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	health Daily update ⋅ August 20, 2024
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	Medscape Dialysis Benefits in Chronic Kidney Failure Come With Trade-Offs Medscape While older patients with chronic kidney failure who opt to start dialysis show a modest survival benefit over those choosing only medical management, an important trade-off is lengthier time spent in inpatient settings for those receiving dialysis, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Salmonella outbreak linked to pet turtles sickens at least 51 people in 21 states CIDRAP Genetic sequencing of Salmonella samples from sick patients suggests that their illnesses are closely related, hinting at the same infection source. Also, California officials collected a sample from a sick patient's turtle in June, and tests ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP CDC issues Oropouche virus alerts for clinicians and travelers CIDRAP Oropouche virus, spread by certain biting midges and possibly some types of mosquitoes, has recently been linked to severe fetal outcomes, including death and congenital abnormalities. The CDC said travel-related cases have been reported in the United ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Quick takes: WHO mpox panel report, Eastern equine encephalitis, FDA OKs at-home syphilis test CIDRAP When the World Health Organization (WHO) mpox emergency committee met on August 14 to discuss the quickly evolving developments in Africa, it unanimously recommended that the situation warrants a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times COVID and bird flu are rising. Here's how to keep yourself safe Los Angeles Times With California's COVID surge at very high levels, doctors are urging people who are experiencing respiratory symptoms to test themselves or see a medical professional who can check on their illness. This is the worst COVID summer infection spike in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Mpox "not the new COVID," World Health Organization says after declaring health emergency over Africa cases CBS News Geneva — The mpox outbreak is not another COVID-19, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, because much is already known about the virus and the means to control it. While more research is needed on the Clade 1b strain which prompted the United ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR A new Alzheimer's study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis NPR Researchers at the University of Michigan and Dartmouth College found that diagnosis rates vastly differ across the country and those different rates could not simply be explained by dementia risk factors, like if an area has more cases of hypertension, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Regular Cervical Cancer Screenings Are About to Get Less Painful WebMD Aug. 19, 2024 – The term "Pap smear" makes many women cringe. The potentially life-saving cervical cancer screening can be painful, and nearly 1 in 4 women don't get screened as often as they should, if at all. But the FDA is currently reviewing an ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP COVID-related loss of smell tied to changes in the brain CIDRAP Researchers in Chile conducted cognitive screening, performance on a decision-making task, functional testing, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results with 73 patients after mild to moderate COVID-19 infection and 27 COVID-naïve patients with ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Lilly weight loss drug prevents diabetes, company says USA TODAY Drug giant Eli Lilly says its weight-loss drug tirzepatide helps people with obesity avoid getting diabetes, even months after stopping the medication. Excess weight increases the risk for diabetes and losing weight reduces that risk, but substantial ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Parvovirus B19 is spreading across the US What to know about the disease that causes 'slapped cheek' rash in children Fortune If your child comes home with ruddy cheeks this back-to-school season, their flushed appearance may be due to something other than having had recess in the late-summer heat. They may be infected with parvovirus B19, a disease spreading nationwide that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Human aging accelerates dramatically at age 44 and 60 Livescience.com A small study suggests that people in their 40s and 60s undergo sizable physiological changes that may be connected to age-related illnesses. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says BBC News Despite real concern about a new variant of the virus, and a global alert, Europe regional director Dr Hans Kluge told journalists, together we could - and must - tackle mpox. And strong action now ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times First At-Home Syphilis Test Receives Marketing Authorization From the FDA Pharmacy Times In a news release, FDA officials expressed hope that the product will improve access to at-home sexually transmitted disease (STI) testing and increase initial screening for syphilis, reducing the spread or worsening of the infection. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Mounjaro/Zepbound Drastically Cuts Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes, Eli Lilly Report Suggests Forbes New study results found weight loss and diabetes drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro may significantly cut the risk of diabetes in people with prediabetes and obesity, adding to the growing list of diseases researchers have found the drugs can prevent. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY What is mpox? Is the virus in the US? Here's everything to know. USA TODAY A highly contagious and severe strain of mpox is on the move across continents following a major outbreak in central Africa. The surge of cases in the Dominican Republic and a dozen other African nations prompted the World ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Women harmed by vaginal mesh in England get payout BBC News More than 100 women who experienced pain and complications from transvaginal mesh implants have received payouts from three manufacturers of the products. The financial settlement offered by companies Bard, Boston, and Johnson & Johnson has not been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official Reuters BERLIN, Aug 20 (Reuters) - A World Health Organization official stressed on Tuesday that mpox, regardless of whether it is the new or old strain, is not the new COVID, as authorities know how to control its spread. "We can and must tackle mpox together ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Doctors urging parents to get children vaccinated amid spike in COVID cases CBS News BALTIMORE -- As you get your child ready to go back to school, put vaccines on your to-do list. Doctors are advising parents to make appointments now for your child to prevent a spike in respiratory illnesses, including COVID. Flag as irrelevant
	Statesman Journal Oregon's measles outbreak grows to largest since 1991 Statesman Journal All cases have been unvaccinated individuals, and two have been hospitalized. Earlier in August, Paul Cieslak, medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at the Oregon Health Authority's Public Health Division, said the outbreak ... Flag as irrelevant
	Northwestern University NewsCenter Should you take a blood test for Alzheimer's disease? Northwestern University NewsCenter Just as your primary care physician offers routine blood tests to gauge cholesterol or glucose levels, they might soon offer a blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. Two papers presented recently at the Alzheimer's Association International ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Alcohol and drug use linked to over 3 million annual deaths worldwide Fortune Alcohol consumption contributed to 2.6 million deaths worldwide, according to a recent report from the World Health Organization, with psychoactive drug use responsible for another .6 million. Together, those numbers represented 4.7% of all deaths ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCVB Boston Mass. doctor on spike in whooping cough cases WCVB Boston The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that whooping cough cases have surged to three times higher this year compared to the same period last year. Advertisement. The surge is partly attributed to the easing of pandemic-related social ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bovine Veterinarian US is Likely Undercounting 'Bird Flu' Cases in Dairy Cattle Bovine Veterinarian By Ryan Hanrahan, University of Illinois' FarmDoc project. Reuters' Leah Douglas and Tom Polansek reported Thursday that "the U.S. bird-flu outbreak in dairy cattle is much larger than official figures suggest due to farmers' reluctance to test their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox 59 Lilly drug reduces diabetes risk and sustains weight loss, study says Fox 59 INDIANAPOLIS – Eli Lilly and Company says its obesity/pre-diabetes drug significantly reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes in certain adults and leads to sustained weight loss. The company announced the results of a three-year study into the safety and ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABC-TV New York City conducting spray sessions to mitigate West Nile virus spread WABC-TV One person was diagnosed with West Nile fever and three other patients were hospitalized. wabc logo. Get Eyewitness News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for ... Flag as irrelevant
	desmoinesregister.com This Iowa Community Has the Second-Highest Cancer Rate Nationally Governing The Solberg farm in Palo Alto County, Iowa. (Keith Schneider/The New Lede). Raised in rural Iowa, 71-year-old Maureen Reeves Horsley once ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today Aging human body experiences 'really dramatic changes' at 2 ages: study Medical News Today Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered that humans undergo two major changes in their molecules and microorganisms around ages 44 and 60. Scientists found these age-related molecular changes are associated with certain ... Flag as irrelevant
	KGO-TV What rising COVID cases mean for Bay Area students returning to class KGO-TV SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A new wave of COVID-19 is hitting California and the Bay Area is no exception with cases climbing as kids head back to school. The first day for San Francisco Unified is bringing excitement for families but it's coming at a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Colorado Public Radio Human case of West Nile virus confirmed in El Paso County Colorado Public Radio A. Marm Kilpatrick/Dept. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of California-Santa Cruz Spring rain, summer drought, and heat created ideal conditions for mosquitoes to spread the West Nile virus throughout Colorado last year. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 6 South Florida Mpox cases on the rise in South Florida: How the newest variant differs from the one in 2022 NBC 6 South Florida Doctors say South Florida could be more susceptible to disease spread because it's an international destination. By Chris Hush • Published 5 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago. NBC Universal, Inc. Mpox cases are rising in South Florida as a new variant is ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net How persistent organic pollutants affect gut health: findings on metabolic disruptions and microbiota changes News-Medical.net Exposure to POPs can lead to reproductive disorders, cancer, immune suppression, neurological issues, and metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes. People are exposed to these pollutants mainly through high-fat foods like meat, certain fish, and dairy ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net AI-powered Surreal-GAN identifies diverse brain aging patterns News-Medical.net Early and subtle changes in specific brain regions can emerge during the preclinical phases of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, it is crucial to understand these neuroanatomical changes across a broad spectrum of individuals. Flag as irrelevant
	A surge in the human parvovirus has caught the attention of the CDC NPR The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of yet another respiratory virus in the back-to-school season. The virus is associated with a facial rash in children. Sponsor Message. A MARTÍNEZ, BYLINE: A new respiratory virus is on the rise ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Is Adipose Tissue a Better Measure for Obesity Than BMI? Medscape Take a look at any of the evidence-based US obesity treatment guidelines. The key criteria for diagnosing overweight and obesity is based on the body mass index (BMI). The guidelines also use BMI to stratify care options to decrease cardiovascular risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie Does it matter what time of day you eat? RTE.ie Analysis: Here's what science has to say about improving your health through intermittent fasting and meal scheduling. By Frederic Gachon and Meltem Weger, The University of Queensland. Early hunter-gatherers faced long periods of fasting. Flag as irrelevant
	WXYZ FDA may green light updated COVID-19 vaccines as soon as this week, sources say WXYZ In today's Health Alert, the FDA may approve new COVID-19 vaccines as early as this week, according to insiders. This news comes as the US is currently experiencing its biggest summer surge in COVID-19 cases since July 2022. The updated mRNA vaccines ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Nurses play key role in addressing mental well-being for people after a stroke Science Daily Date: August 19, 2024; Source: American Heart Association; Summary: The latest research indicates that 16% to 85% of people recovering from a stroke experience at least one psychosocial symptom, including depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue and/or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dentistry.co.uk Women smoking during pregnancy at record low thanks to NHS support NHS England NHS England is working to ensure all maternity services can offer pregnant woman who smoke specialist support to quit – with focused treatment including nicotine replacement therapy. More than 90% of inpatient and maternity services are now delivering ... Flag as irrelevant
	Feedstuffs New insights on how bird flu crosses the species barrier Science Daily Date: August 19, 2024; Source: European Molecular Biology Laboratory; Summary: The avian influenza virus needs to mutate to cross the species barrier and to infect and replicate within mammalian cells. Scientists have now deciphered the structure of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday West Nile Virus Detected in New Yorkers for the First Time This Year nyc.gov West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in all five boroughs; four people with West Nile virus disease have been reported. The Health Department is treating parts of the city with mosquito activity; there have been 10 completed adulticiding ... Flag as irrelevant
	KMPH Fox 26 'This place saved our lives' Fresno residents among first to try new Alzheimer's drug KMPH Fox 26 (FOX26) — Several people in Fresno were among the first in the nation to receive a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Now, patients are very optimistic this treatment can help improve their memory. Flag as irrelevant
	RACGP Research finds genetic link between Alzheimer's and heart disease RACGP Chelsea Heaney. 20/08/2024 3:44:30 PM. It is hoped the new insights into the connection between the two conditions could significantly change patient care. An elderly woman stares out a window. Dementia and coronary artery or heart disease are the two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca How contagious is mpox? Why scientists say this strain is 'worrisome' Globalnews.ca Known as clade 1b mpox, the strain has been spreading across much of Africa since being first detected in the Kamituga region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Last week, a case was reported in Sweden in someone who had travelled to an affected ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk expert reaction to studying the effect of video gaming on mental well-being Science Media Centre A study published in Nature Human Behaviour looks at video gaming on mental well-being. Prof Pete Etchells, Professor of Psychology and Science Communication, Bath Spa University, said: "Research into the effects of video games generally falls into one ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times World Mosquito Day: What is the theme for 2024? Know date, history, significance and more Hindustan Times This day emphasises the critical importance of safeguarding ourselves and our communities from the life-threatening illnesses that mosquitoes transmit, including malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus. These diseases continue to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Medical Republic A potato a day keeps the doctor away The Medical Republic Study author and assistant professor of nutrition sciences at the University of Nevada, Dr Neda Akhavan, says that diabetics should not shy away from potatoes as they are the richest source of dietary potassium in Western diets. Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent How to have a great day at work: Keep taking your vitamin D supplements The Independent It's a tricky balance getting enough vitamin D from the sun (our main source) for the suggested 5-30 minutes without sunscreen, while also protecting your skin from harmful UV rays. I definitely wouldn ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today World Mosquito Day 2024 Virginia Department of Health Last Updated: August 19, 2024. Mosquitoes are the bane of summertime life. Not only are they annoying and irritating, but they are also one of the world's most dangerous spreaders of disease. West Nile virus, La Crosse encephalitis, Eastern equine ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 5 Atlanta 5th case of measles reported in metro Atlanta FOX 5 Atlanta On Monday, the Georgia Department of Health announced that a metro Atlanta resident who was not fully vaccinated had tested positive for measles. Officials say the person was exposed to the ... Flag as irrelevant

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