(2024-09-19). Mayo collaborates in ARPA-H funded research to explore environment's role in drug response. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine will play a key role in groundbreaking research funded by an award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The research will explore how environmental exposures interact with genetics to affect people's responses to medications — a field known as pharmacoexposomics. The five-year award, called IndiPHARM, aspires to develop and execute a state-of-the-art high-resolution, precision monitoring system…
(2024-09-19). Latest 'omics' technology studies the environment's influence on drug response. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pharmacoexposomics is an emerging field of research focused on understanding how environmental exposures influence a person's response to medication. This new "omics" technology lies at the intersection of pharmacology, exposure science and personalized medicine. Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their effects, while exposomics is the study of the exposures and other variable factors a person encounters over a lifetime, including chemical exposures, pollutants, diet and lifestyle. The combination of the two disciplines—pharmacoexposomics—explores external…
(2024-09-19). US Court Allows Whistleblower Retaliaton Lawsuit Against Private Prison Company. thedissenter.org Dawn Wooten, who was a Black nurse at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC), blew the whistle on detainee abuse…
(2024-09-19). (Video)Keeping an eye on avian influenza. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that a person from Missouri has become the 14th person in the U.S. to contract avian influenza, also called bird flu. This is believed to be the first case where the patient had no known contact with infected animals. "Why is this concerning? Because the more we see avian influenza move from a bird virus to a virus that can infect and be…
(2024-09-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prepare for the 2024-25 influenza season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's time to protect yourself and your family for the upcoming flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated 2024-25 vaccine recommendations for the upcoming influenza season. As always, it's strongly recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated for influenza. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says the flu vaccine is one of the most effective ways to reduce the severity of…
(2024-09-19). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-09-19). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-09-19). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-09-19). World's Alzheimer's Day 2024: how to know if you have the gene. albawaba.com ALBAWABA World Alzheimer's Day, celebrated every year on September 21st, raises awareness about Alzheimer's disease and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, treatment, and support for patients and their families. One important aspect of understanding Alzheimer's is the genetic factor. While having a family history of Alzheimer's doesn't guarantee you'll develop the disease, there are certain genes that increase your risk.Here's what you need to know about the genetic link to Alzheimer's and how to find out if you carry the gene.Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primaril…
(2024-09-19). World's Alzheimer's Day 2024: how to knwow if u have the gene. albawaba.com ALBAWABA World Alzheimer's Day, celebrated every year on September 21st, raises awareness about Alzheimer's disease and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, treatment, and support for patients and their families. One important aspect of understanding Alzheimer's is the genetic factor. While having a family history of Alzheimer's doesn't guarantee you'll develop the disease, there are certain genes that increase your risk.Here's what you need to know about the genetic link to Alzheimer's and how to find out if you carry the gene.Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primaril…
(2024-09-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: My mom has Alzheimer's. What does that mean for me? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: September is World Alzheimer's Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am part of what I hear called the Sandwich Generation. I have kids living at home and an aging parent in ill health. My mom is 83 and in an assisted living facility with physical and cognitive problems. She has been diagnosed with mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. It makes me sad for my mom and also concerned for myself. Whenever I can't…
(2024-09-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Palliative medicine for cancer patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Patients undergoing cancer treatments often use palliative medicine to cope with nausea, fatigue and other bothersome symptoms. Palliative medicine is a medical specialty whose main focus is supporting patients and families/caregivers who need help managing symptoms related to cancer or side effects related to the treatment of cancer, along with other life-limiting diseases. Dr. Touré Barksdale, a Mayo Clinic cancer rehabilitation and palliative medicine specialist, explains the benefits of palliative care. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-19). Climate change is sending ticks into new areas. Georgia researchers are on it. grist.org 
On a blisteringly hot, sunny day this summer, Emory University researcher Arabella Lewis made her way through the underbrush in a patch of woods in Putnam County, Georgia, about an hour southeast of Atlanta. She was after something most people try desperately to avoid while in the woods: ticks. | "Sometimes you gotta get back in the weeds to get the best ticks," she explained, sweeping a large square of white flannel along the forest floor. | The idea was that the ticks could sense the movement of the fabric and smell the carbon dioxide Lewis breathed out and would grab onto the flannel flag. | "My favorite th…
(2024-09-19). Renowned poet Ajmal Siraj passes away. gnnhd.tv 
56-year-old Ajmal Siraj was suffering from lung disease…
(2024-09-19). Israel at war, day 349: IDF chief approves battle plans for front with Hezbollah. haaretz.com Hezbollah's Nasrallah says radio device explosions attributed to Israel could be called 'declaration of war' ‚ñ Ten Israelis wounded by drone, anti-tank missile fire from Lebanon. The IDF chief of staff approved battle plans for Israel's northern front with Hezbollah ‚ñ Death toll from Wednesday's walkie-talkie blasts rose to 25, Lebanon's health minister says ‚ñ Israel submits new cease-fire proposal ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 349 days into the war…
(2024-09-19). 14 dead in new wave of Lebanon device blasts: health ministry. newarab.com 
Fourteen people were killed and over 450 wounded Wednesday when walkie-talkies exploded across Lebanon, the government said, a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, killing 12 and wounding up to 2,800. | The Iran-backed group blamed Israel for the first wave of blasts on Tuesday, vowing revenge and stoking fears of all-out war in the region. | "The new wave of walkie-talkie explosions… killed fourteen people and wounded more than 450," the health ministry said in a statement. | A source close to the Iran-backed group said walkie-talkies used by its members exploded in a southern suburb of Beirut during…
(2024-09-19). Iraq condemns Israel's pager attack on Lebanon, dispatches aid. newarab.com 
The governments of Thousands of people in Lebanon and Syria have been wounded and at least 12 killed when pagers belonging to Hezbollah-linked personnel and other in…
(2024-09-19). Lebanon: 20 killed, hundreds injured as walkie-talkies explode after pager blasts in Hezbollah units. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Hand-held radios or walkie-talkies used by the militant group Hezbollah exploded in several locations in Lebanon, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 450. The highly sophisticated attack comes just one day after a suspected Israeli attack on the group's pagers, which are used for communication among members. | The explosives were reported by Lebanese media to have occurred in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and Southern Lebanon. "The wave of enemy explosions that targetedwalkie-talkies…killed 20 people and wounded more than 450," stated the country's health ministry.While civilians have…
(2024-09-19). Death Toll From Communication Device Explosions in Lebanon Up to 25, Over 600 Wounded. sputnikglobe.com BEIRUT (Sputnik) – The death toll from the explosions of communication devices all around Lebanon has risen to 25, another 608 people are wounded, Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad said on Thursday.
(2024-09-19). Haiti: Under chronic stress and in constant fear, health workers strive to save lives. icrc.org
(2024-09-19). BRICS Cooperation in Health and Medicine. tvbrics.com 
The member nations are committed to enhancing healthcare infrastructure and improving access to essential medicines…
(2024-09-19). Princess Kate Middleton announces end of chemotherapy, returns work. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, recently announced that her chemotherapy treatment was over. Since then, she's attended her first engagement.On Tuesday, Kate, 42, who is married to Prince William, heir to the British throne, returned to her job as host of a meeting at Windsor Castle.The Court Circular, an official record of royal family activities both outside and inside the palace, reported that "The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales" held an Early Years Meeting at Windsor Castle earlier today.Kate gave the health update last week, with a…
(2024-09-19). Airline workers speak out in support of strike by 33,000 Boeing machinists. wsws.org The demands of Boeing workers—at least a 40 percent raise to combat inflation, maintaining their yearly bonus, improved healthcare and the restoration of pensions—echo among all workers who have faced decades of slashed wages and declining living standards.
(2024-09-19). New Film: Vaxxed 3, Authorized to Kill. globalresearch.ca Children's Health Defense embarked on a nine-month journey across America, gathering powerful testimonies from the people. Our interviews ranged from mothers and fathers to teenagers, families, medical professionals, whistleblowers, lawyers, and people from all walks of life. | What we …
(2024-09-19). Kauvery Hospitals Pioneers in Digital Healthcare, Achieves Platinum Rating. devdiscourse.com VMPL Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 19: The demand for healthcare services at home has surged in…
(2024-09-19). Mpox: Education ministry alerts schools on outbreak. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education has issued a nationwide alert to schools in response to the confirmed Mpox cases in Uganda. In light of this health crisis, schools are being urged to prioritize the safety of both students and staff. Ismael Mulindwa, the Director in charge of Basic Education at the …
(2024-09-19). Participate in Mayo Clinic Health System's upcoming Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024 symposium. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Mayo Clinic Health System will hold its second annual national symposium, Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024: Inspiring Partnerships and Scaling Collaborative Impact, Oct. 21—22 at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and by livestream. This unique event will bring together healthcare professionals, community organizations, educators and researchers. Presentations and discussions will address the most pressing healthcare issues facing rural America, including workforce shortages, challenges in coordination of care, behavioral health and health…
(2024-09-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifespan vs. healthspan. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors Note: September is Healthy Aging Awareness Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been hearing a lot lately about healthspan versus lifespan when it comes to aging. What do they each mean? And what is the difference? ANSWER: We get a lot of questions about what distinguishes between lifespan and healthspan. The simplest answer is to paraphrase a quote from President John F. Kennedy, "It is not enough for a great nation merely to have added…
(2024-09-19). More Mayo neuroscience: Brain cells 'crosstalk' and cancer growth; Preoperative radiotherapy survival; Rare mutation causes memory loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A brain region abundant in cells originating from neural stem cells is highlighted in green. Glioblastoma cells are shown in red. The magenta color indicates non-cancerous cells undergoing deleterious changes in response to cancer cells, highlighting the harmful effect of cancer cells on surrounding healthy tissue. Already the most aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma can become even more deadly when it arises near the brain's C-shaped, fluid-filled cavities called the lateral ventricles. What makes…
(2024-09-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in March of 2023 that requires healthcare professionals to notify people if they have dense breasts. Facilities subject to the Mammography Quality Standards ACT (MQSA) must comply with this requirement no later than Sept. 10 of this year. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast…
(2024-09-19). Mayo Clinic to expand access to state-of-the-art cancer care through transformational gift. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic will enhance and expand access to cancer care and clinical trials for patients and communities, thanks to a generous philanthropic commitment from Stephen M. and Barbara J. Slaggie of Marco Island, Florida, and Winona, Minnesota. The Slaggies' $50 million investment accelerates Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare by supporting Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in revolutionizing the delivery of cancer care. Mayo Clinic is leading…
(2024-09-19). SATIRE: FDA Approves New AirPods As Hearing Aids. theonion.com 
The Food and Drug Administration approved Apple's new hearing aid feature for their AirPods Pro 2 earbuds that amplifies sounds for people with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment, coming two years after federal health officials approved the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. What do you think?
(2024-09-19). Yes, You Do Need To Clean Your Tongue. Here's How And Why #Yes, #Need #Clean #Your #Tongue. #Here's #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Has your doctor asked you to stick out your tongue and say aaah ? While the GP assesses your throat, they're also checking out your tongue, which can reveal a lot about …
(2024-09-19). (Video) How testing has kept up with new COVID-19 variants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 continues to evolve, there is some good news when it comes to detecting the virus. "The tests we've used over the last three or four years don't seem to be significantly impacted by the new variants," says Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. He says that the molecular, or PCR, tests processed in laboratories look at multiple parts of the genetic makeup of the virus, so even…
(2024-09-19). The IMF and the World Bank in the time of Coronavirus: the failed campaign for a new image. cadtm.org
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