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HEALTHOct 6Kerala CM’s statement on angioplasty becomes a talking point among doctorsIn a recent function, V.D. Satheesan had mentioned about avoiding unnecessary angioplasty. While many doctors object to the 'generalised statement,' a few agree with the CM that unnecessary procedures have become the norm. However, all agree that a person coming into the emergency with a suspected heart attack should in no way distrust the doctor. The Interventional Cardiology Council of Kerala says that public’s apprehension over “unnecessary” medical procedures should not delay life-saving treatment during an emergencyThe Hindu
HEALTHOct 6In Keralam, ‘affordable’ private health care is easier said than doneKeralam government’s efforts to draft a new Bill in this regard brings the Kerala Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulations) Act 2018, back into focus; the private health sector is still holding out against the Act, which aims to bring the entire health sector, public and private, under a regulatory frameworkThe Hindu
HEALTHOct 6Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low riskWHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.CNBC
HEALTHOct 6Measles cases are spreading in the US this year, with over 1,000 infections reported in PennsylvaniaDW News [en]
HEALTHOct 6Putting aluminum foil in your hair before sleeping: what it's for and why it's recommendedThe trick became popular as an alternative among hairdressers. How to use it and what results can be expected.Clarín
HEALTHOct 6Medical expert on reported plague lab death in RussiaCBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder shares her thoughts and breaks down what we know about a reported plague lab death in Russia.CBS News
HEALTHOct 6New York state declares measles disaster amid resurgence of disease in USAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHOct 5Mystery death in Russian labU.S. officials are closely monitoring a situation in Russia after a woman died last week. Authorities say she worked at a lab that studied the plague. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the story.NBC News
HEALTHOct 5Veteran suicides declined in 2024 for second straight yearAccording to a new VA report, 17.7 veterans die by suicide each day.Military Times
HEALTHOct 5Trump says Russia plague reports concerning: Microbes ‘stronger and smarter’President Trump said Monday he is concerned about the suspected plague case in Russia, saying the U.S. is “looking at it very strongly.” The State Department said Monday it was monitoring the suspected case of pneumonic plague in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. “I hate to see them having it,” Trump told reporters before departing the White…The Hill
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 5New York declares statewide disaster emergency as measles cases riseFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 5Mexico and the US FDA offer conflicting accounts of last summer’s cyclospora outbreakThe FDA confirmed that the source of the contamination was a Guanajuato farm, but offered no final determination on how the lettuce became contaminated. Mexico's Cofepris disputes even the naming of the farm as the source, calling it inconclusively proven. The post Mexico and US FDA offer conflicting accounts of recent cyclospora outbreak appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
HEALTHOct 5Pennsylvania measles cases pass 1K mark amid outbreakPennsylvania has now recorded more than 1,000 measles cases as of the state’s most recent update, exceeding the other state outbreaks by hundreds. The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s updated dashboard Monday recorded 1,004 total measles cases in the state so far this year, including 198 hospitalizations and five deaths. About a third of cases have…The Hill
HEALTHOct 5Gouverneur Breast and Ovarian Cancer Walk raises more than $95,000 during event, $325,000 this year to support patients and survivorsGOUVERNEUR -- It was a banner day for the Gouverneur Breast and Ovarian Cancer Walk as several hundred advocates, supporters and survivors helped raise more than $95,000 during the organization's ...northcountrynow · united states of america
HEALTHOct 5Trump says US ready to aid Russia with plague outbreak in SiberiaAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHOct 5Trump: U.S. willing to help Russia with potential pneumonic plague outbreakPresident Trump said Monday that the United States will help Russia amid a potential case of pneumonic plague, though he hasn't spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin about it.Why it matters: International concern spiked over the weekend over the news that a Russian lab worker had died from a possible case of pneumonic plague, reminding some of how the COVID-19 epidemic began.Trump's comments came after a question about the reported death of Darya Shipilova, who was potentially exposed to plague bacteria while working at the Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia.There has been no offAxios
HEALTHOct 5State of emergency declared in New York as measle cases riseA state of emergency has been declared in New York in response to a growing number of measles cases.Sky News World
HEALTHOct 5New York declares measles emergency and Pennsylvania exceeds 1,000 casesClarín
HEALTHOct 5US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia, Rubio saysDonald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.BBC World
HEALTHOct 5Doctor who helped lead US response through COVID calls Russia lab outbreak ‘concerning’Federal health agencies and the State Department are monitoring reports out of eastern Russia following the death of a laboratory workerThe Independent World
HEALTHOct 5What to know about pneumonic plague after woman in Russia dies from mysterious illnessThe death of a 28-year-old woman who worked in an anti-plague laboratory in Russia is raising concerns about what caused her illness.NBC News
HEALTHOct 5Genmab, AbbVie data boosts Epkinly as first-line B-cell lymphoma treatmentData from Genmab and AbbVie has enhanced the standing of Epkinly as a potential first-line treatment for B-cell lymphoma. This development indicates progress in cancer therapy options.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 5Brian Jeansonne on living beyond his ALS prognosisAuthor Brian Jeansonne was given five years to live when doctors diagnosed him with ALS. Six and a half years later, Jeansonne is continuing his battle. Jeansonne and his son and caregiver, Nate, join CBS News to discuss how they've approached life since that diagnosis.CBS News
HEALTHOct 5The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania is the largest in decades in the US, exceeding 1,000 casesPennsylvania faces the largest measles outbreak in decades, with over 1,000 cases and five deaths. Low vaccination is a key factor. In the US, measles is resurging strongly, surpassing 1991 figures. The drop in vaccination coverage has facilitated the virus's expansion.Clarín