Monthly Archives: November 2023

Infection

WHO Collaborating Centre highlights the power of modelling for infectious disease prevention and control

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10
Nov

The MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis at Imperial College London has been redesignated as WHO’s Collaborating Centre (CC) for Infectious Disease Modelling. The Centre’s mission is to serve as an international resource and centre of excellence for research and training in epidemiological analysis and modelling of infectious diseases. Building on decades of collaboration […]

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Congenital disorders

Hearing Implants Market to Reach $3.8 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 8.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Increase in prevalence of hearing disorders, growth in geriatric population and technological advancements in hearing implants drive the growth of the global hearing implants market. PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Hearing Implants Market by Product (Cochlear Implants, Bone Conduction Devices, Middle Ear Implants, Auditory Brain Stem Implants), by […]

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Infection

Tuberculosis: first time infections rise to 30 year high

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10
Nov

An estimated 10.6 million people developed tuberculosis (TB) in 2022. A majority of those — 7.5 million people — were diagnosed with the airborne lung disease for the first time. This is significant because once you’ve had TB, you are more likely to get it again. The World Health Organization said this was the highest annual record […]

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Cancer and neoplasms

Myeloid/Lymphoid Neoplasms with ETV6::PDGFRB Fusion Gene

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10
Nov

Introduction The ETV6::PDGFRB fusion gene is commonly associated with myeloid neoplasms with monocytosis (such as CMML), and with eosinophilia.1 The PDGFRB gene, located on 5q33, encodes PDGFRβ, a type III tyrosine kinase comprising an extracellular domain consisting of five immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains, a single-transmembrane helix domain, a juxtamembrance domain, and an intracellular tyrosine kinase domain.2 […]

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Infection

Dear Doctor: Can viral infections, such as COVID, have a role in triggering achalasia?

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10
Nov

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have achalasia, which I understand is quite rare. Can you tell me the cause, and is it in any way related to the COVID vaccination? I heard from one professional doctor that it might be. I had excessive coughing before, during and long after recovery from COVID. Could it have damaged […]

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Cardiovascular

AMGEN PRESENTS NEW CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH AT AHA 2023

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New Repatha® (evolocumab) Data Show No Decline in Cognitive Function Associated With Very Low Levels of LDL-C Olpasiran Research Provides Further Insights Into Cardiovascular Risks Associated With Elevated Lp(a) Amgen Provides Updates on Efforts to Advance Bold Ambition of Halving the Number of Heart Attacks and Strokes by 2030 THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Nov. 10, 2023 […]

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Blood

Joy Bauer makes chocolate treats to help lower your blood pressure

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10
Nov

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, a condition in which your heart has to work harder but less efficiently to deliver oxygenated blood to the rest of your body. Fortunately, making changes to your diet and adopting a healthier lifestyle, including stress reduction and exercise, can make a huge difference in reducing your blood pressure numbers. Here’s even better news: You don’t […]

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Blood

World Diabetes Day 2023: Easy and fun exercises to keep blood sugar levels in check

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10
Nov

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Nov 10, 2023 07:03 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Here’s how to fight diabetes with a series of easy and fun workouts that will keep your blood sugar levels balanced and energy levels high. Diabetes diagnosis can be life-changing as well as overwhelming considering the metabolic disorder is linked with […]

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Blood

MS: Blood test may predict worsening disability 2 years early

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10
Nov

Share on PinterestScientists are trying to find blood biomarkers that may help predict the course of disease in MS. Betsie Van der Meer/Getty Images As of 2020, about 2.8 million people globally have multiple sclerosis (MS). Almost all people with MS have symptoms that eventually progress to higher stages of disability. Researchers from the University […]

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