and Aug. 18 were potentially exposed to the virus that causes the infection. "You need to get ... Flag as irrelevant
	The BMJ Combining anti-inflammatory drug with the morning after pill boosts effectiveness, study finds The BMJ The study involved 860 women who sought emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse at a major community sexual and reproductive health service in Hong Kong between 2018 and 2022. The results, published in the Lancet, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bridge Michigan New COVID variant confirmed in Michigan. What to know about BA.2.86 Bridge Michigan The infected person from Washtenaw County is an older adult with mild symptoms and is not hospitalized, Chelsea Wuth, a Michigan health department spokesperson, told Bridge Michigan in an email. Here's what to know. Flag as irrelevant
	Marquette Today Why summer months are a mood booster — and how to keep the feeling all year Marquette Today There are many health benefits to getting sunlight — one happens to be a boost in mood. Dr. Deanna Arble, assistant professor of biological sciences, says there is scientific evidence that sun or light exposure contributes to mood elevation. Flag as irrelevant
	KSTP Wisconsin records 1st human case of West Nile virus in 2023 KSTP The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Friday that a Dane County resident contracted the virus. The state had previously only confirmed three cases in horses, along with several mosquito pools in 2023. Flag as irrelevant
	TheHorse.com New York Horse Positive for EEE TheHorse.com The mare was confirmed positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), for which she was unvaccinated. EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT An innovative eye stem cell transplant could help restore vision in people with chemical injuries STAT The first time Phillip Durst saw the big A on the chart, he could hardly believe it. It was the first in a series of letters to check his vision in his left eye. "They keep flipping the chart and it keeps getting smaller and smaller, ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 5 Atlanta Georgia sees uptick in COVID cases as 'Eris' variant proves more contagious FOX 5 Atlanta The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the current COVID vaccine is effective at helping to prevent the spread of the Eris infection and COVID tests, already on store shelves, also will detect it. State ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Maryland Department of Health announces positive case of locally acquired malaria Maryland Department of Health Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite. More than 2,000 cases of malaria are reported annually in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with most cases occurring in people returning from international ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBRC Alabama health leaders say vaccinations in children continue to decrease WBRC BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Doctors with the Alabama Department of Public Health say fewer recommended and updated vaccines could cause health risks for children. It could also cause problems in your child's school. Dr. Wes Stubblefield says the decline ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Getting more than one shot? Go for the same arm. The Daily Briefing When receiving multiple doses of a vaccine, does it matter if you get all your shots in the same arm? A recent study from researchers at Saarland University in Germany published in eBioMedicine sheds light. Flag as irrelevant
	The University of Arizona Health Sciences | UArizona Cancer Center study connects research scientists with the communities they serve The University of Arizona Health Sciences | A new study by University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers piloted a unique outreach strategy to foster dialogue between basic scientists and community members to demystify basic science research and facilitate culturally tailored approaches to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dentistry.co.uk Mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk Dentistry.co.uk Scientists have identified a link between high white blood cells in the saliva of healthy young adults and an early cardiovascular disease warning sign. Published in Frontiers in Oral Health, the research team recruited 28 non-smokers between 18 and 30 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Former Covid medical officer Van-Tam takes role at vaccine maker Moderna The Guardian Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, the UK's former deputy chief medical officer who became a household name during the pandemic, has become a senior medical consultant to the Covid-19 vaccine maker Moderna. Known by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Cerebral cortical structural alteration patterns across four major psychiatric disorders in 5549 individuals Nature.com According to the operational diagnostic criteria, psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia (SZ), bipolar disorder (BD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are classified based on symptoms. Flag as irrelevant
	WWNY Second horse tests positive for EEE in St. Lawrence County WWNY BRASHER FALLS, New York (WWNY) - A second horse in St. Lawrence County has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis. The county's Public Health Department says EEE was confirmed in a horse in the Brasher Falls area. Earlier this month, a horse ... Flag as irrelevant
	BMC Infectious Diseases SARS CoV-2 IgG seropositivity post-vaccination among dental professionals: a prospective study BMC Infectious Diseases Meanwhile, vaccine development and population vaccination were the next steps for pandemic control. Workers in the dental field, both dentists and dental assistants, however, were close to the sources of aerosol generated during dental procedures and thus ... Flag as irrelevant

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