Gene therapy now also reimbursable for children with SMA type 2 Health and Wellbeing
(ANSA) – ROME, APRIL 23 – Children with type 2 spinal muscular atrophy, with symptoms that appear between 6 and 18 months of age, will also be able to benefit from treatment with Onasemnogene abeparvovec (Zolgensma©), thanks to the expansion of reimbursement criteria for gene therapy by the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA). This therapy will allow us to directly address the genetic cause of SMA by replacing the function of the missing or non-functioning SMN1 gene in order to halt the progression of the disease with a single intravenous administration. “Early administration of this treatment allows for better results to be achieved in halting the progression of the disease. Prenatal diagnosis plays an important part – explains Marika Pane, Clinical Director of the Nemo Pediatric Center in Rome and Associate Professor of Child Neuropsychiatry at the Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Rome – It must be taken into account that the degeneration of motor neurons begins before birth, intensifies rapidly and that the innovative aspect of this treatment is that it intervenes directly on the genetic defect with a single administration; therefore, it is carried out only once in a lifetime”. SMA, characterized by the progressive loss of motor skills,
Thai National Team U23 Prepares for Asian Football Championship Clash with Saudi Arabia
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April 17, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. Thailand time at Al Azal 3 Stadium, Thailand men’s national football team. Age group under 23 years continues to practice. To prepare for the Asian Football Championship. The second final round will meet with the Saudi national team. and will be broadcast live on TrueVisions True Sport 2 channel 667
For the Thai national team U23, the first game defeated Iraq 2-0 in practice. Focus on physical recovery and fixing errors from the first game
By Songwut Krakruan, defender for the Thai national U23 team, said: “For the first game, it was considered satisfactory. Because besides us being victorious We haven’t conceded a goal in this game yet.”
“I think everyone on the team deserves credit. Not just the players on the defensive line, but also the offensive line who are trying to help put pressure on each other. Let’s help each other. Until we didn’t concede a goal in the first game. But of course, we absolutely cannot be careless. Because we still have games to play. Now we’ve just won the first game. We must try to maintain discipline in playing like this.
Stunned: A 72-year-old Dutch man has been infected with Covid for the longest time in the world, 613 days, and has mutated more than 50 times.
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Stunned: A 72-year-old Dutch man has been infected with Covid for the longest time in the world, 613 days, and has mutated more than 50 times.
Time reported that researchers in the Netherlands It was found that one COVID-19 patient had a weakened immune system. A new strain with mutation has been hatched. Made him sick for 613 days before dying in hospital. in the fall of 2023 due to a weakened immune system. and have abnormalities in the blood
This 72-year-old man has a blood disorder. and failure to mount an immune response Continue receiving multiple COVID vaccinations Before being found to be infected with Omicron In February 2022
From the disclosure of Scientists from the Center for Experimental and Molecular Medicine The University of Amsterdam said a detailed analysis of more than 24 nose and throat swab samples found the coronavirus. Developed resistance to the COVID drug Sotrovimab received,
Dentures: What materials are there?
What is the best material for dentures? This is not so easy to answer. Because different aspects play a role.
The teeth have a major defect – dentures are necessary. The dental technician makes it individually for each patient. But what is the best material for dentures? This question is not so easy to answer. Different aspects play a role in the choice of denture material.
“The provision of dentures must always be individually tailored to the patient,” explains Prof. Dr. Dr. Franz-Xaver Reichl, Head of the Dental Toxicology Department at the Polyclinic for Dental Conservation and Periodontology at the University of Munich and Head of the International Advisory Center for the Compatibility of Dental Materials (BZVZ). “Because all materials have advantages and disadvantages. These need to be weighed up carefully in order to ultimately make the right decision.”
Material for dentures is an individual decision
It is recommended that the patient clarify the following points in a detailed consultation with the dentist before treatment:
– What type of dentures are suitable? Are there alternatives?
– Which materials can be used depending on the size and location of the defect?
Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Sparks Concerns: Do You Need a Booster Vaccine?
The Rise of Whooping Cough: An Urgent Public Health Issue
“This is a very important public health issue.”
“Everyone in close contact with a very young infant should be vaccinated against pertussis.”
The Global Surge in Whooping Cough Cases
As whooping cough cases surge worldwide, health officials are sounding the alarm on the urgent need for vaccination and increased awareness. Recent reports indicate a significant uptick in whooping cough outbreaks across Europe, Asia, and parts of the United States, marking the largest increase since 2012.
Cases of the childhood respiratory disease known as whooping cough or pertussis are surging internationally and in parts of the U.S., according to a recent report.
The Prevalence of Cases
In January this year, there were an estimated 555 cases reported in the UK alone. This number rose to an alarming total of 913 cases in February compared to only approximately ~858 reported cases throughout all of last year.
Similarly, China experienced more than fifteen thousand cases this January—fifteen times higher compared to last year’s figures within similar timeframes. In addition, major concerns loom over Europe’s rising numbers—especially when considering that Netherlands saw around eighteen hundred recorded instances just during the first two weeks of April.
Health Minister Responds to Foreign Tourists Contracting Dengue Fever in Bali: Hospitals in Indonesia More Skilled in Treatment
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Many foreign tourists who contracted Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DBD) made the Minister of Health (Menkes) Budi Gunadi Sadikin open his voice in response to this phenomenon.
According to Budi, Australian tourists who contracted dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD) while visiting Bali should be thankful, as health facilities in Indonesia are more experienced in treating treatment of this disease.
“I said even if an Australian gets (DHF) in Indonesia, maybe he should be grateful because the hospitals (here) are more skilled at treating dengue fever,” said Budi when met at Campus UID Bali, Monday (22/4).
Budi also said that the largest public company (tbk) in Indonesia had a chief director (president director) who had dengue fever. The CEO was then sent to a hospital in Singapore. But unfortunately, he could not save his life.
“Because there is no dengue fever. The doctors do not know how to treat dengue fever. There is an art in treating dengue fever, when the plates go down, what to do, there is an art and it depends on Indonesia because there are a lot (of dengue cases) “So, the effect (treatment rate) high,” he explained.
7 tips for living a longer life (and avoiding inflammation)
Scientists are clear: to age in good health and improve your life expectancy, it is imperative to avoid generalized inflammation of the body. This phenomenon would in fact be a contributing factor for many health concerns – cardiovascular disorders, senile dementia, loss of muscle mass, repeated bacterial and viral infections, etc.
To limit the risk of developing this famous generalized inflammation of the body, the University of Birmingham (in Great Britain) offers 7 tips that are not difficult to apply on a daily basis:
Move as often as possible
In addition to being excellent for the figure as well as for preventing many cardiovascular diseases (type 2 diabetes, for example), physical activity also helps reduce inflammation in the body. Researchers at the University of Birmingham recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week.
Monitor your weight
Excess fat mass promotes generalized inflammation in the body. Indeed, adipose tissues naturally produce pro-inflammatory cytokines. British researchers therefore recommend adopting a varied and balanced diet to reduce this phenomenon.
Eat more fruits and vegetables
It’s proven: the Mediterranean diet (which emphasizes fruits and vegetables, and especially green leafy vegetables like spinach or kale) reduces markers of inflammation in the body.
The Dangers of Raw Egg Consumption: 4-Year-Old Chinese Boy Diagnosed with Stomach Cancer
- April 23, 2024
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A Chinese child, just 4 years old, has been diagnosed with a serious illness. “Stomach cancer,” doctors investigating the disease found. The boy’s grandmother fed him raw eggs every day. Because they believe that if they eat it they will be strong and grow quickly.
A foreign website reported that a 4-year-old Chinese boy has been diagnosed with “Stomach cancer” which doctors believe is caused by daily consumption of “raw eggs.”
Reportedly, Ms. Wang, the child’s grandmother There is a deep-rooted belief that treatment based on folk wisdom is best. She had heard it raw eggs It can improve children’s immunity It encourages children to grow quickly, Wang believes, so he feeds raw eggs to his 4-year-old grandson every day, hoping it will improve his health.
However, her well-intentioned practice took a tragic turn when the little girl started having stomach pain, lost her appetite and lost a lot of weight.
Ms. Wang took her nephew to the hospital out of concern for these symptoms.
Eat red meat with a green salad, recommends Harvard
In an effort to promote healthy eating backed by science, Harvard University has released a series of dietary recommendations for the general public. These guidelines, developed by nutrition experts, offer clear, practical advice to improve dietary quality and promote a healthier lifestyle.
Recommendations focus on consuming red meat with green salads to maximize health benefits and long-lasting cellular vitality. This is due to the synergy between vitamin B12, present in red meat, and folic acid, contained in green leafy vegetables.
Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in folate absorption, as well as cell replication and cell division, processes critical for cell regeneration and renewal throughout the body.
Likewise, folic acid collaborates with this vitamin to maintain a balance in the production of red and white blood cells, thus promoting an optimal immune system and adequate tissue oxygenation.
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Harvard’s suggestions are backed by the latest scientific research in the field of nutrition and are designed t o be accessible and easy to follow for people of all ages and culinary skill levels.
By following these guidelines,