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Federal health authorities promote childhood vaccines in the shadow of Kennedy's bid for health secretary. The announcement, which came as House Republicans were racing to avert a government shutdown at midnight, did not mention Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald J. Trump's choice for health secretary, a longtime vaccine skeptic.
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US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag Thirteen states reported high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, about double from the week before. One is Tennessee, where a sickness spike is hitting the Nashville area, said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious diseases expert at ...
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Illnesses caused by respiratory viruses increase in US Ahead of the Christmas holiday week, respiratory virus activity triggering healthcare visits is at the moderate level, with further rises seen for flu, activity up from low levels for COVID-19, and high levels for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), ...
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Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots Instead, they were told by an assistant secretary in the department and another official that department leadership had a new policy: Advertising or otherwise promoting the COVID, influenza or mpox vaccines, an established practice there — and at most ...
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Avian flu infects 2 more California dairy workers as CDC confirms Wisconsin case The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today reported two more H5 avian flu infections, both in dairy workers, raising the state's total to 36. Also, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed a presumptive case ...
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Dr. Albert Starr, who developed the first artificial heart valve at OHSU, dies at 98 Starr performed thousands of cardiovascular surgeries over his 50-plus year career, including the first triple valve surgery. Author: Elizabeth Hayes (Portland Business Journal). Published: ...
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Warning over winter bugs circulating in South West Covid, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are among the illnesses affecting people during the colder months. Dr Rupa Joshi, deputy medical director for NHS England South West, has advised people to stay ...
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Poultry to be kept indoors amid rise in bird flu All poultry and other captive birds in parts of Yorkshire and the East of England will have to be kept indoors from 23 December to prevent the spread of bird flu, the government has said. The order will come into force across the East Riding of ...
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Bird flu update: Maps show states most affected The CDC determined the person was likely exposed to H5N1, or bird flu, from sick or dead birds in a backyard flock – the first time a U.S. case has been linked to a backyard flock. Since April 2024, 61 human cases of bird flu have been reported in the U.S..
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Rwanda's Marburg outbreak declared over The Rwandan government today declared the end of the country's Marburg virus outbreak, after passing 42 days with no new cases since the last patient was discharged from the hospital. The time period represents two virus incubation periods.
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What to know about bird flu symptoms as US reports first 'severe' human case Bird flu is a disease caused by infection with avian influenza A viruses, which spread naturally among wild aquatic birds and circulate in poultry. Occasionally, bird flu viruses spread to mammals and, rarely, to humans.
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Raw oysters linked to norovirus sickens 80 at Los Angeles event celebrating city's top restaurants It is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States. Other symptoms may include stomach pain, fever, headache, body aches or dehydration. Proper handwashing, disinfecting contaminated surfaces, washing laundry in hot water, and staying home ...
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Bird flu is reaching Arizona. Here's what to know According to the Centers for Disease Control, H5 bird flu has spread in wild birds worldwide this year, causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows, along with several recent human cases in dairy and poultry workers.
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Study: 6% of US adults have long COVID, and many have reduced quality of life In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report researchers used data collected from the 2023 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), a large, population-based cross-sectional survey of US adults, to assess the prevalence of long COVID.
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2 cougars, raccoon in Washington recently diagnosed with bird flu Biologists and veterinarians with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) said they are seeing an increase in likely cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Washington wildlife, including two cougars and a raccoon.
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AI may help researchers with medical chart review, Stanford Medicine study finds Stanford Medicine researchers trained a large language model to read medical charts, looking for signs that kids with ADHD received the right follow-up care when using new medications. December 19, 2024 - By Erin Digitale.
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Understanding the mechanisms behind alcohol-associated liver disease Alcohol metabolism in hepatocytes generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) and toxic byproducts such as acetaldehyde, which can damage liver cells and trigger immune responses. Activation of Kupffer cells (liver-resident macrophages) and hepatic ...
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Raw oyster recall: PA and NJ among 15 states warned of norovirus outbreak after dozens sickened LOS ANGELES -- Pennsylvania and New Jersey are among 15 states being warned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to not sell or eat recalled oysters due to potential norovirus contamination. An event celebrating the top restaurants in Los Angeles ...
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What is RSV? What are the most common symptoms? Here's everything you need to know RSV infects the nose, throat, and lungs and is often difficult to distinguish from other respiratory viruses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most people typically experience mild symptoms and recover in a week or two.
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What is Holiday Heart Syndrome? "Holiday heart syndrome" is an umbrella term used to describe cardiac complications, such as atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrest, and heart attack, that occur during or around winter holiday celebrations.
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Contributor: Treating Obesity by Breaking the GLP-1 Pattern It's therefore no surprise that glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) weight loss drugs such as tirzepatide (Zepbound) and semaglutide (Wegovy) have made a seismic impact on the obesity and diabetes communities, with a 50-fold increase in their use from 2017 to ...
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Viruses expected to take off during holiday travel Busy airports and crowded public spaces mean travelers face increased exposure to germs, but there are things you can do to enjoy your holiday travel while also staying healthy. Locally, doctors say flu ...
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Health Talk: Why an India-made Chikungunya vaccine is good news Serum Institute of India will manufacture Valneva's anti-Chikungunya vaccine for India and select Asian markets, addressing a major public health issue. The Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) and France-based Valneva SE on Thursday announced ...
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Calgarians warned about confirmed case of measles ahead of busy holiday social season Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be prevented through immunization. Alberta Health Services says the infected person is believed to have contracted measles in another country, but other people may have been exposed between Dec ...
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'Fundamental for all patients': Exploring the benefits of palliative care for stroke survivors Palliative care is known to help stroke survivors manage the long-term physical, mental and emotional challenges associated with recovery. It is consistently underutilized, however, prompting the American Heart Association (AHA) to share a new ...
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Study finds antibiotics not linked to dementia Date: December 18, 2024; Source: American Academy of Neurology; Summary: For healthy older adults, using antibiotics is not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a new study. Share:.
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Avian influenza found at Manitoba farm The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has found a strain of avian flu at a Manitoba poultry farm. The CFIA confirmed H5N1 was found in a flock at a poultry farm in the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie, and a control order has been in ...
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Study Suggests Cytomegalovirus Could Contribute to Alzheimer's Pathology in Certain Individuals "This subtype of Alzheimer's includes the hallmark amyloid plaques and tau tangles—microscopic brain abnormalities used for diagnosis—and features a distinct biological profile of virus, antibodies, and immune cells in the brain.".
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Research shows how music can reduce distress The study involved interviews with staff and music therapists on inpatient mental health dementia wards, a review of published research, and a national survey of UK healthcare professionals. Share: Facebook ...
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Sleep apnea linked to changes in the brain Date: December 18, 2024; Source: American Academy of Neurology; Summary: People with breathing problems during sleep may have a larger hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and thinking, according to a new study.
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MRI-first strategy for prostate cancer detection proves to be safe, study finds If PSA levels exceed a certain threshold, the next step typically involves taking a tissue sample for analysis. Another option is to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to search for signs of a tumor before deciding whether a biopsy is necessary, ...
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A Brighter Future for Diabetes: New Advances on the Horizon Artificial Pancreas Systems: These innovative devices seamlessly integrate continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery, mirroring the function of a healthy pancreas. By maintaining tight control over blood sugar levels, individuals with ...
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Gilead Submits FDA New Drug Application for Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention Yesterday, Gilead announced it had submitted its new drug application (NDA) for its therapy, lenacapavir, for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV infection. The NDA is supported from data provided from the company's phase 3 PURPOSE 1 and PURPOSE 2 ...
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New report highlights ways to advance women's health research "If we are going to address gender disparities in health care, we must expand our research efforts to discover clinically meaningful information on differences between and among women and men that can advance health and improve lives.".
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What to know about seasonal illnesses this winter PARKERSBURG, W.Va. ( ...
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Cardiovascular Disease Deaths Climb in Rural US, Particularly Among Younger Adults More people living in rural areas of the US are dying from myocardial infarctions—heart attacks—strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), a new study found. Although most CVD age-adjusted mortality rates were on the decline from 2010 to 2019, ...
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ASHP Midyear: New Oral Treatment, Antibody Drug Conjugates Offer Additional Options for Breast Cancer These oral therapies provide an additional treatment option that can delay the need for intravenous chemotherapy. Pharmacists are seen as playing a crucial role in this setting, helping to identify appropriate patients for these new treatments and monitor ...
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What Can Be Done for Severe RSV Cases in Adults? Though there are now respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines approved by the FDA and recommended by the CDC for certain high-risk adults, what happens when someone ends up with severe illness from the virus? "It really is just supportive care," ...
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'Dirty' care home in special measures - CQC Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors rated Hunningley Grange on Doncaster Road as "inadequate", down from "requires improvement" following a previous inspection in July 2023. They noted staff "worked hard" ...
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Researchers discover replication hubs for human norovirus Date: December 20, 2024; Source: Baylor College of Medicine; Summary: Combining bioinformatics and experimetal approaches, researchers have discovered replication hubs for human norovirus, the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis accounting for an ...
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Moderna – The Hidden Cost of COVID: Long COVID's Impact on the Workforce Moderna has added a new blog to its website. Long COVID is rippling across businesses, increasing illness in the workforce, reducing productivity and driving up healthcare costs. Employers are on the front lines of this challenge and are key to the ...
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