(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). The IMF and the World Bank in the time of Coronavirus: the failed campaign for a new image. cadtm.org
(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). 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). (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). Israel says Hezbollah, Iran sent millions of messages to Israelis in bid to cause panic. haaretz.com One message instructs the recipient, in incorrect Hebrew, to immediately take shelter. Another reads, 'Take leave of your loved ones; but don't worry. You'll hug them in hell in a few hours.' Another message in English advises recipients, 'If you want to live, leave'…
(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). 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). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors Note: September is Sepsis Awareness Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 86-year-old father was recently hospitalized with a severe infection. We were told he's at an increased risk for sepsis because of his age and medical history. What are the signs of sepsis to watch for now that he's returned home? ANSWER: Nearly 270,000 people in the U.S. die annually because of sepsis — more than the number of people who die from prostate cancer,…
(2024-09-19). Number of children killed by Israel in West Bank doubles. newarab.com 
The number of According to a new report from Save the Children, 158 children have been killed since last October, as raids by Israeli forces and attacks by
(2024-09-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about prostate cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The prostate is a small gland in males that aids in reproduction. Prostate cancer is one the most common types of cancer, and when it's detected early, often by a simple blood test, it has the best chance for successful treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-hyeNxs4Jic Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "Prostate cancer is incredibly common, probably…
(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). New route of China-Europe freight rail connects Wuhan, Sweden. ecns.cn A new China-Europe freight route linking Wuhan in central China's Hubei Province with Gothenburg in Sweden was launched on Wednesday, becoming the first freight train service to Sweden.
(2024-09-19). Antibiotic resistance likely to cause 40mn deaths by 2050: Study. gnnhd.tv 
Study forecast a nearly 70 percent increase in deaths due to antimicrobial resistance from 2022 to 2050…