Health

AI and a blood test may predict multiple sclerosis course better than symptom labels

UCL researchers use MRI and a nerve-damage blood marker with AI to identify two MS biological subtypes, offering clues for prognosis and treatment.

#multiplesclerosis, #ai, #mri, #biomarkers, #neurology

CDC probes rare Salmonella outbreak tied to raw oysters as hospitalizations climb

CDC is investigating a rare Salmonella strain linked to raw oysters in 22 states. Nearly half of known patients were hospitalized; no source named yet.

#salmonella, #rawoysters, #foodsafety, #cdc

FDA-Authorized Trial Tests Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Transplants in Living Patients

NYU Langone performs first transplant in an FDA-regulated trial of a gene-edited pig kidney, a step toward approval amid organ shortages.

#xenotransplantation, #kidneytransplant, #fda, #geneticengineering, #organshortage

Early, heavy flu season sweeps U.S. as drifted H3N2 strain tests vaccine match

CDC estimates 7.5M illnesses so far this season as a drifted H3N2 strain spreads. Lab tests show a mismatch, but vaccines may still curb severe disease.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Infant Formula Hospitalizes 51 Infants

51 infants hospitalized due to botulism linked to ByHeart infant formula, marking a public health first in the U.S.

#botulism, #infantformula, #cdc, #fda, #publichealth

US Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Over 30 Years Amid Falling Vaccination Rates

The US faces the largest measles outbreak since 1992, with over 1,900 cases as low vaccination rates threaten public health.

#measles, #vaccination, #cdc, #publichealth

NHS Faces Dual Crisis: 'Super Flu' Surge and Resident Doctors' Strike

UK NHS confronts record flu hospitalizations amidst a major doctors' strike over pay, creating a healthcare upheaval.

#nhs, #superflu, #healthcarecrisis, #ukpolitics, #doctorstrikes

WHO Unveils Strategic Plan for Sustainable Coronavirus Threat Management

WHO launches a global strategy to integrate coronavirus threat management into national systems, enhancing pandemic resilience.

#who, #coronavirus, #pandemic, #healthsecurity, #globalhealth

U.S. and Kenya Sign $2.5 Billion Health Cooperation Framework

The U.S. and Kenya's new $2.5B health partnership shifts focus to direct government cooperation, impacting NGOs and raising data security concerns.

#uskenya, #globalhealth, #healthpolicy, #internationalrelations

CDC Panel Revises Hepatitis B Vaccination Guidelines for Newborns

CDC advises individualized hepatitis B vaccination for newborns, sparking public health debate.

#cdc, #vaccination, #hepatitisb, #publichealth

World's First Successful Liver Xenotransplantation Achieved in China

China performs groundbreaking pig liver xenotransplantation, offering hope for organ shortage solutions.

#xenotransplantation, #geneticallymodified, #pig, #liver, #transplant

HHS Unveils Major AI Strategy to Revolutionize Healthcare Operations

HHS plans to integrate AI, promoting efficiency and innovation while addressing privacy concerns.

#hhs, #ai, #healthcare, #privacy

HHS Unveils New AI Strategy to Revolutionize Public Health

HHS's AI plan aims for innovation in public health, sparking privacy and ethical concerns.

#ai, #healthcare, #hhs, #privacy

WHO Unveils Strategic Plan for Coronavirus Threat Management 2025-2030

WHO releases a comprehensive 2025-2030 plan to advance sustainable management of coronavirus threats and expand global monitoring network CoViNet.

#WHO, #coronavirus, #COVID19, #healthcare, #globalhealth

HHS Cuts COVID-19 Research Funding, Igniting Debate Over Public Health Impact

HHS cuts COVID-19 research grants and CDC retracts $11.4B funds, sparking public health concerns and legal challenges from 23 states.

#covid19, #publichealth, #fundingcuts, #hhs, #nih