Cluster of 8 possible human bird flu cases now reported in Missouri
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Sep 30, 2024
If cases of bird flu among these healthcare workers are confirmed with antibody testing, it could mean the virus may be starting to spread among humans. Worldwide, most cases have come from close contact...
Systemic immune-inflammation index tied to mortality in CKD
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Sep 24, 2024
The association was most pronounced for those older than 60 years and those with diabetes.
Metformin use tied to lower incidence of death, long COVID after COVID-19
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Sep 19, 2024
The incidence of death or postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 was slightly lower with prevalent metformin use.
Source of Missouri bird flu case still unknown, could be a ‘one-off’: CDC
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Sep 13, 2024
The Missouri case has raised the possibility of human-to-human transmission of bird flu. But officials stressed Thursday there is no evidence of other people being infected and the risk to the general...
Study looks at sex differences in melanoma incidence
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HealthDay News
Sep 17, 2024
Melanoma incidence is highest on the trunk in men; incidence is historically highest on limbs in women, but recent increases were seen in truncal melanoma.