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CDC tracks rise in pertussis activity Pertussis (whooping cough) cases in the United States this year have risen fivefold compared to the same time last year, as disease activity returned to a prepandemic pattern, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said yesterday.
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Nuclear medicine shortage will lead to deaths Lives will be lost because of a shortage of specialist medicine used to detect diseases such as breast and bowel cancer. That is the stark warning from experts who have said the lack of medical radioactive isotopes available in the UK means delays in ...
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Year in Review: RSV This year's headlines on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) focused largely on the relatively new vaccines -- including a new option, expanded FDA approvals, and updated CDC recommendations -- plus a potential new monoclonal antibody for protecting ...
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Bird flu begins its human spread, as health officials scramble to safeguard people and livestock The report found that a significant percentage of H5N1 infections went undetected in dairy workers who worked on farms with cows that were confirmed positive for the virus last summer. Among 115 farm workers who underwent blood tests in ...
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New Study Finds Link Between Sleep Issues and Dementia Risk Nov. 8, 2024 — Older adults who feel very drowsy during the day and lack enthusiasm for everyday activities may be more likely to develop a condition that increases the risk of dementia, according to a new study in the journal Neurology.
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Cutting through the fog of long COVID AI and medical records illustration. MGB Communications. November 8, 2024 5 min read. Researchers say new AI tool sharpens diagnostic process, may help identify ...
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History of Concussion Associated With Higher Risk of Adverse Psychiatric Outcomes Postpartum According to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, people with a history of concussion are approximately 25% more likely to have severe mental health issues following childbirth. The investigators emphasize that the results ...
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TB reclaims title of deadliest infectious disease. That's an 'outrage' says WHO A patient who was diagnosed with tuberculosis holds his chest x-rays while consulting with a doctor at the Médecins Sans Frontières clinic in Mumbai, which treats people with drug-resistant tuberculosis. Punit Paranjpe/ ...
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A paper in JAMA Oncology focuses on the harms of overscreening, overdiagnosis, and overtreatment In this week's issue of JAMA Oncology, there is an important paper that provides information concerning the long-term adverse effects and complications of prostate cancer screening and treatment.1. To access this subscriber-only content please log in ...
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Some questions to ask yourself if you think you have ADHD Experts joined AirTalk, LAist 89.3's daily news show, and shared what people should do if they think they have it. Support for LAist comes from.
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UC Davis Health offering free lung cancer screenings this weekend SACRAMENTO — Lung cancer claims over 120,000 lives per year and a simple scan can increase your odds of survival exponentially. To highlight Lung Cancer Awareness Month, here is one man's story and his message that could save lives.
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About one in five adults experienced anxiety, depression in 2022 "A significant increase was seen in the percentage of adults with anxiety symptoms and depression symptoms between 2019 and 2022," the authors write. More information: Symptoms of ...
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Adult ADHD: It's Time to Think Outside the Box Peter S. Jensen, MD, discusses how the field of psychiatry is increasingly recognizing adult ADHD as a major issue and weighs in on various issues. As a clinician, you likely already screen for depression and substance use, so why not also ADHD?
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Memories are not only in the brain, human cell study finds But a team of scientists has discovered that cells from other parts of the body also perform a memory function, opening new pathways for understanding how memory works and creating the potential to enhance learning and to treat memory-related afflictions.
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Want to lower your blood pressure? Try 5 more minutes of exercise "Incorporating even a few minutes of higher-intensity physical activities like brisk walking or cycling into daily routines can make a difference for (blood pressure) levels," said lead study author Dr. Jo Blodgett, senior research fellow at the Institute ...
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How Cancer Immunotherapy Fuels Heart Inflammation in Some Patients Study uncovers the immune basis for heart-muscle inflammation in patients receiving cancer immunotherapy. The findings point to an immune response different from the one directed at the tumor. The results can inform precision-targeted therapies that ...
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TB reclaims title of deadliest infectious disease. That's an 'outrage' says WHO A patient who was diagnosed with tuberculosis holds his chest x-rays while consulting with a doctor at the Médecins Sans Frontières clinic in Mumbai, which treats people with drug-resistant tuberculosis. Punit Paranjpe/AFP via Getty Images.
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New approach reinvigorates exhausted T cells to improve tumor control As cancer cells grow, they pump out metabolic byproducts such as lactic acid into the tumor microenvironment. Exhausted T cells -; which have lost their cancer-fighting oomph -; consume this lactic acid, which further saps their energy, according to ...
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WHO, Africa CDC support 17 countries to develop mpox vaccination plans "Given the ongoing difficulties with bringing the outbreak under control using traditional public health measures, the need for effective mpox vaccine preparedness and deployment plans has become urgent. With the mpox vaccine supply constraints, countries ...
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Ozempic: 8 common side effects of the weight-loss drug Ozempic (semaglutide) is a well-known prescription drug that's used to treat blood sugar of people with type 2 diabetes, has been hailed for its many benefits including weight loss and lowering risk of many chronic diseases. Ozempic is given as an ...
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Signs and tips to prevent Type 2 Diabetes ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) ...
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Extrachromosomal DNA Spread Oncogenic Traits, Add Synthetic Lethal Targets New research shows how circular extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA), found in nearly 1 in 5 cancers, co-segregate during mitosis to drive tumor evolution. A trio of Nature research articles examine how ecDNA forms, is inherited, and propagates oncogenic ...
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New Guidance Sets Path to Strengthen AMR Surveillance With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) now a leading threat to public health in Africa—causing more fatalities than HIV, TB, and malaria combined—a new surveillance guidance released in October aims to tackle the growing threat of AMR on the continent.
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Pesticide exposure linked to prostate cancer incidence and mortality Only trifluralin is classed by the Environmental Protection Agency as a "possible human carcinogen," whereas the other three are considered "not likely to be carcinogenic" or have evidence of "non-carcinogenicity.".
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What's Going Around | Colorectal cancer: What is it, and why is it rising? WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — James Van Der Beek, well known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has revealed that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor said he has been privately dealing with the diagnosis ...
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Doctors stress the importance of the RSV vaccine WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -- ...
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Study Finds Long-Term Risks Associated With Prostate Cancer Treatment Given the uncertain benefit of prostate cancer treatment for most patients, concluded the study authors, these findings highlight the importance of patient counseling before screening and treatment. The study by Unger et al was published in JAMA Oncology.
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With Diabetes on the Rise, Prevention is Key – Diabetes Awareness with Kayleigh Gordon Kayleigh Gordon's father tested his blood sugar out of pure curiosity, while socializing at a wedding. The simple test, performed on a friend's monitor, identified that his blood sugars were too high, resulting in an appointment and formal diagnosis from ...
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Top 4 lifestyle changes for managing diabetes effectively Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body manages blood sugar. There are two primary types: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 Diabetes: An autoimmune condition, typically diagnosed in childhood, where the beta cells do not produce insulin.
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Experts offer advice as Alaskans head deeper into respiratory disease season Alaska is well into the start of respiratory disease season. That means Alaskans are getting the usual coughs, colds, COVID 19 and flus. But physicians are seeing a few things that make this year stand out. Dr. Jay Butler, a director at the Centers for ...
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New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers to Get Vaccinated Against Pneumococcal Disease "This vaccine protects against pneumococcal disease which can lead to serious illnesses like pneumonia, bacterial meningitis and blood infections," State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said. "With the holidays approaching, we want residents ...
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Protecting pregnant women and their families in Walsall with vaccinations As the winter season approaches, pregnant women in Walsall are encouraged to prioritise their health and protect themselves and their unborn babies against flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other infectious illnesses.
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Flossing is a simple step toward big health benefits Virginia G. Carrillo, MEd, BSDH, RDH, a dental hygienist at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, shared valuable insights for those looking to enhance their oral care routine. Among her top recommendations? Flossing regularly.
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Q&A: What to know about surge of 'walking pneumonia' in children Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections have increased among all age groups since March. Children aged 2 to 4 years have experienced a "notable" increase from 1% in March to 7.2% in October. The CDC posted an alert in October about an increase in Mycoplasma ...
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CDC Report Reveals Jump in Adult Anxiety and Depression Racial and socioeconomic disparities reveal that Asian adults, those with higher incomes, and those in urban areas report fewer symptoms. Increased mental health needs underscore calls for accessible, routine mental health care in the United ...
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WHO Approves 3 Mpox Tests Amid Surging Cases in Africa The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, called the Alinity m MPXV assay, detects the mpox virus in swabs of human skin lesions and is designed for administration by trained laboratory personnel. Later in October ...
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This scientist treated her own cancer with viruses she grew in the lab OVT is an emerging field of cancer treatment that uses viruses to both attack cancerous cells and provoke the immune system into fighting them. Most OVT clinical trials so far have been in late-stage, metastatic cancer, but in the past few years they have ...
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Nanotech unveils cytokine traces in post-COVID cardiovascular complications Chronic inflammation has emerged as a prominent feature of the post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), with numerous studies having established a link between increased cytokines and immune cell activity in individuals with persistent disease after ...
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10 things you should never say to patients It's important for patients and their families to maintain a feeling of psychological safety in their communication with health care professionals and the use of certain "never words" can undermine patients' and their families' abilities to communicate ...
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