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Lung cancer is the leading cause of deaths in California

August 7, 2022 By sdcnews

By SDCN Editor Los Angeles, CA–In California and across the nation, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, however, survey data released Monday show that only 40% of Americans are concerned that they might get lung cancer and only about one in five has talked to their doctor about their risk for the […]

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AI speeds sepsis detection to prevent hundreds of deaths

August 2, 2022 By sdcnews

By Newswise Patients are 20% less likely to die of sepsis because a new AI system developed at Johns Hopkins University catches symptoms hours earlier than traditional methods, an extensive hospital study demonstrates. The system, created by a Johns Hopkins researcher whose young nephew died from sepsis, scours medical records and clinical notes to identify […]

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Coronavirus jumped to humans at least twice at market in Wuhan, China

August 2, 2022 By sdcnews

By Newswise In a pair of related studies, published July 26, online through First Release in Science, researchers at the University of California San Diego, with colleagues on four continents, show that the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 was at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China, and resulted from at least two […]

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Post-COVID lung disease shares origins with other scarring lung disorders

July 25, 2022 By sdcnews

By Newswise While most people recover from COVID-19 within a week or two, up to one-third of survivors experience persistent or new symptoms weeks and months after initial infection. One form of “long COVID” is interstitial lung disease (ILD), a group of chronic pulmonary disorders characterized by inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) that make it hard […]

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Nasal sprays will be essential to thwart variants, University of Virginia says

July 20, 2022 By sdcnews

By Newswise Those widely available COVID-19 vaccinations keeping the majority of the population free from serious illness will not be enough to stop the spread of the virus and its variants, new University of Virginia collaborative research indicates. Just as science has begun to suspect, the shots will need a boost from a nasal spray. […]

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County adds 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to its resources

July 18, 2022 By sdcnews

By County News Center San Diego, CA–People experiencing a suicide, mental health, or substance use crisis can call or text a three-digit 988 dialing code to get help for themselves or a loved one. San Diegans will be able to call 988 and be connected to a trained counselor who can help them and connect […]

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San Diego health agency identifies a third probable case of monkeypox

June 19, 2022 By sdcnews

San Diego, CA–The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency has identified an additional probable case of hMPXV, also known as human monkeypox, bringing the total probable case count in the region to three. All probable cases must be verified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and that process can […]

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A new pediatric obesity program makes treatment more accessible

June 19, 2022 By sdcnews

By Newswise Pediatric obesity remains a serious health problem in the United States, where one in five children are affected. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that pediatricians screen for obesity during primary care visits and refer families to behavioral intervention programs. While there is growing interest in providing these services, accessibility continues […]

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COVID-19 pandemic curtailed young adults’ access to addiction treatment

June 19, 2022 By sdcnews

By Newswise A study analyzing prescription claims for a drug used to treat opioid addictions found that adolescents and young adults were less likely than usual to get treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially if they were covered by private, commercial health insurance. The findings of the study, conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and elsewhere, […]

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CDC awards $215 million in funding to advance national cancer prevention and control

June 11, 2022 By sdcnews

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wednesday announced first-year funding awards of $215 million in a 5-year, $1.1 billion investment into three national programs to prevent and control cancer. Eighty-six unique recipients from state, local, tribal, and territorial public health organizations and academic institutions received funding, representing all states, the District of Columbia, […]

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