A recent review attempted to evaluate and summarize the best available evidence for anticoagulant management in patients with cancer-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) to develop clinical decisions tailored to China’s national conditions…
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Mpox deaths in Africa surpass 2,000 since 2024-Xinhua
ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — The death toll from Africa’s ongoing mpox outbreak has surpassed the 2,000 mark since the start of 2024, as the number of cases approaches 200,000, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and…
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Looming Malaria Drug Resistance Spurs Global Search For Single-Dose Cure
Experts from across the globe discussed advances and challenges in single-dose antimalarial therapy at the MMV Science of Malaria Symposium. Malaria affects millions worldwide, and progress against the disease is stalling. Emerging drug…
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Our daughters, our future: Pakistan’s HPV vaccination campaign offers hope
October 11th marks International Day of the Girl Child, a day that calls for policies that protect girls’ rights and enable their leadership.
Pakistan recently introduced the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine for…
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Cops on ketamine? Largely unregulated mental health treatment faces hurdles
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.”
A few months ago, Waynesville Police Sgt. Paige Shell was about to give up hope of…
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Prediabetes diagnosis may not curb Type 2 diabetes, experts say
1 of 2 | Endocrinologist Dr. Ralph DeFronzo describes diabetes as a “continuum.” Photo courtesy of UT San Antonio Health Science Center
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 (UPI) — An epidemic of Type 2 diabetes continues to plague the United States, leading to…
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Thousands fall ill as mosquito fever explodes across southern China
A recent editorial in Biocontaminant reveals that Guangdong Province is now facing the largest chikungunya fever outbreak ever documented in China, with more than 4,000 confirmed infections reported since late July. Shunde District in Foshan has…
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Cape Verde reports 56 malaria cases-Xinhua
PRAIA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — Cape Verde has recorded 56 malaria cases, including 23 imported ones, Minister of Health Jorge Figueiredo said on Thursday, urging residents of Praia, the city most affected, to remain vigilant.
“We are going…
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Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction – Seattle Post-Intelligencer
- Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction Seattle Post-Intelligencer
- Many Older Adults Show Signs of Ultra-Processed Food Addiction The Sun Times News
- Are ultraprocessed foods truly…
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