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Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms Testing for H5N1 infection has been limited, and the outbreak was thought to be confined. But asymptomatic cows in North Carolina may have changed all that.
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US measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022's large outbreaks Massimo Pacilli, a deputy commissioner for the Chicago Department of Public Health, acknowledged CDC reports of higher rates of fully vaccinated people catching measles during the outbreak, which he chalked up to intense spread of the virus within the ...
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Computerized stewardship prompt linked to improved antibiotic prescribing in two trials Pneumonia and urinary tract infection (UTI) are the two most common infection-related conditions for which US adults are hospitalized annually. And at least 40% of the time, they receive unnecessarily broad-spectrum antibiotics on admission to treat ...
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5 Reasons Why GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy May Not Help You Lose Weight "However, ideally in clinical practice, we hope to achieve at least 10-15% [bodyweight loss], which can lead to more meaningful metabolic health," says Glickman, a triple board certified family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and obesity medicine physician ...
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WHO's top scientist sounds alarm about bird flu and need for vaccine development The virus, known as Type A H5N1, which typically circulates among poultry and wild birds, has spread to mammals, including cows, cats and at least two people in the U.S. in recent years. The new development experts are eyeing is that the virus is now ...
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Breakthrough Study on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder The Psychiatric Genetics Consortium (PGC), a consortium of researchers led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has made significant advancements in the understanding of the neurobiology of post-traumatic stress ...
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Quick takes: USDA reports avian flu in one more dairy herd, more US mpox cases, polio in Africa The virus has now been found in five of Michigan's dairy herds. In a related development, Michigan agriculture and health officials yesterday posted a statement reminding the state's residents about the risk of drinking raw unpasteurized milk amid the ...
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Syphilis case increase sparks Colorado public health order An alarming spike in syphilis cases in Colorado prompted a statewide public health order, particularly focused on treating the disease among pregnant woman and babies. Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) announced Thursday the state would be implementing more ...
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Colorado has declared a syphilis epidemic – and babies are at the highest risk Syphilis is contracted through contact with an infected sore on the body of someone carrying the infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control, syphilis can be spread during sexual intimacy, pregnancy and through a vaginal birth.
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How to identify ultra-processed foods – and the surprising ones hiding in your cupboard This ever-mounting body of research is redefining what healthy eating means. Instead of calories and nutrients being the focus, attention is shifting to processing, and the extent to which food has been altered from its original state. Avoiding UPFs is now ...
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Local health officials warn of rise in 'highly contagious' whooping cough in Philadelphia region "It is highly contagious," Lora Werner, the deputy director of the Delaware County Health Department, told Action News. "What we will find is someone who is diagnosed with whooping cough, about 100 percent of their household contacts will get it from them ...
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Dietary treatment found to be more effective than medicines in irritable bowel syndrome IBS is a common diagnosis that causes abdominal pain, gas and abdominal bloating, diarrhea, and constipation, in various combinations and with varying degrees of severity. Treatment often consists of dietary advice such as eating ...
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Health Headlines: Pedaling for Parkinson's SALT LAKE CITY, Utah ( ...
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STD cases spiking among newborn babies in US, doctors say The new guidance, released Thursday by the American College of Obstetrians and Gynecologists, advises healthcare providers to conduct syphilis screening at three key points during pregnancy: at the initial prenatal visit, during the third trimester, and ...
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As syphilis numbers soar for pregnant women and newborns, new testing guidance recommended ATLANTA — A syphilis surge is leading to changes in care for pregnant moms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, syphilis cases among pregnant moms more than tripled in recent years. In 2016, around 87 cases were reported per ...
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Support service launched to help smokers quit A free service has been launched to help people quit smoking. Smokefreelife Berkshire was commissioned by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) council, and started this month. The service offers a range of support, from an app with ...
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Post office scandal helped infected blood campaign A victim of the contaminated blood scandal has said the recent public interest in the Post Office scandal has helped raise awareness of his fight for justice. Andy Evans, from Evesham, in Worcestershire, contracted Hepatitis C and HIV when he was five ...
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Team demonstrates miniature brain stimulator in humans Summary: Engineers have developed the smallest implantable brain stimulator demonstrated in a human patient that could revolutionize treatment for drug-resistant depression and other psychiatric or neurological disorders. Share: Facebook ...
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NHS reminds those eligible to get Covid jab with over 700000 booked in first week Eligibility for a spring vaccination is similar to previous years but those with a weakened immune system are now eligible from six months old instead of five years. Thousands of appointments are available every day across the country ...
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Dengue cases top 5.2 million in the Americas as outbreak passes yearly record, PAHO says Dengue cases are surging in the Americas, with cases reported topping 5.2 million as of this week, surpassing a yearly record set in 2023, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). PAHO spokesperson Ashley Baldwin told CNN Thursday that ...
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Rabid raccoon sighting prompts Quebec ministry to employ rabies vaccine plan After a rabid raccoon was reported in Vermont, 10 kilometres from the Quebec border, the provincial Environment Ministry will distribute vaccine bait in 17 municipalities in the Eastern Townships and Monteregie. Crews will set the 46,200 vaccine baits ...
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Hospital studies identify better way to prescribe best antibiotic for patient In clinical trials involving 220,000 patients at 59 HCA Healthcare hospitals, algorithm-driven computerized alerts helped clinicians better identify the appropriate antibiotic for 28% of patients with pneumonia and 17% of patients with urinary tract ...
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The path to a better Tuberculosis vaccine runs through Montana The center specializes in improving and creating vaccines by adding what are called novel adjuvants. An adjuvant is a substance included in the vaccine, such as fat molecules or aluminum salts, that enhances the immune response, and novel adjuvants are ...
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UMD Infectious Disease Expert Co-authors Global Health Report to Combat COVID-19 Misinformation Early in the COVID pandemic, many health authorities discounted the value of masks to prevent virus transmission. A new publication co-authored by a UMD public health expert proposes new terminology on the spread of respiratory infections to help prevent ...
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Local doctor warns of measles outbreak across the US Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek, associate professor of pediatrics with University Health and UT Health San Antonio, said the community should pay attention to the outbreak because the illness is highly contagious. "You don' ...
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Cook County Public Health warns of possible measles exposure at Sam's Club in Evergreen Park Symptoms can take 7 to 21 days to appear. As of Monday, April 15, health officials have confirmed 64 cases of measles in Illinois, 58 of which are from Chicago. The remaining cases are ...
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Toxic chemicals from microplastics can be absorbed through skin The study offers the first experimental evidence that chemicals present as additives in microplastics can leach into human sweat, and then be absorbed through the skin, into the bloodstream. Many chemicals used as flame retardants and plasticisers have ...
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As climate warms, wildfires could make air more deadly, study says When wildfires burn, the number of fine particles in the air increases. The research estimates these additional and larger wildfires would cause 27,800 excess deaths per year by 2050 under a high warming scenario, a 76 ...
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New treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms: Research The study shows that a type of drug can significantly reduce inflammation and cell death in brain and nerve tissue samples infected with Borrelia burgdorferi. Tulane University researchers have discovered a promising new strategy for treating ...
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Researchers uncover an immune signature in some people with MS long before their first symptom They discovered a unique pattern of immune antibodies in about 10% of people who went on to develop MS 5 years later. This study, partially funded by a targeted research program of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, begins to lay the groundwork for ...
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Shoe technology reduces risk of diabetic foot ulcers Friday, Apr 19, 2024 • Katherine Egan Bennett : contact. Diabetic shoe researchers from UTARI UTARI's Veysel Erel and Aida Nasirian show their diabetic shoe technology. Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk ...
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Diabetes Dialogue: 2024 ACP Type 2 Diabetes Recommendations Recommendation 1: Add an SGLT2 inhibitor or GLP-1 receptor agonist to metformin and lifestyle modifications in adults with type 2 diabetes and inadequate glycemic control (strong recommendation; high-certainty evidence).
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Is Earthing Actually Good for You? Here's What We Know Connecting with the Earth and its energy might improve your mental and physical health — but it's not a cure-all. Person smiling, lying back, eyes closed, relaxing in long grass. Has anyone ever told you to go "touch grass"? If so, they were speaking ...
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For microbial foods, technical innovation might not be greatest hurdle For example, β-Lactoglobulin and ovalbumin—milk and egg proteins—can be manufactured using engineered bacteria and fungi like the yeast strain Komagataella phaffii, to produce livestock-free additives that are needed in the production of food.
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Ex Vivo Drug Screening Identifies Personalized Treatments for Most Pediatric Cancer Patients in Trial The trial included 25 pediatric or adolescent patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors or hematological cancers, and 19 patients received treatment recommendations based on their drug sensitivity testing and genomic profiling, also called ...
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Sudbury pool tournament using cheeky title to raise awareness about testicular cancer Movember, a charity known for its work raising awareness about prostate cancer during the month of November, is using April to highlight yet another health issue for men. The organization is holding events across the country with a focus on testicular ...
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Toxic chemicals from microplastics can be absorbed through skin Date: April 19, 2024; Source: University of Birmingham; Summary: Toxic chemicals used to flame-proof plastic materials can be absorbed into the body through skin, via contact with microplastics, new research shows. Share:.
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Functional Precision Medicine Method Aids Treatment Decision-Making in R/R Pediatric Cancers A functional precision medicine approach that combines genomic testing with drug sensitivity testing was feasible when used to inform treatment decisions for pediatric patients with difficult-to-treat, relapsed/refractory solid and hematologic ...
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Here's what to know about skin cancer, prevention ORLANDO, Fla. – Dr. Charles Dunn with Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery on Friday stopped in on Breakfast with Bridgett to talk about skin cancer awareness and prevention. One in five Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, ...
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Regulating plastics is essential for protecting children's brains, scientists say The paper points to overwhelming evidence that plastics and their chemical components contribute to problems with brain development and neurological disorders. The paper also recommends measures necessary for the global plastics treaty to successfully ...
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NIH team develops AI tool to predict cancer drug response Researchers at the National Cancer Institute, a unit of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US, have developed an AI tool that can predict drug responses in cancer treatment. This tool utilises single-cell RNA sequencing data to forecast ...
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American College Of Physicians Officially Recommends GLP-1s Like Ozempic For Diabetes Treatment—Despite ... The American College of Physicians issued new guidelines for Type 2 diabetes treatment, which for the first time recommends the use of GLP-1s and another class of diabetes drugs called SGLT-2s alongside metformin, though this may exacerbate the ongoing ...
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