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	health Daily update ⋅ October 17, 2024
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	CIDRAP CDC issues interim recommendations to prevent sexual Oropouche virus spread CIDRAP The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday said it has received reports of 90 imported Oropouche virus from 5 states, mostly from Florida, and it also issued recommendations for male travelers to prevent possible sexual spread. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape HIV-Positive Donors Safe for Kidney Transplants Medscape Kidney transplant recipients with HIV who receive organs from HIV-positive donors show no worse safety outcomes compared with those receiving organs from donors without HIV, supporting a proposed change to allow such transplants beyond the current ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Marburg treatment trials launch in Rwanda CIDRAP Currently, there are no approved treatments or vaccines against Marburg virus, though a clinical trial of an investigational Marburg virus vaccine from the Sabin Vaccine Institute recently launched in the country. arm with IV ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Induction Chemotherapy Followed by Chemoradiotherapy Improves Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer Medscape Primary endpoints were progression-free survival and overall survival, with a median follow-up of 67 months. The trial, which involved patients from 32 medical centers in Brazil, India, Italy, Mexico ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News YWCA Evanston/North Shore to reopen on Thursday, following cleanup from Legionella bacteria CBS News CHICAGO (CBS) -- The YWCA in Evanston will reopen on Thursday, a week after it was forced to shut down over two cases of Legionnaires' disease connected to the building. "The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Environmental Health team has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape SBRT or Prostatectomy for Localized Prostate Cancer: Is One Better? Medscape In patients with localized prostate cancer, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) was associated with better urinary continence and sexual function, but slightly worse bowel function, compared with radical prostatectomy, according to a phase 3 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Stress and 'moon face': What experts say about this TikTok trend CNN Dermatologists cast doubt on chatter among social media users that high levels of the stress hormone cortisol can lead to puffy or rounded cheeks, a condition that's been dubbed "moon face." Yukari Schrickel ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Whooping Cough Is Spreading Quickly. Here's How To Prevent It Forbes Paul Offit, M.D., a virologist and director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, put this all into perspective in an interview. "The first Pertussis vaccine was available in 1947; it was a whole killed bacteria," he ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows ABC News Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. People with HIV can safely receive donated kidneys from deceased donors with the virus, according to a large study that comes as the U.S. government moves to expand the practice. Flag as irrelevant
	Myjoyonline.com WHO approves Jynneos for use in teens as study shows undiagnosed mpox common CIDRAP Yesterday the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the approval of Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine, Jynneos, for adolescents aged 12 to 17. The move comes as the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is still raging, and infecting ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times WA could be better protected against RSV this winter. Here's why The Seattle Times "What we're looking at now is probably the first true post-pandemic season of respiratory viruses," Dr. John Lynch, an infectious disease doctor at Harborview Medical Center, said during the discussion. Flag as irrelevant
	National Institutes of Health Kidney transplantation between donors and recipients with HIV is safe National Institutes of Health The results were published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. Kidney transplants offer a survival benefit to people with HIV and end-stage kidney disease, but an organ shortage limits access. In addition ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Weight loss drugs like Ozempic may help reduce overdose risks: Study ABC News A new study suggests that GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic, which are used for diabetes management and weight loss, may help reduce the risk of overdose and alcohol intoxication in people with substance use disorders. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents With Obesity Medscape Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) given to adolescents with obesity was associated with a one-third decreased risk for suicidal ideation and suicide attempts compared with lifestyle intervention alone, a large international ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Ultraprocessed Foods and CVD: Myths vs Facts Medscape Hello. This is Dr JoAnn Manson, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. I'd like to talk with you about ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) and risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and try to separate some of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Firstborn and only children more likely to face anxiety, depression, study finds ABC News Being the eldest sibling or being an only child may be linked to anxiety and depression in kids as young as age 8, according to a new study. Researchers at Epic, a firm that manages a majority of electronic health records across the United States, ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Community Engagement, Culturally Tailored Care as a Gateway to Advancing Health Equity AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Many talks at the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) 41st National Oncology Conference advocated for the adoption of culturally relevant care, the leveraging of community partnerships, and community engagement to build better trust with patients and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN New cervical cancer treatment cuts risk of death from disease, according to trial results CNN A new study found a "significant survival advantage" using chemotherapy before chemoradiotherapy as a treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Digital Vision/Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Five cases of mosquito-borne dengue virus reported in Baldwin Park Los Angeles Times Dengue is mainly transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, which are not common in L.A. County, according to public health officials. It is usually found in tropical and subtropical regions. Neither of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News New skin research could help slow signs of ageing BBC News As well as combatting ageing, the findings could also be used to produce artificial skin for transplantation and prevent scarring. The Human Cell Atlas project is one of the most ambitious research programmes in biology. It ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dayton Daily News 'Previvor' mode: Advocates push for more breast cancer awareness for those younger than 40 Dayton Daily News Jen Papadakis is a young breast cancer survivor who advocates for early and inclusive detection. She received treatment at the Stephanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center at the Ohio State University. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Nivolumab Regimen Achieves Durable PFS in Advanced Hodgkin's Lymphoma MedPage Today Adding nivolumab (Opdivo) instead of brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) to the standard chemotherapy backbone of doxorubicin (Adriamycin), vinblastine, and dacarbazine (AVD) resulted in longer progression-free survival (PFS) in adolescents and adults with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Britain raises risk level of bird flu to medium Reuters LONDON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Britain has increased on Thursday the risk level of bird flu to medium from low after the virus was detected in a number of wild birds in the country over the autumn, the government said in an update posted on its website. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today Does having 'skinny genes' mean you can skip exercise and diet? Medical News Today While eating healthy and exercising are important for maintaining a healthy weight, so are some non-modifiable factors such as genetics. Researchers from the University of Essex found 14 "skinny genes" that may work together to assist with weight loss. Flag as irrelevant
	UC San Diego Health Men and Women Use Different Biological Systems to Reduce Pain UC San Diego Health Synthetic opioid drugs, such as morphine and fentanyl, are the most powerful class of painkilling drugs available. Women are known to respond poorly to opioid therapies, which use synthetic opioid molecules to bind to the same receptors as naturally- ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP California's Baldwin Park dengue cluster grows by 2 CIDRAP "This small local outbreak raises concerns about the ongoing spread of dengue and the potential for spread to other areas of LA County," LA Public Health said on X. "Everyone in LA County should take action to prevent mosquito bites and mosquito breeding.". Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Michigan reports avian flu in another dairy herd CIDRAP The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced another avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle, its first since early September. Michigan dairy cows F.D. Richards/Flickr cc. The state's latest outbreak occurred at a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Denver 7 Colorado News New study suggests using standing desks might increase circulatory health risks Denver 7 Colorado News The study says that in addition to not showing any cardiovascular benefit of standing, there is an increased risk of circulatory issues related to standing, such as varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Around 1 in 4 US Adults Suspect They Have ADHD. What Are the Signs? Healthline Experts say more awareness of adult ADHD is needed since the neurological disorder has symptoms resembling anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. People with undiagnosed ADHD may not be receiving the treatment they need to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Diabetes drug metformin safe for men who may become fathers, study finds Reuters Oct 16 (Reuters) - Men can take the widely prescribed diabetes drug metformin without fear of causing birth defects in their children, according to results of a large study published on Wednesday. Tracking more than 3 million pregnancies in Norway and ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net A review of clinical features, diagnosis, and management of Mpox News-Medical.net A recent review in JAMA discusses monkeypox clinical presentation and management options. Background. Monkeypox virus (MPXV) is a double-stranded DNA virus classified into two clades: Clade I, which is endemic ... Flag as irrelevant
	news.llu.edu Power up your bones and joints with these six tips news.llu.edu However, Rebecca Rajfer, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon at Loma Linda University Health, says that with the right habits, it's possible to build and preserve bone strength and joint flexibility well into the later years. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net US cancer detection severely disrupted during first year of COVID-19, shows incomplete recovery in second year News-Medical.net Health systems adapted by expanding telemedicine and prioritizing cancer diagnostics. However, the effects on cancer care were dynamic. Further research is needed to assess long-term impacts and address gaps in cancer detection during the pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard Study shows bacterial vaccine may serve as cancer immunotherapy treatment Business Standard The bacterial vaccine proved to be particularly more efficacious than peptide-based therapeutic cancer vaccines. Advertisement. Image by kjpargeter on Freepik. Columbia researchers developed probiotic bacteria that train the immune system to eliminate ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK Dietary restriction or good genes: new study tries to unpick which has a greater impact on lifespan The Conversation UK Scientists have long known that reducing calorie intake can make animals live longer. In the 1930s, it was noted that rats fed reduced calories lived longer than rats who could eat as much as they wanted. Similarly, people who are more physically active ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Weight-loss drugs show promise in tackling opioid and alcohol abuse Financial Times Ozempic and similar products cut opioid and alcohol abuse by up to half, according to research that adds to evidence of the hugely popular blockbuster drugs' broad potential beyond tackling obesity and diabetes. An analysis of more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Institute of Mental Health My Life With OCD National Institute of Mental Health "Obsessions and compulsions can cause significant distress and interfere with daily life," said Matt Rudorfer, M.D., chief of the Adult Psychopharmacology, Somatic, and Integrated Treatment Research Program at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK Victor Ambros on the team effort behind his Nobel-prize winning discovery of microRNA – podcast The Conversation UK Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the 2024 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine for their discovery of microRNA, tiny biological molecules that tell the cells in our body what kind of cell to be by turning on and off certain genes. Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Fitness: Is it better to eat before or after exercising? The Irish Times It's a question that plagues even the most disciplined exercisers among us. And to make the matter even more complicated, research on the topic is limited, with answers that depend on your unique health and goals. Flag as irrelevant
	News - The University of Sydney Standing more may not reduce cardiovascular disease risk, could increase circulatory disease News - The University of Sydney Over the long-term, standing more compared with sitting does not improve cardiovascular health, and could increase the risk of circulatory issues related to standing, such as varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. The key takeaway of the research is ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Genetic analysis shows smoking and high BMI increase dementia risk, but education and exercise protect News-Medical.net These findings validate the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Lancet Commission for Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care's reports suggesting alteration in dementia-associated modifiable risk factors and inform future research on high-priority ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India The importance of breast self-examination for early detection of breast cancer Times of India It helps women know their breasts better and spot unusual changes early. Self-examination, combined with regular mammograms and clinical exams, enhances early detection. This is especially crucial in resource-limited settings like India. Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Millions in Ontario expected to live with a major illness by 2040: report Globalnews.ca The study by the university's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, published in collaboration with the Ontario Hospital Association, finds that millions more Ontarians will be living with chronic illness by 2040. The study projects that ... Flag as irrelevant
	RCPA PA DOH Notifies Citizens of Possible Measles Exposure RCPA On October 11, the Pennsylvania DOH was notified by the New Jersey DOH that Pennsylvania residents could have been exposed to measles. The New Jersey Health Department's confirmed measles case is a resident of Monmouth County who ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Standing more may not improve cardiovascular health News-Medical.net New University of Sydney research has shown that over the long-term, standing more compared with sitting does not improve cardiovascular health (coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure), and could increase the risk of circulatory issues related to ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Ozempic and similar drugs may lower risks for opioid and alcohol use disorders News-Medical.net A new study published in the scientific journal Addiction has found that people with opioid or alcohol use disorder (OUD, AUD) who take Ozempic or similar medications to treat diabetic/weight-related conditions appear to have a 40% lower rate of opioid ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSBY San Luis Obispo News CDC warns of whooping cough spike across the US KSBY San Luis Obispo News Coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose are common cold symptoms, but what does it mean when those symptoms last for months? According to the CDC and local pediatricians, whooping cough is a longer-lasting bacteria that causes violent coughing fits, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Folic acid may mitigate link between lead exposure during pregnancy and autistic behaviours in children Science Daily Date: October 16, 2024; Source: Simon Fraser University; Summary: A new study has found that folate may weaken the link between blood-lead levels in pregnant women and autistic-like behaviors in their children. Share:. Flag as irrelevant
	www.england.nhs.uk RSV season is here, time to immunize the most vulnerable Department of Health SANTA FE – Respiratory season is among us, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus immunizations are now available for older adults and pregnant people. RSV antibody is available for infants. Infants are particularly vulnerable to RSV during their first year ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Metastatic breast cancer: What you need to know about the silent spread of cancer to vital organs Times of India Metastatic breast cancer, or Stage IV breast cancer, occurs when cancer spreads from the breast to vital organs. Treatment focuses on palliative care to prolong life and enhance quality of life. Regular screening, tailored therapies, and supportive care ... Flag as irrelevant

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