Breast cancer and heart attacks: Thousands of patients do not receive optimal treatment
2024-04-24 13:35:58
Health Hospital Report 2024
Thousands of patients are not receiving optimal treatment
Status: 24.04.2024 | Reading time: 3 minutes
If operations are rarely carried out in a hospital, there is often a lack of experience and routine
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Whether with breast cancer or after a heart attack: many clinics in this country cannot adequately care for seriously ill people.
Boost Your Flu Vaccines Effectiveness: Cut Out Red Meat and Butter, New Research Suggests
If you want to maximize the benefits of your flu vaccine, new research suggests that cutting out red meat and butter from your diet might be a good idea. A recent study conducted on obese mice revealed that feeding them a low-fat diet prior to vaccination improved their ability to fight off the flu virus.
A low-fat diet focuses on consuming foods where only 30 percent of calories come from fat, according to the American Cancer Society. This includes items like skim milk, lean meats such as chicken, whole grains, and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. The study found that a low-fat diet not only leads to significant and sustained weight loss but also strengthens the immune system.
Vaccinations work by training the body’s defense cells to recognize and combat viral material, which is why they are effective when introduced to a healthy immune system. However, overweight individuals are twice as likely to catch the flu compared to average weight individuals, even when both groups have been vaccinated, according to research from the Human Vaccine Institute.
In 2023, approximately 370,000 Americans were hospitalized due to the flu, and around 24,000 people died from the virus,
More and more young people are contracting gonorrhea
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The number of cases of gonorrhea is increasing, especially among young adults. In two years, the number of people who contract the venereal disease has almost doubled. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) does not provide an explanation for the rapid increase.
The venereal disease was diagnosed 13,853 times last year. That is 31 percent more than a year earlier, when there were 10,600 confirmed cases. In 2021, 7,842 people contracted gonorrhea.
About half of all cases are found in men who have sex with men. That is about 20 percent more than a year earlier. The large increase is among women (78 percent more) and heterosexual men (51 percent more). According to the RIVM, this mainly concerns “people with a high level of education, without a migration background.”
Gonorrhea can lead to inflammation of the urethra, rectum and throat in men and women. Men can also get an infection of the epididymis, while in women the cervix and fallopian tubes can also become inflamed.
The (extreme) diets of athletes: what they eat
Champion on the field and at… the table
Athletes are known for their intense training regimens and strict diets, but some take it to the extreme when it comes to their eating habits. From jockeys spitting out candy to footballers following a caveman diet, here are some interesting stories of athletes and their unique diets.
Legendary Panamanian jockey Laffit Pincay Jr, known for his 9,530 career victories, would barely eat enough to sustain a child, consuming only around 600-750 calories a day. In contrast, Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente follows a “Paleolithic” diet, focusing on foods that our ancestors ate millions of years ago. This diet has proven successful for Llorente, who has been scoring goals for his team this season.
Erling Haaland, the dangerous striker in the Premier League, fuels his performances with a whopping 6,000 calories a day, indulging in meats like bovine hearts and livers. While Cristiano Ronaldo opts for six meals a day packed with proteins and nutrient-rich foods, Robert Lewandowski starts his meals with dessert and ends with a salad or soup.
Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl winner, relies on the TB12 method for his diet, which focuses on organic fruits,
FDA Finds Traces of Bird Flu in Milk, but Public Risk Remains Low
The Risk of Bird Flu in Milk: Is It Truly a Concern?
Federal officials sought to quell public concerns after the announcement that traces of bird flu were detected in commercially available milk. Despite the ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) among dairy cows, experts assert that there is currently no evidence of infectious virus in pasteurized milk. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) assures consumers that the risk to their health remains low.
Jeanne Marrazzo, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, explained that tests conducted on retail milk did reveal genetic material from the virus. However, efforts to grow the virus from these samples indicated that it was no longer infectious or “alive.” The FDA reiterated this assessment, stating they have seen nothing to suggest any safety concerns regarding commercial milk supply.
If Pasteurization Inactivates the Virus Why is it Detected in Milk?
Pasteurization has been used for decades to kill harmful bacteria and viruses in milk. However, it may not eliminate all traces of a virus. According to Samuel Alcaine, a food science professor at Cornell University, some genetic material such as DNA or RNA may remain after pasteurization.
Suriname School HPV Vaccination Campaign Faces Parental Doubts and Concerns
The school vaccination campaign starts today, Thursday 25 April. launched, providing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to students. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Health held information sessions at schools to make children aware of the importance of this vaccine. The HPV vaccine is important because it can prevent not only infections but also certain types of cancer. But many Surinamese parents are expressing growing doubts about the HPV vaccine through social media.
HPV vaccine
A report from the Pan American Health Organization, PAHO, in 2023 shows that despite the introduction of the HPV vaccine in 2013, Suriname faced challenges. The vaccination rate fell to 8 percent in 2022. Suriname’s recent switch to a single-dose HPV vaccine schedule, in line with recent recommendations from the WHO (World Health Organization) and PAHO, shows a renewed commitment to encourage vaccination efforts to improve.
According to Health Minister Amar Ramadhin, the HPV vaccine can help prevent breast cancer in women and other forms of cancer in boys if they are vaccinated at a young age.
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer, which is considered the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, has become a major health problem in Suriname according to PAHO.
What foods really boost our brain?
We will see what impact nutritional deficiencies have on the appearance of certain disorders… Based on scientific research, we will give you the tips to make the right choices, from the fetal stage if you are pregnant… Because it begins from intrauterine life!
Diet, a real effect on the brain?
Does eating better, adopting a certain type of diet have a real impact on reducing stress, improving sleep, cognitive performance, or preventing a depressive episode? For Guillaume Fond, psychiatrist and researcher at Marseille university hospitals, and specialist in psycho-nutrition, it goes even further: “ We could consider psycho-nutrition as alternative medicine or alternative medicine, even though it is at the heart of the treatment of mental illnesses and prevention in mental health. » Catherine Lacrosnière, nutritionist, adds that if “ Unfortunately diet does not treat, it helps to better prevent and fend off certain risks, in particular the appearance of certain neurodegenerative diseases. »
Pamper your microbiota
Among the first advice given by Guillaume Fond was the microbiota : « The influence of the microbiota on our immune system is perfectly demonstrated. It strengthens it when it is well,
Thailand Accelerates Malaria Elimination Efforts on World Malaria Day 2024
Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Organize a World Malaria Day campaign Coordinate with networks across sectors to accelerate malaria elimination or reach 0 by 2026. Every year, the Organization World Health Organization (WHO) has designated April 25 as World Malaria Day to encourage all countries to be aware of the disease burden caused by malaria. and prioritize the elimination of malaria.
Today (25 April 2024) Dr. Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakorn Director General of the Department of Disease Control Presided over the opening of the World Malaria Day 2024 campaign at the 1st Floor Hall, Building 3, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health, with the concept Zero indigenous malaria is possible. Thailand can do it” with important activities as follows: Discussion on guidelines for malaria prevention and control. Announcement of the certification of a malaria-free province for the year 2023 and an exhibition to raise awareness of malaria in its various aspects.
Doctor Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakorn The director general of the Department of Disease Control said Thailand had a malaria epidemic in some areas in the past. especially along the western border As implemented under the Malaria Elimination Strategy 2017-2026 in collaboration with international organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO),
The red fruit that helps eliminate dark circles
Beyond its sweet flavor, this fruit protects the human body from bacteria, parasites and ultraviolet radiation, thanks to its richness in anthocyanins, flavonoids and ellagitannins, compounds that give it a notable protective capacity.
Although this fruit is not native to Mexico or the American continent, it is often used in some Mexican dishes, such as chile en nogada, during the season from August to September.
In Middle Eastern countries, where it is native, it is considered a symbol of love and fertility.
What is the fruit that helps eliminate dark circles and improve eyesight?
According to Consumer Power, the intense red pigment of the pomegranate reveals the presence of substances called phytochemicals, which give it certain properties, such as phenolic antioxidants, including anthocyanins and ellagic acid. These compounds protect against cancer by inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells and promoting their destruction.
Also, it contains citric acid that acts as a bactericide and facilitates the elimination of uric acid and its salts through urine, which makes it suitable in cases of gout and kidney stones.
This fruit is rich in potassium, which promotes the balance of minerals in cells and helps regulate sodium in the blood,