Mon.Oct 14, 2024

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Liftoff! NASA's Europa Clipper sails toward ocean moon of Jupiter

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

NASA's Europa Clipper has embarked on its long voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a moon with an enormous subsurface ocean that may have conditions to support life. The largest spacecraft NASA ever built for a mission headed to another planet, Europa Clipper also is the first NASA mission dedicated to studying an ocean world beyond Earth.

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Studies zero in on biology TB bacteria use to evade immune response

The Hindu

Scientists are intrigued by whatever allows the bacteria to survive in a macrophage’s hostile environment and are on the lookout for proteins that shield it

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The Once Wobbly Quad Is Here to Stay

RAND

The Quad, a security dialogue between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is likely to endure despite past challenges. It has strengthened due to worsening security threats, such as China's assertiveness. The Quad now addresses various transnational issues, ensuring its continued relevance.

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WHO approves Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine for adolescents

The Hindu

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's Jynneos vaccine for adolescents aged 12-17 to combat global mpox outbreak.

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Why Cringe-Worthy School Start Times Are Bad for Kids

RAND

Adolescents need eight to 10 hours of sleep per night for optimal health. But more than 70 percent of U.S. teens fall short of this target. What can parents, schools, and communities do to help ensure that teens get the rest they need to thrive?

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Telangana doctors begin 12-hour fast demanding justice for Kolkata doctor’s death

The Hindu

The associations in a statement highlighted that the protest would be conducted peacefully without disrupting essential medical services

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ICMR and Zydus Lifesciences initiate second phase proof-of-concept trial for Desidustat in patients with sickle cell disease

The Hindu

Desidustat has been discovered at Zydus Lifesciences’s R&D labs, and was recently approved for treatment of anaemia in chronic kidney disease patients

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Book Review—Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways

The New Social Worker

Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul can be a valuable resource for someone grappling with how to align their personal passion for social justice with their sensitive nature. Book review by Allison Berkowitz.

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Smaller vial size for Alzheimer's drug could save Medicare hundreds of millions per year

Science Daily - Public Health

Medicare could save up to 74% of the money lost from discarded Alzheimer's drug lecanemab by the simple introduction of a new vial size that would reduce the amount of unused medication that is thrown away. As it is, nearly 6% of the medication is discarded, costing Medicare $1,600 per patient per year.

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MRT-TI alum Brenda Vieyra breaking barriers in Latina/x breastfeeding

UNC Epidemiology Blog

October 14, 2024 Brenda Vieyra, IBCLC, is a graduate of the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute’s Mary Rose Tully Training Initiative (MRT-TI) class of 2017-2018. Since her days as an undergraduate public health student at California State University, Northridge, she was interested in infant and maternal health. A course Brenda took in her last semester of college sparked her interest in lactation, and she moved from California to Chapel Hill to join MRT-TI, one of the only Pathway 2 program

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Air Pollution Leads to Brain Changes in Kids

Evidence Based Living

More than 131 million people live in places with unhealthy air quality, according to the American Lung Association’s 2024 State of Air report. This is an increase of 11.7 million people from the previous year.

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Local health departments use NC ENVIROSCAN to incorporate environmental health data into community health needs assessments

UNC Epidemiology Blog

A new collaboration between UNC SRP and North Carolina county health departments will help counties more easily incorporate environmental health and environmental justice perspectives into their community health needs assessments. Alyssa Cabacungan, a former public health advisor working at Cabarrus Health Alliance and Rowan County Public Health is passionate about building environmental health concerns into larger health needs assessments in North Carolina, noting that “environmental health dep

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India committed to meeting increasing demand for pharma products while adhering to global quality standards: Nadda

The Hindu

Eight drug testing labs are operational in India at present, and two more are in the pipeline; eight mini testing labs are also operational at ports, the Union Health Minister said

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Work comp catch-up

Managed Care Matters

Helene and Milton The number of deaths from Helene are rising and we may never know the real toll taken by this, one of the deadliest of disasters. Thanks for reading Managed Care Matters! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Waters rose faster than many thought possible, inundating a hospital and manufacturing plant. In the latter case, there are at least five confirmed dead.

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What is an aortic aneurysm: Explained

The Hindu

Learn about aortic aneurysms, risk factors, treatment options, and actor Rajinikanth's successful recovery from the condition.

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Editorial: High rate of maternal deaths among Black women unacceptable

Public Health Newswire

Bill in Congress offers multi-level approach

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The World’s First Global Oxygen Strategic Framework and Investment Case Calls for US$4 Billion to Expand Access to Lifesaving Medical Oxygen in Low- and Middle-income Countries

The Global Fund

On the sidelines of the World Health Summit, GOâ‚‚AL has commissioned and launched the Global Oxygen Strategic Framework and Investment Case, aimed at transforming global access to medical oxygen in LMICs. With a proposed funding ask of US$4 billion, the investment case outlines a comprehensive pathway for improving access to this essential medicine, which is crucial for treating a wide range of conditions and critical for pandemic preparedness and response.

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Editorial: High rate of maternal deaths among Black women unacceptable

Public Health Newswire

Bill in Congress offers multi-level approach

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Rest Up for Race Day: Sleep Tips for Chicago Marathoners

RAND

One of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of marathon preparation is ensuring adequate sleep. Runners should focus on doing what they can to support healthy sleep before the race.

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Aging with HIV: Understanding HIV in Older Adults

Black Health Matters

Older adults are an often overlooked demographic when discussing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 53% of people living with an HIV diagnosis were 50 years old or older. While many were diagnosed at a younger age, advancements in HIV treatment options have resulted in an increase in the number of people living longer with HIV.