Wed.Dec 11, 2024

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Indian scientists develop novel gene therapy treatment for haemophilia

The Hindu

Five Chennai patients have not reported any bleeding episodes for over a year after testing the new treatment in a trial conducted by CMC, Vellore; one-time gene therapy could replace frequent injections of clotting factor

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Warren: 'Visceral' response to insurance CEO's killing should be 'warning to everyone in the health care system'

The Hill

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said in a new interview that the "visceral" response to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson should serve as a warning "to everyone in the health care system," adding that "people can be pushed only so far." The visceral response from people across this country who feel cheated, ripped off, and threatened by the vile practices of their insurance companies should be a warning to everyone in the health care system, Warren told HuffPost.

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Early-onset colorectal cancer cases surge globally

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers show that early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence rates are rising in 27 of 50 countries/territories worldwide, 20 of which have either exclusive or faster increases for early-onset disease. In 14 countries, including the United States, rates are increasing in young adults while stabilizing in those 50 years and older.

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Op-ed: The Blue Economy is failing small-scale fishers

Environmental Health News

It is 7:00 AM, and the scorching summer sun is bright as I sit in the panga (a small-scale boat) on the Sea of Cortez in Baja California Sur, Mexico. I watch my fisher friend staring into the horizon. What everyone needs to understand is that we will never stop being fishers; that is who we are and will always be, he said. I first met him in 2021, when I arrived for the first time to the 100-degree heat of Baja California Sur, eager to see how aquaculture which, as I like to put it, is like doi

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You are what you eat.and so are your grandkids? Study links poor diet to multi-generational health issues

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Is it possible to pass on the effects of malnutrition? A new animal study found that a protein-deficient diet in one generation created related health risks -- lower birth-weight, smaller kidneys -- in offspring that lasted four generations.

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Uttarakhand couple donate body of 2.5-day-old baby girl for medical education

The Hindu

Body donated to Doon Medical Colleges anatomy department; I am making her immortal.

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Fallout from Syria: Q&A with RAND Experts

RAND

The rapid collapse of the 50-year rule of the Assad family ended a brutal regime in Syria. We invited a group of RAND experts to discuss the rebel group that led the overthrow, as well as the regional and global implications.

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AI thought knee X-rays show if you drink beer -- they don't

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study highlights a hidden challenge of using AI in medical imaging research -- the phenomenon of highly accurate yet potentially misleading results known as 'shortcut learning.' The researchers analyzed thousands of knee X-rays and found that AI models can 'predict' unrelated and implausible traits such as whether patients abstained from eating refried beans or beer.

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Nowhere to hide: Microplastics are polluting western North Carolina watersheds

NC Health News

By Will Atwater People use single-use plastics multiple times every day shopping bags, fast-food containers, disposable forks and spoons, sandwich wrappers and countless other items. Given the abundance of these items, it’s not a surprise to find increasing amounts of plastic debris in the environment. However, a recent study examining the types and origins of microplastics in a western North Carolina watershed found that some particles are also hanging out in the air.

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Scientists transform ubiquitous skin bacterium into a topical vaccine

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists' findings in mice could translate into a radical, needle-free vaccination approach that would also eliminate reactions including fever, swelling and pain.

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The global divide between longer life and good health

Science Daily - Public Health

People around the globe are living longer -- but not necessarily healthier -- lives, according to new research. A study of 183 World Health Organization (WHO) member countries found those additional years of life are increasingly fraught with disease.

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Minuscule robots for targeted drug delivery

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

An interdisciplinary team has created tiny bubble-like microrobots that can deliver therapeutics right where they are needed and then be absorbed by the body.

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Unlocking Enterprise Data Potential with Retrieval Augmented Generation

Smart Data Collective

Unlock enterprise data potential: Empower decision-making with Retrieval Augmented Generation!

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Recycling human, animal excreta reduces need for fertilizers

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Recycling all the human and livestock feces and urine on the planet would contribute substantially to meeting the nutrient supply for all crops worldwide, thereby reducing the need to mine fertilizers such as phosphorus and dramatically reducing the dependency on fossil fuels, according to a global analysis of nutrient recycling.

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AI Is Crucial for Improving Anti-Counterfeiting Systems

Smart Data Collective

AI technology is playing a very important role in helping fight counterfeiting in the 21st Century.

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New research unlocks jaw-dropping evolution of lizards and snakes

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A groundbreaking study has shed light on how lizards and snakes -- the most diverse group of land vertebrates with nearly 12,000 species -- have evolved remarkably varied jaw shapes, driving their extraordinary ecological success.

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Will your state eliminate Medicaid for many of your fellow citizens?

Managed Care Matters

Less fortunate citizens in a dozen states may lose healthcare if Congress cuts medicaid funding. They will still need healthcare, and will get it at hospital emergency rooms - and you will get to pay for it. Thanks for reading Managed Care Matters! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. From KFF : The ACA expanded Medicaid coverage to nearly all adults with incomes up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level ($20,783 for an individual in 2024)… all but 10 states have adop

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A new galaxy, much like our own

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Stunning new photographs by a team of astronomers have revealed a newly forming galaxy that looks remarkably similar to a young Milky Way. The extraordinary images give us an unprecedented picture of what our own galaxy might have looked like when it was being born.

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Association of Public Health Laboratories partners with Orlando Health, Florida Department of Health to launch system that enables faster test results sharing and enhances patient care

APHL

First-in-the-nation use of Detor launches with newborn screening to link data between public health laboratories and healthcare providers Orlando, FL (December 10, 2024) — Orlando Health and Florida Department of Health are the first in the nation to use Detor, an Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) developed groundbreaking intermediary solution.

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Biological diversity is not just the result of genes

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

How can we explain the morphological diversity of living organisms? Although genetics is the answer that typically springs to mind, it is not the only explanation. By combining observations of embryonic development, advanced microscopy, and cutting-edge computer modelling, a multi-disciplinary team demonstrates that the crocodile head scales emerge from the mechanics of growing tissues, rather than molecular genetics.

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PHAB’s Live and On-Demand Learning Opportunities

JPHMP Direct

Through a combination of live training sessions and on-demand resources, PHAB equips learners with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to succeed in achieving accreditation. The post PHABs Live and On-Demand Learning Opportunities first appeared on JPHMP Direct.

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Fingerprint found on cellphone after UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing being analyzed: NYPD

The Hill

A fingerprint was found on a cellphone after the UnitedHealthcare CEOs killing was analyzed, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) officials. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told CBS New York on Tuesday night that law enforcement officials are analyzing a fingerprint that was found on the cellphone following UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsons killing last week in New York City.

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Brain Chemicals and Smiles

Exploring Health

How Our Brains Uses Oxytocin to Distinguish From Real and Posed Smiles By Alya Khoury Recently, I bought a box of cookies. This made two people smile. First, the lady at the cash register as she politely wished me a nice day; then, my roommate, who couldnt help herself from beaming as I unloaded her favorite snack from the bags of groceries. One box of cookies, but two very different smiles.

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Undernutrition may be key driver of measles outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries

Berkeley Public Health

More than 75 years of transformational research and hands-on social impact for a better world.

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Heterogeneous patterns of brain atrophy in schizophrenia localize to a common brain network

Nature Mental Health

Nature Mental Health, Published online: 12 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00348-5 Utilizing heterogeneous results from the published studies on brain atrophy in schizophrenia, the authors identify a common brain network for schizophrenia that is stable with disease progression and across different clusters of schizophrenia symptoms.

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On Reducing Public Fears and Threats of Political Violence

RAND

The 2024 elections were completed peacefully. But that does not mean risks of political violence and unrest are off the table. To mitigate these risks, it is vital to rebuild trust and ensure transparency in governance.

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BCHC and others urge Congress to extend telehealth flexibilities before 2024 deadline

Big Cities Health Coalition

The Big Cities Health Coalition and nearly 300 other organizations urged House and Senate leadership to extend telehealth flexibilities before the December 31, 2024, expiration date. Enhanced access to telehealth services serves as a lifeline to patients across the country, allowing patients to access critical health care services even when they have barriers to accessing in-person care, such as weakened immune systems, transportation challenges, geographic distance, and more.

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Comunidades afectadas por la contaminación esperan mientras las empresas luchan con la prohibición de camiones diésel en California

Environmental Health News

California tiene una estricta normativa para los camiones de cero emisiones y las empresas de transporte se enfrentan a grandes obstculos mientras la gente sigue respirando los peligrosos gases del disel.

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Research Opportunity, Department of Colorectal Surgery at Emory Johns Creek Hospital

The Cofounder

Project details: Title:Financial costs of cancer survivorship among patients with anal cancer and underlying perianal Crohns disease Principal Investigator:Seth A Rosen, MD Department:Department of Colorectal Surgery Database:IBM MarketScan Objectives: Compare the financial costs of anal cancer survivorship in patients with and without a history of perianal Crohns disease, including post-operative complications.

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PRESS RELEASE: NCUIH Presents Good Medicine Awards to Outgoing Legislators Tester and Peltola

National Council on Urban Indian Health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Good Medicine Award recognizes exceptional leadership on behalf of Native communities in support of health care services. WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 11, 2024) On December 11, 2024, the National Council of Urban Indian Health presented two Good Medicine Awards to Members of Congress for their efforts to support the Indian Health Service and efforts to improve health outcomes for Native communities during their tenure in Congress.Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and Representat

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Preparing for and Responding to Health Threats in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Global Fund

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, many of the tools, health systems and infrastructure used to fight HIV, TB and malaria are vital in responding to other disease outbreaks, such as this years mpox epidemic.

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Team Science Fellows, Stanford Center for Asian Health Research (CARE) at the Stanford School of Medicine

The Cofounder

TheTeam Science Fellowship is a one-year fellowship program designed for doctoral or masters students and post-doctoral researchers to train them to become leaders in team science.

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Resource: Staffing Shortages Limited IHS's Capacity To Effectively Administer Much-Needed Sanitation Projects Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Rural Health Information Hub

Explores Indian Health Service (IHS) efforts to expand staffing and capacity to administer and oversee Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC) projects funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in fiscal year 2023. Identifies challenges IHS experienced that threatened its ability to complete projects and meet sanitation needs in a timely manner.

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STEM SYNC III, The Hatchery

The Cofounder

Interested in a career in biotech innovation and entrepreneurship but don’t know where to start? Join the folks at the Hatchery for a night of collaborative problem solving (and dinner) as you tackle real world business challenges presented by a panel of Atlanta-based bioentrepreneurs and innovators.

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