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	health Daily update ⋅ October 6, 2023
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	The New York Times How Do You Fight Bird Flu in France? Vaccinate 64 Million Ducks. The New York Times To protect its flocks and its foie gras from the ravages of bird flu, France has begun a mass vaccination of 64 million ducks. The campaign, which started this week, aims to prevent the spread of a deadly variant of avian influenza that has forced ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Topical Ketamine: A Promising New Avenue for PTSD Treatment Pharmacy Times Ketamine topical (NeuroDirect; Psycheceutical Bioscience) could provide a safer, non-systemic way to address debilitating mental health issues. In a clinical trial testing the topical ketamine therapy, investigators successfully dosed their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Half of long COVID patients form 'inflammatory subset,' may benefit from immunomodulation Healio In a paper published in Nature Communications, Talla and colleagues noted that the etiologies of post-acute sequelae from SARS-CoV-2 infection may include persistent inflammation, unresolved tissue damage or delayed clearance of viral protein or RNA. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Diabetes Diagnosis by Age 30 Could Shave 14 Years Off Your Life U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Rates of diabetes in younger adults are rising globally — and it could be shortening life spans. A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes at age 30 can cut life expectancy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American 'Morning After' Antibiotic Could Reduce STIs Scientific American A commonly used antibiotic could become a standard way to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea. On October 2 the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a draft guidance recommending ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Older adults make up two-thirds of COVID hospitalizations this year: CDC ABC News Researchers, in the report, looked at data from the agency's COVID-19–Associated Hospitalization Surveillance Network (COVID-NET) among people who received a positive PCR or rapid at-home test results within the 14 days before being hospitalized. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Why people who qualify should get the RSV vaccine CNN For the first time, adults 60 and older are eligible to receive a vaccine against the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Although many people may have not heard of RSV, it's worth knowing that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved two ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Type 2 diabetes is preventable. So why are more people getting it? : 5 Things podcast USA TODAY The U.S. spends more than $300 billion a year to address diabetes, accounting for one of every four dollars spent on health care. We've known how to prevent it for decades now. Yet the number of people who get it continues to skyrocket. What's going on? Flag as irrelevant
	WAMC TED Radio Host Manoush Zomorodi wants your help in making "Body Electric" podcast WAMC Probably ever since our ancestors conquered fire and the wheel, the human body and technology have intersected. Today, that means a lot of sitting at computers and looking at screens. So what does that mean for our health and today's workforce? Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News First on ABC: 4M Americans have gotten latest COVID shot -- on par with last fall's vaccine rollout ABC News There are about 8 million more shots on hand for distribution, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, and in total 12 million shots have been shipped to pharmacies, doctors offices and clinics over the last few weeks. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR The CDC will no longer issue COVID-19 vaccination cards NPR It will also not be keeping records of people's vaccinations, as there is no national vaccine registry. Individuals can receive a digital or paper copy of their full vaccination records, including those for COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report CDC Study Warns COVID-19 Hospitalization a 'Continued Public Health Threat' U.S. News & World Report The age group also represented 61% of intensive care unit admissions and 88% of in-hospital deaths associated with COVID-19. Nearly all hospitalized individuals ages 65 and older had two or more underlying medical conditions. Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC 'Long colds' could be as common as 'long Covid' — with lasting effects, study says CNBC The study, published Friday in scientific journal The Lancet, showed that non-Covid infections can be associated with a range of illnesses more than four weeks after the initial infection. After studying 10,171 participants, scientists at the Queen ... Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian Maintaining a Vegetarian Diet Might Be in Your Genes Smithsonian Many people try to stop eating meat but have a hard time sticking to a strict vegetarian diet. Some might chalk up this failure to a lack of willpower, but according to new research, their genetics may actually be to blame. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Locally acquired malaria case reported in Arkansas CNN Malaria is spread through bites from the Anopheles mosquito. Most Americans who catch it do so overseas in areas where the disease is more common, such as in Africa. In the years before the Covid-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY CDC will no longer print or issue COVID-19 vaccination cards USA TODAY According to the CDC, your state health department immunization information system can provide you a digital or paper copy of your full vaccination record, including your COVID-19 vaccinations, but cannot issue you a new vaccination card. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Severity of RSV Hospitalizations Rivals COVID in Older Adults MedPage Today Hospitalizations for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections were less frequent than those due to influenza or COVID-19 in adults 60 and up, but they were associated with more severe disease, CDC researchers reported. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical University of South Carolina Summerville woman experiences firsthand how breast cancer treatment options have changed Medical University of South Carolina Drawing and sketching, particularly of Disney characters, gave Kathryn Diamond hope as she underwent breast cancer treatment. Photo by Clif Rhodes. Kathryn Diamond was in her 40s as she sat at her sister Judie's hospital bedside. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people? BBC News The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) says "increased global demand and manufacturing issues" are behind the shortages. That's against a backdrop of an increased awareness of the condition ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Can too much sugar cause liver cancer? Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Recent studies have associated this trend with weight gain and obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver – metabolic anomalies related to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which represents about 90% of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yale School of Medicine Unveiling the Link Between Insomnia and Early-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Yale School of Medicine "Chronic cardiovascular conditions like atrial fibrillation are usually diagnosed later in life but are likely rooted in earlier health behaviors and concerns," Gaffey said. Recently, the American Heart Association and other major medical organizations ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky News COVID-19 isn't the only infection with long lasting symptoms Becker's Hospital Review A recent study found evidence of a "long cold" syndrome associated with a variety of common respiratory viruses, including the common cold and influenza. The study, published Oct. 6 in The Lancet's eClinicalMedicine, analyzed data from more than 10,000 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Being a Vegetarian Could Be Linked to Genetics WebMD Oct. 5, 2023 -- People who are vegetarians might have genetic support for sticking with it, according to new research. Researchers have discovered a set of genes associated with people who stuck to a vegetarian diet for at least a year. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 'Long colds' are a thing, like long Covid say experts BBC News "Long colds" can be a thing in the same way that "long Covid" is, with some people experiencing prolonged symptoms after an initial infection, according to a UK study. Common long cold symptoms included a cough, stomach pain and diarrhoea. Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO - September 2023 World Health Organization Both vaccines are shown to be safe and effective in preventing malaria in children and, when implemented broadly, are expected to have a high public health impact. The SAGE meeting also recommended a dengue vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization 1 in 10 babies worldwide are born early, with major impacts on health and survival World Health Organization Since prematurity is the leading cause of death in children's early years, there is an urgent need to strengthen both care for preterm babies as well as prevention efforts – particularly maternal health and nutrition – so as to improve childhood survival. Flag as irrelevant
	pnas.org Loss of Pde1 function acts as an evolutionary gateway to penicillin resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae pnas.org Streptococcus pneumoniae is an important bacterial pathogen responsible for many serious infections worldwide. Infections are often treated with penicillin antibiotics. This provides a selection pressure for the emergence of resistant strains over time ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Neighborhood Walkability and Risk of Obesity-Related Cancers The ASCO Post Obesity has previously been linked to an increased risk of developing 13 types of cancer in female patients. However, physical activity—independent of body size—may lower the risk for some of these cancer types. Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Department of Public Health launches new viral respiratory illness dashboards Mass.gov Boston — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today launched several new weekly dashboards that track viral respiratory illness trends across the Commonwealth focusing on COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Flag as irrelevant
	Newport Buzz State health officials announce fourth human case of West Nile virus and risk level changes in Massachusetts Mass.gov Boston — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the fourth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a Massachusetts resident this year. The individual is a male in his 60s who was exposed in Norfolk County. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York State Senate Common Virus That Could Cause Birth Defects Will Now Be Screened For The New York State Senate View the article here. The New York State Department of Health will begin screening all newborn babies in the state for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that is the most common infectious cause of birth defects in America. Flag as irrelevant
	UN News 1 in 10 babies worldwide are born preterm, with complications, UN agencies warn UN News The data is equivalent to around 1 in 10 babies born early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy worldwide. Health experts blame poor maternal health and malnutrition for the high numbers. "Since prematurity is the leading ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet PATHFINDER: another step on the uncharted path to multicancer screening The Lancet PATHFINDER investigated the feasibility of cancer screening with MCED testing, using next-generation sequencing of cell-free DNA in peripheral blood, with a focus on diagnostic investigations in participants who tested positive for a cancer signal. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nursing Times A&E screening could 'detect thousands' of undiagnosed diabetes cases Nursing Times The introduction of screening for type 2 diabetes in accident and emergency (A&E) departments could uncover thousands of previously undiagnosed cases every year, suggests a UK study. Researchers found that screening in A&E yielded an additional 9% of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Updated COVID-19 vaccine, flu vaccine appointments available Oct. 16 Government of New Brunswick FREDERICTON (GNB) – People across New Brunswick will soon be able to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, so long as they have not received a dose, or been infected with the virus, over the past six months. Health Canada recently approved ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 13 Tampa Bay RSV on the rise, doctors provide information on getting vaccinated FOX 13 Tampa Bay ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - This time of year, keeping your kids safe from viruses is a top priority for parents. Last month, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital treated 105 pediatric patients for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), but doctors say parents ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Atlantic Actions protect people, BC communities this respiratory illness season Northern Health Stories The Province and public-health officials are taking actions to continue protecting people, communities and the health-care system this fall and are encouraging people in BC aged six months and older to get their COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News COVID-19 update 10-04-23 suffolkcountyny.gov Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on October 3, 2023. According to CDC, hospital admission rates and the percentage of COVID-19 deaths among all deaths are now the primary surveillance metrics. Flag as irrelevant
	University of Cambridge Vulnerability to different COVID-19 mutations depends on previous infections and vaccination, study suggests University of Cambridge A person's immune response to variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, depends on their previous exposure – and differences in the focus of immune responses will help scientists understand how to optimise vaccines in the future to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Moffitt Cancer Center Faster, More Efficient Radiation Therapy Is the Talk of ASTRO Moffitt Cancer Center The PACE B (Prostate Advances in Comparative Evidence) study highlights the benefits of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer patients. The phase 3 randomized study found SBRT performed as well as standard treatment with moderately ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Connecticut CDC director addresses COVID, RSV concerns; announces new CPT codes during AAP town hall American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatricians will be able to get paid for counseling families on nirsevimab in addition to administering the product to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Mandy K. Cohen, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet Integrating HIV, hypertension, and diabetes primary care in Africa The Lancet Hypertension and diabetes are to 2023 what HIV was to 2003—a global health crisis causing countless premature deaths and stunting global economic development with an epicentre in sub-Saharan Africa. There is good news: in the past two decades, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pregnancy really does change the brain, study shows NPR Scientists have shown how pregnancy hormones alter a brain circuit in mice. The finding helps explain how hormones induce maternal behavior in a range of mammals. Facebook; Flipboard; Email. An error has occurred. logo. Updates from Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Clinical Overview: Turmeric for the Management of Osteoarthritis Pharmacy Times Pharmacologic agents like acetaminophen, intra-articular glucocorticoid injections, tramadol, and others are used for OA management, while dietary supplements, including turmeric, though not strongly recommended, may offer some relief based on limited ... Flag as irrelevant
	Food Safety News Study Raises Infant Formula Preparation Concerns Food Safety News Powdered infant formula (PIF) is reconstituted into liquid form by adding water. PIF cannot be made sterile and may contain bacteria, including Salmonella and Cronobacter. The National Health Service (NHS) follows the ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Asymptomatic C Difficile Screening During ICU Admissions Reveals Greater Infection Risk AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Although conducting such surveillance may counter the preference of hospitals to minimize their ranking on this metric, the investigators suggest that their findings can inform strategies to reduce CDI, the leading health care-associated infection in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Dissociating different temporal stages of emotional word processing by feature-based attention Nature.com Regardless of the task, there were no significant differences between negative and neutral words for the P1, N1, or P2 components. In contrast, interactions between emotion and task were observed for the early posterior negativity (EPN) and late positive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Retinal vascular occlusion risks during the COVID-19 pandemic and after SARS-CoV-2 infection Nature.com The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been reported to affect vascular networks including the eye. However, evidence on the causal relationship between COVID-19 infection and retinal vascular occlusions remains limited. Flag as irrelevant
	Duke University School of Medicine What Women Want: Study Unravels Choices about Breast Reconstruction Duke University School of Medicine A new study led by Duke University School of Medicine looked at what matters most to women when choosing breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy. As more women opt for breast reconstruction, due to rising incidence of breast cancer and more ... Flag as irrelevant
	UMN News Talking childhood ADHD with U of M UMN News During attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) awareness month, University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development Professor Damien Fair, who leads the Masonic Institute of the Developing Brain, shares considerations about what ... Flag as irrelevant

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