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Riding the wave of technological advancement and growing consumer preference for personalized medicine and early disease detection, the medical diagnostic industry is poised for significant growth. Given this backdrop, quality medical stocks Harvard Bioscience (HBIO), Surmodics (SRDX), and Semler Scientific (SMLR) could be affordable buys this week. Read on.

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The louse and the mosquito

S. Rajani, a homemaker, visits a tribal settlement to provide meals to less privileged children. Her daughter's death anniversary marks the day, reminding her of the painful end caused by rabies, a zoonotic disease. Kerala is increasingly susceptible to such diseases, with leptospirosis, scrub typhus, and Nipah claiming lives. Climate…

The Hindu

Farmers told to get livestock vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease

DC Susheela appeals to public and farmers to cooperate with Animal Husbandry Dept. during vaccination drive against foot-and-mouth disease. Vaccination free of cost till Oct 25; 2.9 lakh livestock in district, 2.3 lakh cows, calves and bullocks; 192 staff to administer vaccine.

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Call to identify bat roost hotspots to tackle Nipah spread

Kerala's Nipah outbreaks have baffled scientists, prompting calls for a systematic approach to trace the cause. Veterinary epidemiologists suggest identifying hotspots of bat roosts to limit human activity and caution when consuming fruits from such areas. Officials also call for data sharing and the One Health concept to find collaborative…

The Hindu

Still there: Alzheimer's has ravaged his mother's memory, but music brings her back

After 18 years of living with Alzheimer's disease, Marti Kaye spends most of her time in a wheelchair, expressionless. That changes the minute her son Adam Kaye starts playing his guitar.

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Singer Sufjan Stevens diagnosed with Guillain Barre syndrome; know the disease and its symptoms

Indie-rock artist Sufjan Stevens shared some tough news recently - he's dealing with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder that has affected his ability to walk. He mentioned being in the hospital for a few weeks due to this condition, which attacks the nerves and can potentially lead to paralysis.…

The Times of India

This painful skin condition increases risk of heart disease, finds new study

Growing incidences of heart disease are a major concern for all. The silent killers claim close to 18 million lives globally in a year. While several risk factors of the disease are being explored and studied, a team of researchers has found a new risk factor for cardiovascular events, which…

The Times of India

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‘Life flows on’: Vishaal Nityaanand’s movie aims to sensitize people on Alzheimer’s disease

The screening of Director Vishal Nityaanand’s movie ‘Life flows on’ marked the celebration of World Alzheimer’s Month in an event organised by Alzheimer’s Related Disorders Society of India, Mumbai Chapter in collaboration with Bhaichand M Mehta Trust. While September is World Alzheimer’s Month, World Alzheimer’s day is observed on September…

The Times of India

Obesity is a dangerous disease that shares key features with cancer

Although obesity has been recognized as a disease by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1948, its identity as a disease may not be widely perceived the same way as other health conditions.

The Conversation

Suspect in killing of LA deputy has schizophrenia and ‘hears voices’, mother says

The mother of Kevin Salazar said “It’s not my son that did it, it’s the disease that did it,” after her son killed a police officer

The Independent UK

World Alzheimer's Day: Can eating cheese prevent dementia? Here's what a new study says

Dementia, a term often associated with memory loss, hosts a range of symptoms affecting thinking, memory, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life. It is not a specific disease but rather a general term for a decline in cognitive ability which affects a person’s esteem as well.…

The Times of India

Sufjan Stevens is ‘learning to walk again’ after rare autoimmune disease suddenly left him immobile

‘I had no strength, no feeling, no mobility,’ US indie-folk singer revealed

The Independent UK

Sufjan Stevens is relearning to walk after Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, hospitalized

Grammy- and Oscar-nominated indie musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning how to walk after the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, representatives confirmed to The Associated Press

The Independent UK

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

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The Conversation

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…

The Times of India

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 Guardian - UK

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

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

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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 Guardian - AU

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 Hindu

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…

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Dopamine is often oversimplified

Researchers have found multiple types of dopamine neurons with different functions

The Independent UK

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

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’

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’, his relatives said in a statement

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