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CDC: Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Tops 2,100 Cases

November 18, 2019

All 29 were positive for vitamin E acetate . The DOH is continuing to advise those who experience symptoms of coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, or abdominal pain after using a vaping device to see their healthcare provider.

Trump unveils new rules for healthcare, insurance price disclosures

November 18, 2019

The proposed rule also invites health insurers to develop plans that would incentivize patients to choose services from lower-cost, higher-value providers, allowing patients to share in the savings garnered from those decisions and rewarding insurers by freeing them from paying medical loss ratio rebates, because such a plan design provides benefits that aren't now defined in the medical loss ratio program.

Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Dominic Thiem to win ATP Finals title

November 18, 2019

The 21-year-old debutant, the youngest of the eight qualifiers for the elite season-ender at the O2 Arena, displayed resilience and flair in equal measure to become the youngest champion since Lleyton Hewitt in 2001. Thiem, who like Tsitsipas plays with a single-handed backhand, stemmed the tide but could make little impression on his opponent´s serve and lost the set 6-2.

Smokers who switch to e-cigarettes show improvement in their vascular health

November 18, 2019

The White House has said it is looking for alternatives to curb the use of vaping among Americans, but its decision Friday to postpone a ban comes as it considers the impact the prohibition would have on e-cigarette retailers. Apart from e-cigarette use, about four in 10 adult Filipino men and almost six percent of women are tobacco users, a government survey showed. "Our research also revealed that if a person had smoked less than 20 pack years, their blood vessel stiffness also ...

Gov. Edwards reelected governor of Louisiana

November 18, 2019

Rispone's loss to Bel Edwards is particularly embarrassing for Trump , who campaigned for Rispone in Louisiana and told voters in the conservative state (which he won by almost 20 points in the 2016 presidential election) that the contest was a referendum on his presidency.

Pete Buttigieg surges into lead in Iowa poll

November 17, 2019

Given its role as the first state to vote in the presidential primaries, Iowa is key to most Democratic candidates' strategies, and is set to vote on 3 February. He recently completed another bus tour in the state. Combined, the insights from the two polls, suggest that Buttigieg is now the clear front-runner in the state.

WHO approves world's-first Ebola vaccine

November 16, 2019

It means the world now has the first ever drug to prevent Ebola. Both vaccines are novel formulas that, when they were introduced, had been tested for safety but were unlicensed, meaning that they had yet to achieve formal approval from drug authorities.

Cases of Plague Found in China, Sparking Fears of an Outbreak

November 16, 2019

Symptoms of pneumonic plague include "fever, headache, weakness, and a rapidly developing pneumonia with shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, and sometimes bloody or watery mucus", according to the U.S. "By train, airplane, or did they drive themselves?" "One year from now is the time of the rat...the plague is coming". A bite from a plague-positive rodent could pass the infection along, but even a bite from an infected flea can be enough to infect an otherwise healthy adult.

FDA warns Dollar Tree about flagged Chinese manufacturers

November 16, 2019

Even after the FDA notified the company that these Chinese contract manufacturers and suppliers had received warning letters , and their products had been banned from the US, some of these products still made to the shelves of Dollar Tree, a company that generated $22.8 billion in 2018 sales.

Missouri reports second death related to vaping

November 15, 2019

Randall Williams, DHSS director said. As of November 13, fatalities have occurred across 24 states, with every state except for Alaska reporting illnesses in their residents. "The sustained drop in adult smoking is encouraging as we work to reduce tobacco-related disease and death in the USA through science-driven policy, compliance and enforcement in addition to public education", said Acting FDA Commissioner Brett Giroir, according to the report.

CDC: Superbug Infections Rising, but Deaths Falling

November 15, 2019

The report also shows that the scope of the threats posed by antibiotic resistance continues to grow; while the agency's 2013 report listed three pathogens as urgent threats, the report released today lists five. That's because the infections are resistant to all but one class of antibiotics, increasing the risk of infertility in women and HIV among men. Drug-resistant germs have always been known to be a serious health threat, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now ...

2 students killed, 3 wounded in Los Angeles-area school shooting

November 15, 2019

It was the latest example of a wrenching sequence that has become a recurring nightmare for families in America. The graphic below, provided by Statista , illustrates the rise in the number of school shootings each decade since 1970.

CDC Identifies Two New Potentially Deadly Superbugs

November 15, 2019

Fluconazole, a treatment for yeast infections, was approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1990. Andrew Camilli and Minmin Yen write about how they and other researchers are exploiting this idea to enlist bacteria-killing viruses, called bacteriophages, to wipe out superbugs that are resistant to antibiotics.

Gunman kills 2 at Southern California high school

November 15, 2019

Then we got a bunch of desks and stuff and reinforced the doors. "You feel, I think, as a freshman especially coming in, you feel this sense of powerlessness". Sergeant Bob Boese of the LA County Sheriff's Department released a statement where he confirmed that a search fo the campus was now on the way. Police have apprehended the suspect, who is recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Ebola Vaccine Approved for the First Time Ever by the European Union

November 15, 2019

The vaccine cut the rate of Ebola transmission by 97.5% in a field trial during an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo earlier this year. The US Foodstuff and Drug Administration is predicted to make an approval ultimate choice on the vaccine in March 2020. A pharmaceutical company, Merck, is developing the vaccine known as 'Ervebo'.

Apple Watch accurately detects irregular heartbeats

November 15, 2019

With more than 400,000 participants enrolled in eight months, the Apple Heart Study is the largest virtual study to date. The goal was to determine if the Apple Watch could use data from the heart-rate pulse sensor to identify atrial fibrillation.

'Serial' flu shots still better than none at all

November 15, 2019

Consumer Reports reminds us that the flu also spreads through the air. The National Institutes of Health recently signed a contract with the University of Georgia for funding to develop a universal flu shot. "They may be miserable, but they'll manage it", Nowak says. Everyone needs to take the flu seriously since its spread cannot only lead to severe illness and hospitalization but also death especially for those in the highest risk patient groups.

Kentucky has the highest lung cancer rates in the nation

November 15, 2019

According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women over the age of 55, exceeding colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. The state of Iowa has a lot of work to do to fight lung cancer. More than 6,000 New Jersey residents are learning in 2019 that they have lung cancer.

Type 2 diabetes: Many remain undiagnosed

November 14, 2019

While consuming cinnamon promotes the release of insulin from the pancreas that aids in processing of glucose. Usage of smartphones in monitoring blood sugar level has fuelled growth for global smart glucose monitors market. The quadrupling in the number of people with diabetes since 1980 - to around 420 million today, mostly in low and middle-income countries - is widely attributed to poor diet and a lack of exercise .

As US-Turkey meeting begins, Trump praises relation with Erdogan

November 14, 2019

SDF forces were already stretched to breaking point, and the incursion meant troops had to be deployed to the front lines rather than guard ISIS prisoners and civilians who had been living in areas under the group's control. Despite the letter, Trump's withdrawal of the United States soldiers effectively gave Turkey a green light. Trump has described Erdogan as a "gentleman" and "tough cookie" and said "we get along great".

5th case of vaping-related lung illness in Mississippi

November 14, 2019

Vaping THC and nicotine were reported in 40 percent of the cases. MS is part of a national investigation into severe pulmonary disease or lung injury linked to the use of e-cigarette products (vaping). The abrupt action of MA resembles the witch hunts of that former colony's past. The situation has resulted in Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker instituting a four-month ban on the sale of all vaping products, while Rhode Island Gov.

'Dreamers' rally as Supreme Court weighs fate of DACA programme

November 13, 2019

But Trump's past promises to work with Democrats on a legislative solution for these immigrants have not led to an agreement. They are often the children of at least one undocumented migrant who does not have a path to legal status in the USA, but stayed in the country for their children.

"Historic Step": WHO Prequalifies First-Ever Ebola Vaccine

November 13, 2019

It is now remaining applied in the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo centered on a "compassionate use" protocol. The Commission has adopted a decision granting authorisation to pharmaceutical provider Merck Sharp & Dohme BV to produce Ervebo, a Ebola vaccine which has been in development since the outbreak of the disease in West Africa began in 2014.

Pneumonia Kills One Child Every 39 Seconds, Health Agencies Say

November 13, 2019

The numbers make grim reading and compare with 437,000 under-fives dying past year due to diarrhoea and 272,000 to malaria. Ironside said,"Pneumonia is caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi, and leaves children fighting for breath as their lungs fill with pus and fluid".

Bernard Tyson, trailblazing Kaiser Permanente CEO, dies at 60

November 13, 2019

Tyson , chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente , died in his sleep on Sunday, the company confirmed to ABC News in a statement . Tyson appeared on Time's list of the world's most influential people and other lists including Modern Healthcare's list of influential people in the industry .

First cannabis drugs approved for use on NHS

November 13, 2019

Clinical trials have shown the oral solution, which contains cannabidiol ( CBD ), could reduce the number of seizures by up to 40% in some children. It follows new guidelines from the drugs advisory body NICE , which looked at products for several conditions.

Flu Has Arrived, Deaths Reported in Washoe and Clark Counties

November 12, 2019

Starting at 10am in the morning and finishing at 4pm in the afternoon, DOH-Orange nurses administered a total of 468 Flu vaccines that were available to individuals 6 months and older. The data was evaluated against the agency's "influenza severity designations" for pediatric patients for both the current flu season and the one immediately prior.

CDC identifies Vitamin E acetate as likely cause of vaping illnesses

November 12, 2019

Thirty-nine deaths are verified in 24 states and the District of Columbia in November, the bureau said. "These findings provide direct evidence of vitamin E acetate at the primary site of injury within the lungs", the CDC wrote on its website .

Doctor allegedly performed hysterectomies and tied women's fallopian tubes without consent

November 12, 2019

However, Perwaiz allegedly performed a total hysterectomy anyway. When the woman consulted with another doctor, she was told that there were less invasive procedures available to her, according to the indictment. Perwaiz, who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, has two offices in Chesapeake , Virginia , according to his website . In a four-year period starting in January 2014, Perwaiz was found to have performed surgery on 510 patients - with 42 per cent of them having undergone ...

CDC reports 'breakthrough' in vaping lung injury probe as cases top 2000

November 12, 2019

Dumas de Rauly, chair of the ISO Committee on Vaping Standards and CEN Vaping Standards Committee who also runs a vaporizer company, minced no words when discussing the inhalation of Vitamin E acetate and where he thinks the tainted vapes are coming from.

Google partners with major health system, gaining access to patient data

November 12, 2019

Project Nightingale's data allegedly involves lab results, doctor diagnoses, hospitalization records, and more. Ascension, the second-largest health care system in the country, said Monday it is working with Google "to optimize the health and wellness of individuals and communities".

Two Cannabis-Based Medicines, Used To Treat Epilepsy And Multiple Sclerosis

November 11, 2019

NICE's decision is a development that GW's chief operating officer Chris Tovey said is "a momentous occasion for United Kingdom patients and families who have waited for so many years for rigorously tested, evidenced and regulatory approved cannabis-based medicines to be reimbursed by the NHS".

Father of Atatiana Jefferson dies of heart attack weeks after her killing

November 11, 2019

He was rushed to a hospital in Dallas, a 30-minute drive east of Forth Worth, where he was officially pronounced dead, family spokesperson Bruce Carter said, according to WFAA news station. "Her death rocked the nation but no one felt it more than the people that were directly tied to her in life", Merritt said. After Aaron and his partner circled the perimeter of Jefferson's home, she grabbed a handgun from her purse after hearing a noise.

Juul stops sales of mint-flavored pods

November 10, 2019

But more than a third of US states have already raised their sales age to 21. US President Donald Trump on Friday said he supported raising the minimum age for the purchase of e-cigarettes from 18 to 21 as part of a plan to curtail youth vaping .

Does Andy Beshear's win mean Kentucky is ready to move off coal?

November 10, 2019

Democrat Andy Beshear declared victory over Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin Tuesday night. The Virginia results came in spite of the blackface scandal involving the Democratic Governor , accusations of sexual assault against the Lieutenant Governor and the jailing of a Democratic State Senator who had sex with a minor.

Devin Nunes demands Trump whistleblower testify at public impeachment hearings

November 09, 2019

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said three State Department witnesses will appear in two hearings Wednesday and Friday: the USA ambassador to Ukraine, Bill Taylor, career department official George Kent and Marie Yovanovitch, the former US ambassador to Ukraine.

House Intelligence Committee subpoenas Mick Mulvaney for impeachment inquiry testimony

November 09, 2019

Members of the committees conducting the inquiry have said they want to see if Bolton will corroborate previous witnesses'testimony that he was alarmed at Trump asking a foreign government to get involved in domestic politics. Republican leadership have assigned Rep. Jim Jordan to serve on the House Intelligence Committee during the open impeachment hearings against President Trump next week.

Abbott announces discovery of new strain of HIV

November 09, 2019

In this instance, the first two were discovered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1983 and 1990 respectively. Despite the work done by the global health community over the last few decades in tackling the HIV pandemic, researchers still need to remain vigilant to monitor for new strains to make sure testing and treatments continue to work, the company said .

Toronto Public Health launches first flu vaccine clinic

November 09, 2019

The activity levels throughout Iowa are still sporadic. To successfully increase vaccination rates across lower- and middle-income countries, lowering the cost of the flu vaccine is crucial, according to the study authors. "The more opportunities we give it by interacting with each other, the more its able to move around". It is worry sum that past year, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported an increase in flu activity.

US officials identify 'strong culprit' in vaping illnesses

November 08, 2019

The compound, vitamin E acetate, was previously found in vaping fluid used by many of those who got sick. Numerous products used by those who became ill were illicitly obtained, public health experts have said, by patients who bought them from friends or on the street.

Federal judge voids Trump's 'conscience rule' for health providers

November 08, 2019

District Court for the Southern District of NY handed down his ruling Wednesday, November 6, in the case of State of NY v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services vacating the rule. However, critics of the rule claimed that it would make patients vulnerable to being denied care arbitrarily because of a health care provider's personal preferences.

10 hospitalized after insulin administered instead of flu shots

November 08, 2019

Police in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, say they got a call Wednesday night about one unresponsive person, but when they arrived on the scene that wasn't the case. Roles says the facility had contracted with an experienced pharmacist to administer the influenza vaccine, but all received injections of what's believed to be insulin instead.

Spokane judge becomes second to block Trump administration's 'conscience rule'

November 08, 2019

HHS , where Lambda Legal and co-counsel argued that HHS exceeded its authority and arbitrarily and capriciously failed to consider the rule's potential harm to patients and the health care system, in violation of the federal Administrative Procedure Act.

Rare new HIV strain identified

November 08, 2019

Group M is the most prevalent form of the HIV-1 virus. Professor McArthur says it is the first new HIV "Group M" subtype in nearly 20 years and owes its discovery to more recent advances in next-generation sequencing. The third, collected in 2001, was hard to sequence at that time because of the amount of virus in the sample and the existing technology. According to estimates, 37.9 million people across the world are now living with HIV, while 1.7 million individuals contracted the virus ...

Measles wipe immune system's memory of other illnesses

November 08, 2019

Using data from a group of unvaccinated children in the Netherlands, both studies revealed what scientists have long suspected: that the measles virus cripples the immune system in a profound and lasting way. Tomasz Kula, a postdoc in Elledge's lab, had developed a technology called VirScan that enabled the team to test the antibodies in the infected children's blood against antibody targets representing most known human pathogenic viruses.

UPS, CVS Begin Delivering Prescriptions Via Drone

November 07, 2019

The drone hovered about 20 feet about the qualities and slowly and gradually decreased the deals by a cable and a winch to the floor. Last month UPS announced that Flight Forward achieved the highly restricted Part 135 air carrier certification , which allows for approved UPS drones to fly over people, at night and out of the operator's line of sight.

Screen time and kids: New findings parents need to know

November 07, 2019

For children 2 to 5 years, limit the use of the screen to 1 hour per day of high quality programs. Children between three and five years old with more screen time display lower levels of structural integrity in the brain's white matter , researchers said on Monday raising questions about whether screen-based media might impact brain development.

Running Can Help You Outrun Heart Failure, Cancer, New Research Says

November 07, 2019

They found that runners (people who ran to any degree) had a 27% lower risk of early death from any cause and a 30% lower risk of early death from cardiovascular. The experts said that, while vigorous exertion has been linked to sudden cardiac death, the mortality benefit of running outweighs the risk. Dr Zeljko Pedisic , an author of the research from Victoria University, said to The Guardian , " Any running is probably good for your health and you can achieve those benefits by running ...

Melania Trump backlash: FLOTUS accused of 'hurting patients' as protestors storm hospital

November 07, 2019

First Lady Melania Trump is visiting a hospital in Boston to raise awareness of babies born to drug-addicted women. One of her rare political missteps came when she wore a jacket that read 'I don't care, do u?' as she left Joint Base Andrews to visit facilities on the US border that held children separated from their parents under a then-Trump administration policy.

NY set to raise statewide tobacco, vaping age

November 07, 2019

Recently, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced New York's law raising the minimum sales age for tobacco and electronic cigarette products is in effect beginning November 13, 2019. Suffolk County adopted a law in 2009 banning the sale of e-cigarettes and similar products to persons under the age of 21 and prohibiting their use "in public places where traditional forms of smoking are already disallowed", according to the County Code.

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