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	health Daily update ⋅ October 17, 2023
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	CIDRAP Wisconsin, Illinois confirm measles cases CIDRAP Health departments in two Midwestern states—Wisconsin and Illinois—have reported measles cases, according to official statements. measles virus CDC /Cynthia S. Goldsmith & William Bellini, PhD. In Wisconsin, Milwaukee's health department last week ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN A lump isn't the only sign of breast cancer. Here are 5 other clues CNN Do you know what to look for to detect breast cancer early? If your list begins and ends with a lump, you are missing some important signs. But according to a new survey, you would be far from alone. While 93% of adults in the United States recognize a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Studies: Undetected mpox unlikely, household spread limited CIDRAP A new study in Emerging Infectious Diseases describes two attempts by researchers to assess how many missed mpox cases were in San Francisco and the United States in general during the 2022 outbreak, while another study in The Journal of Infectious ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Maryland survey finds high prevalence of worrisome pathogens in mechanically ventilated patients CIDRAP A statewide survey of hospitals and nursing homes in Maryland found that colonization with two multidrug-resistant pathogens is common in patients receiving mechanical ventilation, researchers reported last week in JAMA. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Flu, RSV starting to circulate but cases remain lower than last year: CDC ABC News Although seasonal influenza is usually considered a common nuisance, it can be dangerous. Influenza and other respiratory viruses are starting ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 7 signs of stroke to look for in women CNN "The brain is very sensitive to injury," said Dr. Eliza Miller, a neurologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The human brain houses 86 billion neurons. For every minute ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Surgeons Aim to Transplant Organs from Pigs to Humans to Help Solve the Donor Shortage Scientific American Robert Montgomery walked deliberately down the hospital hallway carrying a stainless-steel bowl containing a living human kidney resting on a bed of ice. Minutes earlier the organ had been in one man's body. It was about to be implanted into another ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times FDA Plans to Ban Hair Straighteners With Formaldehyde The New York Times The products, often marketed to Black women, have been linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer. Share full article. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek 10 Percent of COVID Tests Are Positive As Hospitalizations Decline WebMD Oct. 16, 2023 – Severe cases of COVID-19 that require hospitalization continue to decline in the U.S., according to the CDC's latest update on the pandemic. Hospitalizations dipped 8% for the week ending Oct. 7, continuing a downward trend that started ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Gene Expression Pattern Predicts Which Neurons Will Regenerate after Injury Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Conditional gene deletion then validated a role for NFE2L2 (or NRF2), a master regulator of antioxidant response, in corticospinal tract regeneration. "Single-cell sequencing technology is helping us look at the biology ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Illinois reports first case of measles in the state in 4 years, health officials say USA TODAY The state health department reported that a suspected measles case was reported by the Cook County Department of Public Health Oct. 10, involving an unvaccinated person who had an international exposure. No additional information about the person, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Norway reports bird flu outbreak in backyard poultry Reuters PARIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Norway has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, among poultry in the northern part of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Tuesday. Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Candida Albicans Produces Alzheimer's-Like Changes in the Brain Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Fungi are known to routinely infect the brain. Although they have been implicated in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, specific anti-Candida immune pathways have not been defined. More generally, there is a limited understanding ... Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com How Much Does Ozempic Cost? Pricing With or Without Insurance, According to Experts Prevention.com Ozempic (with a main active ingredient of semaglutide), has gained popularity for its ability to help manage blood sugars in those with type 2 diabetes and promote weight loss. With its increased popularity, more and more people are wondering: How much ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Average Weight Loss of 60 Pounds Reported in Mounjaro Trial WebMD Oct. 16, 2023 – People at high risk of getting type 2 diabetes lost on average more than 18% of their weight when taking the weight loss drug tirzepatide, more commonly known under the brand name Mounjaro, according to clinical trial results published ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Altered pupil responses to social and non-social stimuli in Shank3 mutant dogs Nature.com Pupillary responses have also been used to examine arousal state and sensory and cognitive processing in animals, including rodents [14] and non-human primates [15]. They are a useful measure for exploring human neuropsychiatric disorders, such as autism ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Does inflammatory bowel disease have a causal relationship with extracolonic tumors? News-Medical.net There is no expert agreement or recommendation for IBD screening or surveillance, and no extensive Mendelian randomization (MR)- based studies have examined the causal link between region-specific extracolonic malignancies and IBD at an individual's body ... Flag as irrelevant
	PRNewswire Clinical Trial Finds Live Vaccinations Safe for Liver, Kidney Transplant Recipients PRNewswire Experts at Cincinnati Children's and Children's Hospital Colorado say findings could enable more at-risk children to be protected from measles, mumps, and chicken pox. CINCINNATI, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Live vaccinations provided to children who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Diabetes Drug Mounjaro Helped People Drop an Average of 64lbs in Recent Study Healthline A new study finds adding Mounjaro to diet and exercise changes may help people lose additional weight compared to those who made just lifestyle changes alone. The study took place over 19 months. The trial adds to existing evidence demonstrating that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Cannabis use may increase mortality, morbidity from acute asthma exacerbations Healio Key takeaways: Patients with cannabis use and acute asthma attacks had greater risks for mortality and mechanical ventilation. There were no differences in pneumonia or sepsis between users and nonusers. HONOLULU ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Cultivating strength: How yogurt boosts skeletal muscle health News-Medical.net Yogurt is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals, short-chain fatty acids, and milk protein-derived peptides, all of which are associated with numerous health benefits. Digestion ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSAW Oneida Co. Health Dept. hosting pop-up COVID vaccine clinic for children on Oct. 20 WSAW RHINELANDER, Wis. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	NICE First treatment to be recommended by NICE at the same time it is approved for advanced lymphoma in the UK NICE Today's recommendation for its use in the NHS coincides with glofitamab receiving its licence from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Lymphoma is a form of blood cancer that affects the immune system. Flag as irrelevant
	WVU Today As seasonal illnesses increase, WVU experts share prevention information WVU Today COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus or RSV are common, especially in the fall and winter, and vaccines to help prevent serious illness are now available for all three viruses. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	UCLA Health Connect Improved screening and treatments boost survival rates to up to 99% for cancer that has not spread UCLA Health Connect Breast MRI and breast ultrasound are helpful adjuncts to mammography for certain subpopulations of women. Potential Risk Factors. One potential risk factor for breast cancer is dense breast ... Flag as irrelevant
	UT Southwestern Nanotechnology helps chemo pass the blood-brain barrier UT Southwestern DALLAS – Oct. 16, 2023 – Combining a common chemotherapy drug with an experimental nanotechnology allowed the drug to cross the blood-brain barrier and increased the survival rate in a mouse model of glioblastoma up to 50%, a team led by researchers from ... Flag as irrelevant
	VUMC Reporter Tirzepatide trial shows additional 21.1% weight loss following intensive lifestyle intervention VUMC Reporter by Jill Clendening. A phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the injectable prescription medication tirzepatide, showed an additional 21.1% weight loss after intensive lifestyle intervention in adults with obesity or who were overweight with weight-related ... Flag as irrelevant
	Garden Court North Chambers Anna Morris KC highlights a lack of pro-active Covid measures and slow uptake of virus modelling for care homes Garden Court North Chambers When asked if he agreed with the statement Professor Woolhouse responded: 'I very, very strongly agree with that.' Going on to say that testing would be vital in controlling infections but that the early target for completed tests being set at 100,000 a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek expert reaction to study looking at spermidine supplementation and age-related fertility decline in mice Science Media Centre A study published in Nature Aging looks at the use of spermidine to enhance fertility in mice. Prof Ying Cheong, Professor of Reproductive Medicine, University of Southampton, said: "Spermadine, a protein metabolite, is increasingly recognised as an ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Institute of Cancer Research Scientists reverse drug resistance in prostate cancer by targeting 'hijacked' white blood cells The Institute of Cancer Research Image: Scanning electron micrograph of a single prostate cancer cell. Credit: Anne Weston, Francis Crick Institute. Prostate cancer's resistance to treatment can be reversed in some patients by stopping hijacked white blood cells from being 'pulled ... Flag as irrelevant
	VCU Health Spreading positivity wherever she goes, breast cancer patient wears costumes to treatment VCU Health Five polaroids of the same woman dressed as a clown, bunny, pink boxer, Lynn Cisar knew she had to stay positive after receiving a cancer diagnosis and wore costumes each week to her treatment quickly became ... Flag as irrelevant
	Psychiatrist.com Why Antidepressants May Take Weeks to Show Benefits Psychiatrist.com Researchers explored how the antidepressant escitalopram influences brain connectivity, shedding light on why SSRIs take weeks to work. By observing a protein known as synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A, the study focused on the change ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Bats' genes hold secrets to stronger immunity and longer life News-Medical.net When they compared these sequences to other mammals, the team found that rapid evolution has streamlined bat genomes to defend against infection and cancer. McCombie explains: We didn't know immune system genes were ... Flag as irrelevant
	countynewscenter.com You Should be Flu Free countynewscenter.com The influenza virus, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization and in extreme cases, death. The flu circulates year-round, but infection rates typically increase during the fall and winter months. Flag as irrelevant
	RACGP Methotrexate effective against osteoarthritis: Study RACGP Michelle Wisbey. 17/10/2023 2:46:56 PM. Long-awaited relief could be on the way for patients, after researchers found a weekly oral dose of the drug lessened pain and stiffness. Woman with hand osteoarthritis. Half of all women and one quarter of men ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWMT-TV Michigan health officials urge flu vaccinations after failing to meet last season's goal WWMT-TV The state set a goal of 4 million people vaccinated against the flu last season. However, only 3 million people received the vaccination, according to Beena Nagappala, MD, MPH, President, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians and medical director of ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Biochemists reveal how to prevent cancer cells from becoming resistant to chemotherapy News-Medical.net Chemotherapy remains the mainstay of cancer treatment in most cases. One of the most common anticancer drugs is the platinum-containing cisplatin. It is effective in the fight against sarcomas and other types of malignant tumors. Flag as irrelevant
	University of South Australia Fluctuating blood pressure: a warning sign for dementia and heart disease University of South Australia A new study by Australian researchers has shown that fluctuating blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia and vascular problems in older people. Short blood pressure (BP) fluctuations within 24 hours as well as over several days or weeks are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Montreal Gazette Free COVID, Flu, and RSV Testing kcmo.gov If you suspect you have the flu, COVID, or RSV this fall and winter, free testing is available at the Kansas City Health Department through the end of November. In addition to walk-up testing, free at-home COVID test kits are available for Kansas City ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBRC Allergist gives advice on dealing with ragweed pollen allergies WBRC BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox23maine.com Customers of a Portland restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A Maine Public A food service employee who worked at Green Elephant Bistro in Portland has tested positive for hepatitis A. The liver disease is spread through person-to-person contact and by eating or drinking contaminated food and water. Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian What's Really the Average Human Body Temperature? Smithsonian Long thought to be 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, the measurement is highly personal and varies depending on time of day, among other factors, new research finds. Sarah Kuta. Daily Correspondent. October 16, 2023 1:14 p.m. ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Hand, foot and mouth disease strikes Pittsburgh-area schools Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Just hours before the start of its high school football game against conference rival Knoch earlier this month, Shady Side Academy announced that it would have to forfeit due to an illness outbreak. The culprit: hand, foot and mouth disease, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Fecal transplant 'not over yet' for C. difficile despite boom in live microbiota therapies Healio Clostridioides difficile infection presents a unique treatment paradox for clinicians: Antibiotics are often both its cause and its cure. The broad-spectrum antibiotics doled out to treat infections also radically alter the composition of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Why is it so hard to get my ADHD medication in the US? The Guardian You might have more luck with a psychiatrist, except that my insurance plan requires a referral from a general practitioner to see a psychiatrist, which would be fine but for the fact that general practitioners won't see you about ADHD, so … sigh. Flag as irrelevant
	Express Healthcare Management 3 Alabama hospitals to close maternity units Becker's Hospital Review Two Alabama hospitals will stop providing maternity care at the end of October, with another following suit a few weeks later, NBC reported Oct. 15. Monroe County Hospital in Monroeville, Ala., will shutter its obstetrics unit due to a lack of staff, ... Flag as irrelevant
	UT Southwestern Readmissions more likely for wheelchair users after shoulder replacement UT Southwestern DALLAS – Oct. 17, 2023 – Wheelchair users are nearly three times more likely to experience hospital readmission following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), according to UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca More Alberta hospitals add enhanced masking requirements Globalnews.ca More hospitals across the province are adding masking requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within them, Alberta Health Services announced on Monday. With 12 units on COVID-19 outbreak, the Royal Alexandra Hospital added "enhanced masking" on ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Hospital association files lawsuit to preserve access to care for Washington patients Washington State Hospital Association Washington hospitals provide charity care to those with financial need who have an emergency regardless of residence or immigration status. The state has long endorsed hospital policies that limit non-emergency charity care to residents of Washington state ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Masks mandated for Manitoba health-care staff, optional for visitors CTV News The province has released new guidance around masks use in hospitals and care homes, requiring staff to wear them and visitors to choose. The new masking rules, released in a memo from Shared Health on Monday, take effect on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Flag as irrelevant

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