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What is chronic wasting disease? A wildlife scientist explains the fatal prion infection killing deer and elk across North America

Chronic wasting disease, a deadly neurological infectious disease that affects deer, elk and moose, is spreading across North America. Most recently detected in North Carolina in March 2022, CWD has been confirmed in 30 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces, as well as Norway, Finland, Sweden and South Korea. Dr.…

The Conversation

GSK Shows Positive Pivotal Phase III Data For Its RSV Vaccine Candidate

GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) intends to engage with regulators immediately after reporting positive headline results from a pre-specified efficacy interim analysis of the AReSVi 006 phase III trial, it anticipates regulatory submissions in the second half of 2022. AReSVi 006 is a phase III trial investigating GSK’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine candidate…

Benzinga

'Rare' disease that triggers meningitis found in Europe as warning issued

The disease is rare and can also be found in animals like horses, foxes, and dogs

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NSW must protect workers from deadly dust

A NSW parliamentary committee has tabled its review of the government's response to silicosis, which has re-emerged as an occupational disease in NSW.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: What to expect with COVID-19 vaccinations for youngest kids

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could grant emergency use authorization of a COVID-19 vaccination for the youngest kids later this month. Pfizer asked the agency to review data and authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 5 years.

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Man told he has just months left to live after doc finds rare cancer during surgery

Dad Steve Cutter, from Peterlee, Co Durham, could have just months to live due to his inoperable peritoneal cancer, which was only discovered in theatre as doctors performed corrective surgery on another form of the disease

Daily Mirror

Bird flu arrives in Southwest after millions of birds die

Arizona officials have confirmed the first cases in the Southwest of a bird flu that has led to the deaths of 37 million birds on commercial farms in the central and eastern U.S. Arizona Game and Fish officials announced this week that the disease was present in three wild cormorants…

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Disability funding 'dreadfully unfair' if you're diagnosed over 65, says motor neurone disease support group

For people diagnosed with motor neurone disease, one year — or even one day — can be the difference between $50,000 and $500,000 in funding.

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Shanghai to lock down millions again for mass COVID testing

China's commercial hub of Shanghai will lock down millions of people for mass COVID-19 testing this weekend - just 10 days after lifting its gruelling two-month lockdown - unsettling residents and raising concerns about the business impact.

Reuters

Bluebird Bio Secures FDA Advisory Committee's Endorsement For Neurodegenerative Disease Drug

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Benzinga

Virus warning as 'rare' fatal disease that triggers meningitis found in Europe

The disease can also affect horses, cattle, sheep, dogs and foxes

Wales Online

Children’s vision problems often go undetected despite calls for regular screening

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 600,000 children and teens are blind or have a vision disorder.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘I was losing words. I didn’t remember the week before’: Beth Orton on chronic illness, MeToo and motherhood

On her brilliant new album, Orton ploughs her deepest emotions – and doesn’t hold back. She talks about living with Crohn’s disease, her identity struggles and the limits placed on women

The Guardian - UK

Ibuprofen could increase risk of heart attacks or cancer, new research suggests

Painkillers are commonplace and a staple in many homes. Most are perfectly safe and are an effective way to help treat pain. However, some could be increasing a number of different health concerns, warns new research

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TLSA: Clinical Improvements for 2nd SPMS Patient

By John Vandermosten, CFA NASDAQ:TLSA Clinical Results for Second SPMS Patient

Zenger

Having A Bad Dream Might Be Early Warning Of Parkinson’s Disease

The study also shows that our dreams can reveal important information about our brain structure.

Miami Herald

Gov. DeSantis never gave a damn about COVID cases, deaths. State audit confirms it

The audit of Florida COVID-19 cases and deaths ought to enrage every Floridian who has lost a loved one to the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Monkeypox: How is it different from chickenpox?

Although the two diseases share many symptoms, there are several key differences

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How worried should you be about monkeypox?

As many as 302 cases of rare tropical virus now confirmed in UK

Wales Online

Drinking milk increases risk of prostate cancer, study finds

Drinking milk increases men's risk of prostate cancer, according to new research. A large scale study found those who downed around three-quarters of a pint a day were 25 per cent more likely to develop the disease. This was compared to peers consum

The Independent UK

Monkeypox signs and symptoms: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease originating in Africa has spread across the world since May

The Guardian - UK

Beetroot juice may aid people with coronary heart disease – study

Research suggests a daily glass reduces harmful inflammation by boosting nitric oxide levels

The Times of India

Mumbai: 62% Covid patients at SevenHills fully vaccinated

MUMBAI: More than 62% patients admitted to the SevenHills Hospital, Andheri for Covid-19 are fully vaccinated, indicating that majority could be affected with the Omicron variant of Sars-Cov2 that is known for its ability to evade immunity from vaccines. The high vaccine penetration, though, is perhaps the reason why most…

Bangkok Post

Liver cancer detection system from Japan to debut

A world-leading system developed in Japan to detect liver cancer is to be introduced in Thailand, where the disease is a major health issue.

ABC News

Adolescents aged 12 to 15 at risk of severe disease able to get COVID-19 booster after government accepts latest ATAGI advice

Australian teenagers aged 12-15 who are at risk of severe disease will be able to receive a COVID-19 booster shot from as early as next week.

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