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	health Daily update ⋅ May 22, 2024
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	Medscape Guidelines on Rapid BP Reduction in Acute Ischemic Stroke Challenged Medscape New findings challenge the practice of rapidly lowering blood pressure (BP) in acute ischemic stroke to allow for speedy thrombolysis. The observational cluster study showed that patients treated in hospitals that followed the guideline-recommended ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Fish oil supplements may cause harm to the heart, study finds CNN As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of cardiovascular disease at bay. About 20% of adults older than ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Catch-and-Treat Strategy Improves Health in Previously Undiagnosed Asthma and COPD Medscape SAN DIEGO — You can't treat patients if you can't find them. But as investigators in a randomized controlled trial showed, a case-finding method based on spirometry results can identify individuals in the community with undiagnosed chronic obstructive ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Dr. Paul Parkman, Who Helped to Eliminate Rubella, Dies at 91 The New York Times Dr. Paul D. Parkman, whose research was instrumental in identifying the virus that causes rubella and developing a vaccine that has prevented an epidemic of the disease in the United States for more than 50 years, died on May 7 at his home in Auburn, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Up to 70 Percent of People With Asthma and COPD Go Undiagnosed The New York Times In spring 2020, Jazzminn Hein received an automated phone call from The Ottawa Hospital in Canada, asking if she or anyone in her household had experienced wheezing, shortness of breath or other breathing problems in recent months. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News What happens when you stop taking weight-loss drugs? BBC News "Obesity is not like an infection where you take antibiotics and you're done," says Rubino, sighing. "It's not any different than hypertension or diabetes or the many other chronic illnesses that we deal with, where you have to use chronic medication.". Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults ABC News Use of diabetes and obesity medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and other so-called GLP-1 drugs has soared among teens and young adults. ByJONEL ALECCIA AP health writer. May 22, 2024, 8:03 AM. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Survey: States and territories able to test for highly pathogenic H5N1 CIDRAP Today JAMA published a research letter noting that public health authorities in nearly all states and territories surveyed (50 of 55) said they had the ability to monitor and test people exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza A (HPAI) H5N1. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Parents of infected blood victim to 'keep fighting' BBC News A couple who lost their young son to the infected blood scandal said he still hasn't been recognised. Lee, the child of Denise and Colin Turton, died of HIV aged 10 in 1992. The couple are among thousands of people who have lobbied the government for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Fish Oil Supplements May Raise Your Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke If You're Healthy Healthline Eating a heart-healthy diet containing omega-3 sources like fatty fish may be best. Fish oil derived from fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and trout is often recommended for its ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News STIs, including syphilis, gonorrhea, increasing globally: WHO ABC News The number of new syphilis cases rose to 8 million in 2022, the report found. ByMary Kekatos. May 21, 2024, 11:27 AM. 1:56. US health officials concerned over the rise of STDs. The rise in STD cases in the U.S. shows no signs of slowing down. Flag as irrelevant
	TIME STIs Are Increasing In Many Regions, New WHO Report Finds TIME HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) collectively cause about 2.5 million deaths and 1.2 million cases of cancer each year, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The report, released Tuesday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Infected blood victims could get £2m compensation BBC News The infected blood inquiry has been called the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS. More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from 1970 to 1991 by contaminated blood products ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Public Health Preparedness for Bird Flu Varies Widely Across the US MedPage Today U.S. states and territories varied widely in their capacity to monitor people exposed to the H5N1 avian influenza virus, and in how they would recommend use of antivirals and the H5N1 vaccine, according to a joint survey from the CDC and the Council of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Teens Using Cannabis Are At Higher Risk Of Psychosis, Study Suggests Forbes Teens who use cannabis have a significantly higher risk of developing a psychotic disorder compared to those who don't, according to a study published in the journal Psychological Medicine Wednesday, the latest research linking the drug to mental ... Flag as irrelevant
	Austin American-Statesman When should you get a mammogram? Austin doctors explain breast cancer screening guidelines Austin American-Statesman Recommendations on when to stop annual mammograms are even more confusing. The American Cancer Society recommends continuing mammograms as long as a person is healthy and expected to live another 10 years or more. The task force is asking for more data and ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPTV.com US pediatricians group reverses decades-old ban on breastfeeding for those with HIV KPTV.com (AP) - People with HIV ... Flag as irrelevant
	Denver 7 Colorado News Bat found outside elementary school in El Paso County latest to test positive for rabies in Colorado Denver 7 Colorado News Rabies season in wild animals is underway across Colorado, with 3 counties reporting cases since late April. Prev Next. Watch the latest Denver 7+ Colorado News headlines any time. EPTESICUS FUSCUS. By: Óscar Contreras. Posted at 12:12 PM, May 21, 2024. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP New tool may help identify infants at high risk for poor RSV outcomes CIDRAP "At least half of infant hospitalizations due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States are among infants who are currently considered low-risk (i.e., healthy and term)," the study authors said in the abstract. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News North Yorkshire libraries launch dementia support book collection BBC News Libraries across North Yorkshire have added a book collection to help families living with dementia. The books, put together by the Reading Agency, provide information, advice and personal stories on the syndrome. Much of the collection is aimed at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	KKTV 11 News Bat found at Colorado Springs elementary school tests positive for rabies KKTV 11 News (KKTV) - A bat found ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Tailored antibody-drug conjugate offers hope for aggressive breast cancer News-Medical.net Scientists have used breast cancer cells' weakness against themselves by linking a tumor-selective antibody with a cell-killing drug to destroy hard-to-treat tumors. The research, published today in Clinical Cancer Research by a team from King's ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use? This Expert Found Mixed Results. The New York Times Some new strains have been linked to psychosis. Many health experts have worried that relaxing the laws around cannabis will lead to more use of the drug among minors. But Rebekah Levine Coley, a developmental psychologist at Boston College, is less ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Slow testing could undermine our bird flu response – the time for serious preparedness is now Telegraph.co.uk Of the 874 human recorded cases of H5N1 reported in 23 countries since 2004, 458 people have died – a case fatality ratio of more than 50 per cent. This does not mean if the avian virus started ... Flag as irrelevant
	UT Southwestern Tumor mutations may not predict response to immunotherapy UT Southwestern DALLAS – May 22, 2024 – The number of mutations in the DNA of cancerous tumors may not be an indicator of how well patients will respond to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), a commonly prescribed type of immunotherapy, a team led by UT Southwestern ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yale Medicine 3 Things to Know About FLiRT, the New Coronavirus Strains Yale Medicine Some experts have suggested that the new variants could cause a summer surge in COVID cases. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also reports that COVID viral activity in wastewater (water containing waste ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New tool may help identify newborns at highest risk for developing RSV lower respiratory tract infection News-Medical.net Our personalized risk prediction tool may have applications in allocating expensive and/or limited immunoprophylaxis (immunization with nirsevimab or palivizumab) to achieve the greatest benefit and in promoting RSV prevention among families with high-risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDAM Tips on how to keep your skin safe this summer WDAM According to The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard 'Unusual' form of cell death underlies lung damage in Covid patients: Study Business Standard An unusual form of cell death could lead to a Covid patient's lungs suffering extreme damage, potentially resulting in life-threatening conditions such as inflammation and acute respiratory disorders, according to new research. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca New US border rules for dogs could be 'cumbersome' for owners CBC.ca As of Aug. 1, all dogs entering the U.S. will need a form signed by a vet within 30 days of travel time. Image | Optimist Memorial Park. Caption: Dogs and their owners in the off-leash area of Optimist Memorial Park in Windsor. (Dalson Chen/CBC). Flag as irrelevant
	Source Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest visitors urged to help limit spread of fungus that can harm bats WDFW WDFW and U.S. Forest Service biologists sampled bats at Boulder Cave in January, and the U.S. Geological Survey's National Wildlife Health Center confirmed a positive test for the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, or Pd, this month. Flag as irrelevant
	The Age Victorian child confirmed to have rare and dangerous H5N1 bird flu The Age The first human case of bird flu in Australia has been detected in a critically ill Victorian child, as an unrelated outbreak of the disease at an egg farm forced authorities to euthanise hundreds of thousands of chickens. The sick child returned to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CAMH New evidence suggests stronger link between teen cannabis use and psychotic disorders CAMH The study is the first to show an age-dependent association between self-reported cannabis use and subsequent psychotic disorder diagnosis, which adds to a growing body of research on the mental health risks associated with cannabis. Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic Can a spoonful of honey keep seasonal allergies at bay? National Geographic A nutrient-rich substance made to nourish bee colonies, humans have been harvesting honey for millennia. Many ancient cultures assigned myth and magic to the sugary treat's wound-healing properties, and today, the syrup is a well-known balm against a sore ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Australian Financial Review Bird flu fears put health authorities, farmers on edge The Australian Financial Review "Australia is well practised in responding to disease incidents in poultry and has successfully responded to eight outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry since 1976. "In all those cases, we were able to ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 10 Philadelphia Officials sound alert after measles exposures in Philly, Montco NBC 10 Philadelphia Health officials in the City of Philadelphia and Montgomery County telling residents to make sure they are up-to-date on vaccinations as there have been reports of measles exposure. By Hayden Mitman • Published May 21, 2024 • Updated on May 21, ... Flag as irrelevant
	headtopics.com New method to reveal what drives brain diseases Science Daily This is part of the reason why it's difficult to understand the complex interplay of molecules, cells and genes that underlie neurological disorders. But a new CRISPR screen method has the potential to uncover new therapeutic targets and treatments for ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXYZ Metro Detroiters sound off on the sunscreen debate taking over social media WXYZ It stems from a new report from the Orlando Health Care Institute that found one in seven adults under the age of 35 think daily sunscreen use is more harmful to the skin that direct sun exposure. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY CDC tells states to monitor H5N1 flu through summer Becker's Hospital Review As of May 21, there has only been one confirmed human infection of the current H5N1 outbreak in a dairy farm employee in Texas, but no evidence of human-to-human transmission. The agency's ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 9 Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic risk in children FOX 9 Researchers from the Childhood Obesity Risk Assessment Longitudinal Study (CORALS) analyzed more than 1,400 children between 3 and 6 years old from seven cities in Spain and investigated the impact of UPF consumption on cardiometabolic health. Flag as irrelevant
	Mirage News Scientists create tailored drug for aggressive breast cancer Science Daily Date: May 21, 2024; Source: King's College London; Summary: Scientists have used breast cancer cells' weakness against themselves by linking a tumor-selective antibody with a cell-killing drug to destroy hard-to-treat tumors. Share:. Flag as irrelevant
	UN News WHO reports major increase in sexually transmitted infections UN News Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in most regions of the world, UN health agency WHO said in a new report on Tuesday. HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections continue as significant public health ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study links nocturnal heat with increased stroke risk News-Medical.net In a recent study, researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Augsburg University Hospital show that nocturnal heat significantly increases the risk of stroke. The findings can contribute to the development of preventive measures: With them, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times "Your Patient Doesn't Need a Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic" NEJM Journal Watch Medical Blogs Almost half of patients who are hospitalized for pneumonia or urinary tract infections (UTIs) receive unnecessary extended-spectrum antibiotics. In two studies, researchers evaluated whether real-time identification of inpatients at low risk for multidrug- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Cefepime vs. Piperacillin-Tazobactam for Sepsis: The Debate Continues NEJM Journal Watch Medical Blogs A retrospective study suggests that PTZ for initial empirical management of undifferentiated sepsis is associated with higher mortality. Observational data suggest that cefepime might be associated with fewer adverse outcomes than is piperacillin- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India ICMR classifies bread, butter, and cooking oil as ultra-processed foods: Full report Times of India Think of a simple and easy breakfast option and the first thing that comes to mind is bread and butter. But, what if you are told that both these foods are ultra-processed and cause major health issues like obesity, strokes, and diabetes. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian First human H5N1 case reported in Australia as another highly pathogenic strain of bird flu detected on Victorian farm The Guardian Earlier, Agriculture Victoria reported that the avian influenza virus was detected at an egg farm near Meredith in western Victoria after a number of poultry deaths. The Victorian chief veterinary officer, Dr Graeme Cooke, told ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drug Target Review Investigating CWD transmission with human cerebral organoid models Drug Target Review Following direct exposure of human CNS tissues to CWD prions, a significant resistance to the propagation of infection was found. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have used a human cerebral organoid model to study the potential ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Toronto Measles Is Preventable. How Did the World End Up Back Here? unmc.edu But measles is not the innocuous childhood illness that the unfamiliar or vaccine deniers believe. Measles is serious and deadly. Complications occur in up to 40% of patients, and may include blindness, hearing loss, pneumonia, seizures, and meningitis. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Severe COVID-19 Lung Disease Linked to Ferroptosis unmc.edu In some severe cases of COVID-19, the lungs undergo extreme damage, resulting in a range of life-threatening conditions like pneumonia, inflammation, and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The root cause of those wide-ranging reactions in the lungs has ... Flag as irrelevant

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