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The article presents recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the use of smallpox and mpox (orthopoxviruses) vaccines. It provides information on the epidemiology of smallpox and mpox, impact of immunization on disease epidemiology, pathogens causing smallpox and mpox, diagnosis and treatment. It discusses the immunogenicity, safety, efficacy, cost-effectiveness, economic impact and administration of smallpox/mpox vaccines and vaccination during outbreak.

The article presents the 2022 position paper by the World Health Organization (WHO) on malaria vaccines. Topics include the use of the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) method to evaluate the quality of evidence, the national malaria control programmes, and how vector-borne diseases like malaria are transmitted.

The article reports that the World Health Organization has issued a series of position papers on vaccines and combinations of vaccines against diseases that have an international public health impact. Topics include the use of GRADE methodology to assess the quality of the available evidence, a weblink that features description of the processes followed for the development of vaccine position papers, and inter- and intra-country heterogeneity in typhoid fever incidence in Asia and Africa.

The article discusses the April 2017 position paper on measles vaccination published by the World Health Organization (WHO). Topics explored include the declining incidence of measles during the 2000-2015 period which may be attributed to vaccination, infant mortality from measles in countries such as Nigeria, Pakistan and India, and details about the measles virus, diagnosis of this infection, and administration of measles vaccines.

A new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reveals significant disparities in the risk of anal cancer for people with HIV and men who have sex with men with HIV, depending on the region of the country they live in. The study shows that people with HIV have a higher relative risk of anal cancer compared to those without HIV, but the risk varies across the country. The study also suggests that opportunistic illnesses and co-morbidities, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, may be associated with the development of anal cancer in people with HIV. The findings highlight the need for further research into the causes of these disparities and the development of screening guidelines for anal cancer. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Cancer; Cancer Risk; Drugs and Therapies; Genetics; Health and Medicine; Oncology; Personalized Medicine; Personalized Therapy; Risk and Prevention; The Wistar Institute EN Cancer Cancer Risk Drugs and Therapies Genetics Health and Medicine Oncology Personalized Medicine Personalized Therapy Risk and Prevention The Wistar Institute 2023 FEB 20 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cancer Vaccine Week -- PHILADELPHIA - (FEBRUARY, 6, 2023) - In a paper published in PNAS, Maureen Murphy, Ph.D., Deputy Director of Wistar's Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center and Ira Brind Professor and Program Leader in the Molecular & Cellular Oncogenesis Program, and team have identified a gene signature that accurately predicts the functioning of P53 variants, important information to assessing cancer risk and optimizing choices for cancer therapeutics. Cancer, Drugs and Therapies, Genetics, Health and Medicine, Oncology, Personalized Medicine, Personalized Therapy, Risk and Prevention, The Wistar Institute, Cancer Risk. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a threat to his leadership from rebels in his Conservative Party who are demanding a clear path out of the U.K.'s economically damaging lockdown. "Severe Problems" Baker, a former minister, said he would rather not topple Johnson, but he urged his colleagues to take stock of the risks in order "to avoid severe problems later." On paper, it would take only 40 Tory MPs to vote against the government to inflict a defeat on Johnson if all the opposition parties also decided to block the prime minister's plans. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a threat to his leadership from rebels in his Conservative Party who are demanding a clear path out of the U.K.'s economically damaging lockdown. Leadership Question He is one of 55 Tories who voted against Johnson's pandemic plan for a tougher system of tiered restrictions organized by regions in December. On paper, it would take only 40 Tory MPs to vote against the government to inflict a defeat on Johnson if all the opposition parties also decided to block the prime minister's plans. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the role Rescue Agency company, founded by Jeffrey Jordan, plays in assisting in the health behavior of at-risk Americans, and offers brief profiles of U.S. small businesses. American small business discussed include Spikeball, founded by Chris Ruder, Arkadium founded by Jessica Rovello and Kenny Rosenblatt and Choice One Engineering founded by Tony Schroeder.

The article reports that in Milwaukee County, where Black residents make up several percent of the population, both the number of fatal overdoses and the percentage of those with Black victims have risen sharply. Topics include examines in 2015, the region had several fatal-overdose victims, several of whom were Black.

The article discusses the release of an official report titled "Energy Drinks: A Contemporary Issues Paper" by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) in its clinical review journal "Current Sports Medicine Reports", which provides guidance and warnings regarding the health risk posed by energy drinks to at-risk populations who primarily comprise of children. Topics discussed include children falling victims to marketing efforts and the need for making investments to raise awareness.

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by scientists at Scripps Research could improve the screening of patients for atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat associated with stroke and heart failure. The model analyzes data from electrocardiogram (ECG) patches worn by nearly half a million people to identify patterns that indicate AFib risk. This AI model has the potential to detect individuals at risk for AFib and prevent the severe side effects of the condition, such as stroke and heart failure. The researchers plan to further study and improve the model by integrating additional data sources. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) explored the use of text messages to support individuals at risk of developing diabetes in low-resourced communities. The study involved multiple steps, including the development and evaluation of text messages related to healthy eating and physical activity. The majority of participants found the text messages acceptable and understandable, although some nutrition-related messages were less feasible for individuals in lower socioeconomic positions. The next step is to assess the effectiveness of these text messages in the South African Diabetes Prevention Programme intervention trial. [Extracted from the article]

According to the news editors, the research concluded: "There is some evidence that a modified and alternative Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of hip fracture, and DASH may improve lumbar spine BMD. Keywords: Bone Research; Diet and Nutrition; Health and Medicine; Hip Fracture; Mediterranean Diet; Metabolic Bone Diseases and Conditions; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Osteoporosis; Risk and Prevention; Women's Health EN Bone Research Diet and Nutrition Health and Medicine Hip Fracture Mediterranean Diet Metabolic Bone Diseases and Conditions Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Osteoporosis Risk and Prevention Women's Health 474 474 1 10/24/23 20231023 NES 231023 2023 OCT 26 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Women's Health Weekly -- Fresh data on osteoporosis are presented in a new report. [Extracted from the article]

Read more: High-Potency Pot Market Worth Billions Draws Regulator Scrutiny Germany, Europe's biggest medical market for cannabis, is one of the first major countries to move ahead with legalization plans. (Bloomberg) -- Germany's ruling coalition approved a scaled-back plan to decriminalize personal use of cannabis in a first step toward a potential broader legalization of pot in Europe's biggest economy. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on a study funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) which reveals that taking vitamin D supplement did not prevent type 2 diabetes (D2d) in adults at high risk. It mentions about an association between low levels of vitamin D and increased risk for type 2 diabetes. It presents views of Myrlene Staten, MD of D2d project scientist at NIDDK on vitamin D that could improve the function of beta cells.

Though many vaccine opponents say getting the shot is a matter of individual choice, the study found that the risk of infection to vaccinated people comes "disproportionately" from unvaccinated people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on violence interrupters using tested methods to save lives. Topics include violence is distinguished from other violence-reduction community programs by its commitment to framing violence as a contagion that spreads through exposure, and the violence interruptors are the front-line workers of the program.

Keywords: ALLTOP; BUSINESS; COS; EUROPE; EURTOP; GEN; GENDER; GER; GOV; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPEU EN ALLTOP BUSINESS COS EUROPE EURTOP GEN GENDER GER GOV WORLD WWTOP WWTOPEU One in four German business leaders say that there are circumstances where physical violence against a partner is justified, according to a survey. The research was conducted in July and August by YouGov and Frontline100, a Germany-based anti-domestic-violence organization. ALLTOP, BUSINESS, COS, EUROPE, EURTOP, GEN, GENDER, GER, GOV, WORLD, WWTOP, WWTOPEU. [Extracted from the article]

The suspect in custody was identified by a U.K. government official as Ali Harbi Ali, a 25-year-old British citizen of Somali origin. (Bloomberg) -- The murder of a U.K. lawmaker has focused attention on "Prevent", a program designed to identify people at risk of becoming radicalized, as well as on how to combat "corrosive" online discourse. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on a study published in "PLOS One" which assessed the feasibility of low-intensity cystoscopic surveillance of patients with high-risk, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Author Michael E. Rezaee stated that their findings suggest the need to identity the optimal surveillance strategy for high-risk patients. The study revealed no significant difference in the risk of bladder cancer death between groups.

(Bloomberg) -- The U.S. conducted a drone strike on a vehicle heading for Kabul airport that officials say was carrying several suicide bombers. Almost 5,500 U.S. citizens, including about 50 in the last day, have been evacuated from Afghanistan since Aug. 14, the day before the Taliban entered Kabul, a State Department spokesperson said. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- The U.S. conducted a drone strike on a vehicle heading for Kabul airport that officials say was carrying several suicide bombers. President Joe Biden is visiting a military base in the U.S. to mark the return of the remains of 13 service members killed in last week's Kabul attack. [Extracted from the article]

U.S. Tells Americans to Leave Kabul Airport Area (9:05 p.m.) U.S. citizens were told to leave the vicinity of Kabul airport immediately following a "specific, credible threat", the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan said in a statement. The Taliban say they have taken control of three gates at Kabul's airport from U.S. forces ahead of the deadline for the American withdrawal on Tuesday. [Extracted from the article]

The article talks about student safety and the importance of recognizing at-risk individuals with behaviors that can dangerously escalate. Topics include the 74 incidents of school shootings in the U.S. since the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting tragedy, the May 2014 Elliot Rodger killing spree in Santa Barbara, California, and using student awareness of at-risk individuals by promoting a reporting program. Other topics include the Safe School Initiative and Awareity's 2013 Student Safety Survey.