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Climate report warns of escalating crisis, urges immediate action as UN summit nears

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

An international coalition of scientists concludes that the Earth's worsening vital signs indicate a 'critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis' and that 'decisive action is needed, and fast.

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India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem: WHO

The Hindu

World Health Organization has now recognised that India has successfully eliminated trachoma, a bacterial infection that affects the eyes, as a public health problem.

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Will AI tools revolutionize public health? Not if they continue following old patterns, researchers argue

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A new article shares findings from an extensive literature analysis of AI's current trajectory in health care.

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Illegal to advertise Ayurveda, Siddha drugs claiming ‘miraculous’ effects: Ayush Ministry

The Hindu

In a public notice, the Ministry clarified it neither certifies or approves any Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathic (ASU&H) company or its medicine nor grants license to manufacture for sale to any ASU&H manufacturer or company

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Team engineers new enzyme to produce synthetic genetic material

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A research team describes how they engineered an efficient new enzyme that can produce a synthetic genetic material called threose nucleic acid. The ability to synthesize artificial chains of TNA, which is inherently more stable than DNA, advances the discovery of potentially more powerful, precise therapeutic options to treat cancer and autoimmune, metabolic and infectious diseases.

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India pledges $250 million for traditional medicine centre; part of $300 million contribution to WHO for 2025-2028

The Hindu

India’s contribution will also be used for a new regional office for WHO, digital health and thematic funding; India is the sixth largest global contributor to WHO, which faces a global funding gap of $7.

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Communication Plays a Key Role in Successful Data Modernization

JPHMP Direct

PHII’s Shawn Eastridge provides examples of public health jurisdictions emphasizing how communication is key to a successful data modernization plan. The post Communication Plays a Key Role in Successful Data Modernization first appeared on JPHMP Direct.

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Asymmetric placebo effect in response to spicy food

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The expectations humans have of a pleasurable sensation asymmetrically shape neuronal responses and subjective experiences to hot sauce, according to a new study.

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Open Science Indicators: How might we start thinking about the leading adopters of Open Science practices?

The Official PLOS Blog

Author: Lauren Cadwallader, Open Research Manager, PLOS The latest version of PLOS’ Open Science Indicators (OSI) dataset has been released, extending to six and a half years’ worth of data. The dataset now covers 141,864 articles published from January 1st 2018 to June 30th 2024, offering insights into Open Science practices over time for both PLOS publications and a set of comparable articles from other publishers.

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Atomic-level mechanism in polycrystalline materials

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Researchers show that for the first time they have achieved atomic-scale observations of grain rotation in polycrystalline materials. Using state-of-the-art microscopy tools, the scientists were able to heat samples of platinum nanocrystalline thin films and observe the mechanism driving grain rotation in unprecedented detail.

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How we monitor flu and other respiratory viruses each winter

UK Health Security

As we approach another winter season, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is ramping up its comprehensive surveillance systems to monitor flu and other seasonal respiratory viruses. Here's an overview of how we're working to keep the nation informed and protected. Laboratory surveillance NHS and UKHSA laboratories across England, provide weekly data on major respiratory viruses.

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Holographic 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize multiple industries

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have developed a novel method of 3D printing that uses acoustic holograms. The process is called holographic direct sound printing (HDSP). It builds on a method introduced in 2022 that described how sonochemical reactions in microscopic cavitations regions -- tiny bubbles -- create extremely high temperatures and pressure for trillionths of a second to harden resin into complex patterns.

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Boy’s bicycling death haunts a Black neighborhood. 35 years later, there’s still no sidewalk.

HEALTHBEAT

It’s been 35 years since John Parker died after a pickup collided with the bike he was riding on Cheek Road in east Durham before school. He was 6. His mother, Deborah Melvin-Muse, doesn’t display photos of him, the second-youngest of six children. His brother’s birthday was the day after the crash — and he hasn’t celebrated it since. An older brother carries a deep sense of guilt because he was looking after John that morning.

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Ice cream-inspired physics: Team uncovers a quantum Mpemba effect, with a host of 'cool' implications

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Researchers have just described the existence of the paradoxical Mpemba effect within quantum systems. Initially investigating out of pure curiosity, the discovery has bridged the gap between Aristotle's observations two millennia ago and modern-day understanding, and opened the door to a whole host of 'cool' -- and 'cooling' -- implications.

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October is Campus Sustainability Month; HR Faculty/Staff News; October 8, 2024

Kent State University Epidemiology Blog

October is Campus Sustainability Month; HR Faculty/Staff News; October 8, 2024 | Sustainability | Participate in Campus Sustainability Month! This annual event, hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), celebrates higher education sustainability while raising awareness of the value of sustainability in higher education.Campus sustainability-related events in October include Kent State University Sustainability Pledge, Bra Recycling Drive, Kent S

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Rates of a tick-borne parasitic disease are on the rise

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Rates of babesiosis, a tick-borne parasitic disease, increased an average of 9% per year in the United States between 2015 and 2022 and four in 10 patients were found to be co-infected with another tick-borne illness such as Lyme disease, according to a new study.

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24.12 Release Notes

Phreesia

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Breakthrough in soft robotics: First toroidal micro-robot to swim autonomously in viscous liquids

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Researchers introduces the first toroidal, light-driven micro-robot that can move autonomously in viscous liquids, such as mucus. This innovation marks a major step forward in developing micro-robots capable of navigating complex environments, with promising applications in fields such as medicine and environmental monitoring.

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Marburg virus disease: what you need to know

UK Health Security

Marburg virus under a microscope. Image courtesy US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Frederick Murphy You may have seen reports about a rise in cases of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda, which we are monitoring closely. Marburg virus belongs to the filovirus family, along with Ebola. It can cause haemorrhagic fever, meaning it can damage blood vessels and cause bleeding, and its presentation can be hard to distinguish from Ebola virus disease.

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Excessive heat declared a T.N. State disaster

The Hindu

On Tamil Nadu’s unique move in declaring heatwaves State disasters, the intersection of genomics and AI, Delhi’s worsening air quality and more

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The Next Act For Al B. Sure!: Liver Health Equity Advocate

Black Health Matters

When we saw his pictures two years ago, singer Al B. Sure! had just emerged from a 38-day coma. He was seriously ill, and we were all concerned. Last night, he took the stage to receive the American Liver Foundation’s Transplant Trailblazer Award. He is now the founder and Executive Chairman of The Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition. One of the things his organization champions is expanding coverage for critical, non-invasive blood tests that detect early signs of organ rejection w

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Eliminating infectious diseases: triumph of public health 

The Hindu

India seeks WHO certification for eliminating Kala-Azar, develops indigenous handheld X-ray for TB screening, and more healthcare advancements.

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Be safe.

Managed Care Matters

Safe and sound in upstate New York, I’m thinking of friends, colleagues, business associates and acquaintances in Florida, of their families, neighbors, friends, and fellow Floridians. Bob and Darin, Tom and George, Susan and Frank, Sandy and Kevin, Adam and John, Julie and Jay…please be safe. Milton looks to be a horrific hurricane, tracking straight for Tampa Bay where a storm surge of record height may well inundate Tampa and surrounding areas.

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Protected: Title V Federal-State Maternal & Child Health Partnership Meeting

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Password Protected To view this protected post, enter the password below: Password: Submit The post Protected: Title V Federal-State Maternal & Child Health Partnership Meeting appeared first on AMCHP.

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