Sat.Feb 08, 2025

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NIH announces new funding policy that rattles medical researchers

NPR Health

The National Institutes of Health has dramatically changed its grant-making terms by limiting how much it will disperse for costs such as equipment and administration.

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HCA’s purchase of Mission Health did not lead to lasting improvements, Wake Forest academic report concludes

NC Health News

by Andrew R. Jones Asheville Watchdog The decision to sell nonprofit Mission Health to for-profit HCA Healthcare was made behind closed doors, without public review, and, contrary to promises made by Missions leadership at the time of the 2019 sale, did not lead to lasting improvements at Mission Hospital, according to the final two installments of an academic study of the merger.

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Stress and uncertainty at Head Start and clinics as federal health funding system sputters

NPR Health

Many groups that rely on a federal payment portal started experiencing problems accessing funds last week. HHS says "technical issues" are to blame and lag times continue.

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Unlocking Your Body's Detox Potential — The Crucial Role of Lymphatics

Mercola

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 8, 2024. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Perry Nickelston, a chiropractor and expert in lymphatics. Your lymphatic system is a vital component of your body, playing a critical role in maintaining overall health and function. As an integral part of your immune system, it produces and transports white blood cells, particularly lymphocytes, which are essential for fighting infections and diseases.

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DPI seeks sponsors to provide summer meals

NC Health News

By Mebane Rash EdNC The N.C. Department of Public Instruction is looking for schools and community organizations to serve as sponsors for summer nutrition programs this year to help ensure children who have limited access to food at home get the educational enrichment and nutritious meals they need for optimal growth, development, and overall well-being, according to a press release.

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The indefatigable ASHA worker, central to India’s healthcare system, seeks proportionate compensation

The Hindu

ASHA workers are said to be volunteers and therefore, their core salary per month stands at a meagre 3,000, excluding the seemingly toxic point-based incentive system

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How will freeze on USAID affect the world?

The Hindu

Why is the U.S. administration halting foreign assistance and scaling back personnel in the United States Agency for International Development? What will happen if the agency stops funding development projects in many countries? Which are the key sectors it is involved in? What will be the fallout on the Global South?

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UCLA Health launches study on ketogenic diet for bipolar disorder in youth

News Medical Health Sciences

UCLA Health is set to begin a multi-site pilot study to explore whether a ketogenic diet, when combined with mood stabilizing medications, helps stabilize mood symptoms in teenagers and young adults who have bipolar disorder.

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For children with thalassemia, new bone marrow transplant unit in Ahmedabad set up by non-profit, offers hope

The Hindu

Designed to meet the growing demand for stem cell transplantations in the region, the new centre includes 10 specialised paediatric BMT beds and an outpatient centre; more than 26 professionals, including four doctors and 14 nurses, will work here

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Tenecteplase injection after clot removal improves stroke recovery

News Medical Health Sciences

Removing a blood clot from a large brain artery, then injecting the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase into the artery resulted in stroke survivors being more likely to have better function 90 days after their stroke than those receiving standard clot removal, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

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Three more Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases reported in Maharashtra

The Hindu

Rising cases of Guillain-Barr Syndrome in Maharashtra prompt rapid response and increased surveillance activities in affected areas.

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Targeted Thermal Therapy could transform management of common cause of high blood pressure

News Medical Health Sciences

Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have led the development of a simple, minimally invasive Targeted Thermal Therapy (Triple T) that has the potential to transform medical management of a common, but commonly overlooked, cause of high blood pressure.

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Lack of accessible ebooks poses hurdles for persons with visual impairment

The Hindu

With the board exams round the corner, a dearth of accessible ebooks, including textbooks, has left visually impaired students in the lurch.

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Mitochondrial damage linked to beta-cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes

News Medical Health Sciences

Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function.

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Neutralizing Antibodies against California Serogroup Orthobunyaviruses in Human Serum Samples, Montana, USA

Preventing Chronic Disease

California Serogroup Orthobunyaviruses, Montana

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Lack of accessible ebooks poses hurdles for persons with visual impairment

The Hindu

With the board exams round the corner, a dearth of accessible ebooks, including textbooks, has left visually impaired students in the lurch.

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Surge in violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo leads to healthcare crisis

News Medical Health Sciences

The recent surge in violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to significant loss of life, trauma, displacement, and the destruction of critical health infrastructure, exacerbating an already dire situation for millions of people.

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How h4h is winning hearts with free surgeries

The Hindu

Following her retirement from the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Dr. P.S.

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Study examines how diet impacts gene expression in fat tissue

News Medical Health Sciences

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC.

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Six million people could die from HIV and AIDS if US funding stops, U.N. agency warns

The Hindu

Amid a broader decline of funding, the U.N. AIDS agency warned there would be a 400% increase in AIDS deaths if U.S.

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Gene therapy developments and obstacles for neurologic disorders

News Medical Health Sciences

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Neurologic disorders currently affect approximately 100 million people worldwide.

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Heart failure patients in India die 10 years earlier: study

The Hindu

Compared with high-income countries, rheumatic heart disease and congenital heart disease cause higher mortality rates in heart failure patients than ischemic heart disease

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Understanding the role of alternative splicing in cardiovascular diseases

News Medical Health Sciences

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Alternative splicing (AS), a critical process for gene expression regulation, allows a single precursor RNA to produce multiple transcript variants.

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Understanding the Foundations of Health

Mercola

In my recent interview with Dr. Patrick Gentempo, a longtime friend and respected chiropractor, we discussed the importance of knowing your own health philosophy. We explored topics such as self-trust, fear and the role of curiosity in guiding you toward good decisions. Our conversation highlighted how easy it is to get swept up in a system that emphasizes quick fixes instead of true healing.

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Immune gene expression changes in myocardial infarction revealed through bioinformatics

News Medical Health Sciences

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at exploring immune-related genes and their expression changes in myocardial infarction (MI) through comprehensive bioinformatics methods and validating these genes as potential diagnostic and therapeutic targets.

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NIH cuts billions from research overhead funding

The Hill

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Friday made a significant reduction in grants reserved for research institutions, a decision that may significantly impact American higher education. The NIH said it provided over $35 billion in grants to more than 2,500 institutions in 2023, announcing that it will now limit the amount granted for "indirect funding" to 15 percent.

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Evaluating the safety and efficacy of Tendvia mechanical thrombectomy for acute pulmonary embolism

News Medical Health Sciences

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Mechanical thrombectomy is effective and safe for treating pulmonary embolism (PE).

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The US relies on China for key medicines. They won't be spared from tariffs

The Hill

President Trump's tariffs in China are in place and hitting all products imported from the country including a number of pharmaceutical drugs that Americans rely upon. Chinese imports account for a significant proportion of U.S. prescriptions and over the counter drugs. Many of the Chinese-produced drugs are generics, which account for 91 percent of prescriptions dispensed in the U.S.

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Clot-busting drug alteplase shows promise for stroke treatment up to 24 hours after onset

News Medical Health Sciences

The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients' recovery by more than 50% when given up to 24 hours after the beginning of an ischemic stroke, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

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Improving Your Sleep Posture Enhances Your Cervical Spine Health

Mercola

Degeneration of the cervical spine, which is the neck portion of your spine, affects nearly 80% of adults. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of the damage until it has progressed significantly, mainly because it usually has no symptoms in the early stages. I interviewed Dr. Peter Martone, a chiropractor and owner of the Atlantis Chiropractic Wellness Centers, to discuss the reasons why cervical spine deterioration occurs and practical methods to improve your spine health.

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Bionic skin technology provides advanced tactile recognition and visualization capabilities

News Medical Health Sciences

A new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances; DOI 10.29026/oea.2025.240152, discusses how multi-photon bionic skin realizes high-precision haptic visualization for reconstructive perception.

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Scientists, researchers work to archive federal health data purged by Trump administration

The Hill

Scientists, researchers and private health organizations scrambled to preserve as much federal public health data and guidelines as possible last week after news reached them that the Trump administration planned to pull down federal agency websites. Many have taken that data and moved it to personal websites or Substack accounts , while others are still figuring out what to do with what they have gathered.

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New clinical trial aims to improve outcomes for older adults with hip fractures

News Medical Health Sciences

Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopaedic surgeons have repaired a common fracture of the upper part of the thigh bone, or femur, near the hip using screws and plates to piece together slightly separated pieces of bone.

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