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Alzheimer's disease: surprising new theory about what might cause it

In 1906, Alois Alzheimer, a psychiatrist and neuroanatomist, reported “a peculiar severe disease process of the cerebral cortex” to a gathering of psychiatrists in Tübingen, Germany. The case was a 50-year-old woman who suffered from memory loss, delusions, hallucinations, aggression and confusion – all of which worsened until her untimely…

The Conversation

Airports step up Covid surveillance on arrivals from Hong Kong, Singapore

Health officials at airports are conducting random Covid-19 tests on passengers with respiratory symptoms from Hong Kong and Singapore to detect Omicron's new XBB subvariant, according to disease control authorities.

Bangkok Post

Edinburgh's Doddie Weir honoured by renowned mouth artist in aid of MND research

Henry Fraser was left paralysed from the shoulder after a driving accident and has since learned how to paint using brushes attached to a mouthpiece. As a homage to Edinburgh born Doddie Weir, the artist has created a piece for the foundation.

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Helping the liver regenerate itself could give patients with end-stage liver disease a treatment option besides waiting for a transplant

The liver is known for its ability to regenerate. It can completely regrow itself even after two-thirds of its mass has been surgically removed. But damage from medications, alcohol abuse or obesity can eventually cause the liver to fail. Currently, the only effective treatment for end-stage liver disease is transplantation.

The Conversation

One in five adults in Bristol may be unaware they have liver damage

A new roadshow coming to Broadmead is offering free screenings for members of the public on Wednesday, October 19

Bristol Post

EU regulator recommends clearing Takeda's dengue vaccine

The European Medicines Agency is recommending that a dengue vaccine made by the Japanese pharmaceutical Takeda be authorized, in a move that could provide a new tool for millions worldwide against the potentially fatal disease

The Independent UK

Common menopause symptoms linked to increased risk of heart attacks, warns study

A new study has warned that menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes, night sweats and the duration of a woman’s last period, could be increasing her risk for cardiovascular disease

Daily Mirror

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GSK vaccine shows ‘exceptional’ efficacy against common lung infection RSV

The pharmaceutical giant’s vaccine was found to be 82.6 per cent effective in Phase III clinical trials

Evening Standard

Rev. Jesse Jackson won’t slow down at 81: ‘It’s my sense of purpose’

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson turned 81 last week, and will celebrate at a birthday gala on Friday. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2017, he told the Chicago Sun-Times he has no intention of taking it easy. Right now, his focus is on registering voters for the upcoming election.

Chicago Sun-Times

For Alzheimer’s patients, a controversial drug brings hope

TAMPA, Fla. -- At 53, Michele Hall was at the height of her legal career. She’d just sent her three kids to college. She had decades ahead with her husband Doug — after nearly 30 years of marriage, the couple looked forward to celebrating 30 more.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Florida surgeon general’s COVID vaccine ‘study’ is politics dressed up as science

This far into the pandemic, tens of millions of Americans have received mRNA COVID vaccines, following vast medical trials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration continue to review the safety of the vaccines, part of what the CDC calls “the most intense safety…

Tribune News Service

Asbestos victims share stories of substance's devastating impact in new book

VICTIMS of asbestos-related disease have shared their stories in a new book to highlight the devastating impact of the toxic substance.

The National (Scotland)

Japanese Encephalitis Virus vaccine available to SA River Murray and lake communities

People living and working along the River Murray, Lake Alexandrina and Lake Albert who spend more than four hours a day outside will be eligible for the vaccine at local clinics.

ABC News

Matt Canavan raised questions about what's causing Australia's excess deaths. So what is really happening?

A recent jump in "excess deaths" has led to suggestions that COVID-19 vaccines might be killing Australians. Experts say the coronavirus is likely to blame.

ABC News

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Irish Mirror

Irish people facing 'ticking time bomb' of dangerous disease that causes blindness

There are more than 246,773 people in Ireland who are blind or visually impaired.

The Independent UK

Sophie says Queen was ‘so happy’ at Malawi’s elimination of trachoma eye disease

The monarch was aware before her death that the Countess of Wessex would be returning to the country soon to celebrate the development.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire sheltered housing complex carries out 'thorough' testing after resident diagnosed with Legionnaire's

A resident living there was found to have the disease during the summer

Daily Record

Little-known breast cancer symptoms could be sign of 'sneaky' disease

Researchers have listed five signs of inflammatory breast cancer to be aware of.

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Radio France Internationale

Humans have wiped out two-thirds of world's wildlife since 1970

Wildlife populations around the world have dropped nearly 70 percent in the last 50 years, according to the latest World Wildlife Fund index, which says the culprits are habitat degradation due to human development, along with farming, pollution, climate change and disease.

Tribune News Service

Doctors prescribe healthy meals to keep patients out of the hospital

Meals on Wheels had been delivering healthy meals to thousands of older adults in Portland, Oregon, for more than 50 years when a local hospital asked whether the group could cook similar meals for patients leaving the hospital after acute bouts of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses.

Miami Herald

‘Catastrophic situation’: Haiti’s gang violence spurs outbreak of cholera, other illnesses

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — When Haiti’s leading infectious disease specialist heard that cholera, the deadly waterborne disease that he and others had spent nearly a decade trying to eradicate in the impoverished country, was back, he was angry.

Daily Record

Rugby star Rob Burrow's 'superhero' wife in tears after being told to move on when he dies

Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019 but remains positive as he battles the illness with the help of his dedicated wife.

The Independent UK

Charity stops working with Government over ‘lacklustre’ monkeypox response

Terrence Higgins Trust believes that without further action the disease could become endemic.

Axios

Paxlovid should not be taken with some heart disease medications

Some heart medications are contraindicated for use with Paxlovid, a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology says.

Daily Record

Dementia symptoms show up nine years before diagnosis as study finds 'subtle' signs

People suffering from dementia could be helped with early intervention.

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