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Measles Outbreak: Vital Updates for Your Practice: Measles resurgence threatens global health, with rising cases and travel-related risks ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/1000525
Quick Glance: Measles Resurgence: Key Updates for Your Practice
- Measles have returned to the US, primarily due to declining vaccination rates and increased international travel.
- The disease is highly contagious, affecting areas with low vaccination coverage, even in states with high rates.
- Vaccination rates among kindergarteners have decreased, raising concerns about increased susceptibility to outbreaks.
- Emphasis is placed on combating misinformation about vaccines and improving public understanding of the severe risks posed by measles compared to the minimal risks of vaccination.
Maria Shriver : I’m honored and thrilled to be @clevelandclinic today helping to launch the Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center ... Show more #womenshealthmatters
Sit all day at the office? You might want to rethink that. Long hours in the chair are bad for your health. What to know: www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ss/slideshow-sitting-health
Quick Glance: The Health Risks Associated with Excessive Sitting
- Studies indicate that sitting increases the risk of heart diseases compared to standing.
- Prolonged sitting reduces lifespan regardless of regular physical activity.
- Sitting raises the risk of dementia, heart diseases, diabetes, and other health issues.
- Engaging in movement while sitting cannot fully mitigate the negative impacts of excessive sitting.
Sophie Kinsella, best-selling ‘Shopaholic’ author, has brain cancer: The British author says she is receiving treatment for a form of aggressive brain cancer ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/04/18/sophie-kinsella-cancer-brain-glioblastoma/
Quick Glance: Author Sophie Kinsella diagnosed with aggressive brain tumor
- Sophie Kinsella revealed her diagnosis with glioblastoma, an 'aggressive' form of brain tumor.
- Known for the Shopaholic series, she shared her health news on social media, learning of her illness at the end of 2022.
- Initially aiming to keep the news private to adapt to their 'new normal', the 54-year-old author opened up about her condition.
- Following successful surgery, radiotherapy, and ongoing chemotherapy, Sophie expressed gratitude towards her support system.
Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-67577223
Nightmare Disorder: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment: Nightmare disorder is a pattern of repeated dysphoric, frightening and vivid dreams that cause significant ...
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24464-nightmare-disorder
4 types of head and neck cancers: April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four types of cancer that affect ...
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/consumer-health-4-types-of-head-and-neck-cancers/
Sleeping for more than 7 hours at night may improve cardiometabolic health in patients with type 1 diabetes, especially teenagers, showed an analysis. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/too-little-sleep-raises-health-risks-teens-t1d-2024a10007ef
Did you know that HER2-targeted therapy is an established treatment option for patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer? ... Show more twitter.com/StoCANcer @liverUSA @StoCANcer
Prince William resumes public duties after Kate’s cancer announcement: The Prince of Wales was back in action on Thursday, carrying out his first public ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/uk/prince-william-return-public-duties-intl-scli/
Caution is advised during such a conversation at the AGM! ℹ️
What is a thrombosis? 💭
💡 Thrombosis refers to a vascular disease or disorder of the circulatory ... Show more
'This is scarily familiar': The parents learning they have autism after their children's diagnosis
itv.com/news/2024-04-18/scarily-familiar-parents-learn-they-are-autistic-after-childs-diagnosis
Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound found to reduce sleep apnea, company says: Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound was found to reduce obstructive sleep ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/eli-lillys-weight-loss-drug-zepbound-found-reduce-sleep-apnea-company-rcna148113
When you have diabetes, stress can cause your blood glucose levels to rise. Relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises, yoga ...
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CDC Investigates Illnesses Linked to Possible Fake Botox Injections: People in several states have fallen ill after receiving injections outside of doctors’ ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/well/live/fake-botox-illness-cdc.html
Dengue and severe dengue: WHO fact sheet dengue and severe dengue provides key facts, definition, provides information on global burden, transmission ...
who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dengue-and-severe-dengue
Quick Glance: Dengue and Severe Dengue Fever
- Dengue, also known as break-bone fever, is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people and is more common in tropical and subtropical climates.
- Symptoms of Dengue are often mild or absent, but can also include high fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and rash. In cases of severe progression, Dengue can pose a significant risk.
- Treatment for Dengue mainly involves pain medication as there is no specific therapy available. Preventing mosquito bites is crucial to avoid Dengue infections.
- The global incidence of Dengue has significantly increased, affecting over 100 countries with the Americas, Southeast Asia, and the Western Pacific regions being the most impacted areas.
NHS rolls out new variant Covid vaccine as virus kills 100 a week: The new vaccination project started this week with jabs between now and June
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/nhs-rolls-out-new-variant-29011917
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-administration-announces-strategy-to-combat-future-pandemics-with-50-country-partnership
Ofloxacin as eye drops: not necessary in children: If children suffer from conjunctivitis, ofloxacin is often prescribed as eye drops. But is the administration ...
ptaheute.de/aktuelles/2022/08/15/ofloxacin-als-augentropfen-bei-kindern-nicht-notwendig
PAR treatment reduces recurrence of atrial fibrillation: Periodontal treatment can significantly reduce the risk of recurrence in patients with cardiac ...
zm-online.de/news/detail/par-behandlung-reduziert-auftreten-von-vorhofflimmern
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy not linked to suicidal thoughts, officials say: European drug regulators have found no significant evidence linking GLP-1 drugs ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/glp-1-drugs-not-linked-to-suicidal-thoughts
W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases: After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/health/who-airborne-covid.html
Kyrie Irving reveals he grew tired of being called a ‘chaos agent’ and ‘locker room cancer’
“I’ve taken a lot of hits, learned how to hit back ... Show more @JoeyMistretta_
"The affected individuals are mostly young people without major risk factors." www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/mystery-flu-similar-covid-leaves-32619076
Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug succeeds in trials with sleep apnea patients: Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug succeeded in two late-stage trials testing it in patients ...
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Does a Ketogenic Diet Help Diabetes or Make It Worse? | NutritionFacts.org: Keto diets put to the test for diabetes reversal.
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‘Blame her’: Meghan’s big Archie, Lili fear: Meghan Markle is reportedly worried about the long-term impacts of her childrens’ separation from their father’s ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/meghan-markles-big-fear-over-archie-and-lilibet-blame-her/news-story/bfb91be0832475886d418aff25d501ff
Poor diet increases cancer risk: Scientists uncover missing link: Scientists have found that a poor diet leads to higher levels of a certain compound that is ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/poor-diet-increases-cancer-risk-scientists-uncover-missing-link
Zepbound weight loss drug shortage has no immediate end in sight, Eli Lilly says: Zepbound drugmaker Eli Lilly is working to increase its weight loss drug supply ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/zepbound-shortage-eli-lilly-weight-loss-drug-rcna148232
GSK says efficacy of its shingles vaccine remains high after years: British drugmaker GSK said on Wednesday long-term data showed that its blockbuster shingles ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/gsk-says-efficacy-its-shingles-vaccine-remains-high-after-years-2024-04-17/
No Routine Cancer Screening Option? New MCED Tests May Help: Early data suggest that several new multicancer early detection tests can identify a range of ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/no-routine-cancer-screening-option-new-mced-tests-may-help-2024a1000711
COVID Patient’s Infection Lasts Record 613 Days—and Accumulated Over 50 Mutations
time.com/6968880/long-covid-record-infection-mutations-netherlands/
Sleep Apnea Reduced in People Who Took Weight-Loss Drug, Eli Lilly Reports: The company reported results of clinical trials involving Zepbound ...
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What You Need to Know About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Testing: There's no one test for fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). To tell if an individual has FAS or FASD a ...
healthline.com/health/fetal-alcohol-syndrome-test
Covid: Booster jabs offered at Jersey GP surgeries: People eligible for a top-up vaccine can book an appointment for free, Jersey's government says.
bbc.com/news/articles/cw4r1z4llw7o
Geriatric basic assessment - correct billing: Geriatric basic assessment - how correct billing works in general practice.
arzt-wirtschaft.de/abrechnung/geriatrisches-basisassessment-abrechnung
Mark Drakeford has been named 'one of the heroes of Covid' - but some people are furious: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/bereaved-families-furious-mark-drakeford-29012139
Unsafe working conditions in early adulthood increase the risk of later alcoholism
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150517/Unsichere-Arbeitsbedingungen-im-fruehen-Erwachsenenalter-erhoehen-Gefahr-fuer-spaetere-Alkoholkrankheit
Our benefactors are part of every discovery made, advancement developed, and life saved at Mayo Clinic. We’re advancing the future of cancer care ... Show more philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/page.aspx
Curly Horses may be suitable for allergy sufferers after all: folding wood - Continuous contact with horses of the Curly Horse breed, including riding and ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150585/Curly-Horses-moeglicherweise-doch-fuer-Allergiker-geeignet
“An indescribable feeling,” says the 23-year-old. ➡️ More about this: www.tt.com/artikel/30880790/junge-tirolerin-spendete-stammzellen-kann-jemandem-das-leben-retten |.
Funding boost for Nottingham prostate cancer research: Led by the University of Nottingham, the scheme has had £270,000 from Prostate Cancer UK.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-68827403
Did you know this about antihistamines? 🤔
Spring flowers 🌸 and summer grass 🌿 can be beautiful, but for some they mean watery eyes 😢 and endless sneezing 🤧 ... Show more www.ptaheute.de:443/ www.ptaheute.de/wissen-am-hv/allergie
MHK calls for apology for 'cruel' Isle of Man Covid quarantine: Michelle Haywood says returning residents forced to quarantine in a hotel deserve a formal ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c3gl17v4qwxo
COPD increases mortality and is treated too little: Wiesbaden - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) contributes significantly to the overall mortality ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150637/COPD-erhoeht-Sterblichkeit-und-wird-zu-wenig-therapiert
Shannon Matthews’ kidnapper Michael Donovan dies from cancer: Breaking News...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/shannon-matthews-kidnapper-michael-donovan-dies-cancer-20665491/
Kate Garraway asks London council for help after 'unsettling post' addressed to late husband
itv.com/news/2024-04-17/kate-garraway-asks-for-help-after-unsettling-post-addressed-to-late-husband
Quick Glance: Kate Garraway Fans Outraged Over Post to Deceased Husband
- Kate Garraway reached out on social media to address unsettling post received by her late husband Derek Draper.
- Following Kate's desperate plea, her fans sympathize with her and express outrage over the situation.
- Kate revealed the significant debts she has incurred due to Derek's care costs and discussed the lack of government support.
- Despite Derek's critical health condition and the substantial debt burden after his passing, Kate continues to struggle to receive the necessary assistance.
'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski had late-stage rectal cancer and was 'depressed' before prison suicide, autopsy says
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/unabomber-ted-kaczynski-late-stage-rectal-cancer-was-depressed-prison-rcna147819
The UK’s smoking ban aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/17/how-will-the-uk-ban-smoking
Fatal misdiagnosis of pulmonary embolism: A pulmonary embolism is often not recognized in the emergency room or by the family doctor. However ...
medical-tribune.de/medizin-und-forschung/artikel/husten-als-vorherrschendes-symptom-fuehrt-bei-erstvorstellung-haeufig-in-die-irre
How everyday objects are speeding up the spread of cancer: Microplastics are everywhere, and those in the body could make cancer more aggressive and cause it to ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/18/everyday-objects-speeding-spread-cancer-20672488/
Prince William resumes public duties after Kate’s cancer announcement: The Prince of Wales was back in action on Thursday, carrying out his first public ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/uk/prince-william-return-public-duties-intl-scli/
Quick Glance: Prince William resumes public duties after Kate's cancer announcement
- Prince William, 41, returned to his first public engagements on Thursday after his wife Catherine revealed her cancer diagnosis last month.
- He visited a surplus food organization in Surrey and was expected to visit a youth center in west London.
- During his visit to Surplus to Supper, William helped load food, discussed food waste and poverty with chefs, and received get well cards for his wife and father.
- The prince then drove to Hanworth Centre Hub in a van to support the organization's work and highlight the environmental benefits of reducing food waste.
Cancer rates are rising among young people. What steps should they take to reduce their risk?
cnn.com/2024/04/18/health/cancer-colon-breast-screening-young-wellness/
The invention of Ozempic may be as transformative as the development of insulin therapy was a century ago, writes Gary Taubes ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2024/04/ozempic-mounjaro-glp-1-long-term-effects/678057/
WHO Warns Threat Of Bird Flu Spreading To Humans Is ‘Great Concern’: The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned bird flu may evolve and transmit from ...
forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2024/04/18/who-warns-threat-of-bird-flu-spreading-to-humans-is-great-concern/
Breakthrough signals alternative to chemotherapy for blood cancer patients: Less toxic treatment is being developed to treat leukaemia
thenationalnews.com/health/2024/04/18/breakthrough-signals-alternative-to-chemotherapy-for-blood-cancer-patients/
Older semesters can still remember the terrible consequences of a polio infection: bone deformities, muscle atrophy and paralysis of the legs ... Show more #dolmderwoche
Weight loss injection - breakthrough or health risk?: Wegovy and Oezmpic: How does the weight loss injection work? Does it help against obesity and what are the ...
quarks.de/gesundheit/medizin/abnehmspritze-semaglutid-ozempic-wegovy/
Scientists navigate the paradox of extreme cold events in a warming world: According to Copernicus Climate Change Service, February 2024 was the warmest February ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-scientists-paradox-extreme-cold-events.html
Traits and characterists of AuDHD in children explained: 'AuDHD' is a popular, yet unofficial, term used by people who have been diagnosed with autism ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/health/what-is-audhd-and-traits-28997328
Study links petrochemical plants in Louisiana to premature and low-weight births: About a fifth of America’s petrochemical production is concentrated on a ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/study-links-petrochemical-plants-in-louisiana-to-premature-and-low-weight-births
Colon Cancer Linked to Mouth Bacteria: Genomic research of Fusobacterium nucleatum isolated from colon cancer tumors may help researchers develop future ...
scientificamerican.com/article/colon-cancer-linked-to-mouth-bacteria/
‘Kids need to breathe just like adults do:’ $35 price caps don’t apply to asthma meds young children need, doctors say
cnn.com/2024/04/17/health/asthma-inhaler-kids-price-cap/
Aussies planning on travelling to Bali are urged to remain alert against dengue fever after a spike in cases among tourists ... Show more #9News www.9news.com.au/national/travel-news-health-warning-for-aussies-heading-to-bali/0c0baedd-e9b1-452f-8495-a2dbb4c17077
A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton heartbreaking reveal about Jonnie Irwin: A Place in the Sun's Jonnie Irwin died earlier this year at the age of 50 ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/place-suns-laura-hamilton-makes-32610675
Gregg Wallace thinks he deserves a statue in London for 'saving the nation': MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace reckons he deserves a toga-wearing ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/gregg-wallace-thinks-deserves-a-statue-london-saving-nation-20668234/
Meet Mabel and Ruby Leaning. These incredible Grimsby sisters fought cancer together when one of them was diagnosed with leukaemiall.
Ruby Leaning, now aged 10 ... Show more www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/brave-ruby-10-heroine-sister-9228155
Why some U.S. adults may need another dose of measles vaccine: Falling vaccination rates and a sharp rise in cases are raising questions for older adults who got ...
ajc.com/news/health-news/why-some-adults-may-need-another-dose-of-measles-vaccine/Q3OITMRBOVHTTJ4BHRLMBY5NSE/
Top 10 Common Reasons You're Oversleeping and How to Stop: Most people know that not sleeping enough is bad for you. But did you know that sleeping too much can ...
cnet.com/health/sleep/top-10-common-reasons-youre-oversleeping-and-how-to-stop/
Did you know that HER2-targeted therapy is an established treatment option for patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer? ... Show more www.medscape.org/viewarticle/1000593
Worried you may be depressed or that a loved one needs help? Here are some unexpected signs of depression: www.webmd.com/depression/ss/slideshow-surprising-signs
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-administration-announces-strategy-to-combat-future-pandemics-with-50-country-partnership
Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
- President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.
- The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.
- The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.
- The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
How to Support a Parent With Prostate Cancer: Your parent will have to take in a lot of information during and after a prostate cancer diagnosis ...
webmd.com/prostate-cancer/ss/slideshow-how-to-support-parent-with-prostate-cancer
Maidstone: Cancer survivor to run London Marathon: Jack Brown, from Maidstone, was aged 16 when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2020.
bbc.com/news/articles/cj5l2mmzm7lo
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