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Initial Staging for PDAC Yields Inaccuracies Most patients initially diagnosed with stage I or II pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) are upstaged following histopathology, potentially due to missed lymph nodes, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network.
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Extreme heat is linked to pregnancy complications, including stillbirths and miscarriages — and the risk is growing Research shows that along with the dangers presented to the general population, extreme heat puts pregnant people — and their unborn fetuses — at risk of life-threatening conditions. During pregnancy, expectant moms are more ...
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How much will AI help in the next pandemic? Researchers in California are developing an AI-based early warning system that will examine social media posts to help predict future pandemics. The researchers, from University of California, Irvine (UCI) and the University ...
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H5N1 confirmed in 3 more California dairy herds The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) today announced that a state lab has detected highly pathogenic avian influenza in cows on three more dairy farms in the Central Valley, which raises the state's total to six.
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Women will now be notified about breast density after mammograms. Here's what should happen next Pushkin went to her doctor, who felt the lump and sent her for another mammogram plus ultrasound. She was surprised when the technician told her, offhandedly, "You have dense breasts. This is going to be a very hard find for us." ...
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Not all belly fat is the same. This 1 habit can make your belly fat healthier, experts say All belly fat is not made equal. New research published in the journal Nature Metabolism on Sept. 10 found that people with obesity who get regular aerobic exercise are storing healthier fat in their bellies compared to people with obesity who don't.
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Hopes epilepsy drug can help reduce snoring Sulthiame, a drug sold under the brand name Ospolot, appeared to reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea in a recent international clinical trial of 298 patients. Lead author Jan Hedner, professor of respiratory medicine at ...
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Further bluetongue cases see control zone extended More cases of bluetongue disease at farms in England have been confirmed, leading to the expansion of a temporary control zone. In North East Lincolnshire, two further cases of the disease were detected on Wednesday after an initial case was confirmed ...
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Uninsured? How to get the COVID shot for free following expiration of vaccine program "As part of the previous federal budget negotiations process, the funding for that program was removed. So, it ended in early August," said Dr. Nina Ashford of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
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Musk ambrette may be linked to rise in early puberty, study finds: What products contain it? Girls have been hitting puberty at increasingly younger ages over the past few decades. New research looks at environmental factors that may play a role. Close-up of purple laundry detergent in a measuring cup. Musk ambrette, sometimes found in ...
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Congo brings forward launch of mpox vaccine drive to Oct 2 Sept 11 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo will start its mpox vaccination campaign on Oct. 2, nearly a week earlier than previously planned, the head of its outbreak response said on Wednesday. Congo is the epicentre of the ongoing mpox outbreak ...
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Ultra-Processed Doesn't Always Mean Bad – Here's How to Tell The study found that sugary and artificially sweetened drinks, along with processed meats, were linked to a greater risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. But cereals, savory snacks, and yogurt and dairy- ...
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Di race to get mpox vaccines across DR Congo Di Democratic Republic of Congo dey run against time to launch one mass vaccination programme for October to control di increasing outbreak of mpox virus. Di goment don however already dey warn say some parts of di huge kontri fit no get di vaccine.
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Unchecked Light Pollution Risks Alzheimer's For Under 65s — Study Scientists researching the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease have revealed light pollution to be a major risk factor. A paper published in Frontiers today identifies a possible link between exposure to outdoor light at night and an increase in the ...
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Has the avian flu been spread by human contact? Are we on the brink of another epidemic? A dairy cow standing in a feeding pen. Restricting dairy cow movement across state lines is part of containing bird flu, but now a case has appeared in a person apparently not exposed to infected animals.
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Bavarian Nordic sees potential to ramp up mpox vaccine capacity The Danish biotech company said it had also identified measures that could boost supply by a further 50 million doses within the next 12-18 months, subject to regulatory approvals and market demand.
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Cell phones don't cause brain cancer: study September 11, 2024 – A major new analysis has found no connection between cell phone use and brain cancer. For the analysis, commissioned by the World Health Organization, researchers reviewed 63 studies. They didn't find any evidence that increased ...
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Rhode Island sees first human case of deadly mosquito virus in five years Rhode Island recorded its first human case in five years of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus that has been spreading in southern New England this summer, health officials announced Wednesday.
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Australians urged to get whooping cough vaccination as infections rise more than tenfold in year Babies less than six months old are at greatest risk of severe disease and death, because they are too young to get vaccinated. This means pregnant women, parents and carers of babies, grandparents and other people in close contact with babies need to be ...
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Four genes found to significantly influence menopause timing and cancer risk Published in Nature, the large-scale analysis was funded by the Medical Research Council and Wellcome. The team first looked at variation in data from genetic sequencing of 106,973 post-menopausal female participants in the UK Biobank study.
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Genetics of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in African populations presented at Nairobi conference ALS is a fatal type of motor neuron disease that can cause cognitive changes that can lead to symptoms of dementia. The team focuses on two common genetic causes of ALS and related disorders -; C9orf72 expansion and SOD1 mutation, which are currently the ...
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New hip replacement tool could transform surgery Dr Alex Samoshkin, Professor Sohini Kar-Narayan, affiliate associate Professor Vikas Khanduja and Dr Jehangir Cama, are leading on the new technology. A team of experts hoped a new, first of its kind, technology could help transform the future of hip ...
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RI announces first case of EEE since 2019 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island officials on Wednesday announced the state's first human case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in five years, along with a new case of West Nile virus. A person in their 70s from Providence County tested ...
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How PATH is supporting the DRC's response to the growing mpox outbreak Mpox has affected the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for decades, but the current outbreak is the most urgent yet, posing a significant public health threat to the African continent and beyond. The ...
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Mpox vaccine is 58% effective after one dose, Canadian study finds No randomized clinical trials have yet been conducted to test the effectiveness of vaccination against mpox. Previous estimates, based on observational studies, suggested that a single dose of the vaccine could be anywhere from 36-per cent to 86-per cent ...
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Mpox in Democratic Republic of the Congo due to monkeypox virus clade I An epidemiological update was published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on 9th September 2024. One case of clade Ib mpox has been reported in Sweden in a person who had travelled to a country in Africa where mpox is ...
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New Alberta COVID data highlights value of getting newly formulated vaccine once available: expert "Even with vaccines, COVID is worse than the flu, and the numbers bear that out," said Dr. Craig Jenne, a professor at the University of Calgary. "It is a more severe virus.".
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Soda is bad for you yet your body wants it. Why? Soda is bad for you yet your body wants it. Why? Psychiatrist explains why we crave junk food — and how to cultivate healthier eating habits. September 10, 2024 ...
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After battling Covid-19, Is India ready for Mpox prevention? What needs to be done Emphasizing strict contact precautions and strengthening healthcare infrastructure are vital. Addressing misinformation and ensuring proper isolation for suspected cases will help manage the outbreak effectively.
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More diversity needed in dementia studies to enhance targeted therapies The results highlight discrepancies in the genetic causes of Alzheimer's in African populations compared to Caucasian populations. Work led by Professor Henry Houlden (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) alongside colleagues in Nigeria, India and ...
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Community urged to get vaccinated as whooping cough notifications continue to rise NSW Health's Director of Communicable Diseases Dr Christine Selvey said vaccination in pregnancy is very important to help protect newborn babies who are most at risk of serious illness from whooping cough. "Free whooping cough vaccines are ...
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Avian flu found in wastewater of 10 Texas cities through virome sequencing Date: September 11, 2024; Source: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Summary: Avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, which spread to cattle and infected 14 people this year, was detected using virome sequencing in the wastewater of 10 Texas ...
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RSV jabs to be rolled out from next week Nearly 5,000 islanders will be eligible for the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for protection against coughs and colds from Monday. The Government of Jersey said RSV was a leading cause of respiratory illness worldwide and in the UK ...
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World Trade Center Exposure Linked to Increased DNA Methylation Forty-seven epigenetically dysregulated genes were identified among WTC-exposed breast cancers compared with the unexposed breast cancer patients. A network was formed from these genes, including Wnt/β-catenin signaling genes WNT4 and TCF7L2; dysregulation ...
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Unaffordable food putting mums-to-be at risk Date: September 10, 2024; Source: Newcastle University; Summary: Pregnant women who have limited access to affordable, nutritious, and healthy foods have a higher chance of developing both physical and mental health problems and their baby's weight is ...
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Another Bullet Fired at Highly Processed Food Elie Metchnikoff drank sour milk every day. He believed that the lactic acid bacteria found in fermented foods like yogurt, especially the Lactobacillus bulgaricus strain, helped to promote longevity by preventing potentially disease-causing bacteria ...
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Pertussis cases increase in region "Everyone should be concerned about this outbreak," said Olivia Luther, director of marketing and community relations at Kaniksu Community Health. "Anyone not immune to pertussis, either by immunization or prior illness, is more susceptible to infection ...
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Sleep Changes Common for Stroke Survivors By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Less than half of people who've survived a stroke will go on to have a healthy, normal sleep pattern, new research shows. Normal sleep is defined as six to ...
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Science in Seconds – Eating Less, Living Longer In this Science in Seconds segment, UConn Health geneticist Blanka Rogina, finds that older flies aged on a high calorie diet are healthier and live longer if they're switched to a reduced calorie diet.
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Epidemiological Update Mpox in the Americas Region - 10 September 2024 Given the recent Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) declared by the Director General of the WHO regarding the increase in cases of mpox (clade Ib) in the African Region, below is a summary of the mpox situation in the Americas ...
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Damage to gut lining from ulcers, ibuprofen may increase Parkinson's risk The exact cause of Parkinson's is unclear, but experts believe that genetic changes and environmental factors, such as toxins, play a role in increasing a person's risk of developing the condition. More recently, studies have shown that the gut could ...
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Are You at Risk for Long Covid? Women, adults with a history of cardiovascular disease, and people who are not vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 are at heightened risk for developing long COVID, whose symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, and joint and muscle pain that persist for three ...
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Rhode Island announces first human EEE case in 2024, additional West Nile Virus case "This underscores how important it is that all Rhode Islanders need to continue protecting themselves from getting mosquito bites. Avoid outdoor activity at sunrise and sunset because that's when mosquitoes are most active," said Director of Health Jerome ...
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Epilepsy drug could help people with sleep apnoea get a good night's rest, study finds "The standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea is sleeping with a machine that blows air through a face mask to keep the airways open," Jan Hedner, the study's lead author and a professor of respiratory medicine at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in ...
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Epidemiological Update: Mpox, Americas Region - 10 September 2024 Situation summary. Given the recent Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) declared by the Director General of the WHO regarding the increase in cases of mpox (clade Ib) in the African Region, below is a summary of the mpox situation ...
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MDH announces new program for teens struggling with substance abuse 24-hour medical monitoring and evaluation; Substance, opioid and alcohol treatment services; Family treatment and engagement; Culturally and linguistically appropriate services; Interventions to apply recovery skills and prevent relapse; Support in ...
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Light pollution a new Alzheimer's risk factor Outdoor light exposure in the evening may be a risk factor for Alzheimer's in people under age 65 ; Date: September 11, 2024 ; Source: Rush University Medical Center ; Summary: Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer's disease, ...
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Cannabis and older adults: Poll shows current use patterns, beliefs and risks Among people age 50 and up, 21% used cannabis in the past year and 12% partake at least monthly; signs of risky driving, potential addiction seen. Reports and Proceedings. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan.
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Cholesterol Education Month: small changes can make a big difference in your heart health September marks National Cholesterol Education Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about managing cholesterol levels for a healthy heart. Regular cholesterol screenings are essential, especially if you have risk factors like a family history ...
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Fly-brain connectome helps to make predictions about neural activity It has been unclear how to build simulations of entire neural circuits with only measurements from a dead fly's brain. Using machine learning to combine a wiring diagram with knowledge of the computation performed by a given circuit enables neural ...
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