Starting tomorrow, hospitals will also lift the mask mandate Finally, a real endemic
Starting May 1, the mandatory wearing of masks will be lifted in hospitals and clinics.
The quarantine recommendation criteria has been relaxed to ‘24 hours after symptom improvement’.
Full recovery to daily life 4 years and 4 months after the first patient in Korea was discovered ⓒNewsis
Starting May 1, all mandatory COVID-19 quarantine measures will be changed to ‘recommendations’, and the obligation to wear masks in hospitals and doctors’ offices will be lifted. The recommended quarantine standard for confirmed cases will also be relaxed to 24 hours after the main symptoms of COVID-19 improve.
This is a measure taken as the COVID-19 crisis level was lowered from the current ‘vigilance’ to the lowest ‘concern’.
It has been 4 years and 4 months since January 2020, when the first COVID-19 patient occurred in Korea, and we are entering a complete recovery of daily life, in effect, facing the endemic of COVID-19 (an infectious disease that has become endemic).
According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency on the 30th, Commissioner Ji Young-mi announced on the 19th that the COVID-19 Central Accident Control Headquarters (Central Report) will downgrade the COVID-19 crisis level to the lowest level of ‘concern’ from the 1st of next month.
Huge Flu Outbreak at Muang Khon Prison: Ministry of Public Health Swiftly Responds to Contain Disease
2024-04-29 10:15:00
“Flu” outbreak at Muang Khon Prison, 3,442 patients were found, none were infected with Covid, 16 were admitted to hospital, 2 died, one group suffering from congenital diseases. The Ministry of Public Health rushes to fight the disease Separate risk groups from sick people, encourage vaccinations, reduce the risk of disease. Prison orders loved ones to refrain from visits Instead, use it online until the issue is resolved.
On April 29, Dr. Kittisak Aksornwong, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), discussed the case of a respiratory disease outbreak in Nakhon Si Thammarat Central Prison, Phra Phrom District, Nakhon Province Si Thammarat, which took place on April 28. April. Together with Dr. Thanit Sermkaew, Public Health Supervisor of Health Zone 11, he visited the area to monitor the situation and investigate disease control. The prison was found to have a total of 4,427 inmates from April 19 to 28, 2024. found 3,442 inmates infected with influenza A, no COVID-19 infections were found, most had mild symptoms and all received antiviral drugs. In particular, 608 high-risk patients were separated from other patients in order to closely monitor their symptoms.
Since the start of the epidemic,
more than 650,000 cases linked to alcohol consumption exceeding recommended limits
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According to a study published Tuesday by Public Health France, some 624,000 men and 31,000 women are affected. Their alcohol consumption exceeds 10 drinks per week.
More than 650,000 adults in mainland France, mainly men, suffer fromhigh blood pressure due to alcohol consumption exceeding an average of 10 drinks per week, according to a study published Tuesday April 30 by Public Health France. In France, approximately one in three adults is hypertensive, or around 17 million people. Several risk factors have been identified, such as age, family history, low physical activity, a diet high in salt and low in fruits and vegetables, obesity but also alcohol consumption.
To better measure the weight of alcohol, Public Health France sought to estimate the number of cases of hypertension attributable to consumption exceeding the recommended limits among 18-74 year olds. To limit the health impact of alcohol, lower-risk consumption benchmarks (maximum 10 drinks per week, maximum two drinks per day, and days of the week without consumption) have been defined since 2017 and communicated regularly Since.
Unleashing the Power of Personalized Medicine: From Immunotherapy to CRISPR-Based Treatments
CRISPR, the cutting-edge technology of genetic editing, is on the verge of revolutionizing medicine in Europe. The European Medicines Agency is set to authorize the first drug based on CRISPR, a groundbreaking therapy that promises to effectively treat two blood diseases.
This development marks a significant milestone in the field of personalized medicine. From immunotherapy to CAR-T therapies, advancements in individualized treatments continue to transform the landscape of healthcare. The discovery of genetic biomarkers, such as the HER2 biomarker, has enabled clinicians to tailor specific treatments to patients, doubling the chances of eliminating tumors and improving outcomes.
Personalized medicine aims to design custom-tailored medications based on individual patient characteristics, reducing side effects and improving survival rates for patients with metastatic diseases. By leveraging technologies for molecular diagnosis and genetic sequencing, researchers have been able to identify genetic alterations associated with various diseases, leading to the development of targeted therapies that inhibit specific genes and halt disease progression.
The potential of CRISPR lies in its ability to correct errors in DNA, revolutionizing genetic engineering by allowing precise editing of the genome. With the imminent approval of Casgevy, a CRISPR-based treatment for sickle cell anemia and beta thalassemia,
Tips for Preventing Kidney Disease and Identifying Lesser-Known Symptoms Overlooked by the NHS
Tips for Preventing Kidney Disease and Identifying Lesser-Known Symptoms Overlooked by the NHS
Although kidneys are fragile organs, they possess remarkable resilience and can continue to function despite significant damage. This characteristic makes chronic kidney disease underdiagnosed, as symptoms often do not manifest until the disease reaches an advanced stage. Studies indicate that up to 15% of the British population may have some form of kidney disease, highlighting the need for early detection.
Soaring Rates of Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
Kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste products and excess water from the blood. The increasing prevalence of Type 2 diabetes and hypertension is believed to be a significant factor contributing to the rising rates of chronic kidney disease. These conditions can cause damage to the small blood vessels within the kidneys, which are crucial for their proper functioning. Additionally, genetic conditions, autoimmune problems like lupus, and long-term use of painkillers like ibuprofen can also lead to chronic kidney damage.
Acute Kidney Injuries and Infections
By implementing these strategies, individuals can take proactive steps towards preventing kidney disease and identifying symptoms before they escalate. Early detection and intervention are key to preserving kidney function and reducing the burden on the NHS.
Transmission of H5N1 Bird Flu: Cats on Texas Dairy Farm Fall Ill, Highlighting Concerns of Mammal-to-Mammal Spread
Bird Flu Outbreak Spreads to Cats on Texas Dairy Farm
Bird Flu Outbreak Spreads to Cats on Texas Dairy Farm
Enlarge / Farm cats drinking from a trough of milk from cows that were just milked.
Cats on Texas Dairy Farm Fall Ill to Bird Flu
Amid an ongoing outbreak of high-pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI), also known as H5N1 bird flu, a concerning development has brought attention to its potential to transmit to mammals. On a Texas dairy farm, where cows had already shown symptoms of H5N1, farm cats that consumed raw milk from sick cows also fell prey to the flu. Unfortunately, the cats that contracted H5N1 faced severe consequences, with over half of the farm’s feline population succumbing to the virus.
Study Reveals Ominous Findings
A study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases sheds light on the Texas dairy farm outbreak, expanding the understanding of the virus’s ability to infect mammals other than birds. Researchers have detected H5N1 in the lungs, brains, hearts, and eyes of infected cats, similar to observations from cats that were deliberately infected with H5N1 in laboratory settings.
The infected cats primarily contracted H5N1 from the milk of sick cows,
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,
Cholesterol Variability as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk in the Elderly: Findings from APCMS 2024
▲Professor Hyeongjun Joo of Korea University Anam Hospital presented the results of the study on “Cholesterol Variability as a Potential Residual Cardiovascular Risk Factor in the Elderly” at the “Asia-Pacific International Cardiometabolic Syndromes Symposium (APCMS 2024) )” held in Conrad Seoul on the 26th and 27th.
[메디칼업저버 박선혜 기자] The importance of monitoring total cholesterol variability has been highlighted as a management strategy to prevent cardiovascular disease in older adults.
As a result of a nationwide retrospective study, if total cholesterol volatility was elevated, the risk of major cardiovascular events (MACE) was elevated regardless of the estimated cumulative exposure (CEE) of cholesterol. This suggests that variability in total cholesterol is an assessment factor that predicts cardiovascular disease risk.
Professor Hyeongjun Joo (Department of Cardiology) of Anam Hospital of Korea University presented the results of this study at the “Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Cardiometabolic Syndromes (APCMS 2024)” held at Conrad Seoul on the 26th and 27th.
Cholesterol volatility is of interest as an additional risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
CEE is a concept that evaluates the cholesterol load exposed over time. Since cholesterol accumulates in the body, the total amount accumulated in the body over time is statistically deduced based on the confirmed cholesterol level for each test.
Has a new strain of Omicron been detected in Azerbaijan? 2024-04-29 14:57:22
“Omikron XBB at the moment. There is no confirmation of the spread of strain 1.5 in Azerbaijan.”
Publika.az reports that this was said by Tayyar Eyvazov, an infectious disease specialist of the Ministry of Health.
According to him, although this variant of the virus usually causes mild, uncomplicated cases of illness, we recommend caution to people who do not have immunity to coronavirus or who have weakened immunity for various reasons, including those wi th severe chronic diseases and the elderly: “Therefore, the population, especially people belonging to the risk group are advised not to lose vigilance, reduce close contacts as much as possible and complete vaccination”.
T. Eyvazov said that in order to protect against infection in the last 3 years, “coronavirus behavior” among the population, i.e. limiting the number of contacts, wearing a mask in closed spaces and public transport, following the rules of hand and respiratory hygiene, frequent ventilation of rooms, proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits have been formed: “Influenza vaccination is strongly recommended for persons in the risk group. For this, you need to apply to the local clinic.”