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	health Daily update ⋅ September 27, 2023
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	CNN Only about 1 in 4 American adults definitely wants the updated Covid-19 vaccine, new survey finds CNN When it comes to the updated Covid-19 vaccines, only about 1 in 4 American adults says they definitely plan to get the shot, according to a new survey from the nonprofit health policy group KFF. Roughly another quarter of adults say they will probably ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times As Covid Infections Rise, Nursing Homes Are Still Waiting for Vaccines The New York Times "Covid is not pretty in a nursing home," said Deb Wityk, a 70-year-old retired massage therapist who lives in one called Spurgeon Manor, in rural Iowa. She has contracted the disease twice, and is eager to get the newly approved vaccine because she has ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Doctors work to 'make up for lost ground' from cancer screenings that were missed, delayed during pandemic CNN The report, published Wednesday in the journal Cancer, provides more evidence that in the first calendar year of the Covid-19 pandemic, there were significant declines in the number of newly diagnosed cases of six major cancers: colorectal, female breast, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Scientists say some tests may be able to identify the markers of prolonged COVID symptoms in the future ABC News Long COVID, defined in this study as persistent symptoms more than 6 weeks after infection, was associated with lower levels of a hormone called cortisol and had some distinct differences in certain immune cells and inflammatory markers circulating in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Sitting all day increases dementia risk — even if you exercise The Washington Post The downsides of oversitting are well known to scientists and most of the rest of us. Past research shows that people who sit throughout the day, accumulating multiple hours of sedentary time at the office, commuting, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times What to Know About Paxlovid Rebound The New York Times As Covid cases crept up over the summer and new variants have emerged, the basics of preventing and managing the virus have come back into focus — including a critical tool for warding off severe disease and death: the antiviral treatment Paxlovid. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Hot flashes are more dangerous than previously thought, so prepare now CNN Unpublished studies presented Wednesday at The Menopause Society's annual meeting in Philadelphia found intense hot flashes are associated with an increase in C-reactive protein, which is a marker of future heart disease, and to a blood biomarker that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Diagnostic Imaging Can a Deep Learning Algorithm Enhance Detection of Prostate Cancer Recurrence with Biparametric MRI? Diagnostic Imaging New research suggests that an emerging deep learning-based algorithm based on biparametric magnetic resonance imaging (bpMRI) may provide a viable alternative for detecting prostate cancer recurrence in patients with large gland volumes and those ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Scientists detail link between molnupiravir and SARS-CoV-2 mutations CIDRAP Writing in Nature yesterday, a team of researchers from the United Kingdom and South Africa described mutations from samples in some patients who were treated with the drug. The team also found evidence that the mutated virus can transmit, though they said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Systematic review of deep learning image analyses for the diagnosis and monitoring of skin disease Nature.com We modified QUADAS-2 for quality assessment. Of 13,857 references identified, 64 were included. The most studied diseases were acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, vitiligo, urticaria. Deep learning algorithms had high specificity and variable sensitivity in ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY How to prevent diabetes: Here are tips to control the condition, according to a doctor. USA TODAY When you eat carbohydrates, your body breaks them down into blood sugar, which is used for energy. If there is too much glucose in the blood, it can lead to health issues, such as diabetes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian Artificial Wombs for Premature Babies Might Soon Begin Human Trials Smithsonian An FDA panel discussed the new technology—tested only on animals so far—along with its risks and potential to improve survival of preterm infants. Will Sullivan. Daily Correspondent. September 26, 2023 1:51 p.m. ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Experts Say Now Is the Time for Kids to Get COVID Vaccines WebMD Sept. 26, 2023 -- Fall is here, schools are back in session, and pumpkin spice is in the air. So is the annual reminder to parents to ensure their children's respiratory infection vaccinations are up to date, especially against the flu and respiratory ... Flag as irrelevant
	FiercePharma UK puts CSL Seqirus on standby for flu pandemic preparedness, with vaccines to be produced in Liverpool FiercePharma Per a new agreement, in the event of a influenza pandemic, CSL Seqirus would provide more than 100 million, strain-matched flu shots to the U.K. through its end-to-end vaccine manufacturing facility in Liverpool. Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com The menopausal transition period and cardiovascular risk Nature.com Vasomotor symptoms can also present during this time. Menopause is retrospectively diagnosed 12 months after the final menstrual period. The perimenopausal period includes the early and late menopausal transition period, extends 1 year after the final ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Nurses, Health Care Staff Face Higher Suicide Risks U.S. News & World Report Researchers pointed out these workers have to perform stressful tasks while caring for ill patients and managing heavy workloads, with little control over patient outcomes. Not only that, but "health care workers' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com RSV Vaccine Side Effects: What Older Adults Should Know Before the Shot Health.com Two new vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are available this year for people aged 60 and older, as well as for those between 32 and 36 weeks pregnant. These vaccines-Arexvy by GSK and Abrysvo by Pfizer—are the first for RSV. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News About 18 million US adults have had long COVID: CDC ABC News Two new reports, published early Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, looked at data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. They found that, in 2022, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Quick takes: Vectorborne infections in New Hampshire, more Florida dengue cases, UK-Seqirus pandemic vaccine deal CIDRAP New Hampshire has reported its first Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV) infection of the year, which involves an adult from Hillsborough County, the state's health department announced yesterday. Also, officials reported two Powassan virus cases, ... Flag as irrelevant
	TODAY S'poreans eating too much salt, more than one in three now has high blood pressure The Straits Times "Chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and high blood cholesterol are consequences of our lifestyles, especially eating habits," said Mr Ong. "We are what we eat. Food can be medicine if we ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical University of South Carolina Positive news? As COVID wave ebbs, experts eye what's ahead Medical University of South Carolina The faint line beside the letter T shows that the COVID-19 test taker still has the virus more than a week after her symptoms started. Photo provided. The COVID-19 test pictured at the top of this story was taken by a Charleston woman who came down ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Causes of Death, Australia Australian Bureau of Statistics Ischaemic heart diseases remained the leading cause followed by Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, with Cerebrovascular diseases and Lung cancer rounding out the top 5. Chronic lower respiratory diseases became the sixth ranked cause in 2022. Notably ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net $45M awarded to develop sense-and-respond implant technology for cancer treatment News-Medical.net This kind of 'closed-loop therapy' has been used for managing diabetes, where you have a glucose monitor that continuously talks to an insulin pump. But for cancer immunotherapy, it's revolutionary.". Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Tick and mosquito-borne viruses reported by NH health officials New Hampshire Public Radio New Hampshire has also detected two recent cases of Powassan Virus. The disease is transmitted by ticks, which can remain active as long as temperatures are above freezing and there's no snow cover. Both illnesses can ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPTV.com Rabid otter bites dog and man in Jupiter WPTV.com Man bitten by otter for 'several minutes' on Marlin Drive, Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control says. Prev Next. A river otter with rabies bit a man and a dog last week in Jupiter, according to the Florida Department of Health. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthCentral.com The Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies HealthCentral.com Do You Have a Nutrient Deficiency? Find out which vitamins and minerals are most commonly lacking—and how to boost your intake. Updated Sep 26, 2023. Flag as irrelevant
	KING5.com 135 people at Kentridge High School recommended for testing after active TB case identified KING5.com This comes after a person from the school tested positive for active tuberculosis, says Seattle & King County Public Health. Author: Hong Ta. Published: 8:06 ... Flag as irrelevant
	TRICARE Newsroom Bringing awareness to ovarian cancer TRICARE Newsroom Ovarian cancer causes more deaths each year than any other gynecologic cancer in the U.S. This includes cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which adds that all women are at risk for ... Flag as irrelevant
	mdanderson.org Ministrokes and cancer: 9 questions answered mdanderson.org Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or "ministrokes" are temporary blockages caused by clots in the blood vessels that supply the brain. Usually, any problems that result from them are temporary and resolve on their own fairly quickly. Flag as irrelevant
	BQ Prime World Rabies Day 2023: Date, Theme, History, Significance And More BQ Prime According to the World Health Organization, rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease affecting the central nervous system. Once clinical symptoms appear, rabies is virtually 100% fatal. September 28 also ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV High cholesterol: Keeping it in check McLaren Health Care The most concerning of those complications being stroke and the development of various forms of heart disease. With no signs or symptoms of rising or high cholesterol, it can only be checked and fully assessed following a ... Flag as irrelevant
	GOV.UK UKHSA supports Caribbean Public Health Agency with sequencing equipment GOV.UK This is a significant stride towards strengthening global genomic surveillance to track new variants and pathogens of pandemic and epidemic potential. The equipment will help strengthen genomic surveillance at CARPHA 's medical microbiology laboratory ... Flag as irrelevant
	EQUUS Magazine Kentucky horse positive for WNV EQUUS Magazine On September 22, a 5-year-old Standardbred mare in Graves County, Kentucky, was confirmed positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The mare, who is unvaccinated, developed clinical signs on September 17, including inappetence with muscle fasciculations. Flag as irrelevant
	Feinberg News Center Small, Implantable Device Could Sense and Treat Cancer Feinberg News Center A multi-institutional team of investigators including Northwestern University scientists has received $45 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to fast-track the development of a first-of-its-kind implant to sense and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 'Feminist approach' to cancer could save lives of 800000 women a year The Guardian There was particular focus on "women's cancers" – including breast and cervical – despite lung and colorectal cancer being among the top three causes of deaths from the disease, researchers said. Gender inequalities are also ... Flag as irrelevant
	GOV.UK UKHSA announces new UK-based vaccine deal GOV.UK The UK Health Security Agency ( UKHSA ) has agreed a deal for millions of life-saving vaccines to be produced in the UK if a future influenza pandemic is ever declared. The advance purchase agreement ( APA ) means healthcare company CSL Seqirus will be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Government of Saskatchewan Anthrax Case Confirmed in Ruminant Species in RM of Cote #271 Government of Saskatchewan Livestock are infected when they eat forage contaminated with spores. Ruminants such as bison, cattle, sheep and goats, are highly susceptible, and horses can also be infected. Swine, birds and carnivores are more resistant to infection, but farm dogs and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Evening Standard Public invited to share their views on the proposed future location of specialist cancer services for children NHS England The consultation will help NHS England decide where the proposed future Principal Treatment Centre for these children should be. Children's cancer centres (known as Principal Treatment Centres) provide diagnosis, treatments, and coordination of very ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center When a mammogram is abnormal Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in Western New York, affecting 1 out of every 8 women (12.5%). Mammography is the most effective screening tool to detect breast cancer, especially among women 40 and older. Studies show that getting a ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of California Scientists uncover COVID's weakness University of California New UC Riverside research has revealed COVID's Achilles heel — its dependence on key human proteins for its replication — which can be used to prevent the virus from making people sick. In a new paper published in the journal Viruses, the UC Riverside ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 35 Orlando Florida man attacked by rabid river otter while feeding ducks, officials say FOX 35 Orlando - A wild river otter – who later tested positive for rabies – viciously attacked a 74-year-old Florida man while he was feeding ducks at a pond in Jupiter, officials said. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Ozempic, Wegovy drug prescriptions hit 9 million, surge 300% in under three years CNBC U.S. health care providers wrote more than nine million prescriptions for Ozempic, Wegovy and similar and obesity drugs during the last three months of 2022, according to a new analysis. The report also shows that prescription volumes for those drugs ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio CDC: Around 1 in 100 US children have had long COVID Healio The finding is based on 7,464 interviews conducted for the 2022 National Health Interview Survey Sample - Child, mostly by telephone. IDC0923Hahn_Graphic_02_WEB Data derived from Hahn LM ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alabama's News Leader Doctor pulls up roots to serve in rural Alabama Alabama's News Leader Birmingham is known worldwide for its first class medical community with top-rated hospitals and physicians, but the further out you get the fewer resources are available. That's why one physician and his family pulled up roots and followed a calling to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Wind Energy Could Get Safer for Bats with New Research Scientific American CLIMATEWIRE | Nearly a million bats are killed each year in the United States by colliding with spinning wind turbines, prompting the Energy Department to give scientists millions of dollars to find ways to minimize bat casualties. Flag as irrelevant
	Morgan Stanley AI Brain Implant Shows Breakthrough Potential Morgan Stanley "The recent breakthrough with brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) could be a significant milestone toward commercially-available implantable devices that can restore sensory and movement functions and, perhaps someday, enhance human cognition." ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Toronto Suspension letters issued to more than 1600 Simcoe Muskoka students with outdated immunization records CTV Toronto The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) announced it issued suspension orders to 1,623 students in Grades 11 and 12 due to missing or incomplete vaccination records, affidavits, or medical exemptions. Download the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Students from low-income households felt more learning losses during pandemic: Study Western News A new study from Western researchers examining the impacts of the school closures and remote learning on elementary students during the COVID-19 pandemic has tapped the perspective of a critical group: teachers. Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk COVID-19 Pandemic and still evolving unending uncertainties: Now possibly an occupational disease The BMJ It is reported that data concerning the death of Professionals from 'Covid-19 Pandemic' and 'Long Covid' are even more persuasive[23-25]. 'Occupational Diseases' are 'Health Conditions ... Flag as irrelevant
	Connecticut Public Radio 'Not all in your head': Examining endometriosis Connecticut Public Radio Endometriosis is one of the most common diseases affecting those with uteruses. Despite its prevalence, proper diagnosis can take up to ten years, leaving many suffering without support or treatment. State Representative Jillian Gilchrest recently ... Flag as irrelevant

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