Public Health Isle of Man said there was still time to book a flu vaccination ahead of Christmas.
“There is still time before Christmas if you’re thinking of getting together with family members,” said Professor Ross Keat.
“Typically, it doesn’t…
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GIS is helping state and local health agencies monitor flu, measles
Following drastic cuts to federal disease-tracking surveillance this year, and recent measles outbreaks, state and local health agencies are leaning heavily on geographic information systems to track, manage and mitigate transmission of…
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Members states renew commitments on diphtheria response across Africa | WHO
Brazzaville – As diphtheria continues to threaten lives across eight Member States in Africa, Ministers of Health have renewed their political commitment to halt the resurgence of this vaccine-preventable disease.
During a high-level advocacy…
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Exposure to fat odour during development predisposes offspring to obesity
It is well established that consumption of a hypercaloric diet during pregnancy can increase offspring susceptibility to obesity and metabolic disease. However, it was unknown whether this effect was due to maternal obesity, or to intrinsic…
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National award for stroke consultant whose research improves patient care
A stroke consultant who passionately believes in the value of research in improving patient care has won national recognition for her work.
Dr Manju Krishnan has received the Local Clinical Research Investigator Award from the British and Irish…
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The latest EU cancer data: what is new?
The latest estimates of new cancer cases show a decrease of 1.7% compared with 2022, with 2.7 million new cases in 2024 in the EU Member States. Cancer deaths also decreased by 1.9%. Nonetheless, these 2024 estimates now published in…
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Surrey residents eligible for a free flu jab encouraged to get it before the festive season begins
With Surrey residents preparing to gather and mingle over the festive period, there is still time to get a flu vaccine.
Nationally, the NHS is facing an early and significant flu wave, with England’s top emergency care doctor warning…
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Flu cases rise across Southern Punjab
Flu cases rise across Southern Punjab – Daily Times
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Differentiation between patent foramen ovale and pulmonary arteriovenous malformations via simultaneous contrast transthoracic echocardiography and transcranial doppler
Meissner, I. et al. Prevalence of potential risk factors for stroke assessed by transesophageal echocardiography and carotid ultrasonography: the SPARC study. Stroke Prevention: assessment of Risk in a Community. Mayo Clin. Proc. 74, 862–869…
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UHNM to receive continued national funding for life-saving HIV and hepatitis testing programme
A potentially life-saving opt-out testing programme for HIV and viral hepatitis at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has secured renewed national funding for a further two years.
Since March, patients aged 16…Continue Reading