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Marburg infects 3 more in Rwanda, most outbreak cases tied to hospital clusters After 2 days with no new Marburg virus cases, Rwanda's health ministry today reported three new infections and one more death from the disease, raising the outbreak total to 61 cases, 14 of them fatal. Marburg particles NIAID/Flickr cc.
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Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram Women of all shapes and sizes can have dense breasts. It has nothing to do with breast firmness. And it only matters in the world of breast cancer screening, said Dr. Ethan Cohen of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
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Flu Vaccines for 65+: New Findings on 'Super' Shots Fluzone High-Dose is the one "most of us use," said Furr, board chair and immediate past president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. · Flublok, the recombinant flu shot, uses an egg-free technology to trigger a stronger immune response.
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Avian flu confirmations in California dairy workers reach 6 The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported today that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed two of its latest probable H5 avian flu cases, as it reported another likely case based on state testing, ...
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COVID-19 infections during 1st wave linked to higher risk of heart attack and stroke: Study Researchers focused on the long-term cardiovascular risks for unvaccinated people who were sick with the virus during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 and 2020.
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Research uncovers disparities in US all-cause deaths during COVID pandemic Today in JAMA Network Open, a Mass General Brigham-led research team reports that US all-cause excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected several minoritized populations, with the largest relative increase in adults aged ...
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Crohn's disease treatment 'sets global standard' The PROFILE trial results published by Cambridge researchers earlier this year have helped set a new global standard for the treatment of the life-long condition, doctors said. It showed early monoclonal antibody therapy, a ...
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COVID-19 raises the stakes for heart attacks, strokes, and even death long after infection, new study finds Practically from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and medical experts feared–and often loudly warned–that the virus wasn't like other infections that people might encounter during, say, flu season. SARS-CoV-2 was different.
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CDC details 2023 trichinellosis outbreak linked to undercooked bear meat A 2023 outbreak of trichinellosis tied to undercooked bear meat in western North Carolina points to the need for local health departments and wildlife managers to educate people about safe wild-game meat preparation, say investigators from the Centers ...
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Study finds mutations, DNA structures driving bladder cancer A study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the New York Genome Center illuminates as never before how bladder cancer originates and progresses. The researchers found that antiviral enzymes that mutate the DNA of normal and cancer cells ...
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Whooping cough cases up 342% since 2023 as US outbreak continues. What to know about symptoms and spread The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had preliminarily documented more than 17,600 whooping cough infections in the U.S. as of Oct. 5, 2024—more than four times the nearly 4,000 infections recorded at this time in 2023.
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Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram The best advice for a woman with dense breasts is to discuss with her doctor the pros and cons of additional screening methods. By Carla K. Johnson | Associated Press • Published 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago. NBC Universal, Inc.
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Inside RSV: Researchers pinpoint markers of more severe cases Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains the top cause of hospitalization among young children, leading to respiratory issues like bronchiolitis and pneumonia. However, the reasons why some children experience only mild symptoms while others suffer ...
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Aspirin 'may prevent cancer in diabetes patients' It may also prevent a fifth of those cancers in the general population, the Planets cancer charity said. Researchers in Southampton examined the medical records of almost 10,000 people in the UK. Dr Zaed Hamady ...
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Person who contracted measles could have exposed others in 2 NJ counties A Monmouth County resident who recently returned from overseas travel has contracted measles and could have exposed others in Union and Monmouth counties for eight days before visiting a Jersey Shore hospital last week, the state Health Department ...
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Researchers identify second US drug-resistant mpox cluster Genetic sequencing has identified a second cluster of tecovirimat-resistant mpox infections in the United States—the first of its kind involving interstate spread. Researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and partners ...
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Fourth human case of bird flu reported by California public health officials The California Department of Public Health reported the state's fourth case of a person contracting bird flu Thursday afternoon. The infected person was from the Central Valley and had contact with infected dairy cows. All four people were in contact ...
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Further bluetongue cases confirmed on two farms A deadly virus that affects cattle and sheep has been confirmed on two Hertfordshire farms. The positive cases of bluetongue were confirmed by Hertfordshire County Council. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said because ...
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Mpox resurges — with a new, deadlier strain A box of Jynneos monkeypox vaccine vials by Danish vaccine developer Bavarian Nordic. Despite the availability of the mpox vaccine, Jynneos, a new strain has claimed the lives of hundreds of children in ...
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Concern over possible measles outbreak in New Jersey ELIZABETH, New Jersey (WABC) -- There are worries about a possible measles outbreak after a confirmed case of the disease in New Jersey. The patient may have exposed people in four separate communities. Among the locations were Elizabeth, ...
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Breast cancer survivors share what you can do to be proactive FAIRWAY, Kan. (KCTV) - ...
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Evanston YWCA shut down after Legionnaires' disease cases linked to water system Dr. Jonathan Pinsky is an infectious disease specialist from Endeavor Edward Hospital in Naperville. Pinsky said people who are immunocompromised are most at risk for developing severe cases. "The symptoms of legionella pneumonia: ...
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Worst whooping cough outbreak in a decade has infected thousands There have been about 17,500 cases this year — more than four times as many compared to the same time last year — and four confirmed deaths. And experts are concerned that the outbreak could worsen in the fall ...
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Health agencies investigate tropical mosquito found in Jackson County For the first time, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been found in Oregon. Emilio DeBess is the state public health veterinarian based at the Oregon Health Authority's Public Health Division. He says the insects are a national concern "because they can ...
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What's the newest step in AI? UF researchers say combating breast cancer. When 63-year-old Burnett was diagnosed with breast cancer 23 years ago, artificial intelligence was a mere blip on the horizon. It was not yet helping doctors detect tumors and prescribe tailored treatments.
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Rates of a tick-borne parasitic disease are on the rise "These findings suggest that clinicians should have a heightened vigilance of co-infection of other tick-borne illness among patients admitted with babesiosis," said Paddy Ssentongo, infectious disease fellow, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical ...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month, A Story of Strength, and Advocacy at CRDAMC FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month shines a light on the importance of early detection and the ongoing battle against one of the most common cancers affecting women. At Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, this month ...
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Long COVID Linked to Persistent Infection "If we can identify a subset of people who have persistent viral symptoms because of a reservoir of virus in the body, we may be able to treat them with antivirals to alleviate their symptoms," said Swank.
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Two-Dose Strategy and Targeted Interventions Drive Mpox Campaign The Mpox vaccination campaign in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) began on October 4, with Africa CDC Director General Dr Jean Kaseya emphasising the importance of two doses. While a single dose provides over 50% protection, Dr Kaseya stated: ...
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Has Obesity Peaked? According to historical data from the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, adult obesity prevalence climbed from 13 percent in 1960-1962 to 23 percent between 1988 and 1994 and first reached 30 percent in the 1999-2000 wave of the national survey.
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Bird Flu Is Primarily Transmitted Among Dairy Cattle Through Milking, Study Suggests Now, a small study involving experimentally infected cows suggests the virus is mainly transmitting between cattle through milk and milking procedures, not via respiratory spread. Although the findings, recently published in Nature, may be reassuring ...
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Excessive alcohol intake may increase heart rate, atrial tachycardias in young adults Key takeaways: Researchers observed an increase in heart rate and atrial tachycardias as alcohol consumption increased in young adults. Some participants experienced notable arrhythmia episodes including atrial fibrillation. Increased alcohol intake ...
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Daily briefing: Cutting calories extends life — but not the way you think Also key was overall resilience, presumably encoded in the animals' genes, to the stress of reduced food intake. The most-resilient animals lost the least weight, maintained immune function and lived longer.
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Where Obesity Is Most Prevalent in the US Obesity is linked to numerous health complications, including heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers, leading to higher mortality rates and increased healthcare costs. However, obesity rates within the U.S. vary considerably between states.
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AI eye scanner takes top prize in Pilbara healthcare challenge The Western Australian Government is proud to announce Lions Outback Vision as the winner of the $5 million Pilbara healthcare initiative 'The Challenge'. Lions Outback Vision awarded $5 million prize; Pilbara community to benefit from improved eye ...
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Limerick woman who suffered pain for years calls for more funding for endometriosis treatment Endometriosis is estimated by the World Health Organisation to affect one in 10 women and girls globally. It can bring severe life-impacting pain and infertility, among many other symptoms. Lisa-Claire Walsh ...
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Breakdancers warned of cone-shaped lump from 'extensive headspinning' Breakdancers have been urged to avoid headspinning after a dancer who developed a cone-shaped lump on his head due to "years of extensive headspinning practice" had to have it surgically removed. The benign tumour, dubbed a "breakdance bulge", was more ...
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USC Team Counts Circulating Tumor Cells to Predict Treatment Response, Survival in Prostate Cancer NEW YORK – A team of researchers at the University of Southern California has used a commercial blood test to count circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and predict how prostate cancer patients will respond to certain therapies and their survival outcomes.
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Hidden dangers of nighttime social media scrolling: Protect your eyes from dim light damage When you are lying in bed, phone in hand, the soft glow of the screen lights up your face, pulling you into a vortex of endless scrolling. Each swipe reveals another captivating post, another meme, another glimpse into your friends' lives, ...
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New tech breakthrough for glucose monitors (WJZY) — Renowned marathon runner and sports nutritionist Pam Nisevich Bede, teamed up with Lingo by Abbott, to share timely advice for maintaining overall metabolic health and proper glucose levels. She shared easy ways ...
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