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The UK is missing out on EU collaboration to improve treatment for rare diseases

Letter: The absence of an agreement on participation in European Reference Networks has negated years of progress on providing the best care for patients, says Prof Marc Tischkowitz

The Guardian - UK

Alzheimer's disease blood tests: here's what they look for, and what they can tell you about your risk

Despite affecting 55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer’s disease still has no cure. But recent advancements in the field have seen a number of promising drugs that can slow the disease’s progression pass late-stage clinical trials.

The Conversation

Breast cancer: new study reveals real risk of the disease if you have genetic mutation

In 2013, actress Angelina Jolie wrote an op-ed where she revealed she’d undergone a double mastectomy. Although Jolie didn’t have breast cancer, a genetic test had revealed she carried a genetic mutation that her doctors said put her at an 87% risk of developing breast cancer in her lifetime. Jolie…

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WHO's report on hypertension reveals 5.8 million in India under treatment, drug availability biggest challenge

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its first-ever global report on hypertension. The report sheds light on the growing incidences of the silent killer and reveals alarming data of the prevalence of the disease across countries. The number of people living with hypertension has doubled from 650 million to…

The Times of India

Sufjan Stevens ‘learning to walk again’ after autoimmune disease diagnosis

US musician in rehabilitation after contracting potentially life-threatening Guillain-Barré syndrome

The Guardian - UK

Depression recovery can be hard to measure − new research on deep brain stimulation shows how objective biomarkers could help make treatment more precise

It can be challenging to create a treatment plan for depression. This is especially true for patients who aren’t responding to conventional treatments and are undergoing experimental therapies such as deep brain stimulation. For most medical conditions, doctors can directly measure the part of the body that is being treated,…

The Conversation

Ivani’s genetic disease is worsening as she ages. Her mother hopes Australia’s new biobank will help

Exclusive: National Muscle Disease Bio-databank will store blood test and skin biopsy samples from children with diseases such as muscular dystrophy

The Guardian - AU

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Kozhikode likely to be covered under One Health programme

Kerala Health Dept. exploring expanding One Health programme to Kozhikode to prevent, predict, detect, and respond to health threats. Programme part of Rebuild Kerala Initiative, Nava Keralam Karma Padhathi-2. Centre for One Health Kerala managing, State Health Systems Resource Centre-Kerala nodal agency. Programme launch in May 2022 due to recurrent…

The Hindu

Dopamine is often oversimplified

Researchers have found multiple types of dopamine neurons with different functions

Salon

Warning as rare dog disease transfers to humans in UK

Brucella canis, a bacterial infection that causes pain, lameness and infertility in canines has now infected three people

The Independent UK

Ken Livingstone: former London mayor ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’

Evening Standard

Ken Livingstone: Former London mayor ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’, his relatives said in a statement

The Independent UK

Melanoma expert 'patient zero' in brain cancer fight

A leading pathologist fighting incurable brain cancer has trialled a personalised vaccine that could become the new frontier in treating the disease.

AAP

Michael J. Fox receives 2023 Elevate Prize Catalyst Award at Clinton Global Alliance

Actor and philanthropist Michael J

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Former London mayor Ken Livingstone ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’, his relatives said in a statement.

The Independent UK

As Ken Livingstone’s diagnosis is made public, what is Alzheimer’s?

On average, people with Alzheimer’s live for around eight to 10 years after first developing symptoms.

The Guardian - UK

Former mayor of London Ken Livingstone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

The retired 78-year-old former MP is ‘being well cared for by his family and friends’, his family announced

The Times of India

New bacterial infection from dogs spreads to humans in the UK

In a concerning turn of events, Brucella canis, a bacterial infection typically found in dogs, has made its way to the UK and is now spreading rapidly among canines for the first time within the country. This bacterial disease is particularly worrisome as it is dominantly incurable and can lead…

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Everything we know about the latest round of Covid boosters, including how to book an appointment

Updated vaccines will be especially important to high-risk people, such as pregnant women and the elderly

Zenger

Stressful Jobs Can Double Risk Of Heart Disease In Men

Researchers followed more than 6,000 white-collar workers, with an average age of 45, for 18 years, from 2000 to 2018.

The Hindu

Seven leopard cubs at Bannerghatta Biological Park succumb to highly contagious virus since August 22

Seven leopard cubs have died at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) after being infected by Feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious viral disease.

The Independent UK

What are Brucella canis symptoms and how can disease spread from dogs to humans?

Three Britons have contracted Brucella canis, a bacterial infection found in dogs that can cause meningitis in humans

The Hindu

Nipah scare is far from over: CM

The Nipah scare is far from being over even though swift identification of the outbreak and efficient containment measures by the Health department in Kozhikode have been successful in preventing further spread of the disease, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said

The Hindu

Vaccination drive against foot-and-mouth disease in Shivamogga

DC Selvamani appeals to farmers to vaccinate cattle against FMD. Vaccination drive from Sept. 26-Oct. 25. Pet shop owners must register firms and pay fee of ₹5,000. 95% progress achieved in 3rd round, 6,39,250 doses of vaccination procured.

The Conversation

Polycystic ovary syndrome and gut health: what you need to know

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects around 8% to 13% of women during their reproductive years. Symptoms include irregular menstrual cycles, acne, excessive facial hair growth, voice changes, ovarian cysts and challenges in conception. It can also increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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