Study identifies 15 risk factors for early onset 2024-05-08 17:27:53
Dementia is considered a disease of old age. But every year hundreds of thousands receive the diagnosis prematurely. Researchers found out who is at increased risk.
In Germany, 1.8 million people live with dementia. The risk of becoming ill increases with age. While less than three percent in the 65 to 70 year old age group develop Alzheimer’s dementia, around one in five people aged 85 and over and one in three people aged 90 and over are affected.
But dementia is also affecting more and more younger people. In Germany alone there are an estimated 100,000 people under the age of 65 who are sick. Dutch and British researchers examined which lifestyle and health factors increase the risk of dementia at a young age.
- You can read about the risk factors for dementia in old age here.
To do this, they analyzed data from 356,000 people under the age of 65 from the British directory UK Biobank. 55 percent were women, the average age was 54.6 years. During the observation period of eight to 15 years, 485 subjects were diagnosed with dementia. The scientists drew their conclusions from lifestyle and previous illnesses 15 risk factors for dementia at a younger age from (descending from those that posed the highest risk):
- Position-dependent drop in blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension),
Warning Signs of Heart Disease for Medical Personnel Anesthesiologists and Doctors Beware of Angina and Myocardial Infarction
2024-05-07 07:52:00
[Personnel médical/anesthésiste/médecin/infarctus du myocarde/angine de poitrine]Heart disease cannot be ignored! A 26-year-old anesthetist suddenly suffered chest pain and difficulty breathing after working the night shift. Later, he developed stiffness in his limbs and dizziness that got worse. The female doctor once thought she was suffering from a heart attack, but fortunately she was ultimately fine. Some netizens sympathized with the inhumane work of doctors working day and night, causing physical injuries, and reminded women to pay attention to their health.
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The 26-year-old anesthesiologistlittle red book“I posted an article to share the daily shift routine of a doctor. He said that he worked night shift recently (on the 6th) and performed a total of 12 surgeries in one night: 4 brain operations, 6 childbirth operations and 2 appendicitis surgeries Her physical strength was almost exhausted Just before the end of her shift, early in the morning, she started to feel unwell.
During the shift transfer, I had pain and tightness in my chest and joked with my older brother about whether he had had a heart attack. Immediately after the shift transfer,
What the chili can do
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Chilies add spice to any dish, but German dishes are usually rather mild. Internationally, however, the chili is very popular. And for a good reason.
Whether in India, South America or the Arabian region: People like to work with sharpness here. Chilies are often used for this. Why not? They are almost symbolic of this spice.
Mild Jalapeno
Certain varieties are some of the spiciest things to eat on the planet. The jalapeño, which is popular in this country, is considered to be rather mild. On the Scoville scale, which is used to measure the spiciness of chilies, it reaches between 2,500 and 5,000 units.
The hottest chili in the world
Pure cayenne pepper made from ground chilies has a value of 30,000 Scoville and is therefore quite hot. The hottest chili variety “Carolina Reaper” reaches over two million Scoville and is therefore no longer easily edible. Consuming them can lead to severe stomach problems and even circulatory collapse.
Spicy food can be healthy
Did you know that “spicy” isn’t actually a flavor at all? The ingredient capsaicin irritates the pain receptors in the mouth and stomach.
Astrazeneca and Covid vaccines: how many adverse reactions? 0.099% of the total, according to Aifa
by Claudio Del Frate
In Italy, approximately 135 million doses were administered between 2020 and 2022. There were 134 thousand cases in which unexpected symptoms occurred (almost always muscle pain or mild fever)
How many adverse reactions were there to Covid vaccines in Italy? Few, just 0.099% of the total. This is stated in the report from AIFA, the drug agency which periodically monitored and collected reports. The data becomes relevant again after Astrazeneca decided to withdraw its vaccine across the planet. A move, according to the company’s statements, essentially dictated by market issues (at the moment there would be an overabundance of doses available).
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The eleventh pharmacovigilance report drawn up by Aifa takes into consideration all five vaccines used in the anti-Covid campaign in the period between 27 December 2020 and 26 February 2022, i.e. the most intense period of the prevention campaign. In this period of time, 134,361 reports of adverse reactions to Covid vaccines were received by AIFA out of a total of 135,849,988 doses administered. The resulting percentage is precisely 0.099%.
Long Beach, California on the Verge of Declaring Public Health Emergency as Tuberculosis Outbreak Worsens
The Impact of Tuberculosis Outbreaks on Vulnerable Populations
The recent outbreak of tuberculosis in Long Beach, California has highlighted the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in accessing healthcare and the urgent need for targeted interventions. The City Council’s decision to authorize a public health emergency reflects the gravity of the situation and represents an opportunity to address long-standing disparities.
Barriers to Care and High-Risk Factors
The outbreak, which primarily affected individuals residing in a single-room occupancy hotel, underscores the specific obstacles faced by this population. Homelessness, housing insecurity, mental illness, substance use disorders, and serious medical comorbidities create significant barriers to care for those affected.
Among people experiencing homelessness, several risk factors contribute to higher rates of tuberculosis transmission. Crowded living conditions increase the likelihood of spread while substance use weakens immune systems. Additionally, underlying health problems like diabetes, cancer, and HIV make it more difficult for individuals to fight off tuberculosis infections.
“Living in poverty not having good access nutrition not having access sunlight fresh air all these things going make much easier TB spread take advantage vulnerable people.” Dr. Luke Davis—an associate professor of epidemiology and medicine at Yale School Public Health—emphasized how social determinants significantly impact vulnerable populations’ susceptibility.
Asthma and respiratory diseases, advice for doing sport
Even those who suffer from asthma or another chronic respiratory disease can do sports. Indeed: physical activity is strongly recommended, because it can even change the prognosis. And this is also why the campaign launched by the Breathing Together Association – on the occasion of World Asthma Day – is called “PerCORSA di salute”: among the many activities it includes a real (non-competitive) relay race in which everyone can participate. “We are talking about diseases that are still under-diagnosed and under-treated, in which we still see poor management by specialized centers and poor adherence to therapies – he explains to Salute Simona Barbaglia, president of the association -. The project was therefore created to respond to patients’ needs, first and foremost that of information to better manage their pathologies, keep symptoms under control and be more aware. Also about the importance of physical activity. These patients, in fact, often mistakenly limit their motor activity for fear of a possible respiratory crisis. Through a targeted rehabilitation process, however, it is possible to greatly improve the quality of life.”
The PerCorsa health campaign
The campaign, promoted in collaboration with the APACS Association (Patients with Churg Strauss Syndrome, also known as Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis – Egpa) and in partnership with Cittadinanzattiva and UNIAMO (the Federation of Rare Diseases),
Upsurge in whooping cough in Europe, call for increased vigilance in France
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection whose transmission occurs mainly within the family or in communities through contact with a sick person with a cough. Even though the number of cases of whooping cough has decreased significantly since the introduction of the vaccine, the bacteria continues to circulate. Infants too young to be vaccinated and adolescents and adults who have lost vaccine protection are the most affected populations. Outside our borders, Europe is currently experiencing an upsurge in cases of whooping cough with significant epidemics in Croatia, Denmark and the United Kingdom and significant increases in Belgium, Spain and Germany. In France, since the start of 2024, around twenty grouped cases (or clusters) have been reported to Public Health France in 8 French regions versus 2 grouped cases in a single region (Ile-de-France) for throughout 2023. Given this clear increase in the number of cluster cases reported, Public Health France remains vigilant and recalls the importance of vaccination to protect people at risk of serious forms.
A resumption of the circulation of whooping cough begins in France
Whooping cough progresses in cycles of recrudescence every 3 to 5 years. In France, surveillance data from the RENACOQ network (the hospital pertussis surveillance network) have shown six epidemic peaks in recent years: 1997,
Excessive Neurotransmission in the Cerebral Cortex Linked to Sensory Hypersensitivity in Autism Spectrum Disorder
It has been revealed that the reason why patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) react abnormally and hypersensitively to even small everyday stimuli is the excessive neurotransmission that occurs in the cerebral cortex. Provided by Rost-9D/Getty Image Bank.
It has been discovered that the reason why patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) react abnormally and hypersensitively to even small everyday stimuli is due to excessive synaptic transmission that occurs in the cerebral cortex.
At the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), a joint research team led by Kim Eun-joon, director of the Synaptic Brain Disease Research Center and professor emeritus of life sciences at KAIST, and Kim Seong-ki, director of Neuroscience Imaging Research Center and professor of Global Biomedical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University, used autism model mice to study sensory hypersensitivity in patients with autism spectrum disorders. On the 8th it was announced that excessive synaptic transmission and increased network connectivity were found to occur in specific areas of the cerebral cortex. be the root cause.
ASD is a brain developmental disorder that occurs in approximately 1 in 36 people. It shows lack of social interaction and communication and repetitive behaviors. Another important symptom of ASD is sensory abnormalities.
What to know when planning pregnancy? 2024-05-08 13:25:09
A nutritionist has given a number of recommendations on proper nutrition when planning pregnancy.
Publika.az Antonina Starodubova, chief dietitian of the Moscow Health Department, doctor of medical sciences, gave advice on proper diet during pregnancy planning.
“Already at the stage of pregnancy planning, normalization of the daily routine, physical activity and a balanced diet in terms of energy value and content of all nutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals) are of particular importance. Just like completely stopping smoking and drinking alcohol. For women who are overwe ight or underweight, this period should be a time of dietary change and diet optimization.”
According to the doctor, obese women at this stage are advised to reduce their body weight to prevent complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Children of overweight and obese parents are more likely to be obese.
In women with low body weight, it is recommended to increase it to the norm. Malnutrition causes vitamin deficiency, electrolyte disorders, adverse changes in the functions of the cardiovascular system, and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Deficiency of trace elements in the future mother during pregnancy negatively affects the child’s health until the end of life.