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In chronic pain, this teenager "could barely do anything." Insurer wouldn't cover surgery. A doctor recommended Preston undergo a procedure called a sports hernia repair to mend damaged tissue in his pelvis, believed to be causing his pain. The sports medicine clinic treating Preston told Lothar that the procedure had ...
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'A warmer, sicker world': Mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases are infiltrating the US Aedes mosquitoes capable of carrying a range of harmful viruses are moving to new areas with climate change (Credit: Getty Images). West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), malaria and dengue are gaining new ground in the US.
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Quick takes: More H5N1 in California cows, CDC public health awards, yellow fever in the Americas The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today confirmed 6 more H5N1 avian flu outbreaks in California dairy herds, raising the total to 238 across 14 states. California's latest confirmations raise the ...
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Severe Maternal Morbidity Three Times Higher in Surrogate Gestational Carriers Gestational carriers face a significantly higher risk for severe maternal morbidity and other pregnancy complications than those conceiving naturally or via in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a recent Canadian study.
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Here's what to know about the new vaccines for this respiratory virus season With respiratory viruses ramping up as we look to cooler days, vaccination season has arrived again. The newest vaccine to protect against COVID-19 has hit pharmacies, and Allegheny County residents have myriad options to get re-inoculated, ...
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Researchers investigate potential link between RSV and sudden unexpected infant deaths Sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) includes deaths of infants under one year old without a known cause, deaths that are due to accidental suffocation or strangulation in bed and those from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to the Centers ...
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Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise Medical experts are trying to stem the tide. In 2022, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists lowered the threshold for when doctors should treat pregnant and postpartum patients for high blood pressure. And federal agencies offer training ...
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Paramedics may not all be using the best method for defibrillation, study hints Positioning defibrillator pads on the front and back of the body, rather than on the front and side, could be more effective at treating cardiac arrests, new research suggests. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
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Patients wait longer for urgent breast cancer referrals Between April and June 2024, only 30.7% of patients were seen by a breast cancer specialist within 14 days of their GP urgent referral, compared to 38.6% in the previous quarter. For the same ...
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CSL gets $121 mln contract to increase US stockpile for bird flu vaccines to 40 mln doses Under the multi-year contract CSL will deliver its MF59 adjuvant, an ingredient that can be used to manufacture vaccines against the H5 avian influenza virus. "This decision will further support the U.S. government's pandemic preparedness efforts," CSL ...
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Public Health investigates fourth case of locally acquired case of dengue in LA County NBC Universal, Inc. Dengue fever is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes. Here's what you need to know. Los Angeles County health officials ...
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Nearly 1 in 3 US Adults May Have Low Iron Levels Researchers in a new study estimated that 7% of U.S. adults have anemia, a blood disorder that can be iron-related and is particularly well-known in part due to screenings given during pregnancy. But ...
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Review finds serious gaps in steps to control avian flu in mammals The scientists examined outbreaks in European fur farms, South American marine mammals, and US dairy cattle, noting the diversity of the species, along with changes in the ecology and molecular evolution of H5N1 in wild and domestic birds that increase the ...
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EEE virus found in Oswego County mosquitoes Most people infected by EEE will not develop symptoms, but severe cases may include headaches, high fever, chills and vomiting. The illness may lead to disorientation, seizures, encephalitis and a coma.
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Woman recovering from stage 4 cancer after double-lung transplant at Northwestern Medicine CHICAGO (WLS) -- Doctors in Chicago performed a rare and difficult procedure, saving the life of a woman with stage 4 cancer. You wouldn't know it, but Mandy Wilk is now three months out from a double-lung transplant. The patient and her doctors at ...
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Drug-free nasal spray blocks, neutralizes viruses, bacteria A drug-free nasal spray that forms a gel-like matrix that captures and neutralizes germs may offer another layer of protection against respiratory infections, according to a study out of Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Whooping cough cases on rise in Tennessee, adolescents at risk NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( ...
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'More support needed for women with heart conditions' Faith Harrison, a fitness coach from Shropshire, went to hospital in January because she felt ill after a hockey match. She said clinicians initially told her she was having a panic attack or had a stomach ...
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Number of children with near-sightedness continues to rise worldwide. Here's why BOSTON - A new study finds a startling number of children worldwide are developing near-sightedness. About 36% of children and teens globally have myopia or near-sightedness, meaning they have trouble with distance vision. And according to a new study ...
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Innovative model provides valuable insights into prostate cancer spread A new preclinical model using CRISPR, an advanced technology that allows scientists to cut and edit genes, has given Weill Cornell Medicine researchers and their colleagues a deeper insight into how prostate cancer spreads or metastasizes.
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Bavarian Nordic Signs Agreement With UNICEF for One Million Mpox Vaccines (Reuters) - Bavarian Nordic said on Thursday it has signed an agreement with the UNICEF for one million mpox vaccines, which include 500,000 doses that were committed by the Gavi vaccine alliance. (Reporting by Mariam Sunny in Bengaluru; ...
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'Weekend warrior' workouts may be as effective as daily exercise, study shows If exercise takes a back seat in the working week, take heart. Cramming the recommended amount of physical activity into the weekend still has significant health benefits, research suggests. A study of nearly 90,000 people ...
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What You Need to Know About Mpox Mpox is a disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. The virus is thought to have started to circulate in parts of Africa in the 1950s. It is part of the same family of viruses as the variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox.
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Tips from the CDC on Preventing Respiratory Virus Spread in Schools Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting. Hand washing. Respiratory etiquette. Vaccinations. Cleaner Air. The CDC suggests improving air quality by improving ventilation in buildings or moving ...
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FluMist At-Home Nasal Flu Vaccine: How Effective Is It Compared to Regualar Shots? However, injectable vaccines are safe for a wider range of populations. On September 20, 2024, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced ...
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What is the Body Roundness Index (BRI) and could it replace BMI? | In Focus podcast What's a quick measure of how healthy you are? Most people would say Body Mass Index or BMI. But increasingly, experts have come to the conclusion that BMI has several limitations. Why? For one thing it was made using data from 19th century Europeans ...
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Three cases of whooping cough confirmed in Kootenai County schools Letters to parents of students at Ponderosa and NExA elementary schools and Woodland Middle School informed them of the positive cases. Since April, the number of reported pertussis cases in North Idaho has grown from a few ...
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How Gut Health Impacts Overall Health on Coast Live HAMPTON ROADS, VA— Have you ever had a gut-wrenching experience? It's not just a phrase that's tossed around according to Harvard Medical School your gut/brain connection can add to your anxiety and result in problems with digestion.
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Rates of e-bike injuries rise fourfold and powered scooter injuries nearly double The research adds to the existing information and gap in knowledge on the sociodemographic and risk factor variables that might be contributing to micromobility vehicle-related injuries. The findings are published in the American Journal of Public Health.
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The case for helping Africa fight mpox "Not controlling this outbreak in Africa can lead to a pandemic and deaths because we can see mutation again of the virus," Dr. Jean Kaseya, the director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, told Carmen.
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Applying the Latest RSV Vaccine Recommendations to Improve Care for Older Adults RSV vaccines are highly effective in preventing lower respiratory tract disease in older adults, yet vaccine uptake in this population remains low. This Learning Lab contains tools to support you and your team in applying the latest RSV vaccine ...
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RSV Vaccination: Mock Clinical Consultations Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in Older Adults These examples demonstrate the implementation of motivational interviewing and shared decision-making during discussions with vaccine-hesitant patients. Download our motivational interviewing PDF guide for use in your own practice to support you in ...
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Public health leaders urge people to get COVID vaccines this fall After the Kitsap Peninsula and its neighboring communities saw an uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations this summer, public health officials are encouraging everyone receive an updated immunization this fall. Health & Wellness Sponsor.
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Obesity rates in the US, in 3 charts For the report, researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from August 2021 to August 2023 to estimate the prevalence of obesity and severe obesity. People who have a body mass index (BMI) ...
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NICE Board says new method allowing greater weight to be given to severe diseases is working The severity modifier has been applied to diseases including non-end-of-life cancers as well as non-cancer conditions that have dramatic and far-reaching impacts on patients, such as cystic fibrosis, which would not have qualified for additional weighting ...
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Night-time noise linked to restless nights for airport neighbours Noise from aircraft at night is linked with disturbed sleep quality and sleep-wake cycle, a new study using movement trackers has shown. Environmental health experts at the University of Leicester combined measurements from activity monitors and ...
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Ozempic linked to drop in opioid overdose risk: study Why it matters: It's the latest evidence that buzzy drugs known as GLP-1s could be used to address psychiatric disorders, including addiction. Anecdotal reports have indicated the drugs are associated with ...
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Measure of body roundness may help to predict risk of cardiovascular disease Research Highlights: Body roundness index — a measure to reflect abdominal body fat and height that some health care professionals believe better reflects the proportion of body fat and visceral fat than body mass index — may help to predict a person's ...
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Bell County veterinarian talks vaccination, brings awareness to World Rabies Day KILLEEN, Texas (KXXV) — Rabies is a potentially fatal disease spread through the saliva of animals, and World Rabies Day is observed on September 28. To prevent rabies, pets should receive their first shots at 12 to 16 weeks, because rabies can kill ...
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A Parkinson's diagnosis can come sooner than you think When Rebekah Lowe first searched for answers to a strange tremor in her foot, she dismissed the most common result: Parkinson's disease. Still in her forties, she felt certain Parkinson's was something that only affected older people.
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| Very few people are getting the latest COVID-19 vaccines So far, very few people have been rolling up their sleeves to get the latest COVID-19 vaccines. That's according to the first data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracking demand for the new shots. NPR health correspondent Rob Stein has ...
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Ultra-processed foods and health: are we correctly interpreting the available evidence? For example, a recent EPIC cohort study reported an overall association between high intake of UPF and the risk of multimorbidity for cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type-2 diabetes (T2D) (HR 1.09; 1.05–1.12) [6].
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Managing asthma: How to control symptoms during the autumn spike Today, one in 11 youngsters in the UK live with asthma, a chronic condition characterised by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which can cause breathing difficulties, wheezing, and tightness in the chest.
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Neurodegenerative Disease Markers and Detection Methods As biomarkers, total tau and phosphorylated tau can be detected in brain tissue, cell lysates, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and blood samples, but scientists must thoughtfully choose validated assays and reagents for reliable biomarker testing.
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Celebrating Public Health Each year, the Journal publishes Clinical Implications of Basic Research (CIBR) articles to coincide with the announcements of two awards, the Lasker Awards for Basic Medical Research and for Clinical Medical Research. These awards celebrate the best ...
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Syphilis resurgence spurs global vaccine search Now, an international collaboration has used whole-genome sequencing to investigate the genomic diversity of the syphilis bacterium, finding universal proteins that could be used as vaccine targets. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused ...
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Protecting yourself and others with vaccinations The best way to protect ourselves from respiratory illness is with vaccinations. Vaccines can help protect from flu, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), COVID-19 and pneumococcal pneumonia. These vaccines are available free of charge to Veterans receiving ...
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Semaglutide and Opioid Overdose Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Opioid Use Disorder Drug overdose fatalities in the United States remain high, with an estimated 107 543 deaths in 2023, mostly from opioids. Despite the effectiveness of medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) in preventing overdoses, only an estimated 25% of ...
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World Rabies Day 2024: Experts encourage education, vaccination, and collaboration to combat rabies Rabies is a virus that affects the central nervous system in mammals, leading to brain inflammation. Rabies is almost always fatal once there are symptoms, but it is also 100 percent preventable with proper precautions and vaccination.
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Many people in jail have an opioid addiction, but less than half of jails offer medication, study shows Jails could play a key role in curbing overdose deaths, but less than half offer opioid use disorder medication, a new national study found. Only a fraction of those with such medication widely provide it to anyone with the disorder.
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