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An unseasonal early surge of respiratory viruses among babies and toddlers has caught doctors off guard and worried about the coming months. "There is no one virus that's causing pediatric respiratory viruses this fall," said Dr. Deanna Behrens, a pediatric critical care physician at Advocate Children's Hospital in suburban Chicago. CDCWhile RSV is inundating many children's hospitals, the number of pediatric flu cases is also increasing. But the fact that kids are testing positive for multiple respiratory viruses at once can blur the signs of any one virus. In addition to RSV, Combs expects the number of pediatric flu illnesses to double in the coming weeks.

☆ NBA roundup: Zion Williamson injured in Pelicans' OT loss to Jazz
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

CJ McCollum had 28 points and 12 assists to lead the Pelicans, who overcame a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to force the extra period despite losing Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson to injury. James had 31 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Anthony Davis had 22 points and 10 rebounds and Lonnie Walker IV scored 15 points for the Lakers. Rudy Gobert added 15 points and 15 rebounds for Minnesota, while Karl-Anthony Towns also scored 15. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl added 15 points. Curry had six 3-pointers to account for a majority of his 28 points in the first two periods, contributing to the 89 first-half points, which were the fifth-most in NBA history.

Nationally, 51% said they would vote for the Democratic candidate if the election for House were being held today and 49% said they would vote for the Republican candidate. A deeper analysis of state-level results reveal concerns for Democrats in several critical states where the party is trying to gain or hold Senate seats. For voters who identify as Democrat or Republican, their ballots break down as expected — 97% of Democrats say they’ll vote for the Democratic candidate and 97% of Republicans say they’ll vote for the Republican. There are differences across party lines, and critically, priorities of independent voters are closer to those of Republicans than Democrats. Analyses of subgroups of states were weighted according to population targets in those states.

Chickenpox vaccines have virtually wiped out severe complications and deaths in American children from the highly contagious virus, a new report finds. Chickenpox —which is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a type of herpes virus — was considered just a normal part of growing up until the vaccine became available in 1995. The chickenpox vaccine implementation is “a tremendous achievement,” said the study’s lead author, Dr. Mona Marin, a medical epidemiologist at the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease. An estimated 90.3% of children have been vaccinated against chickenpox by age 2, according to the CDC. The CDC recommends two doses of chickenpox vaccine for children, teens and adults who have never had the disease.

☆ An early rise in respiratory viruses in children is overwhelming some hospitals
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Chris Boyette | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A surge in respiratory illnesses among children is beginning to put a strain on hospitals. In addition, hospitals are seeing a rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, a common cold virus that can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults. Connecticut Children’s Hospital in Hartford is over capacity due to children admitted for RSV, WTNH reports. We’ve never seen this before, and it’s creating challenges,” Dr. Juan Salazar, executive vice president and physician-in-chief at Connecticut Children’s Hospital told WVIT. The rise in cases is also coming earlier in the year than doctors would usually expect.

A month before the midterm elections, most Americans say abortion is important to their vote. Ninety percent of Americans who identify as Democrats or leaning Democrat, 78 % of independents and 74 % of Republican and Republican-leaning Americans say abortion matters at the voting booth. Nine in 10 Americans think a pregnant woman should be able to legally have an abortion if her health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy. Aggregating the states where abortion is legal, 88 % of Americans think abortion should be legal in the case of rape or incest. Two-thirds of Americans also said they think abortion regulations should be determined by public referendum rather than by elected officials or judges.

☆ With product innovation lagging, Silicon Valley bets on a fresh coat of paint
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN Business —When Google unveiled its new Pixel 7 smartphone lineup earlier this month, the devices looked largely the same as the year prior. Google has also swapped the stormy black (a stormy black) option on the Pixel 6 for obsidian (still black) on the Pixel 7. The emphasis on a new color palette for devices isn’t unique to Google. Apple’s new iPhone 14 lineup comes in Starlight (a champagne color) and midnight (black), and the company has previously unveiled two shades of green (“green” and “alpine green”) and purple (“purple” and “deep purple”). “Color names that are descriptive but odd can spark positive reactions because the consumer likes being able to ‘solve the puzzle,’” she said.

A constant influx of bad news — pandemic, shootings, inflation, natural disasters, political turmoil — can feel, at best, soul-crushing. Now, a new study from Spain confirms the negative toll constantly being plugged into the news cycle can take. Others note that there's only so much negative news coverage a person can take before it affects their mental health. The study found that those who avoided "too much stressful news" had fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression. The research also tracked whether the participants got Covid during the study period.

There has been evidence that the omicron variant tends not to burrow deeply into the lungs as much as previous variants. How quickly do omicron symptoms appear? What is the duration of omicron symptoms? Although much about the omicron variant remains unknown, some experts say it could lead to long Covid, even with mild cases. The BA.5 omicron subvariant accounted for nearly 80% of new Covid cases as of Oct. 8, according to the CDC.

☆ Vanderbilt to pause gender-affirming surgeries for minors
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Officials at Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced Friday that they are pausing gender-affirming surgeries for minors in order to review their practices. If successful, it’s unclear if VUMC would be allowed to resume gender-affirming surgeries for minors, regardless of their internal review. On average, VUMC has provided five gender affirming surgeries to minors every year since its transgender clinic opened in 2018. “The revenues from this limited number of surgeries represent an immaterial percentage of VUMC’s net operating revenue,” Pinson wrote. Only a handful defended the clinic’s services, with some saying the transgender health care they received had been life-saving.

☆ Indian billionaire Gautam Adani was a college dropout. Now he may be too big to fail
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Diksha Madhok | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate had just launched a hostile bid to take over an influential broadcaster in the capital. Rupak De Chowdhuri/ReutersMuch of his fortune is tied up in the sprawling Adani Group, which he founded over 30 years ago. Most of the companies in the Adani empire are held closely by the billionaire, his family and associated firms, including nearly 75% stakes in AEL, Adani Power, and Adani Transmissions. Yet, the Adani Group has continued to raise billions from Indian and foreign banks. CreditSights, a research firm owned by Fitch Group, in August published a report about Adani Group titled “Deeply Overleveraged” in which it expressed strong concerns.

"It is definitely a business school case study. Musk's attempt to take over Twitter is "a gift to professors and students", said Joshua White, a professor at Vanderbilt University, calling the situation "unprecedented". While the messages reflect his unusual approach to running a business, taking control of Twitter will mean managing it, at least initially. "What is to come is unclear," said Donna Hitscherich, a Columbia Business School professor. Success or failure, it will be an instant business school classroom staple, experts say.

☆ Molly Shannon on how the childhood loss of her mother drove her to succeed
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-05 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —One of Molly Shannon’s most popular “SNL” characters, hyperactive Catholic school girl Mary Catherine Gallagher, stems from Shannon’s childhood of loss. “I think because I was so little, it’s like there’s no way that you could really, like, fully accept that and understand [that loss],” she told Cooper. When she was 12 years old, her father would have her read over financial documents, something she told Cooper felt “empowering.”“I mean, some people might say, oh, that’s so inappropriate. “My mom would ask me for advice and I’d be like, Mom, he’s married. Running, running, running, trying to make it as an actress in LA and do shows and audition,” she said.

☆ The American right’s future involves waging a 'religious battle' against the left, leaders say at a conservative conference
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | Allan Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +13 min

MIAMI — In a luxury Miami resort earlier this month, leading conservative politicians, influencers and academics gathered to formulate a grand path forward for the American right. Meanwhile, the broader American left was repeatedly denounced as the “enemy” and a “regime” with “evil” ideas. The conference was backed by substantial donations from conservative advocacy groups and think tanks that included the Common Sense Society, The Heritage Foundation and the Conservative Partnership Institute. One panel featured a presentation titled “How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Christian Nationalism,” though some attendees saw a more clear distinction between the two nationalist ideologies. “Sometimes people get swept up in the ideas of Christian nationalism,” Jordan Esrig, a senior at Vanderbilt University who attended the conference, said.

☆ The Inflation Reduction Act aims to lower drug costs — but here’s how Big Pharma could get around it
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Berkeley-Lovelace-Jr.Jpg | Berkeley Lovelace Jr. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

The Inflation Reduction Act is set to lower drug prices for millions of people in the United States — but experts fear pharmaceutical companies could exploit loopholes in the bill, ultimately keeping prescription costs high for many. The tactics may ultimately threaten the law’s ability to lower drug costs for consumers. Higher prices for new drugsOther experts are concerned about how companies might abuse the inflation rebate rule in the health law. The provision, which takes effect next year, imposes a rebate on drug manufacturers that raise the prices of their medications faster than inflation. By releasing new drugs at higher prices, drug companies will be able to make up for any lost revenue that they would normally receive from steadily raising prices each year, she said.

☆ AVERTISMENT: Oamenii nevaccinați sunt "fabrici" pentru noi variante ale COVID-19
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-05 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Oamenii nevaccinați nu riscă doar sănătatea lor, ci și pe a celor din jur. "Oamenii nevaccinați sunt fabrici de variante posibile. Dar trebuie să se înmulțească pentru a o face. Variante ale Covid-19 au apărut peste tot în lume - varianta B.1.1.7 sau Alpha a fost văzută pentru prima dată în Anglia. Și SUA au înregistrat mai multe variante proprii.

Persons: CNN dr, William Schaffner, CNN Andrew Pekosz, Johns Hopkins, . Organizations: CNN, Universității Vanderbilt, Alpha, Beta, Organizația Mondială a Sănătății Locations: Anglia, Africa de Sud, India, SUA

☆ Oamenii nevaccinați sunt „fabrici" pentru noi variante ale Covid-19, spun specialiștii în boli infecțioase
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-05 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: ProfimediaOamenii nevaccinați sunt „fabrici" pentru noi variante ale Covid-19, spun specialiștii în boli infecțioaseOamenii nevaccinați nu riscă doar sănătatea lor, ci și pe a celor din jur. Devin un risc și mai mare dacă sunt infectați cu coronavirus, deoarece singura sursă de noi variante de coronavirus este corpul unei persoane infectate, spun specialiștii în boli infecțioase. "Oamenii nevaccinați sunt fabrici de variante posibile. Dar trebuie să se înmulțească pentru a o face. Variante ale Covid-19 au apărut peste tot în lume - varianta B.1.1.7 sau Alpha a fost văzută pentru prima dată în Anglia.

Ai fost infectat recent cu coronavirus, însă nu știi când poți să te vaccinezi. Specialiștii recomandă să te tratezi de infecție ca să nu mai fii contagios, iar ulterior poți să-ți pui prima doză. Mai mult, s-a descoperit că persoanele care au fost infectate până la vaccinare dezvoltă un răspuns mai puternic al sistemului imunitar după cele doze, în comparație cu persoanele care nu au fost infectate niciodată. Persoanele cu simptome severe sunt sfătuite să aștepte cel puțin 20 de zile înainte de vaccinare. Dacă ai fost expus la COVID-19, trebuie să stai în carantină timp de 14 zile și să monitorizezi simptomele.

Persons: William Schaffner Organizations: Organizația Mondială a Sănătății, Universității Vanderbilt, ABC News Locations: SUA, New England

☆ De ce spălatul pe mâini funcţionează împotriva coronavirusului şi a altor patogeni?
▼ + stars: | 2020-03-29 | by ( ) tvrmoldova.md time to read: +3 min

Una dintre cele mai importante recomandări ale autorităţilor priveşte spălatul pe mâini cu apă şi săpun pentru cel puţin 20 de secunde. Dr. Williams mai explică faptul că anual patru coronavirusuri sunt transmise între oameni, dar fără a provoca victime. Cum reuşte spălatul pe mâni să ofere o protecţie aşa extinsă? Studiile au arătat faptul că eficienţa acestui gest comun este datorată caracteristicilor săpunului dar şi a alcoolului, altă substanţă care afectează patogenii şi structurii coronavirusului. Astfel, explică cercetătorul, săpunul dezintegrează lipidele coronavirusului, eliminând stratul exerior al acestuia şi dezactivând capacitatea acestuia de a intra în celulele umane.

Persons: Dr . John Williams, CNN, Dr . Williams, Williams, mâni, Medici, dr . Williams Williams, Dr . William Schaffner Organizations: Universităţii Vanderbilt Locations: Pittsburg, Statele, Statele Unite ale Americii

☆ Some colleges let you pay tuition with a credit card — here's how to determine if it's worth it, and what card to use if it is
▼ + stars: | 2019-10-09 | by ( Laura Grace Tarpley | Personal Finance Reviews Editor | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

You could potentially pay tuition with the card, pay off the full amount the next day, and never have to pay one cent of interest. Your credit card spending limit might be too lowWhat's your credit card spending limit? Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card — This is an example of a card that offers big rewards in general. Colleges that let you pay with a credit cardIt's becoming more common for public colleges to accept credit card payments. Students attending Ivy League schools or colleges like Notre Dame or Duke won't be able to pay tuition with a credit card.

☆ The Tucker Carlson origin story
▼ + stars: | 1998-01-28 | by ( Aaron Short | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +57 min

Tucker Carlson is remembered as a provocateur and gleeful contrarian by those who knew him in his early days. It was Tucker Carlson. (Note on style: Tucker Carlson and the members of his family are referred to here by their first names to avoid confusion.) In 1979, Richard Carlson married Patricia Swanson, heiress to the Swanson frozen foods empire that perfected the frozen Salisbury steak for hassle-free dinners. Tucker Carlson attended St. George’s School, a boarding school starting at age 14.

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