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	health Daily update ⋅ October 21, 2024
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	Medscape ASA Releases New Primary Stroke Prevention Guideline Medscape The first update in a decade, the 2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke, replaces the 2014 version and is intended to be a resource for clinicians to help them implement a variety of prevention strategies in patients with no previous history ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effort BBC News "Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Egyptian authorities launched their first efforts to stamp out ... Flag as irrelevant
	Robins Rev Up Protect yourself from flu Robins Rev Up Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. When people with the flu cough or sneeze, you can inhale droplets that contain flu viruses. The viruses infect your cells and make copies of themselves. Flu virus infection triggers ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Women may wait 30 minutes longer than men for pain relief, study finds The Washington Post Female patients in emergency rooms were also less likely to be prescribed needed pain-relief medications. 2 min. 0. (Washington Post Illustration; iStock). By Hannah Docter-Loeb. October 21, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. EDT. Women seeking treatment for pain can ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Four test positive in WA's first human bird flu infections The Seattle Times The four worked with infected birds at an egg farm in Franklin County where 800,000 chickens were euthanized after testing positive Tuesday. The workers had mild symptoms and received antiviral medication. More worker testing is underway and "the number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOMO News 4 agricultural workers test 'presumptively positive' for avian flu, first cases in WA KOMO News WASHINGTON STATE — Four agricultural workers have tested "presumptively positive" for avian influenza after working with infected chickens at a commercial egg farm in Franklin County, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) said Sunday. Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com Arm Position During Blood Pressure Check May Lead to Wrong Reading, Study Finds Prevention.com Certain arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, a new study finds. Researchers discovered two positions, in particular, that may affect your numbers. Experts explain the proper form for accurate blood pressure ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Four test positive in Washington's first human bird flu infections Medical Xpress The four worked with infected birds at an egg farm in Franklin County where 800,000 chickens were euthanized after testing positive Tuesday. The workers had mild symptoms and received antiviral medication. More worker testing is underway and "the number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News As new COVID-19 strains emerge, how do vaccine manufacturers keep up with mutations of the virus? ABC News Once scientists analysed the genetic sequence, they identified the spike protein as the most effective target for the immune system and created a copy or code for it. Unlike traditional vaccines that contain an inactivated or weakened ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Studies reveal unique challenges faced by younger patients with colorectal cancer News-Medical.net The disease in younger adults had a strong association with obesity, family history of colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and symptoms, such as abdominal pain or rectal bleeding, after controlling for sociodemographic factors and other serious ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New guideline: Preventing a first stroke may be possible with screening, lifestyle changes American Heart Association The new primary prevention of stroke guideline from the American Stroke Association urges health care professionals to screen people for stroke risk factors, including high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and obesity. Increasing ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Dietary restriction or good genes: new study tries to unpick which has a greater impact on lifespan The Hindu As people who research ageing like to quip: the best thing you can do to increase how long you live is to pick good parents. After all, it has long been recognised that longer-lived people tend to have longer-lived parents and grandparents, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK Toothbrushes and showerheads covered in viruses 'unlike anything we've seen before' – new study The Conversation UK Toothbrushes and showerheads in American homes are teeming with viruses known as bacteriophages (bacteria eaters), a new study has found. Many of these "phages" – as they're known for short – have never been identified before. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Music aids recovery after surgery News-Medical.net All of the studies included data on patient outcomes, such as pain and anxiety, as well as measures of heart rate and opioid use. In their analysis, the researchers found that the simple act of listening ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Researchers identify genetic links to brain volume and disorders News-Medical.net In one of the largest-ever studies of DNA and brain volume, researchers have identified 254 genetic variants that shape key structures in the "deep brain," including those that control memory, motor skills, addictive behaviors and more. Flag as irrelevant
	National Poll on Children's Health Teens and protein National Poll on Children's Health Protein is part of a healthy diet, but it can be hard for parents to tell if their child is consuming the right amount of protein. The C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health asked a national sample of parents about protein ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study reveals racial bias in postsurgical analgesia News-Medical.net While recovering from major surgery, Black patients may be less likely to receive certain multimodal analgesia options and more likely to receive oral opioids than white patients, according to research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times A doctor on why now is the time to get your flu vaccine The Irish Times During the 2022 to 2023 flu season, more than 4,500 people aged 65 and older were diagnosed with the flu. Nearly 1,800 were hospitalised, 70 needed ICU treatment and 159 people died. Among older people, those aged 85 and older are more likely to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Surrey Live Halloween snack could be key to reducing major factor for heart attack, stroke and kidney failure Surrey Live One key aspect is a potential major downgrade to your risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and more as the seeds slice your blood pressure. Kyle explained: "Magnesium in pumpkin seeds also plays a key role in maintaining healthy blood pressure ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alzheimer's Research UK Improving dementia treatment and care through data Alzheimer's Research UK Data has helped answer big questions in other diseases – so why not use it to address uncertainties around new dementia treatments like lecanemab and donanemab? We spoke to David Thomas, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Ultra-processed foods pose unique dangers for people with type 2 diabetes Science Daily Summary: Researchers describe how -- even more than just the presence of sugar and salt in the diet -- having more ultra-processed foods laden with additives can lead to higher average blood glucose levels over a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Surrey Live Covid deaths rise by 25 per cent as XEC variant spreads Surrey Live Doctors have noted a surge in respiratory viral infections such as colds, flu and Covid, as the nation battles with the 'lurgy'. The UK Health Security Agency's latest update revealed that positive testing rates had climbed to 14.6%, up from 13.5% the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Breaking myths about breast cancer - What every woman should know Times of India Dr. Vidhi Shah from Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital debunks common misconceptions about breast cancer, emphasizing early screenings and awareness. Both men and women can be affected, lifestyle and family history don't guarantee immunity, and methods ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Real world data highlights effectiveness of RSV vaccine News-Medical.net A multi-state study, published in The Lancet, is one of the first real world data analyses of the effectiveness of the RSV -- short for respiratory syncytial virus -- vaccine. VISION Network researchers report that across the board these vaccines were ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAVE 3 How dense breast tissue can make it harder to detect cancer in mammograms WAVE 3 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Younger Asian American women had the second-lowest breast cancer rate. Why they're now tied for No. 1. NBC News Chien-Chi Huang was 40 when she requested her first mammogram at the hospital, shortly after her aunt died from breast cancer. The radiologist didn't detect a tumor because she had dense breast tissue that can hide cancer on a mammogram. Flag as irrelevant
	Griffith News World-first clinical trial for treating spinal cord injury Griffith News The trial is a blinded and randomised control study which will test the olfactory nerve bridge transplantation combined with long-term intensive rehabilitation. Cells for the transplantation will be harvested from the patient's own nose, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bowen Island Undercurrent Rotary Club Of Los Alamos To Visit Local Schools Oct. 25 To Raise Awareness And Funds For Polio Eradication Efforts Los Alamos Daily Post For every dollar donated, students can have their pinkie finger painted with Gentian Violet, a safe and widely used topical dye, as a symbol of one child immunized against polio. This initiative highlights that just $1 can help protect a child from this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Torbay Weekly Medical Matters: Early detection important in battle to beat breast cancer Torbay Weekly Rob Willox, Breast Screening Programme Manager at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, talks about our local breast screening programme which celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. 20 Oct 2024 1:05 PM. Flag as irrelevant
	www.psychiatrist.com Researchers Identify Variables Driving PTSD in Traumatized Youth www.psychiatrist.com Clinical relevance: Researchers found that cognitive factors are better predictors of PTSD, CPTSD, depression, and anxiety in young trauma survivors. Most children show resilience after trauma, with nearly two-thirds not developing any mental disorders ... Flag as irrelevant
	dailymontanan.com Genetic tests provide treatment opportunities and confusion for breast cancer patients dailymontanan.com They may also be at higher risk for ovarian and other cancers than people without harmful BRCA mutations. But the clinical significance is murkier for many other genetic tests. Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes used ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Scientist From Worm Anomaly to Nobel Prize: microRNAs Show Macro Impact The Scientist Discovered 30 years ago, microRNAs are increasingly recognized as important regulators of cell physiology and human disease. Black and white photo of Danielle Gerhard. Flag as irrelevant
	Mirror.co.uk How to cut ultra-processed foods from your diet NPR They're tasty and cheap, but they come with health risks. NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy explains how to spot and avoid ultra-processed snacks and packaged foods. This episode originally published June 20, 2023. Sponsor Message. Facebook Flag as irrelevant
	HospiMedica Life-saving spongelike 'bandage' rapidly stops hemorrhaging and mitigates risk of infection Science Daily Researchers created a liquid gel that quickly transforms into a spongelike antimicrobial foam to stymie severe bleeding and ultimately preserve lives. Date: October 17, 2024; Source: University of Central Florida ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chief Healthcare Executive City of Hope's Harlan Levine talks about transforming cancer care | HLTH 2024 Chief Healthcare Executive In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, he talks about the growth of the California-based system, expanding access and the potential of AI. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant

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