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An 'unprecedented' good news story about a potentially deadly viral outbreak Marburg virus is notorious for its killing ability. In past outbreaks, as many as 9 out of 10 patients have died from the disease. And there are no approved vaccines or medications. That was the grim situation in Rwanda just over a month ago, ...
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Finger-Prick Test for Alzheimer's Disease? A finger-prick blood test can accurately identify p-tau217 — a key biomarker of Alzheimer's disease (AD) — without the need for temperature or storage control measures. In a pilot study, researchers found a good correlation of p-tau217 levels from ...
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Ethiopia battles unprecedented malaria surge Ethiopia is experiencing its worst malaria outbreak in 7 years, with more than 7.3 million cases reported since the first of the year, along with 1,157 deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a notification yesterday.
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An Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it's a first Southwest District Health appears to be the first in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations are an essential function of a public health department. While policymakers in Texas banned health departments ...
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Five countries report more polio cases as vaccination resumes in Gaza Afghanistan and Pakistan reported more wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases this week, part of a notable uptick in activity in the two countries where WPV1 is still endemic, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) said in its latest weekly update ...
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Polio vaccinations to restart in north Gaza The final phase of a two-stage polio vaccination campaign will resume in north Gaza on Saturday, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The second phase was postponed in October by UN agencies due to intense Israeli bombardments, mass displacement ...
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Fewer triplets are being born in the US. Researchers have a theory as to why The CDC described the rise in multiple births as a "public health concern" because births of more than one baby come with greater health risks for both the mother and babies. By 2023, the number ...
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Cancer survivor backs diagnostic lollipop research A man whose jaw was rebuilt using bone from his leg following a cancer diagnosis has called for people to help support research into treatment for the disease. Andrew Steele, from Rugby, Warwickshire, underwent a 12-hour operation to treat stage four ...
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Prolonged sitting can sabotage health, even if you're young and active Between long commutes, Zoom-packed workdays and evenings of streaming and scrolling, Millennials now spend more than 60 hours per week sitting, potentially boosting their heart disease risk and accelerating other signs of aging, according to new ...
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Novel Intervention Slows Cognitive Decline in At-Risk Adults Combining cognitive remediation (CR) with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) was associated with slower cognitive decline for up to 6 years in older adults with major depressive disorder that is in remission (rMDD), mild cognitive ...
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You might be overdoing it on protein and not getting enough of another vital nutrient, dietitians say A continual supply of amino acids through the protein we eat is crucial for cell and tissue growth. Protein is beneficial for overall health, says registered dietitian Abbey Sharp. "Protein has ...
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3 bats test positive for rabies in Plano in 2 months Three rabid bats have been found in Plano in two months, not two as previously reported. A Plano resident found another bat that tested positive for the deadly disease less than 2 miles and a week apart from the first in September. A bat found Sept.
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CDC Warning Over Genital Fungus 'Emerging' in New York City Infection with TMVII caused genital tinea, also known as Tinea cruris or "jock itch," which affects the skin around the groin, inner thighs, and buttocks. "Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) ...
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Sugar in Kids' First 1000 Days Tied to Health Risks in Adulthood Nov. 1, 2024 – Having a World War II mindset during pregnancy and early parenthood may lead to lifelong health benefits. Limiting sugar intake during pregnancy and the first two years of a child's life can cut the risk of the child later having type 2 ...
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Marburg virus disease - Rwanda As of 31 October 2024, 66 confirmed cases, including 15 deaths (CFR: 23%), have been reported including two new confirmed cases since the previous Disease Outbreak News report. WHO continues to support the Government of Rwanda in responding to the outbreak ...
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First Jackson County case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in backyard flock of geese, chickens Samples from the flock first were taken to the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University for testing. OSU confirmed the presence of HPAI on Tuesday and NVSL confirmed the results two days later.
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Reduce your risk of diabetes with these 5 healthy lifestyle tips Diabetes is a chronic condition marked by high blood sugar levels, with risk factors like poor diet, lack of exercise and genetics all contributing to the development of the condition. The disease presents as Type 1 or Type 2.
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Why finding bird flu in a US pig for the first time is raising new worries While the infection appears limited to one farm so far, the discovery has raised new alarm bells thanks to pigs' role as a kind of mixing pot for influenza viruses, potentially leading to genetic mutations that can put people at risk.
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Tuberculosis resurges as top infectious disease killer New global report shows that while cases continue to rise in the Americas, improvements in diagnosis and treatment are helping to reduce deaths. 1 November 2024 – The World Health Organization (WHO) published a new report on tuberculosis (TB) revealing ...
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Why people 50 and up are now eligible for pneumonia vaccine, plus who else may need it Lozier takes care of adult pneumonia patients in an outpatient lung clinic and the intensive care units at Ashley River Tower and University Hospital in Charleston. She said it's hard to see the toll the disease takes in some cases.
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Know the Signs of Lung Cancer November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and calls for increasing knowledge and advocacy around the disease. Nearly 250,000 Americans receive a lung cancer diagnosis each year. Lung cancer is the third-most common cancer in the United Stated, and it remains ...
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Notes from the Field: Trichophyton mentagrophytes Genotype VII — New York City, April–July 2024 Four additional TMVII infections were diagnosed during April–July 2024 in New York City among men who have sex with men. Tinea occurred on the face, buttocks, or genitals and was successfully treated with antifungal medications.
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Keeping close watch on stem cells Date: October 30, 2024; Source: Osaka University; Summary: Researchers have developed a new imagining system to monitor pluripotent stem cells during incubation. The new device -- INSPCTOR -- uses lens-free imaging technology integrated with thin-film ...
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Costs still on the rise for drugs for neurological diseases Date: October 30, 2024; Source: American Academy of Neurology; Summary: The amount of money people pay out-of-pocket for branded drugs to treat neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease continues to rise, ...
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Heart attack triggers sleep increase to aid recovery This research is the first to demonstrate how the heart and brain communicate with each other through the immune system to promote sleep and recovery after a major cardiovascular event. The novel findings, published October 30 in ...
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors protect against tau protein build-up The glaucoma drug methazolamide removed tau build-up and lessened signs of dementia in genetically-engineered zebrafish and mice. dementia. Scientists at the UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Cambridge, have identified a drug commonly used ...
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Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds LOS ANGELES - A new survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that around 50% of American teens, ages 12 to 17, spend at least four hours daily in front of screens—whether on their smartphones, computers, or televisions ...
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Trends in Obesity Treatment Show Surge in GLP-1 RAs, Drop in Surgeries HealthDay News — Among privately insured patients, there was a doubling in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) as antiobesity treatment from 2022 to 2023, with a simultaneous 25.6 percent decrease in the rate of metabolic ...
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Researchers Aim to Streamline Cancer Detection with Liquid Biopsies A University of Rochester research team is reporting a new way to detect cancer cells with a "liquid biopsy" that's designed to be simpler, faster, and more informational than current methods. What is a liquid biopsy? It is a non-invasive test that ...
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Syringe pump induction may reduce propofol waste during IV anesthesia vs. manual induction "In some institutions, propofol accounts for 45% of all medication waste in the OR," Florian Windler, from the department of anesthesiology and intensive care medicine at University Hospital Bonn in Germany, and colleagues wrote in the study.
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National Highways' A30 barn now home to lesser horseshoe bats - with brown long-eared visitors Several bat species have been found in the vicinity of a cosy barn off the A30 in Cornwall. The species found near the "bat barn" include lesser horseshoe, common pipistrelle, brown long-eared, and myotis bats. It follows a conservation project by ...
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Artist hopes to raise awareness of ADHD in women Rachael Reid Ana Jaks has strawberry blonde hair and is wearing a green strappy top and Rachael Reid. Ana Jaks is part of a campaign which raises awareness of the stigma around ADHD.
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Health Rounds: No need to stop GLP-1 drugs before surgery for most patients Patients typically fast before undergoing anesthesia in order to empty the stomach. An empty stomach allows for better examination via endoscopy and lowers the risk of aspiration, a life-threatening complication involving inhalation of gastric contents.
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MRSA Deploys Two-Fold Defense Strategy to Resist Antibiotic Treatments New research from scientists at the University of Sheffield and elsewhere shows that methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) relies on two co-dependent mechanisms to survive exposure to high-level antibiotics. Their findings could pave the ...
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2011 to 2022 Saw Increase in Autism Diagnoses Among Children, Adults HealthDay News — From 2011 to 2022, there was an increase in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses among children and adults, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open. Luke P. Grosvenor, PhD, from Kaiser Permanente Northern ...
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Seasonal Affective Disorder a concern with the loss of sunlight (WFSB) - The end to ...
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Walkathon organised as part of World Stroke Day The Comprehensive Stroke Care Programme at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), in association with Lions International, organised a walkathon in the city, in association with the World Stroke Day on October 29, ...
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Donate to a Top-Rated Charity this National Diabetes Awareness Month November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14th is World Diabetes Day. CharityWatch is highlighting three highly efficient and accountable diabetes charities. American Diabetes Association works to prevent and cure diabetes and to ...
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RSV Vaccine Abrysvo Approved for Adults Aged 18 to 59 at Increased Risk The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abrysvo® (respiratory syncytial virus [RSV] vaccine) for active immunization for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in individuals 18 to 59 years who are at ...
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