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	health Daily update ⋅ October 15, 2024
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	CIDRAP Zimbabwe reports first mpox cases CIDRAP The Sabin Vaccine Institute has delivered 1,000 more doses of its investigational Marburg virus vaccine to Rwanda, following an initial shipment of 700 doses. In an update yesterday, Rwanda's health ministry said 669 vaccine doses have already been ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Why weight-loss drugs may be no obesity silver bullet BBC News It was time to "think differently", Sir Keir told BBC News, after it was announced a trial by Health Innovation Manchester, a research group linked to the NHS, and drug company Eli Lilly would test whether Mounjaro could help obese people back into work. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Annual report cites avian flu, mpox as pandemic threats CIDRAP The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), which tracks and monitors global pandemic preparedness, launched its annual report today. "Outbreaks of avian influenza H5N1 in cattle and its spillover to humans, and a new strain of mpox in Central ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Does the Road to Treating Endometriosis Start in the Gut? Medscape In previous research, Rama Kommagani, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Pathology & Immunology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, worked with a mouse model in which endometrial tissue from donor rodents was injected into the ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Study Suggests No Suicide Signal in Teens Prescribed GLP-1 Agonists MedPage Today Treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated with lower risks of suicidal ideation or attempts in adolescents with obesity compared with those who were treated with lifestyle interventions, a retrospective cohort study suggested. Among over ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Online Cancer Crowdfunding Campaigns Reveal Financial Hardships Forbes One third of cancer-related fundraising pages on the GoFundMe crowdfunding platform in the U.S. describe significant financial hardships related to medical expenses and health-related social needs such as loss of income, according to a new study. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 'Patients must be at the centre of cancer research' BBC News She is wearing AMELIA REYNOLDS/BBC. Fiona Carey, who was diagnosed with cancer 23 years ago, has been involved in the planning of a new cancer hospital in Cambridge. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Use of opioid overdose antidote by laypersons rose 43% from 2020 to 2022, study finds CNN After years of continuously rising opioid overdoses, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that overdose deaths decreased 3% in 2023, the first annual decrease since 2018. A new study shows how the increased administration of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Fear of Cancer Recurrence Can Persist for Childhood Survivors Medscape Adult survivors of childhood cancer face a high risk of developing subsequent malignant neoplasms — about a sixfold greater risk than in the general population — and studies indicate that these cancer survivors also fear their cancer will recur. Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Flu shot may not be as effective as last year, but it's still worth getting The Seattle Times The annual influenza vaccine targets three strains of seasonal flu, and scientists make an educated guess months before the fall season. It takes about six months for pharmaceutical makers to produce the flu vaccine. They try to create a formula that they ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Risk of new type 2 diabetes in kids higher after COVID than other respiratory infections, data suggest CIDRAP The additional metabolic stress imposed by COVID-19 may have pushed frank disease in an already susceptible child. Similar results were seen in patients who were overweight or obese (RR at 1, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVB.com New FDA ruling requires women be informed on breast density, its relation to cancer risk KTVB.com October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, meant to spread awareness of victims and survivors of breast cancer. Author: Emily White (Idaho Press). Published: 1: ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Pregnant women offered vaccine to help newborns BBC News Pregnant women in Wolverhampton are being offered a new vaccine to protect newborn babies. Women who are at least 28 weeks pregnant are being encouraged to book in for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine before the start of winter. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Girl's life saved by pioneering rare diseases study BBC News The family of a young girl say her life was saved after a pioneering study was able to diagnose her incredibly rare genetic disorder, leading to better treatment. Jaydi Hawker, 11, has a form of dwarfism thought to affect fewer than 50 people in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 Los Angeles Whooping cough outbreak hits CA as US cases surge to pre-pandemic levels ABC7 Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- California is in the midst of a whooping cough outbreak, as the CDC reports a nationwide surge. It's raising concerns for those most vulnerable to the bacterial disease. It spreads through air droplets that can live on clothes and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fort Worth Star-Telegram Haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu? When to get shots in Dallas-Fort Worth Fort Worth Star-Telegram Young people, older adults, pregnant people and those who have certain health conditions are at higher risk of becoming sick from contracting a respiratory illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Flag as irrelevant
	KERO 23ABC News Kern County goes 'Viral': How to prepare for the flu KERO 23ABC News BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Gonzalves Ntwali, district leader at CVS Health, says now is the time to get the flu vaccine. "Students are going back to school, holidays are coming up, people are getting together and so it will be very important for everyone to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Could COVID-19 Raise Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke? Study Offers Clues Healthline A new study has identified a possible link between COVID-19 infection and a raised risk for stroke and heart attack. The population-level research does not explain why this risk is manifesting but does point to long-term cardiac health ramifications ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian New cervical cancer treatment regime 'cuts risk of dying from disease by 40%' The Guardian Process tested in patients over 10-year period involves short course of chemotherapy before chemoradiation. Andrew Gregory Health editor. Mon 14 Oct 2024 18.30 EDT. Share. Doctors are hailing a "remarkable" new treatment regime for cervical cancer that ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP California reports 4 more probable H5 cases in dairy workers CIDRAP The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today reported four more probable avian flu infections in dairy workers, as it awaits final confirmation from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on an earlier probable case ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona's Family Whooping cough cases at near-decade high in Arizona Arizona's Family PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Flu season is right around the corner, and this year, doctors are advising patients to stay up-to-date on another vaccine: TDAP. This shot protects against whooping cough. Arizona Health Department records show cases are at their ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Kerala man contracts murine typhus: What is this rare disease? The Hindu On October 11, a 75-year-old man from Kerala with a travel history to Vietnam and Cambodia, was diagnosed with murine typhus, a rare bacterial infection spread by fleas. This is reportedly the first such case in the State. Earlier, in India, it has ... Flag as irrelevant
	swissinfo.ch Putting the fight against HIV back on the UN agenda swissinfo.ch HIV remains a reality in much of sub-Saharan Africa, affecting mostly girls and young women. As climate change and conflicts top the agenda at the United Nations, more needs to be done to fight the virus, warns UNAIDS, the main UN agency working on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAY Brown County Public Health urges flu vaccine for 6 months and older WBAY GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Epigenomic dynamics shape human brain development and neuropsychiatric disorder risks News-Medical.net Recent studies have reported chromatin remodeling in early postnatal development. Nevertheless, the trajectories of DNA methylation and chromatin conformational changes in prenatal brain tissues have not been characterized at single-cell resolution. Flag as irrelevant
	Oklahoma Voice Overdose deaths are down nationally, but up in many Western states Oklahoma Voice The CDC data shows Alaska had the largest increase from 2023 — up 42%, to 390 deaths. Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy in August 2023 proposed legislation making fentanyl dealers subject to murder charges in overdose death cases, writing: "Drugs and drug ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Kerala man contracts Murine Typhus: What is this rare disease and who can be infected Times of India A 75-year-old man from Kerala has been diagnosed with murine typhus. This flea-borne bacterial infection causes symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, and muscle pain. Diagnosis depended heavily on travel history. Flag as irrelevant
	India Today New cervical cancer treatment reduces death risk by 40%: Lancet study India Today Researchers have identified a new treatment plan for cerivcal cancer with better survival rates · The new plan requires chemotherapy prior to the standard chemoradiation · The overall survival rate showed a 40% reduction in the risk of dying. Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard Breast cancer in India: 16% of women aged 55-64 face the silent threat Business Standard Regular screenings, especially mammograms, are crucial for early detection, particularly for high-risk women over 55." The rise in breast cancer cases has been linked to various factors, including late pregnancies, family history, hormonal changes, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 'Awful reality': Albanese government injects $95 million to fight the latest deadly bird flu www.doherty.edu.au With the arrival of millions of migratory birds this spring, there is an increased risk of a deadly strain arriving in Australia, known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1. Australia is the only ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk 'Team Oxfordshire' working together once more to tackle winter pressures www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Lisa Glynn, Interim Chief Operating Officer at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), said: "Winter is the busiest season for health services – as temperatures drop, we see more respiratory illnesses like RSV and, of course, flu. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Alzheimer's Drug in Smaller Vial Sizes Could Save Medicare Hundreds of Millions MedPage Today Adding a 75-mg vial could save Medicare $99 million to $251 million a year. More than $100 million could be saved annually on discarded lecanemab (Leqembi), a simulation study suggested ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Future doctors 'will be expected to consider climate impact of inhalers' Telegraph.co.uk The initiative – overseen by the European Network on Climate and Health Education, which is made up of a group of 25 medical schools led by the University of Glasgow – will bring climate lessons into the curriculum of more than 10,000 students. Flag as irrelevant
	UVA Health Newsroom New Insights into Clostridioides difficile Infection and Vaccine Development Contagionlive.com In the study, all vaccinated mice survived lethal doses of C diff, while all unvaccinated mice perished within days. Although the vaccinated mice did become infected, they only experienced mild symptoms and recovered quickly. Their ... Flag as irrelevant
	headtopics.com Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder thedacare.org The reduced exposure to natural light is thought to disrupt the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm). This can interfere with the regulation of mood-related chemicals like serotonin and melatonin. The result is a depressive episode that can impact a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas Reflector Cancer rates are rising in people under 50. Here's what to do about it. Kansas Reflector In 2024, there will be 2 million new cancer cases, slightly more in men, and nearly 60,000 deaths from cancer nationwide. In the United States, prostate (28%), lung (11 %) and colorectal (8%) cancers will add up to about 48 % of newly diagnosed cases ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Naloxone use by non-medical bystanders on the rise, but not fast enough News-Medical.net Use of a lifesaving drug to reverse opioid drug overdoses is growing, but not fast enough. That's according to new research in JAMA Network Open from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, College of Public Health and the National Registry of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Labour Spokesman How Genetic Testing Can Help Identify Your Risk for Cancer Baptist Health South Florida Most women know that mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes raise the breast cancer risk in Ashkenazi Jewish women as well as Blacks and Hispanics, says Dr. Morrell. But with the rapid evolution of genetics, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABS-CBN News AI research uncovers 160000 new RNA viruses ABS-CBN News More than 160,000 viruses previously unknown to scientists have been identified using a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) program. The largest study of its kind has highlighted the massive scale of the virosphere — the viruses that inhabit the ... Flag as irrelevant
	KFSN-TV 6 confirmed cases of Bird flu in the state, public health and dairies aim to protect employees KFSN-TV And individuals who work with infected animals are at higher risk. The Tulare County Public Health Department has been working for months to ensure dairy farms have enough personal protective equipment to keep its employees safe. Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation CA What you need to know about cold and flu season The Conversation CA Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that spread easily from person to person. These viruses mainly affect the nose, throat and lungs. Flu symptoms typically include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABS-CBN News Protect yourself: Get your flu vaccine ottawa.ca Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that residents aged 6 months and older get their annual flu vaccine as soon as possible this flu season. OPH is anticipating an active respiratory illness season with influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Health Talk | The crucial role of effective vaccine coverage in tackling antimicrobial resistance Hindustan Times A comprehensive, people-centred approach applied across health systems is needed to prevent, diagnose and treat infections. There is growing evidence for the need to make better use of vaccines against vaccine-preventable diseases to reduce the burden ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Covid hospitalisations surge as new variant XEC spreads across UK The Independent Covid hospitalisations have surged across Britain at an "alarming" rate as a new variant of the virus emerged, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned. UKHSA figures showed the admission rate for patients testing positive for Covid XEC stood ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com About 1 in 4 US adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD UPI.com Alison Burke wanted to be there for her daughter following the girl's diagnosis with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Advertisement. Then she noticed that a lot of what she was learning about ADHD sounded awfully familiar. Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and avian flu underscore need for reset of pandemic preparedness, report says Morningstar.com "The next pandemic won't wait for us to perfect our systems," said Joy Phumaphi, GPMB co-chair and former Minister of Health to Botswana, in prepared remarks. "We must invest now in resilient and equitable primary healthcare systems to withstand the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News Study: Children, teens more likely to develop diabetes after COVID Spectrum News The research parallels what is already known about adults, who also have increased rates of diabetes diagnoses following a COVID infection. What You Need To Know. Children and teenagers ... Flag as irrelevant
	SC Daily Gazette Surge in overdose deaths has moved westward, even as they fall nationally SC Daily Gazette Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy in August 2023 proposed legislation making fentanyl dealers subject to murder charges in overdose death cases, writing: "Drugs and drug overdoses have had a devastating effect on our state.". Flag as irrelevant
	Alabama Reflector Surge in overdose deaths has moved westward, even as they fall nationally Alabama Reflector Despite an encouraging national dip in the past year, overdose deaths are still on the rise in many Western states as the epicenter of the nation's continuing crisis shifts toward the Pacific Coast, where deadly fentanyl and also methamphetamine are ... Flag as irrelevant
	PS News 'We will not be able to prevent its arrival': Government moves to counter likely outbreak of new bird flu strain PS News A $95 million package of biosecurity and environmental initiatives has been announced which, the government says, will go a long way towards countering the disease. Australia remains the only continent free from high pathogenicity avian influenza ... Flag as irrelevant

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