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Unraveling long COVID: Here's what scientists who study the illness want to find out So what does this immune response actually indicate about the underlying cause of the disease? Henrich says T cell activity could be evidence that the immune system is trying to purge the viral reservoirs, or that the ...
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What are the latest COVID protocols amid rising cases and hospitalizations? In the years since the pandemic began, protocols and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been updated as new information and interventions have become available. ABC News spoke to public health experts about ...
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Implant Can Warn Weeks Early That Transplanted Organ Will Be Rejected "Within two days of my transplant, my kidney function was back to normal, but then you worry about the possibility of kidney rejection," said Brieva, a dermatologist at Northwestern Medicine in Evanston, Ill., who got his transplant in September 2022.
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Given together, COVID and flu vaccines appear safe, immune-boosting COVID-19 and influenza vaccines can be safety administered together, with no significant drop in antibody response, according to a study led by Sheba Medical Center researchers in Israel. The research, published today in JAMA Network Open, ...
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Condensed Proton Therapy Schedule Shows Promise for Patients With Breast Cancer New research suggests conventional fractionated and hypofractionated proton postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) yield similar tolerability and complication rates for patients following mastectomy. Advertisement. Hypofractionated ...
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CDC: This Season's Flu Shot Appears Effective Against Serious Cases Mid-season data from the Southern Hemisphere suggest the current season's trivalent and quadrivalent inactivated flu vaccines protect against the most serious outcomes, according to a CDC report. The findings from five South American nations showed an ...
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Vigilance warning after bird flu case confirmed in Uttoxeter The Trading Standards Animal Health team said it was working with the Animal and Plant Health Agency to advise local poultry and captive bird keepers . Anyone spotting injured or dead birds should report them ...
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Fall vaccines: Here's what to know about RSV, flu and COVID booster shots, plus when you can get them NBC Chicago asked health experts to break down what's coming and who is eligible for each shot. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Starting this fall, new babies have new protection against RSV, a ...
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Flu vaccine shows signs of effectiveness As kids head back to school and temperatures cool off, respiratory illnesses start circulating. "Now is a great time to get your flu shot," said Melissa McMahon, a senior epidemiologist with influenza surveillance at the Minnesota Department of Health.
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Study shows how sexual behaviors change with age Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA), in collaboration with King's College London and University College London, surveyed more than 5,000 people aged 18 years and older during the 2022 mpox (previously known as "monkeypox") outbreak.
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Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants identified in the UK The UK Health Security Agency ( UKHSA ) has published SARS-CoV-2 variant surveillance and assessment technical briefing 53. It contains the latest epidemiological and genomic analysis of the emergent BA.2.86 variant.
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Detroit Health Department to host block party with vaccines, screenings and health resources Detroiters can receive vaccines, including COVID-19, flu, HPV, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, Tdap and pneumonia, get a free health screening, or pick up a free smoke detector or gun lock on a first-come, first-served basis. The event runs from noon ...
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Study finds US heart disease deaths connected to obesity have tripled in 20 Years The team evaluated data gathered from 1999 to 2020 on 281,135 deaths in which obesity was detailed as a contributing cause of death in a database. They also examined race, gender, and whether individuals live in urban or rural areas.
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Some children affected by E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares on dialysis: AHS Alberta Health Services says there are 142 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli linked to an outbreak at Calgary daycares — and a small number of children are now receiving dialysis. This comes after an outbreak of the shiga toxin-producing E. coli, ...
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New study gives insight into British people's sexual behavioural patterns While the frequency and number of sexual partners among heterosexual people declines steadily from age 40, the study found stark gender disparities within some age groups. Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA), ...
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New York horse with Eastern equine encephalitis was infected in Swanton The Vermont Department of Health is raising concerns about Eastern equine encephalitis, a virus transmitted through mosquitoes that can cause life-threatening illness in humans, after learning that a New York horse that tested positive for the virus ...
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Advancements in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Interventions of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Literature Review Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) has a complicated pathophysiology which includes lipid buildup, oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and lipotoxicity. Recently, there has been tremendous improvement in understanding of NASH pathogenesis due ...
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Breakthrough genome-wide study uncovers new loci impacting apolipoprotein E levels and Alzheimer's risk In a recent study published in the Molecular Psychiatry Journal, a team of researchers from the United States conducted a large-scale genome-wide association study to identify new genetic factors that affect the plasma apolipoprotein E levels and to ...
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Research review focuses on the use of psilocybin for treatment of depression Many recent clinical trials have reported positive effects of psilocybin in treating psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Evidence suggests that therapeutic responses to psilocybin " ...
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Capture and release of tumor cells using a bioelectronic device In the book entitled Microfluidic Systems for Cancer Diagnosis, the UPV/EHU's Microfluidics Cluster group describes the process for building a bioelectronic device consisting of gold electrodes coated with a smart polymer capable of capturing and ...
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Alzheimer's: Exercise-induced hormone may help reduce plaque and tangles in the brain Researchers say they have found evidence that exercise helps produces a hormone called irisin that could prevent Alzheimer's disease. Irisin may enhance neprilysin, which fights the brain-damaging abnormal protein amyloid beta.
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Fall COVID-19 booster shots expected in Sask. by end of month: chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab told CBC News the new monovalent vaccine, which is expected to protect against all variants of Omicron, is slated to be available at public health offices and pop-up vaccination clinics by Oct. 10.
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Latest Covid variant spreading in UK, health data suggests The variant, nicknamed Pirola, has prompted concern among scientists because of the high number of mutations it carries, which raises the possibility that it could evade the immune system more easily or be more transmissible.
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Tracking the SARS-CoV-2 virus in animals in 2023 Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been infecting many animal species, not just humans. For example, the virus has spread to deer in the USA. It is estimated that about 40% of dogs and cats end up becoming infected when their ...
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New Covid variant BA.2.86 behind Norfolk care home outbreak It is too early to draw conclusions on whether it is more serious than past variants, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. People eligible for a booster jab this autumn ...
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Does this over-the-counter decongestant really work? FDA panel to re-evaluate phenylephrine For years, doctors and pharmacists have said the oral decongestant phenylephrine, found in drugs including Sudafed PE, isn't actually effective. Sudafed PE nasal ...
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Nurse accused of infecting patients with hepatitis C takes plea deal Former Puyallup (Wash.) Good Samaritan nurse Cora Weberg has agreed to a plea deal after being charged with tampering with consumer products on Sept. 1, according to a Sept. 6 report from KIRO 7. Ms. Weberg allegedly stole drugs from the system and ...
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COVID-19 Is Mutating In Deer And Many Getting It From Humans: US Study Researchers investigating the origins and transmission of the deadly COVID-19 virus have recently identified numerous cases of the virus in white-tailed deer in Ohio, United States. Scientists at Ohio State University have discovered that the virus is ...
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Africa reaffirms commitments to eliminate cervical cancer African countries need to bolster essential health services to adequately address cervical cancer in the region, which is home to 19 of 20 countries with the highest burden of the disease. The call came from African health leaders, activists, ...
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Wallowa County resident bitten by bat with rabies Officials say the bat was safely euthanized and taken to a lab, where technicians confirmed Thursday that the animal carried the potentially fatal viral disease. It is not clear where the bat had come into contact with the victim.
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Updated COVID shots are coming. They're part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses Doctors hope enough people get vaccinated to help avert another "tripledemic" like last year when hospitals were overwhelmed with an early flu season, an onslaught of RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, and yet another winter coronavirus surge.
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Biden admin wants employers to make opioid overdose reversal drug available The Biden administration is urging employers to keep the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone on hand, comparing it to workplaces preparing emergency plans in case of a fire. Why it matters: Narcan, a nasal spray version of naloxone, became available ...
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I Think I Have Kidney Stones, What Do I Do? A kidney stone is when a hard deposit or rock forms from minerals and salts that normally circulate in your urinary tract. Most kidney stones are made of calcium, with calcium oxalates stones being the most common, ...
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Multiple San Benito County chickens test positive for West Nile Virus The West Nile Virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in California. At least 347 deaths have been attributed to WNV since 2003 in the state. According to the department, in 2023, no ...
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Covid booster coming in 1-2 weeks amid new, but less 'scary,' variant In short, a new variant has arrived, but appears to be less virulent than past ones, like omicron, per recent data. A booster vaccine will likely be available within the next two weeks and, by fall, locals can expect shots for RSV (respiratory syncytial ...
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News from South America sparks hope for US flu season As COVID-19 reminded us, monitoring a virus, and the effectiveness of its vaccines, requires a global perspective. Early data from South America suggests good news for the upcoming flu season — at least, for those who get their shots.
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Infectious disease experts encourage getting flu shots early Dr. Amy Duckro, infectious disease expert at Kaiser Permanente said there is still a lot of unknowns about how this flu season will pan out. However, with other respiratory infections — such as COVID and respiratory syncytial virus — looming, it is a good ...
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Lifesaving OTC Narcan now available at East Texas pharmacies TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A ...
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Providence Saint Joseph Raises Awareness About Prostate Cancer One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, urologic oncologist Ramkishen Narayanan, M.D., is encouraging all men to learn about prostate cancer risk factors and the importance ...
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Early Flu Shot Data Shows Effectiveness Against Hospitalization Influenza vaccines formulated to target circulating flu strains were 52% effective at preventing hospitalizations in young children and older adults in the Southern Hemisphere, according the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly in line ...
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What Happens to Your Gut Microbiome When You Drink Alcohol, According to a Gastroenterologist And what if you're just enjoying an occasional night out? With Sober October coming up, it may be time to rethink any alcoholic drink, according to this gut doctor.
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The Beginning of a New Era in RSV Control Since the initial isolation in 1956 of what is now identified as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), seasonal outbreaks of illness attributable to this enigmatic respiratory virus have troubled generations of pediatricians and parents because of the ...
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Adaptive SBRT May Reduce GU/GI Toxicity Risk in Prostate Cancer This article was originally published by CancerNetwork®. Use of magnetic resonance–guided daily adaptive stereotactic body radiotherapy (MRg-A-SBRT) correlated with a significant reduction in acute grade 2 or higher gastrointestinal (GI) or ...
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Emperor penguins are Antarctica's most iconic bird. Are they on the verge of extinction? Think of Antarctica and you probably conjure images of the emperor penguin. The iconic bird, known for gold markings on the sides of its neck, is the darling of polar south nature videos and is the species represented by most of the penguin characters ...
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Orange County Animal Services pauses dog intakes as canine pneumovirus spreads The shelter temporarily suspended their intake of the animals after dogs came down with canine pneumovirus. The virus can not be transferred to humans or cats, but causes coughing, sneezing and runny nose in dogs and ...
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The SGLT2 inhibitor canagliflozin suppresses growth and enhances prostate cancer response to radiotherapy Here, we show that well-tolerated doses of canagliflozin suppress proliferation and survival of androgen-sensitive and insensitive human PC cells and tumors and sensitize them to radiotherapy. Canagliflozin blocks mitochondrial respiration, promotes AMPK ...
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On a quest for more rest? Workshop offers helpful sleep strategies 'Improving Sleep: From A to Zzzz' is among the free resources provided by the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology.
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The Resilience of SMEs and Large Firms in the COVID-19 Pandemic : A Decomposition Analysis (English) The decline in sales as a percentage of the pre-pandemic level was bigger for small and medium-size enterprises by 12.2 percentage points. The paper uses the Kitagawa-Oaxaca-Blinder and quantile decomposition methods to estimate individual ...
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