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	health Daily update ⋅ November 22, 2024
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	The New York Times Behind the Drop in Overdose Deaths: Changes in Street Drugs The New York Times After years of relentless rises in overdose deaths, the United States has seen a remarkable reversal. For seven straight months, according to federal data, drug fatalities have been declining. Expanded treatment, prevention and education efforts are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cancer Network Pancreatic Cancer Incidence Has Risen, Yet Survival Outcomes Have Improved Cancer Network However, the incidence of this disease is projected to rise; by 2030, pancreatic cancer is anticipated to become the second-leading cause of cancer-related death across the US. Regardless, Copur noted that the 5-year survival rate among patients with ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.cidrap.umn.edu Avian flu confirmed at 62 more California dairy farms as virus strikes more poultry www.cidrap.umn.edu The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today confirmed 62 more avian flu outbreaks in dairy cattle, all involving California herds. The latest detections lift the state's total since the end of August ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Highly contagious whooping cough rises in California to highest levels in years Los Angeles Times Pertussis treatment within the first one to two weeks is most effective for reducing symptom severity, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The earlier someone starts treatment, the better — especially for infants. Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette Use of new diet drugs likely to mushroom Harvard Gazette It is currently approved to manage diabetes, treat overweight or obesity, and of recurrent cardiovascular disease. About 15 million adults take semaglutide, which stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin and reduces the hunger hormone ghrelin, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Mum calls for pregnant women to get RSV vaccine BBC News Natasha D'Amore, 31, from Finedon, Northamptonshire, said her second child Oscar contracted respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) three times in his first 15 months, leading to severe bronchiolitis. He was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek 5 Things You Should Know About Long COVID AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Long COVID, also known as postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a complex and serious illness that can result in chronic conditions requiring comprehensive care and, in some cases, lead to long-term disability. Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel As whooping cough spikes statewide, Port Washington-Saukville schools see outbreak Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Amid a significant uptick in pertussis cases in Wisconsin this year, an Ozaukee County school district is seeing an outbreak among students. The Port Washington-Saukville School District notified families Wednesday that pertussis, also known as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Semaglutide Eligibility Expands to Over Half of US Adults AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Over half of the US adult population may benefit from semaglutide, a drug primarily used for weight loss and diabetes, although concerns about access and cost persist, especially considering its potential for wider health applications. Flag as irrelevant
	WABC-TV New Alzheimer's drug provides hope to patients and families WABC-TV Both Hagelin and Jerry said they felt improvements through their clinical trials. The FDA cleared Eli Lilly's monthly infusions for use by adults with mild cognitive impairment in July after the research showed a promising slowing of decline ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Some hospitals seeing increase in RSV, 'walking pneumonia.' Here's what to know ABC News Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus with most children affected by their second birthday, according to the CDC. Although it typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms and most people ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 8 Live WVUE Oncologists alarmed as cancer cases rise among younger generations FOX 8 Live WVUE Adele Wilkerson was ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSDK.com 2 people develop serious health issue as E.coli cases climb over 100 in St. Louis County area KSDK.com The health department said two people hospitalized for E. coli infection have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, a rare but serious disease. Author: Kelsi Anderson, Megan Kernan. Flag as irrelevant
	Baylor College of Medicine News Shining a light on seasonal affective disorder Baylor College of Medicine News Shorter days and lack of sunlight can greatly affect one's mental state. People often suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the fall and winter months due to lack of sunlight. A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist explains how to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hawaii News Now State working to identify, screen people with potential exposure to avian flu Hawaii News Now "They have been tested ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net First 'blueprint' of human skeletal development offers new insights into bone formation News-Medical.net The first 'blueprint' of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of arthritis, and highlighting cells involved in conditions that affect skull and bone growth. Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net World's first fully robotic double lung transplant performed at NYU Langone Health News-Medical.net Stephanie H. Chang, MD, associate professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and surgical director of the Lung Transplant Program for the NYU Langone Transplant Institute, led the minimally invasive procedure. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study confirms bariatric surgery is safe and effective for patients with BMI over 70 News-Medical.net A team of researchers led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Dr. Florina Corpodean confirmed through a data analysis that metabolic and bariatric surgery is largely safe and effective for patients who are experiencing severe obesity. Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard Air pollution crisis: Buy health insurance policy that covers your lungs Business Standard With worsening air quality, health insurers are seeing a spike in claims related to lung diseases. "There's been a marked rise in people seeking treatment for respiratory conditions in recent years, especially in metros like Delhi," said Dr Pankaj Shahane, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News 'It didn't sound good': Mother shares what her sons went through with walking pneumonia CTV News The Canadian mother shared with CTVNews.ca her family's health scare as medical experts say cases of the disease and other respiratory illnesses have surged, filling up emergency departments nationwide. Aston got "significantly better" ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization Multiple first-line therapies as part of the response to antimalarial drug resistance World Health Organization Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) has been essential to malaria treatment since 2001, as it combines artemisinin for rapid parasite reduction with a partner drug to ensure complete cure. However, resistance to antimalarial drugs, where parasites ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center How can pancreatic cancer be diagnosed early? Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Unfortunately, most pancreatic cancer cases are not found until the disease has already spread beyond the pancreas. As with most cancers, catching it late means the disease has spread to other organs and the prognosis is poorer than if it had been ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Researchers reveal cellular foundations of functional brain networks in humans News-Medical.net Rutgers researchers at the Brain Health Institute (BHI) and Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research (CAHBIR) have uncovered how different types of brain cells work together to form large-scale functional networks in the human brain ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress How can low-dose ketamine, a 'lifesaving' drug for major depression, alleviate symptoms within hours? Science Daily Date: November 18, 2024; Source: University at Buffalo; Summary: Neuroscientists have identified the binding site of low-dose ketamine, providing critical insight into how the medication, often described as a wonder drug, alleviates symptoms of major ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study finds link between poor mental health and browsing negative online content News-Medical.net These labels emphasize the emotional impact of webpage content, along with its practicality and informativeness. Co-lead author Professor Tali Sharot (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Scientists discover 'toolkit' to fix DNA breaks associated with aging, cancer and motor neuron disease Medical Xpress An accumulation of broken, damaged DNA can cause cellular aging, cancer and neurological diseases such as MND. Until now, ways of repairing this sort of DNA damage have been poorly understood, but scientists hope ... Flag as irrelevant
	Valley Health Pneumonia: Treatment and Care Valley Health "If you think that you might have pneumonia, see a provider as soon as possible," says Marie Amico, nurse practitioner at Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital Family Medicine | Stanley. "Pneumonia can be mild, but it can also be very serious, especially if ... Flag as irrelevant
	weisradio.com New York State Department of Health Announces Landmarks to Be Illuminated in Recognition of Antibiotic Awareness ... New York State Department of Health U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is an annual observance that raises awareness for the importance of appropriate use of antibiotics (medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria). Antibiotics do not treat viruses, like the flu, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Vaccination rates for flu and Covid are low this season, CDC says NBC News An estimated 35% of U.S. adults have received the flu shot, and less than 18% have received Covid vaccines, according to a new report. A flu and covid vaccine clinic at Kaiser Permanente Pasadena. A woman receives a Covid vaccine at a Kaiser Permanente ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Medical School Scientists Create First Blueprint of Entire Mouse Gut Harvard Medical School A section of mouse intestine with colored fluorescent tags under a microscope. Image: Michael W. Davidson/Florida State University/Zeiss Microscopy. At a glance: Scientists mapped gene expression and cell behavior in response to perturbations such as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nursing in Practice Diabetes medicine could help people drink less alcohol, research suggests Nursing in Practice A diabetes medication which is thought to target the brain's reward centre could be effective in reducing alcohol use in the future, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Nottingham analysed whether a type of diabetes medication known ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Nanoplastics Weaken Antibiotics and Risk Resistance Technology Networks Nanoplastics found in indoor air can bind to antibiotics like tetracycline, reducing their effectiveness and potentially fostering antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A study led by Umeå University highlights health risks from plastics like nylon, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Using the body's own defences to fight cancer: new research offers a clue from COVID-19 The Hindu These cells can be generated through severe infections like COVID-19 or by using certain chemicals. Once activated, I-NCMs are able to leave blood vessels and migrate to tumours, where they launch an attack on cancer cells. Flag as irrelevant
	DTNext Research finds new route to Monkeypox detection Department Of Science & Technology Scientists have identified a new route to understand the virology of Monkey Pox Virus (MPV) and develop diagnostic tools for the infection as well as to find a novel path with therapeutic implications. Outbreak of Monkeypox virus (MPV), also renamed as ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.nature.com New study shows promising results for COPD treatment Science Daily Date: November 20, 2024; Source: University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences; Summary: A new study shows that a form of vitamin B3 can reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients. The researchers hope it will pave the way for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Lifestyle Hacks to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: 6 small changes with big health benefits Times of India Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong condition caused when the pancreas cannot produce insulin in sufficient amounts, the hormone responsible for managing blood sugar levels in the body. It's better to take necessary precautions to avoid it as much as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectator.co.uk Should we worry about Ozempic? Spectator.co.uk But that hasn't stopped weight-loss drugs being eagerly promoted by fans such as Boris Johnson, and even touted by Keir Starmer as a possible means of getting people back into the workforce. In the US, according to a survey by polling firm KFF earlier this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Tantrums in children could be linked to ADHD Medical Xpress Preschool children who struggle to control their emotions and behavior have more symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—known as ADHD—at age seven, a study suggests. Children aged between three and seven who are slower at acquiring skills ... Flag as irrelevant
	AAMC Smoking is still the leading cause of preventable death in the US Doctors may soon have new tools to help people quit AAMC "Tobacco addiction is an incredibly difficult addiction for people to overcome," says Davis, the medical director for the Duke Center for Smoking Cessation at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. "For people who smoke, their lives ... Flag as irrelevant
	CDC Emergency Preparedness Clinical Vaccination Guidance for Pregnant People CDC Emergency Preparedness During this COCA Call, presenters will give a comprehensive overview of timing and promotion of vaccines people should receive during pregnancy to protect themselves, their pregnancies, and their babies, focusing on Tdap, influenza, and COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHS Ayrshire & Arran Be Mouthaware – Mouth cancer awareness month NHS Ayrshire & Arran During November, NHS Ayrshire & Arran's Oral Health Improvement Team are highlighting the early warning signs of mouth cancer, as part of November's Mouth Cancer Action Month. With awareness of the disease remaining alarmingly low, the Oral Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News 1 'It saved my life': Central Mass. woman encourages smokers to quit, start cancer screenings Spectrum News 1 Pat had a nodule on her diaphragm. Doctors diagnosed it as stage 1 lung cancer — the same disease which killed her mother. What You Need To Know. The State ... Flag as irrelevant
	Diabetes UK Amelia's story: Raising awareness of the impact of stigma Diabetes UK Amelia shares her experience of type 1 diabetes and says people need to listen more and have that openness to understand and not assume to know what someone with type 1 diabetes can or can't do. DiagnosisDiabetes UK and meEmotionsJourney with diabetes. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Life Ozempic helped Lauren lose weight, but it hasn't been straightforward ABC Life Then in 2021, Lauren, who had been considering weight loss surgery, heard about a friend taking Ozempic — a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes but often prescribed off-label as a weight-loss drug. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Chris Hoy and cancer screening: is celebrity campaigning a bad way to make policy? www.bmj.com But few things are quite as vexed as screening for prostate cancer. Despite the charity Prostate Cancer UK advertising for all men over 50 and black men over 45 to speak to their GP about PSA screening, this is not official NHS advice. Flag as irrelevant
	Western researchers unlocking secrets to healthy aging Western News Roy Hind, age 98, a SuperAging research participant, completes a physical test at the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging at Western. (Western Communications). By Jeff Renaud,. November 21, 2024. Topic Front Hero Research ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance In Nepal, climate change is shadowed by two decades of surging dengue Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Nepal recorded its first, lone case of dengue in 2004. Twenty years later, major outbreaks land each and every monsoon. 22 November 2024; 6 min read; by Pragya Timsina; Republish this article ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress What Men Should Know About Testicular Shrinkage and Testosterone Therapy University of Utah Health Care Interviewer: You've been looking into or perhaps your physician has recommended testosterone therapy, but you're a little hesitant. That's because of the possibility of testicular shrinkage. Urologist Dr. John Smith from University of Utah Health is ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.bc.edu This graduate is working to reduce HIV rates in Latinx communities www.bc.edu It was September and social worker Micaurys Guzmán was describing how her team at a behavioral health center in Boston supports Latinx patients who are either living with HIV or at high risk for contracting the deadly virus. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Chloronitramide anion is a decomposition product of inorganic chloramines www.science.org Municipal drinking water in the US is often treated with chloramines to prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms, but these molecules can also react with organic and inorganic dissolved compounds to form disinfection by-products that are ... Flag as irrelevant

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