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	health Daily update ⋅ January 11, 2024
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	The New York Times I Have Covid. Should I Take Paxlovid? The New York Times But few people end up taking the antiviral medication. Some may not realize they qualify for the drug, or are wary of having a rebound case of Covid. But there is clear evidence that Paxlovid can ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Ancient DNA reveals genetic roots of multiple sclerosis and other diseases CNN Analysis of this uniquely detailed pool of ancient genetic information suggests genes that may have once protected prehistoric hunter-gatherers or Bronze Age herders from harmful pathogens may today increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Ancient Skeletons Give Clues to Modern Medical Mysteries The New York Times It turns out that the nomads carried genetic mutations that most likely protected them from pathogens carried by their animals, but that also made their immune systems more sensitive. These genes, the study suggests, made the nomads' descendants prone to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP More avian flu outbreaks in 4 US states CIDRAP In California, the virus was detected at three more commercial farms, including a layer pullet farm in Merced County housing more than 760,000 birds, a broiler farm in Merced County that has nearly 535,000 birds, and a broiler farm in Sonoma County that ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Montgomery County CBS News Measles is transmitted through the air from coughing and sneezing. "Measles is one of the most infectious diseases that we know," Dr. Robert Danoff of Jefferson Health told CBS Philadelphia last week ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Bird flu found in mammals near Antarctica for the first time, scientists say Reuters Jan 11 (Reuters) - Bird flu has made its way into fur and elephant seal populations for the first time on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a team of scientists confirmed on Thursday, setting off alarm bells for conservationists as the highly ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Women With Depression During or After Pregnancy Face Greater Suicide Risk, Even Years Later The New York Times Women who experience depression during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth have a greater risk of suicide and attempted suicide — risks that persist for years, two new studies report. Image A mother plays with her 9-month-old son on the floor ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's — if they're accurate enough. Not all are NPR The tests detect substances in the blood that indicate the presence of sticky amyloid plaques in the brain — a hallmark of Alzheimer's. So these tests have the potential to replace current diagnostic procedures, like costly PET scans and uncomfortable ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hearing Review Tinnitus: Ringing in Your Ear Really Comes From Your Brain WebMD A research team led by Stéphane F. Maison, PhD, an audiologist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, found that chronic tinnitus was not only linked to a loss of the auditory nerve, but also hyperactivity in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Nearly 1 in 10 teens worldwide have used ineffective and potentially harmful weight-loss products, study estimates CNN These products are risky to both the physical and mental health of children, and they're not medically recommended for healthy weight maintenance. Previous research has linked the use of non-prescribed weight-loss products to eating disorders, low self- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Early Menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy May Raise Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk Healthline A new study has found that hormonal factors are linked with a greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis. · Women tend to be more prone to developing this autoimmune disease. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News NHS whole-gene screening helps tailor cancer care BBC News Analysing the entire genetic code of cancer patients can help deliver treatments that work better for the individual, experts have found. In the biggest study of its kind, with 13,000 cancer patients in England, combining clinical data and DNA evidence ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters UK detects first bird flu case in mammals in sub-Antarctica Reuters The APHA said highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was found in elephant and fur seals on the island of South Georgia, a UK overseas territory situated in the Southern Atlantic Ocean. It had been testing for bird flu in mammals in the region since it ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com Wearing Hearing Aids May Reduce the Risk of Early Death, New Study Finds Health.com New research found that people who need hearing aids may lower their mortality risk by wearing them.1; Researchers note that this doesn't mean hearing aids cause people to live longer—there is no proven causation between hearing aid use and mortality ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Medical Association Symptoms of new COVID variant JN.1, latest studies on Paxlovid rebound and hydroxychloroquine American Medical Association AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Study suggests people who limit meat 40% less likely to get COVID, but some experts skeptical CIDRAP People who follow a plant-based diet may be at 39% lower risk of COVID-19 infection and a 38% lower risk of severe symptoms, an observational study by Brazilian researchers suggests, although some experts cite confounding factors that could have skewed ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Overall rates of stroke decreasing, but racial inequity worsens for Black Americans, new study finds ABC News Researchers analyzed data on patients with their first stroke in Ohio and Kentucky from 1993 to 2015, and found that overall, the rates of strokes have decreased. However, Black adults became more likely to have their ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Long Covid GP consultations 'cost £23m' BBC News Long Covid costs the UK at least an extra £23m in GP and other primary care consultations each year, according to estimates in a new study. The University of Birmingham said extra appointments cost between £23m and £60m a year. Flag as irrelevant
	Medriva Researchers Link Fatigue from Long-COVID to Changes in Muscles WebMD Scientists from Amsterdam UMC and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) say the fatigue is caused by mitochondria in muscle cells that produce less energy than in healthy people, according to a press release on EurekAlert. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill FDA allows imports of syphilis drug from France amid nationwide shortage The Hill The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will temporarily allow the importation of a form of penicillin used to treat syphilis amid a nationwide shortage of the drug. The agency said it is working with French company Laboratoires Delbert to import ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Number of women in UK who die during pregnancy rises sharply The Guardian The number of women who have died during pregnancy or soon after has risen sharply to its highest levels for 20 years, prompting concern from experts. The maternal death rate increased to 13.41 deaths per 100,000 pregnancies between 2020 and 2022, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox17 Holy 'GRAIL' of cancer screening? Digging into the Galleri test with Dr. Bitner Fox17 KENT COUNTY, Mich — A cancer diagnosis can be devastating- the earlier it's found the better. So, what if you could take a blood test to screen for over 50 cancers? The new Galleri multi-cancer early detection test, offered by GRAIL, promises to do ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Cancer wait times should not keep getting worse, survivor says BBC News A cancer survivor has called for waiting-time improvements so statistics do not just keep worsening. The latest cancer waiting time figures in Northern Ireland, due to be released later on Thursday, are expected to show continued delays in cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science COVID'S cold cousins Science A colorized SEM image of several coronaviruses. The human coronavirus dubbed OC43Scott Camazine/Science Source. The four viruses currently show up each fall and winter, accounting for ... Flag as irrelevant
	UCLA Health Connect Time is the best cure for a hangover UCLA Health Connect Dear Doctors: I always thought that you get a hangover from drinking too much. But when I have a single mixed drink, or sometimes even just one glass of wine, I wake up feeling nauseated and with a bad headache. What causes a hangover? Is there a cure? Flag as irrelevant
	nebraskamed.com How do rising congenital syphilis rates affect pregnancy and newborns? nebraskamed.com Published January 10, 2024. Newborn in a hospital bassinet. Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant person infected with the organism responsible for syphilis (Treponema pallidum) transmits that infection to the fetus via the placenta. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Health Department Update on Measles Outbreak – January 10 phila.gov The Health Department continues to offer the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine for free at City Health Centers. For children. Any child in Philadelphia can get vaccinated at any City health center. Contact our ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Scientists test world-first Nipah virus vaccine The Independent Oxford scientists are assessing whether the technology behind their Covid-19 jab could be used to protect people from the deadly Nipah virus. If clinical trials are successful it would be the first ever vaccine for the disease. Flag as irrelevant
	BNN Breaking Health: Why you shouldn't brush off the dentist this year Duncan Banner "Now is a great time to schedule an appointment with your dentist," says Dr. Cary Sun, chief dental officer, Cigna Healthcare. "Brushing off dental care can have serious implications for your health and wellness. Even forgoing recommended teeth cleanings ... Flag as irrelevant
	RACGP New COVID variant 'taking off like a rocket' RACGP Alisha Dorrigan. 11/01/2024 4:48:16 PM. Despite states and territories reporting large case increases, many Australians have not received booster vaccinations to protect against JN.1. JN.1 graphic The highly infectious JN.1 variant is driving an ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Heart Association US heart disease deaths linked with substance use rose 4% per year between 1999-2019 American Heart Association Prominent increases in cardiovascular deaths associated with substance use were most notable among women, American Indian or Alaskan individuals, younger individuals, rural area residents and users of cannabis and psychostimulants. Identifying high-risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Mass seal deaths in southern Atlantic confirmed as bird flu The Guardian A UK virology team has confirmed the first bird flu infections in elephant and fur seals in the sub-Antarctic region, as the highly contagious H5N1 virus continues to spread around the world. Researchers previously reported ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times Early Menopause Significantly Increases Risk of Developing RA MD Magazine Hormonal and reproductive factors, including beginning menarche at >14 years, having ≥4 children, and undergoing a hysterectomy, were associated with a higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published in Rheumatic ... Flag as irrelevant
	NEWS.com.au NSW community urged to stay COVID-safe this summer NSW Health The latest NSW Health Respiratory Surveillance Report for the fortnight ending 6 January 2024 indicates that COVID-19 transmission in NSW is currently at a higher level than during last year's winter peak, while in the greater Sydney area it is approaching ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nuffield Department of Population Health Maternal death rates in the UK have increased to levels not seen for almost 20 years Nuffield Department of Population Health The investigation, which is led by Oxford Population Health's National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, includes data on all women who died during pregnancy or within six weeks after their pregnancy had ended in the UK between January 2020 and December 2022. Flag as irrelevant
	stjude.org Updated genomic landscape for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia enables new treatment possibilities stjude.org Compared to adult cancers, pediatric cancers often have distinctive genetic causes. This means there is an opportunity to develop pediatric-focused diagnostic strategies and treatments. Research by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital published today ... Flag as irrelevant
	Penn Today Out-of-pocket cost increase could put HIV prevention medications out of reach Penn Today Increasing patients' out of pocket costs for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), medications, which have been shown to dramatically reduce the risk of HIV infection, could lead to a significant reduction in PrEP use and a rise in HIV infection rates, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology Can this tech boost oesophageal cancer survival hopes? Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology A diagnosis comes with about a 1 in 5 chance of making it another 5 years - on par with brain and liver cancer – but far below the 70 per cent survival rate for all cancers combined. AIBN PhD Scholar Ramlah Khamis is researching nanotechnology that ... Flag as irrelevant
	UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine Scientists Find "Key" To Potential Breast Cancer Prevention, Treatment UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine A research team led by Gaorav Gupta, MD, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the UNC School of Medicine and member of UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, discovered the inner workings of an immune response pathway that could ... Flag as irrelevant
	nejm.org Acoramidis in Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy nejm.org The appropriate treatment for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy is unclear. New research findings that compare acoramidis with placebo are summarized in a short video. Video Summary of. Original Article Jan 11, 2024 Flag as irrelevant
	WYPR Two Maryland medical systems implement masking rules after COVID & flu spike WYPR Regional and national health chiefs are meeting Monday to decide whether to extend mandatory mask—wearing to all health facilities following an epidemic outbreak of flu and other respiratory viruses that are putting a strain on the system. Flag as irrelevant
	Politico Your help in a health crisis: YouTube Politico Need medical advice in a crisis? YouTube is ready to help. Starting today, people who search for emergency health terms like "opioid overdose," "heart attack" or "suicide" on YouTube will be offered a pinned shelf of first-aid information from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Your Guide to a High Fiber Diet Healthline Here's a riddle: what do oats, artichokes, raspberries, and beans all have in common? Well, other than being a delicious part of a well-rounded diet, these foods are all high in a type of carbohydrate known as dietary fiber. Flag as irrelevant
	nejm.org Efficacy and Safety of Acoramidis in Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy nejm.org Acoramidis is a high-affinity TTR stabilizer that acts to inhibit dissociation of tetrameric TTR and leads to more than 90% stabilization across the dosing interval as measured ex vivo. Methods. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine Reuters Jan 11 (Reuters) - The University of Oxford said on Thursday it had begun human testing of an experimental vaccine against the brain-swelling Nipah virus that led to outbreaks in India's Kerala state and other parts of Asia. Flag as irrelevant
	European Pharmaceutical Review Microbiome innovation: have we forgotten the basics? European Pharmaceutical Review Here, Chrysi Sergaki from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), UK, explores how innovators and regulators can navigate the challenges affecting the development and regulation of microbiome therapeutics to bring safe and ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBEZ 'An ounce of prevention': The health checklist you need for your age WBEZ Reset checks in about checkups and screenings with Chicago physicians, and what health concerns people at every age need to focus on. GUESTS: Dr. Sam Wainwright, physician, pediatrician, health ... Flag as irrelevant

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