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	health Daily update ⋅ September 5, 2023
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	CNN What to know about Merkel cell carcinoma, Jimmy Buffett's rare cancer CNN Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died September 1, had Merkel cell carcinoma, a skin cancer that's diagnosed in fewer than 3,000 people in the US every year. Skin cancer is the most widespread form of the disease in the United States, according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Ozempic Alternatives: 6 Options for Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Loss Healthline Ozempic helps lower blood sugar levels by stimulating release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing gastric emptying (aka slowing digestion). This helps reduce the amount of blood glucose in the bloodstream after eating. In ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News What to know about Merkel cell carcinoma, the rare skin cancer that led to the death of Jimmy Buffett ABC News Merkel cell carcinoma is much less common than the main types of skin cancer, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. MCC is very rare -- about 40 times rarer than melanoma -- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Consistent CPAP use lowers odds for gastroesophageal reflux, wheeze, cough Healio The likelihood for nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux, wheeze and cough declined with use of positive airway pressure for 2 years in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, according to results published in ERJ Open Research. Thorarinn ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Coloradoan Here's what Northern Colorado health officials say about flu, COVID and RSV outlook The Coloradoan As Northern Colorado starts to see a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases, health officials are concerned about an early arrival of flu and respiratory syncytial virus creating a possible trifecta of illness in coming months. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Boys Who Smoke Could Be Harming Their Future Children's Health U.S. News & World Report New research suggests that boys who smoke in their early teens risk passing on harmful genetic traits to future children. The study probed the genetic profiles of 875 people between 7 and 50 years of age and their father's smoking behavior. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Normal Body Temperature Varies Between People U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- You might think you know what a normal body temperature is, but there is no such thing. Analyzing the age-old belief that 98.6 Fahrenheit is normal human ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 'Uptick' of COVID hospitalizations in North Texas reported, says DFW Hospital Council NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth As of Sept. 1, there were 323 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, a number which has steadily increased since June, according to the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council. By Sophia Beausoleil • Published 5 mins ago • Updated 2 mins ago. Pause. 2:19. Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Researchers Compare Treatment Options to Minimize Risk of Gestational Diabetes Pharmacy Times New study findings from JAMA Network show the potential benefit of group-based prenatal care (GPNC) along with individual prenatal care for gestational diabetes (GD). Researchers conducted the study to evaluate whether the different forms of care can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Top in ID: Tough Mudder racers develop infections; renewed interest in West Nile vaccine Healio Within days of the California Tough Mudder race on Aug. 19 and 20, the Sonoma County Health Department issued a health advisory, stating some participants had contracted Aeromonas bacterial infections. Tough Mudder races are obstacle courses where ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLWT Cincinnati Cincinnati health officials investigated 14 bat complaints this month: What precautions to know WLWT Cincinnati Health officials said all the positive cases for rabies in Cincinnati have been found in bats, but other wild animals, such as skunks, raccoons and foxes, can carry the rabies virus. Health officials said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Improvement of morning headache in adults with obstructive sleep apnea after positive airway pressure therapy Nature.com However, the various polysomnographic parameters did not significantly differ according to the presence of headache. The Epworth sleepiness scale score was significantly higher in the morning headache presence group than in the absence group (10.90 ± 5.45 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Richmond Register September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month; American Cancer Society provides info on prevention, risk and ... Richmond Register Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United Statesm and Black men are two times more likely to die from it than white men. Black men having the highest death rate for prostate cancer of any racial or ethnic group. Flag as irrelevant
	University of Bristol Global research on HIV prevention to be transformed thanks to £5 million award University of Bristol Researchers from seven international institutions hope to transform traditional strategies used to tackle global HIV prevention for key populations particularly affected by the virus, thanks to a new £5 million Wellcome Discovery award to Professor ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Modeling the Trajectory of the COVID-19 Pandemic News-Medical.net What is a model? Importance of modeling. The pandemic. The importance of predictive modeling. Types of models. The results. References Further reading. As some researchers commented, modeling the trajectory of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Two hundred UK women can take legal action over Essure contraceptive device The Guardian But there have been reports women experienced changes in menstrual bleeding, unintended pregnancy, chronic pain, perforation and migration of the device, allergic reactions and immune-type reactions after receiving the implant. The manufacturer ... Flag as irrelevant
	ideastream Health officials urge use of new RSV vaccine to protect vulnerable populations ideastream Northeast Ohio health officials are urging people to consider new vaccines that combat seasonal respiratory syncytial virus, commonly called RSV, as the Food and Drug Administration has approved several shots for infants and the elderly in recent ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Hundreds of UK women can now take legal action over Essure device BBC News Two hundred women in the UK who claim they were left in pain after having a permanent contraception device fitted, can now take group legal action through the courts, against its manufacturer. The Essure coil "has caused irreparable damage physically ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Mutational changes in Avian flu virus could increase risk of transmission to humans News-Medical.net Using laboratory mice and ferrets as models for human infection, the study found that virus has undergone several adaptive changes to cause severe animal infections and making it transmissible by the airborne route between animals. In humans ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Life after cancer: 'Every day I was saying I should be back to normal, and I wasn't' The Irish Times National programme offers cancer survivors a lifeline for moving on after treatment ... Noreen O'Flaherty was 43 when she went to her GP with a bad head cold one Monday to get a sick cert for work and, while she was there, mentioned she was suffering a bit ... Flag as irrelevant
	Loma Linda University Health What is active surveillance for prostate cancer? Loma Linda University Health Herbert Ruckle, MD, FACS, chair of Loma Linda University Health's Urology Department, looks at an MRI of a prostate — imaging that is used in active surveillance of prostate cancer. Flag as irrelevant
	bronsonhealth.com Colorectal Cancer on the Rise in Young Adults bronsonhealth.com Screening Options for Colorectal Cancer · A fecal occult blood test is used to detect blood in the stool. · The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is also used to detect blood in the stool. · A FIT-DNA test · CT Colonography, · Flexible Sigmoidoscopy · Colonoscopy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus COVID-19: Its Impact on Delayed Management of Pre-established Chronic Conditions Cureus Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common condition affecting the venous system, typically arising in the setting of increased venous pressure and impaired blood return secondary to weakened valves or damaged veins. Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie A fruit fly has landed in my glass of wine. Is it OK to drink? RTE.ie These bacteria include E coli, Listeria, Shigella and Salmonella, any of which can cause a potentially serious infection in even healthy people. The fruit fly, you realise, may have just deposited potentially lethal microbes in your wine, so you toss it in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Wire Long-Term Follow-up Data on Sustained Immunogenicity and Safety for GARDASIL®9 Published in Pediatrics Merck September 5, 2023 8:00 am ET. Data showed no cases of certain HPV-related high-grade disease, certain studied cancers or genital warts through 10 years for boys and girls vaccinated at ages 9-15 years. RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Merck (NYSE: MRK), ... Flag as irrelevant
	Psychiatrist.com What One Patient with Adult ADHD Wants Clinicians to Know Psychiatrist.com Dani Donovan, an artist and influencer, advocates for a more nuanced approach in managing adult ADHD. In her experience, clinicians frequently misdiagnose or downplay the complexities of adult ADHD. Donovan emphasized the need for customized care to ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTVC Tennessee sees 31% surge in COVID-19 cases, medical professionals compare symptoms to flu WTVC Johnny Presley, a physician's assistant in the emergency department, says they are seeing a rise in Covid cases. He adds the symptoms are not very concerning. The variations we're seeing right now ... Flag as irrelevant
	Axios Sizing up AI's promise and limitations in cancer detection Axios It was the first randomized trial to look at AI and breast cancer screening and showed how the technology could improve the accuracy of screening programs without an increase in false positives, Kristina Lång, the study's lead author, told Axios. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Do You Have An Irregular Heartbeat? Here's What You Can Do About It NDTV An irregular heartbeat, also known as arrhythmia, refers to a condition where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or in an irregular pattern. This occurs when there is a disturbance in the heart's electrical system, which controls the heart rate and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mercy How to Treat and Manage Fall Allergies Mercy Mold from leaf and foliage debris. · Dust mites and pet dander. Fall allergies can cause increased mucus secretions of the upper airways, resulting in runny nose, sinus drainage; post-nasal drip ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Health Officials Announce Season's First EEE Positive Mosquito Samples Town of Sudbury BOSTON (September 1, 2023) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca E. coli outbreak connected to Calgary daycares sends up to 50 children to hospital CBC.ca Emergency departments at Calgary hospitals have been flooded with children following an infectious disease outbreak at daycares across the city. Alberta Health Sevices (AHS) confirmed that multiple children arrived at the Alberta Children's Hospital ... Flag as irrelevant
	ketteringhealth.org The Most Treatable Cancer Men Can Be Screened For ketteringhealth.org Prostate cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer. In fact, nearly 100% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer can expect to survive five or more years. As long as it's found in time. So why don't more men schedule screenings? Flag as irrelevant
	Pulse NHS launches Wegovy prescribing for weight-loss after securing limited stock Pulse Semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy, will become available via the NHS as a weight-loss drug from today, after a limited stock was earmarked to fulfil new NICE guidance. Manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced that Wegovy will be available in specialist NHS ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net The benefits of detecting cervical cancer early News-Medical.net Early detection of cervical cancer brings many benefits: saving lives as survival rates are better and benefiting society with reduced treatment costs. Dr. Osvaldo Artigalas, Member, Brazilian Society of Medical Genetics and Genomics. Flag as irrelevant
	NaTHNaC Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern NaTHNaC The thirty-sixth meeting of the Emergency Committee (EC) under International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 was convened on 16 August 2023 to review the data on wild poliovirus (WPV) and circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses (cVDPV) and progress made ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Study links 1-year-olds' screen time with developmental delay risks The Washington Post For 1-year-olds, spending two or more hours a day in front of screens — for television, video, mobile phones or other digital devices — may increase their chances of experiencing developmental delays in subsequent years, according to research published ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Calgary daycares hit by possible E. coli outbreak Globalnews.ca Alberta Health Services' public health team is investigating a possible E. coli outbreak in a number of Calgary daycares. Global News confirmed that AHS had sent letters on Sunday to parents of children at multiple Fueling Brains Academy locations ... Flag as irrelevant
	thedacare.org September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month thedacare.org Gynecologic cancers are all cancers of the female reproductive system, including the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. All women are at risk for these cancers. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), uterine cancer is the most prevalent, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Axios What to know about COVID, the flu and RSV this fall Axios This fall, infectious diseases pose a triple threat. What's happening: A potent flu virus, resurgent COVID-19 and rebounding RSV are combining to prompt new warnings in Colorado about the coming seasons when all three will be circulating. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks Fragile X proteins to fuel infection: New clues in COVID-19 and genetic disorders News-Medical.net In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv preprint* server, an international team of researchers investigated interactions between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) non-structural protein 3 (NSP3) and fragile X mental ... Flag as irrelevant
	BMC Public Health Socioeconomic status and lifestyle patterns in the most common cancer types-community-based research BMC Public Health The questionnaire was distributed to all cancer patients attending the cancer clinic. Treating physicians added further information about the cancer disease, including primary origin, pathology report, TNM-classification and stage. Results. Flag as irrelevant
	Warwickshire County Council Taking care of your memory Warwickshire County Council September is World Alzheimer's Month and Warwickshire County Council is using the month to help people learn more about dementia, how to spot its early signs and symptoms and find information about support available for those diagnosed with the disease. Flag as irrelevant
	Vaccines Today Our children's futures: Protect our girls from cervical cancer Western Cape Government In the Northern and Tygerberg Substructure (NTSS), at least 4 601 (53% of our population) girls were vaccinated. NTSS school health nursing coordinator, Sr Rayneze Saayman, says the HPV vaccination campaign ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWNY Over-the-counter Narcan now available, first dose to sell nationwide was in our own backyard WWNY Narcan is a nasal spray ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Covid: what's the situation in England, and what should I do if I get it? The Guardian As schools and universities prepare for the return of students after the summer break, we take a look at the rules and advice on Covid. What's the current situation? It's a mixed picture. According to the latest data for England from the UK Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Two Key Genes Revealed in Chemotherapy Resistance Neuroscience News Summary: Researchers identified two genes – NEK2 and INHBA – responsible for causing chemotherapy resistance in head and neck cancer patients. Remarkably, when these genes are silenced, previously resistant cancer cells begin responding to chemotherapy ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 4 Dallas COVID cases, hospitalizations on the rise in Dallas-Fort Worth FOX 4 Dallas DALLAS - North Texas hospitals and emergency rooms are seeing more COVID infections, along with respiratory illnesses like flu and RSV spreading as well. Doctors say patients are coming in with some pretty bad symptoms. The state just released some new ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times The New Reality for College Dining Halls: Dozens of Dietary Restrictions The New York Times For the staff of the Michigan State University dining halls, serving roughly 27,000 students each semester has never been a picnic. But these days, the job involves an even bigger challenge: One in six of those students has an allergy or other dietary ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Narcan now available over-the-counter in Central NY: How to get lifesaving overdose drug syracuse.com Syracuse, NY -- Narcan, the drug that can save a life during an opioid overdose, is no longer restricted to behind the pharmacy counter. Chain drug stores, such as Walgreens, Rite Aid and Kinney's, are now rolling out ways for people to buy ... Flag as irrelevant

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