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California case is the first confirmed bird flu infection in a US child
Health officials on Friday confirmed bird flu in a California child—the first reported case in a U.S. minor.
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Listeria outbreak tied to Yu Shang Food leaves California infant dead and 10 people sick
A California infant has died and at least 10 other people have been sickened in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that include chicken feet, duck neck, beef shank and pork ...
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Q&A: How school eligibility influences the spread of infectious diseases
A study in JAMA Network Open sheds light on how school attendance influences the spread of infectious diseases, using COVID-19 as a case study.
Nov 22, 2024
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Younger patients more affected by neurologic manifestations of long COVID
Younger and middle-aged patients seem to be disproportionately affected by neurologic manifestations of postacute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection (Neuro-PASC), according to a study published ...
Nov 22, 2024
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Global research team develops H5N1 detection kit to tackle avian flu
The Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub), a national platform hosted by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, in collaboration with the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), ...
Nov 22, 2024
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Data show 24.3% of U.S. adults had chronic pain in past three months in 2023
In 2023, 24.3 percent of U.S. adults had chronic pain in the previous three months, according to a November data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Nov 22, 2024
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WHO keeps mpox at highest alert level
The World Health Organization said Friday it had decided to keep its alert for the mpox epidemic at the highest level, as the number of cases and countries affected rises.
Nov 22, 2024
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Scientists discover 'toolkit' to fix DNA breaks associated with aging, cancer and motor neuron disease
A new "toolkit" to repair damaged DNA that can lead to aging, cancer and motor neuron disease (MND) has been discovered by scientists at the Universities of Sheffield and Oxford.
Nov 21, 2024
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Researchers uncover new ways to identify signatures of mental disorders using fMRI scans
New research by a team at Georgia State University is uncovering surprising insights about brain pathways that could offer alternative ways for practitioners to identify early signs of schizophrenia. The research is published ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Using artificial intelligence to personalize infection treatment and address antimicrobial resistance
New research from the Centers for Antimicrobial Optimization Network (CAMO-Net) at the University of Liverpool has shown that using artificial intelligence (AI) can improve how we treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), and ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Scientists implicate a novel cellular protein in hepatitis A infection
Viruses have thrived in humans for tens of thousands of years, evolving to take advantage of the machinery of cells to replicate and survive inside us. Some can slip past our defenses and invade without even causing symptoms.
Nov 21, 2024
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Global city mobility study reveals COVID-19's impact on transportation habits
COVID-19 reshaped mobility patterns worldwide, affecting walking, driving and public transit use, finds a new study published in The Lancet Public Health. The research, led by an international team including researchers in ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Virtual t'ai chi, qigong program shown to ease back pain
An online program of t'ai chi, qigong and meditation has been shown to be helpful in reducing lower back pain and related discomforts, potentially offering a safe and low-cost treatment option to the hundreds of millions ...
Nov 21, 2024
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E. coli fears spur recall of 167,000 pounds of ground beef
Over 167,000 pounds of ground beef are being recalled by a Detroit meatpacker after being linked to E. coli illnesses in restaurant goers.
Nov 21, 2024
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Study of bloodstream infection reveals long courses of antibiotics in hospital may not be required
An international clinical trial of more than 3,600 patients in 74 hospitals, and involving Monash University researchers, has shown that a traditional long course of antibiotics for bloodstream infection is not necessary.
Nov 21, 2024
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Shining a light on seasonal affective disorder
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 ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Research team tackles hoarding by young people, older adults
Mississippi State Assistant Professor Mary E. Dozier is helping Mississippians reduce clutter, decrease anxiety and enhance their quality of life through subtle and positive intervention methods.
Nov 21, 2024
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COVID-19 mortality higher for leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome patients
The risk for COVID-19 hospitalization is low in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), but these individuals have a high mortality risk, according to a study published online Oct. 16 ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Alcohol-induced liver disease hospitalizations, transplants on the rise
From 2005 to 2021, alcohol-induced liver disease (AILD)-related hospitalizations and liver transplants (LTs) increased among women and men and in younger and older adults, according to a research letter published online Nov. ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Public health surveillance, from social media to sewage, spots disease outbreaks early to stop them fast
A cluster of people talking on social media about their mysterious rashes. A sudden die-off of birds at a nature preserve. A big bump in patients showing up to a city's hospital emergency rooms.
Nov 21, 2024
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Genomic surveillance studies reveal circulation of multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales in Europe
Patients seeking treatment in hospital or other health care facilities can be particularly vulnerable to infections they acquire during their stay, especially if the infections are difficult to treat because they are resistant ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Six-country study investigates drug-resistant bacteria on hospital surfaces
Antimicrobial resistance happens when bacteria and other microbes that can cause infections gain the ability to resist treatment by antibiotics or other antimicrobial medicines.
Nov 21, 2024
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Study assesses risk for 28-day hospitalization for adults with RSV
A number of adults with outpatient medically attended respiratory syncytial virus (MA-RSV) infection experience hospitalization within 28 days, with a higher proportion among high-risk subgroups, according to a study published ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Q&A: Dental expert discusses what to know about your temporomandibular joint
In recognition of National Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Awareness Month, Dr. Seema Kurup, associate professor and division chair of Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain at the UConn School of Dental Medicine answers the most ...
Nov 21, 2024
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New thesis on MAIT cells provides insights into immunity and COVID-19
Tobias Kammann from the Center for Infectious Medicine (CIM) at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH) is defending his thesis titled "The diversity of MAIT cells across the human body and in COVID-19," on 29 November, ...
Nov 21, 2024
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