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	health Daily update ⋅ October 24, 2024
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	Medscape Climate Change Forces Rethink of Medical Curricula in Europe Medscape Dengue, malaria, heat waves, bacteria-infested shellfish, and pollution-related respiratory issues were once the realm of tropical medicine and faraway climes. Now these issues are becoming increasingly relevant and common in Europe owing to the impact ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Polar bears face higher risk of disease in a warming Arctic BBC News As the Arctic warms, polar bears face a growing risk of contracting viruses, bacteria and parasites that they were less likely to encounter just 30 years ago, research has revealed. In a study that has provided clues about how polar bear disease could ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY CDC panel lowers age for key vaccine. What older adults should know. USA TODAY It started with a cough that wouldn't go away. Before she knew it, Karyne Jones was hospitalized with pneumonia in January 2018. Even after the bacteria cleared her body, it took her three months to recover from the symptoms. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy may reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease: Study ABC News Researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, looked at three years of electronic records of almost 1 million patients with Type 2 diabetes, including those prescribed semaglutide. Semaglutide falls ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape 'Small Increase' in Breast Cancer With Levonorgestrel IUD? Medscape The use of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer. An analysis by Danish researchers found 14 extra cases of breast cancer per 10,000 women using this type of an intrauterine ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Healthy Returns: Weight loss, diabetes drugs may reduce alcohol and opioid use CNBC Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024. Hollie Adams | Reuters. A version of this article ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News People 50 and older should get pneumococcal vaccine, US science panel recommends ABC News NEW YORK -- A scientific panel on Wednesday recommended that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnesses. If the recommendation is accepted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times ACIP Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults Aged 50 Years or Older Medscape The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now recommends a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) for all PCV-naive adults aged 50 years or older. The new recommendation, which passed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Data From 5 Studies Show Benefit of Cell-Based Influenza Vaccines Pharmacy Times "Evidence shows that higher influenza vaccination rates significantly reduce serious health consequences, including severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. These data underscore an urgent call to action to increase vaccination rates to at least 45% ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Anne Arundel County schools warn parents about rise in whooping cough cases CBS News The highly contagious respiratory illness is spread from person to person through the air. According to the CDC, the number of reported whooping cough cases, or pertussis, is four times higher this year than it was 2023. Health officials say whooping cough ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says CNBC Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, was associated with a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer's diagnosis in diabetes patients compared with seven other diabetes medications. Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Will you have a stroke? These 17 factors—10 just for women—can be predictors, say new prevention guidelines Fortune The "2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke," published in the journal Stroke and replacing the 2014 version, focuses on identifying and managing risk factors—particularly for women—and highlights healthy lifestyle behaviors that can lower ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Poor sleep is tied to faster brain aging, new study says. Here's how it impacts people as young as 40 Fortune Though sleep deprivation comes for us all on occasion, a new study suggests habitually substandard shut-eye is linked to accelerated brain aging. SB Arts Media/Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	WESH Orlando Orange County to aerial spray for mosquitoes after West Nile virus detected WESH Orlando Thankfully, the person who tested positive for West Nile virus showed no symptoms. Mosquito Control is tracking the virus through its sentinel chicken flocks, with concern for people doing hurricane cleanup and repairs. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP CDC vaccine advisers recommend second COVID vaccine dose for seniors, immune-compromised CIDRAP The recommendation replaces a vaguer "additional doses" wording that the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) used in its advice over the summer for at-risk groups for the 2024-25 vaccines. The group made the change to simplify and ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Breakthrough research reveals neural basis of eating behavior News-Medical.net Christin Kosse and other scientists from the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics, headed by Jeffrey M. Friedman, have identified a three-neuron circuit that connects a hunger-signaling hormone to the jaw movements of chewing. Flag as irrelevant
	KWTX Man recovering from 3 diseases all gotten from a single mosquito bite KWTX Joe Casey said he was ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today ACIP Backs Extra COVID Vax Dose for Seniors, Pneumococcal Vax for Adults 50 and Up MedPage Today The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Wednesday endorsed additional doses of COVID vaccine for high-risk groups and recommended lowering the age for adult pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years. In ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette McDonald's tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak Pittsburgh Post-Gazette McDonald's said Wednesday that customers should feel confident ordering from its restaurants despite a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The outbreak has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, and one person has died. Flag as irrelevant
	WNDU-TV Medical Moment: Bad habits that raise your risk for dementia WNDU-TV "The data's pretty ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIS10 Department of Public Health confirms 2024 season's first flu-related death in SC WIS10 "Sadly, a person from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Valley News Live More than triple the number of whooping cough cases in ND compared to 2023 Valley News Live FARGO, N.D. (Valley ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Common signs that your body isn't getting ample magnesium, foods that can boost magnesium intake Times of India Deficiency can cause muscle cramps, fatigue, appetite loss, mood issues, sleep problems, weakened bones, and high blood pressure. Boost intake naturally with foods like leafy greens, nuts, seeds, whole grains ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Avian flu infects 2 more dairy workers in California's Central Valley CIDRAP The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today reported two more H5 avian influenza infections, both confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), raising the state's total to 15. Earlier this week, Merced County, ... Flag as irrelevant
	news.virginia.edu How To Avoid E. Coli in Your Food news.virginia.edu Melissa Kendall started her research program studying how E. coli and other pathogens establish infection in our gut and has been researching E. coli ever since. She is an associate professor of microbiology, immunology and cancer biology at the University ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer's BBC News A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS in England, the drugs spending watchdog says. Donanemab was hailed as a turning point in the disease last year. Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard Polio 'gasping' on verge of eradication from world map, says expert Business Standard Besides Pakistan and Afghanistan, there are about 15 countries primarily in the African region where an outbreak of a variant poliovirus type was seen recently, he said. So, it's really good news that polio does ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization World Polio Day World Health Organization This includes maintaining high immunization coverage, robust surveillance systems, and rapid response mechanisms to any potential outbreaks. It is equally important to ensure containment of polio virus materials, and containment contingency plan according ... Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com New Stroke Prevention Guidelines Are Here: How Ozempic Comes Into Play Prevention.com The American Stroke Association just released new stroke prevention guidelines. They include considering GLP-1 receptor agonists. Doctors applaud the new guidance. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, which is a leading cause ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Immunotherapy may be an effective treatment strategy for heart failure News-Medical.net A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that a type of immunotherapy -; similar to that approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat inflammatory conditions such as arthritis -; also may be an ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCBD News 2 2 Your Health: Connection between diet and colorectal cancer risk WCBD News 2 Now, they may be one step closer. A recent study found what we eat is playing a role, similar to how it does for older adults with colorectal cancer. "This fits ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express World Polio Day: How India managed to eradicate polio The Indian Express In 2009, India had reported 741 polio cases, the highest in the world. In January 2011, India reported its last polio case. How did the turnaround come about? Here's a brief account. · facebook · twitter · whatsapp · Reddit. Flag as irrelevant
	Live 5 News WCSC SC health dept. confirms state's first flu-related death of 2024 Live 5 News WCSC COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) ... Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post ACS Report: Despite Overall Decreases in Breast Cancer Mortality, Incidence Rising in Key Groups The ASCO Post The new report finds breast cancer mortality rates overall have dropped by 44% since 1989, averting approximately 517,900 breast cancer deaths. However, not all women have benefited from this progress, notably American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) women ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Earlier blood thinner use may cut risk of second stroke for irregular heartbeat patients The Guardian However, anticoagulants can cause brain bleeds. UK guidelines suggest that patients with irregular heartbeats who have had a moderate or severe stroke should wait at least five days before starting blood-thinning drugs. Now two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Why are millions more New Yorkers getting a flu shot than the COVID vaccine? What we know. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Mounting vaccine hesitancy and apathy stemmed, in part, from declining trust in doctors, political polarization of science, vaccine misinformation and misguided views about respiratory virus risks. But a big reason to get the updated ... Flag as irrelevant
	Infection Control Today How Climate Change Impact Is Changing Infectious Disease Patterns Infection Control Today Peter Rabinowitz, MD, MPH, discusses how climate change, including extreme weather and temperature shifts, is reshaping the spread of infectious diseases like dengue, leptospirosis, and Valley fever. Flag as irrelevant
	News9 Live Clinical trial for treating spinal cord injury using olfactory cell nerve bridges Science Daily Griffith University researcher, Professor James St John, said olfactory ensheathing cells are the specialised cells within the olfactory (sense of smell) nerve within the nose that have numerous therapeutic properties for repairing and regenerating nerves. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Rise of almost untreatable superbug linked to a common antibiotic The Guardian The findings also overturned the widely held idea that rifaximin was a low-risk antibiotic. Last month international leaders committed to decisive action on antimicrobial resistance – the development of bacteria to resist treatment. This included ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mayo Clinic Health System A closer look at molecular breast imaging: The benefits for dense breast tissue Mayo Clinic Health System During MBI, a small amount of a radioactive tracer is injected into a vein in your arm. The tracer attaches to breast cancer cells that the gamma camera can then detect. MBI identifies tumors based on molecular activity, and areas that absorb more tracer ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHO | Regional Office for Africa World Polio Day 2024 WHO | Regional Office for Africa The road to zero polio in Africa ... World Polio Day, marked on 24 October, serves to call for action to intensify efforts to end all forms of polio. The African region has remained steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding children from the devastating ... Flag as irrelevant
	SoR Prostate cancer can be treated with fewer, higher doses of radiation, trial finds SoR Higher doses of radiotherapy cut treatment times by 75 per cent in localised prostate cancer patients, while maintaining high cure rates, it said. Comparative study. Research from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ScrippsNews CDC issues new COVID vaccine recommendations for older Americans ScrippsNews Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Directory Mandy Coehn endorsed two recommendations made by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices involving COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccinations. New COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for seniors ... Flag as irrelevant
	Caring Times University to develop care workers as osteoporosis champions Caring Times The disease, which weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. affects more than three million people in the UK. Dr Karen Matthews, who leads the Lydia Osteoporosis Project at QMU, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hamilton Health Sciences New RSV preventative medicine available at McMaster Children's Hospital and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Hamilton Health Sciences HAMILTON, ON – Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is opening new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) clinics this fall for all eligible babies. The clinics will be held at McMaster Children's Hospital (MCH) and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH). Flag as irrelevant
	McGill University Health Centre Young men who vape may be at greater risk for future heart disease McGill University Health Centre Two new studies examine how vaping during adolescence affects the lungs and heart. Montreal, October 23, 2024 — E-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, contain nicotine and various chemicals, including some used for flavourings, which make them more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health e-News Understanding changes in pre-clinical Alzheimer's disease Health e-News Two disease-related proteins impact brain activity differently: From hyper- to hypoactivity to cognitive decline. Amyloid-beta and tau proteins have long been associated with Alzheimer's disease. The pathological buildup of these proteins leads to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Australian Medical Association Helsinki Declaration: Rights of study participants are put at the heart of latest update www.bmj.com The declaration was first adopted in 1964 in response to historical abuses committed under the guise of scientific research during the Nazi era and later scandals such as thalidomide. Developed by the World Medical Association (WMA) it sets out 37 ethical ... Flag as irrelevant
	Infectious Disease Special Edition CDC Report on Missouri H5N1 Serology Testing www.cdc.gov Testing found that the patient tested presumptive positive for avian influenza A(H5) ("H5 bird flu"). There was no history of exposure to infected animals or humans. The specimen was forwarded to CDC as part of routine protocol. Flag as irrelevant
	The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity 'Low risk' antibiotic has led to an almost untreatable superbug The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity An international team of researchers has found that an antibiotic commonly prescribed for patients with liver disease, called rifaximin, has led to the global emergence of an almost untreatable form of the antimicrobial resistant superbug ... Flag as irrelevant

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