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Plea to end the nation's kidney dialysis dependence

Kidney disease advocates are calling for earlier treatment, increased research and more organ transplants to end Australia's dependence on outdated dialysis.

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Researchers hit ‘major milestone’ in mapping cells of the human body

Experts have profiled more than 100 million cells from more than 10,000 people across the world.

Evening Standard

What is COPD and what are the symptoms?

Every winter, GP surgeries and hospitals see an increase in visits from people with respiratory conditions.

The Independent UK

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FDA’s nutrition goals similar to Kennedy’s, experts say - Roll Call

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has gone so far as to suggest that the Food and Drug Administration should eliminate its nutrition operations.

Roll Call

Transplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging − but stem cells offer a potential improvement

Diabetes develops when the body fails to manage its blood glucose levels. One form of diabetes causes the body to not produce insulin at all. Called Type 1 diabetes, or T1D, this autoimmune disease happens when the body’s defense system mistakes its own insulin-producing cells as foreign and kills them.…

The Conversation

Pakistan Reports 50 Polio Cases, Struggles With Eradication Efforts

Pakistan struggles with 50 polio cases this year, facing challenges in eradicating the disease. Urgent efforts needed to ensure healthcare worker safety.

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Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year

Officials say Pakistan has detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the country’s tally of the infectious disease to 50 cases this year

The Independent UK

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Could worsening air quality be triggering more COPD flare-ups?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) refers to long-term lung disease with symptoms like persistent coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, or tightness in the chest. COPD is linked to smoking, but it is also related to exposure to toxic fumes, dust, and even pollution in the environment. COPD causes the airways to become…

The Times of India

Could air pollution be the silent contributor to Chronic Kidney Disease?

The adverse effects of air pollution can be observed in respiratory, circulatory systems but also in renal function. The kidney is particularly vulnerable to toxic effects from environmental pollutants owing to its filtration functions; environmental and occupational exposures to pollutants remain common causes of kidney disease worldwide, especially in developing…

The Times of India

AI urine analysis predicts infection in lung disease patients a week in advance

The technology could help personalise treatment and prevent hospitalisations, academics said.

Evening Standard

World COPD Day 204: What you need to know about COPD and the risks

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a significant global health issue, now recognized as the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for about 3.5 million deaths annually. COPD is a chronic, progressive disease affecting airflow and lung function, often caused by smoking, pollution, and other environmental factors. It primarily…

The Times of India

World COPD Day: The alarming link between COPD and rising pollution level

COPD is becoming all too common as a progressively desolating lung disease around the world, and the associated connection with increasing air pollution is alarming. One of the leading causes of this deadly lung condition is air pollution itself-a carrier of harmful particulates and gases-presented in vast quantities into the…

The Times of India

Dismissive Doctors, Crowded Clinics and Memory Loss

South Los Angeles pastor is demanding better for herself and others with dementia.

Capital & Main

Care assistant with breast cancer had ‘inappropriate’ surgeries – inquest told

Disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson said it was ‘nonsense’ that an open breast biopsy and double mastectomy performed on a patient were unnecessary.

Evening Standard

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'Like a reset button on a computer': Designer cells 'reboot' immune system in 3 different autoimmune diseases

A small trial used designer CAR T cells to reboot the immune systems of patients with three autoimmune diseases, but it's still too early to say whether the treatment works in the long term.

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Sex and the City star Kristin Davis mourns late father

'Sex and the City' actress Kristin Davis has paid tribute to her late father, professor and researcher Tom Atkinson, after he passed away following a decade-long battle with Parkinson's disease.

International Business Times

Urban Mosquito Sparks Malaria Surge In East Africa

The spread of a mosquito in East Africa that thrives in urban areas and is immune to insecticide is fuelling a surge in malaria that could reverse decades of progress against the disease, experts say.

The Independent UK

Doctors worry about RFK Jr’s anti-Ozempic stance (and many of his other views)

Experts have argued Kennedy’s insistence that food reform would cure obesity and chronic disease is an oversimplification

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Poland Urges Polio Vaccinations For Children After Virus Detection

Poland issues polio vaccination call after virus discovery in sewage. Efforts to prevent disease resurgence ongoing.

The Times of India

Experts speak on diabetes management, prevention stressing on common risk factors at TOI Medithon-3

Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production or ineffective insulin use. Left unmanaged, it can lead to severe complications, including heart disease, kidney failure, and vision loss.

The Times of India

Parkinson’s disease to surge to 3.15 million worldwide by 2033, finds report

Parkinson's disease, a brain condition that causes problems with movement, mental health, sleep, pain and other health issues, is growing rapidly. In 2023, the number of cases related to Parkinson's disease was 2.16 million and this is expected to grow up to 3.15 million in 2033.

The Independent UK

Michael J Fox makes sad admission about Parkinson’s diagnosis: ‘It’s hard for me’

‘I gotta keep it intact,’ said the star when talking about his sense of humour

The Conversation

What is ‘doll therapy’ for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?

The way people living with dementia experience the world can change as the disease progresses. Their sense of reality or place in time can become distorted, which can cause agitation and distress.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby codes unite in fight against motor neurone disease

The 745 Game honours the late Rob Burrow and Doddie Weir as well as Ed Slater, who was diagnosed in 2022

The Guardian - UK

A vital health check is bypassing the people most in need

Letter: Take the ‘midlife MOT’ to the people, especially those in deprived and ethnic-minority communities, who are more likely to develop heart disease, writes Dr Jahangir Alom

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