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Esketamine in Combination with Oral Antidepressant Could Aid Treatment-Resistant Depression The press release noted that esketamine nasal spray was compared with quetiapine XR paired with an oral antidepressant to treat TRD and major depressive disorder (MDD). The oral antidepressants included a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, serotonin, and ...
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First travel-related death from rare tick-borne virus recorded in Maryland, health official says Powassan virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected tick, according to the CDC. Shutterstock. CNN —.
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Survey Finds Lack of Parental Awareness of Meningitis Risk in Children In a new study, researchers found that many parents did not have extensive knowledge on meningitis, compared to other infectious diseases that can interfere with children's health. Neisseria meningitidis or meningococcus are Gram-negative coccus ...
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Gates Foundation funding $40 million effort to help develop mRNA vaccines in Africa in coming years DAKAR, Senegal -- A $40 million investment will help several African manufacturers produce new messenger RNA vaccines on the continent where people were last in line to receive jabs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ...
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Only 1 percent of children had long covid through last year, CDC says By the end of last year, about 92 percent of those 17 and younger had antibodies indicating a previous covid-19 infection, but among youths, long covid "remains rare, especially in children younger than 12," the report's authors wrote.
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There is more to worry about than long COVID-19, study shows. You could get a long cold, too Much like long COVID-19, in which symptoms persist after a COVID-19 infection has cleared, other respiratory infections may continue to affect people who believe they are on the other side of a cold, researchers found.
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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer Screening By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). SUNDAY, Oct. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Catching breast cancer early is key to making it easier to treat and survive, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The organization aims to highlight ...
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Gates gives $40 mln to boost access to mRNA vaccines in Africa LONDON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will give $40 million, including to a Belgian biotech company and two leading African vaccine manufacturers, in a bid to boost access to mRNA vaccines for protection against various diseases ...
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Next-gen intranasal vaccine takes on measles, mumps, and multiple COVID-19 variants in one shot In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, a group of researchers developed an intranasal measles-mumps-SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein (MMS) vaccine that offers broad, durable protection against major Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 ...
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Machine learning can simplify lung cancer screening process Machine learning models to identify the simplest way to screen for lung cancer have been developed by researchers from UCL and the University of Cambridge, bringing personalized screening one step closer. The model was found to be as good or better at ...
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As US rolls out new Covid vaccines, some face 'hiccups' getting appointments Health experts describe difficulties in transition from centralized federal system to commercial market. Eric Berger. Mon 9 Oct 2023 06.00 EDT. When Danielle Campoamor's son Samuel was only about four weeks old in late 2018, he contracted respiratory ...
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International report paves way for precision diabetes medicine breakthrough Precision medicine is an innovative approach to evidence-based medicine, aiming to enhance the accuracy of health recommendations and medical judgments. It examines the origin, clinical presentation, and pathophysiology of prevalent kinds of diabetes ...
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Report redefines overlapping risks of heart and kidney diseases Citing the vast number of people affected and the serious health consequences, heart health experts are redefining the overlapping effects of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease and rethinking how they predict ...
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Antigenic cartography decodes the mysteries of SARS-CoV-2 variants and vaccines In a recent study published in the journal Science, a group of researchers utilized antigenic cartography to study cross-reactivity patterns among severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants and evaluated the impact of key ...
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COVID-19's ripple effect: South African TB diagnostics take a hit In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers evaluate the influence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics at primary health clinics (PHCs) in the eThekwini district of South Africa.
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Breast Cancer at 30? Fortunately, even in aggressive forms of breast cancer, the disease is treatable, and often curable in younger women, according to Cedars-Sinai Cancer experts. Photo by Getty. A Malaysian woman with cancer wears a bandana. She is standing and looking ...
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WHO/Europe, EC and ECDC urge eligible groups to get vaccinated or boosted to save lives this autumn and winter As autumn moves to winter, the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the European Commission and the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) are issuing a clear, urgent message: people who remain unprotected against both COVID-19 and ...
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Newfound Mechanism Suggests Drug Combination Could Starve Pancreatic Cancer A new combination of treatments safely decreased growth of pancreatic cancer in mice by preventing cancer cells from scavenging for fuel, a new study finds. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, its Department of Radiation Oncology, ...
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New University of Bristol study to aid strep A vaccine development Spencer Dayman Meningitis Research has announced that scientists at the University of Bristol have begun a research project to aid in the development of a vaccine against invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS). The study will offer new and unique ...
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Understanding Drivers of Egg Cell Development Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified how cytoskeletal proteins contribute to the growth of developing eggs in fruit flies, findings that further the field's understanding of how egg cells form and differentiate themselves from other sister ...
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Heart disease risk, prevention and management redefined Advisory Highlights: A new American Heart Association presidential advisory identifies the strong connections among cardiovascular disease (CVD), kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity, and suggests redefining CVD risk, prevention and management.
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BEYOND LOCAL: 'We could eradicate malaria by 2040' says expert The World Health Organization has approved a new vaccine that scientists argue will be a game-changer in the fight against malaria, which kills half a million people in Africa every year. Trials have shown that the ...
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Breast cancer survivor advocates for mental health support APEX, N.C. — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, just behind some types of skin cancer.
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*¡Oye, Hombres!* What You Need to Know About Male Breast Cancer Resource: How rare or common is male breast cancer? Starr Mautner, M.D., breast surgical oncologist at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute.
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Reflection: A survivor's breast cancer experience Wendy has been a UHS patient for quite some time and visits the breast center for her annual mammograms. In one of her routine check-ups, Wendy discovered she had dense breast tissue, which meant less fatty tissue and more lumps appearing periodically.
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Western NY psychiatrist breaks down ADHD October is ADHD Awareness Month. The CDC estimates that 6 million children between the ages of 3 and 17 years have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. "It's a way to describe when children … we sort of start thinking about it ...
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GLP-1 agonists linked to adverse gastrointestinal events in weight loss patients Researchers identified patients through the PharMetrics Plus database—a large health claims database in the US—and observed them from their first prescription of a study drug to the first incidence of biliary disease, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, or ...
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Get Your Fall Vaccines Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season Getting this latest vaccine is important so that you continue to be protected against severe illness, hospitalization, and death," said Janel Heinrich, Director of Public Health Madison & Dane County. Both the COVID and flu vaccine are widely available in ...
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How testing ticks could help decrease Lyme disease from spreading Head, shoulders, knees and toes is where you should check for ticks after a day outside. That's because they could be carrying a disease, like Lyme disease. This fall, researchers are choosing the areas in Central New York they will do tick drags in ...
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GLP-1 agonists linked to higher risk for gastrointestinal complications They're being hailed as an effective way to lose weight, but diabetes drugs like Ozempic may come with a heightened risk of severe gastrointestinal problems. That's according to new research from the University of British Columbia showing that ...
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Pathways for positivity: Sunny D It's worth noting that vitamin D isn't just vital for physical health; it also has a significant impact on mental wellbeing. Substantial research suggests that insufficient levels of this vitamin can manifest as symptoms resembling depression and anxiety.
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US public health agency recommends prophylactic doxycycline to reduce STIs References · ↵. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Guidelines for the use of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis for bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention: Request for comment and ...
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Effects of Single-Course Betamethasone on the Outcomes of Late Preterm Neonates Prenatal glucocorticoids are commonly used in pregnancies before 34 weeks of gestation in women at risk of preterm delivery; however, the effects of these drugs on late preterm infants (those born after the 34th week of pregnancy) are controversial.
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Insights into the critical initial phase of embryonic development Researchers from the University of Helsinki and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States have made a new discovery: the ectoderm, one of the germ layers, does not lose its pluripotency during gastrulation, contrary to prior beliefs.
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Experts Debate Terminology and Treatment of Asthma-COPD Overlap As evidenced by a debate at the CHEST Annual Meeting 2023, the pulmonology community disagrees on whether the overlap of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a distinct entity and how best to treat it.
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Decoding the twist: Coronavirus spike proteins reveal their intricate invasion dance These findings represent the first description of a human coronavirus exposing its S1B domains on demand, thereby suggesting that the mode of beta coronavirus attachment to host cells is even more complex and sophisticated than previously appreciated.
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Neonatal ICU mystery: Unraveling the secrets of the prevalent Staphylococcus strain In the present study, researchers analyzed staphylococci isolates obtained from a longitudinal assessment of NAS from gut and skin swabs of NICU-admitted babies. The study included neonates admitted to neonatal ICUs of Norfolk and Norwich ...
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What Is World Mental Health Day And How Can You Celebrate? Large numbers of people are struggling with their mental health and wellness—including physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing. Fortunately, World Mental Health Day, happening on October 10, is intended to create awareness about mental health and ...
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Charities call on NHS England to bring back Covid precautions for staff Since Covid safety measures were dropped earlier in the year, staff in NHS England are no longer required to wear a mask in clinical settings. Most healthcare workers who have symptoms of a respiratory infection are no longer asked to test for Covid.
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Woke Up in a Panic? These Are the 10 Most Common Nightmares and What They Mean It shouldn't be too surprising that the nightmare of getting shot is pretty common. With all of the violence we hear about or see on TV, it could stay on our minds. However, this type of dream could also stem from being hurt emotionally.
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Annual mammograms essential, says breast cancer survivor Lynn Ness poses with her five-month-old granddaughter, Olivia. Ness was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 and had a mastectomy. She urges women to stick to a yearly mammogram schedule.
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Supporting workers with cancer is an urgent task for leaders Breast Cancer Awareness month is a good moment for business leaders to ask whether they're doing enough to help those within their workforce who are navigating cancer, says Kelly McCabe, co-founder and CEO of Perci Health.
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'For the safety of my family': MLHU vaccine clinic full on opening weekend Roberto LoRusso spoke to CTV News after getting his COVID-19 vaccine on Oct. 8, 2023. (Brent Lale/CTV News London)"This [vaccine] is specific to the XBB variants and all of its sub variants, and it's for the variant that is predominant right now," said Dr.
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Dentistry sees increase in menopause support enquiries Enquiries about supporting staff with menopause symptoms in the dental practice are increasing. The DDU explains the importance of addressing these concerns. A recent legal judgement in which an employee was awarded £65,000 compensation after an ...
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VIDEO: Ophthalmologist warns about Glaucoma disease effect It's a disease often associated with older people can take hold earlier in life. Among them a father-of-two who says he was literally blindsided by the diagnosis in his early forties and is now encouraging people of all ages to get regular eye tests to ...
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Early ASD diagnosis may fade by school age: Study Morgan Liotta. 9/10/2023 4:07:05 PM. But this does not mean people should be cautious about early diagnosis, a GP with a special interest in children's health has said. Young girl with autism. What factors are associated with ASD persistence?
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