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When it comes to persistent bad breath, the types of probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods like yogurt, sourdough bread and miso soup may help ease the offending odor, a new study suggests. A major cause of persistent bad breath is gaseous blends of sulfur and other elements, known as volatile sulfuric compounds, that are produced by mouth bacteria, the researchers note. To take a closer look at whether probiotic bacteria might help manage bad breath, the researchers scoured the medical literature for studies on the topic. Bad breath severity in the trials was assessed by measurements of the compounds detected in the mouth, along with a score that indicated how strong the bad breath odors were at various distances from the mouth. Nutritionist Perri Halperin said people with persistent bad breath should see a dentist for potential underlying health issues.

☆ Americans are eating more whole grains, but are still confused by the food labels
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Linda Carroll | Linda Carroll Is A Regular Health Contributor To Nbc News | Reuters Health. She Is Coauthor Of | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

At least half of the grains consumed daily should be whole grains, according to the USDA's recommendations. “Consumers need to be careful when they go shopping for whole grain foods,” said Zhang. What’s important is the percentage of the total grain in the food that is actually whole grain, Zhang said. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans identifies whole grain foods as those containing 50% or more by weight of the grain- or flour-containing component as whole grain ingredients. For example, when a product is described as being made with whole grains, that doesn’t mean it’s 100% whole grains, Cholewka said.

☆ Researchers test mRNA technology for universal flu vaccine
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Nancy Lapid | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

It delivers tiny lipid particles containing mRNA instructions for cells to create replicas of so-called hemagglutinin proteins that appear on influenza virus surfaces. A universal vaccine would not mean an end to flu seasons, but would replace the guess work that goes into developing annual shots months ahead of flu season each year. Moderna and Pfizer both have mRNA flu vaccines in late-stage human trials, and GSK (GSK.L) and partner CureVac (5CV.DE) are testing an mRNA flu vaccine in an early-stage safety trial in humans. These vaccines are designed to defend against only four recently-circulating influenza strains but could theoretically be changed up each year. The universal flu vaccine, if successful in human trials, would not necessarily prevent infection.

For decades doctors have been telling their patients that high levels of HDL, otherwise known as “good cholesterol,” could protect them from heart disease. But a new study suggests that having a lot of so-called good cholesterol doesn’t mean a lower risk of heart attacks. The new findings surprised the researchers, who originally designed their study to understand how cholesterol levels in Black and white middle-aged adults without heart disease affected their future risks. Previous research on "good" cholesterol and heart disease consisted of mostly white adults. Low HDL levels were associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in white participants, but not Black participants.

☆ Falling sperm count observed around the world, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Evan Bush | Evan Bush Is A Science Reporter For Nbc News. He Can Be Reached At Evan.Bush Nbcuni.Com. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Those are the headline findings of a new analysis of sperm count studies published Tuesday in the journal Human Reproduction Update. But Anawalt said the inherent limitations of this type of analysis — which combined results from more than 200 sperm count studies — could steer toward misleading conclusions. The decline had gotten steeper.”Despite the negative trend, the average sperm count for men in 2018 remained higher than levels the World Health Organization considers normal. It’s also possible that the type of men involved in sperm count studies is different from those who weren’t. “There’s other things in ejaculate that aren’t sperm — round cells and debris.”Moreover, sperm count is only one factor in determining fertility.

An experimental drug could eventually offer hope to millions of people struggling with uncontrolled high blood pressure, new research has found. Overall, 20% to 30% of adults experience high blood pressure, Brown said in an email. Uncontrolled hypertension accounts for 5% to 10% of all people with hypertension. Hypertension is diagnosed when a person has a blood pressure of 130/80, while a systolic measurement of 120-129 mm Hg is considered to be “elevated.” A normal range is less than 120/80 mm Hg. Those who received the highest dose of the medication saw their systolic blood pressure — the top number in the measure — drop an extraordinary 20 points during the study.

☆ Job Postings With Broad Pay Ranges Leave Applicants Guessing in NYC
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Theo Francis | Chip Cutter | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

As companies publish pay details for job openings under new laws in New York City, some are listing maximum pay figures that are more than double the minimum pay for the job, stretching salary ranges to hundreds of thousands of dollars for certain careers. A trauma surgeon in the Mount Sinai Health System could earn anywhere from $384,000 to $800,000 or more, the hospital’s job ads say. A tax executive at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP could make $158,400—or nearly triple that. At AT&T Inc., a principal cloud architect could be paid $206,000 or $103,000.

☆ Here are some notable salary ranges from several of New York City's biggest employers, as a new pay transparency law peels back the curtain on workers' pay
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

As of Tuesday, most New York City employers have to include salary ranges upfront in job posts. The new salary transparency law peels back the curtain on six-figure salaries at some of the city's biggest employers. Have you noticed big pay discrepancies between job postings at your company and your salary? Some had not yet listed salary ranges on multiple New York City job posts as of this writing, including Meta and Google. Citi, for example, initially listed a salary range of $0 to $2 million for a client service officer, as Motherboard first reported.

☆ New RSV vaccines may soon put an end to rough seasons
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

The monoclonal antibody, Synagis, is given monthly during RSV season to protect preemies and other high-risk babies. In the failed RSV vaccine trial, the chemical the researchers used to deactivate the virus denatured its proteins – essentially flattening them. Four companies have RSV vaccines for adults in the final phases of human trials: Pfizer and GSK are testing vaccines for pregnant women as well as seniors. Janssen, Pfizer and GSK each appear effective at preventing infections in adults for the first RSV season after the vaccine. The vaccines for pregnant women are meant to get newborns through their first RSV season.

☆ Ben Feigin, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ executive producer, dies at 47
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Ben Feigin, an award-winning producer on “Schitt’s Creek” and founder and CEO of Equation Unlimited, LLC, died Monday of pancreatic cancer. Feigin served as executive producer on “Schitt’s Creek,” serving as a key force in the series’ development and launch. For the final season of “Schitt’s Creek,” Feigin received an Emmy for outstanding comedy series, a Producers Guild Awards for outstanding producer of episodic television for a comedy and a Golden Globe for best musical or comedy television series. Feigin also received a GLAAD Media Award for best comedy series in 2020 and 2021. Feigin joined Anonymous Content in 2006, founding their comedy and enterprise divisions, in addition to continuing work as a producer.

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday confirmed a nationwide shortage of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medication Adderall, more than two months after some pharmacies reported difficulties filling prescriptions. The shortage affects the immediate-release form of Adderall, a stimulant that helps manage ADHD symptoms. Dougherty added that Teva expects “intermittent delays through end of year.”The supply from the other Adderall manufacturers isn’t enough to meet the need, the FDA said. The shortage has hit pharmacies differentlySome pharmacies have been having trouble filling Adderall prescriptions since the summer. In May, Walmart and CVS announced they would stop filling prescriptions for controlled substances from telehealth startups such as Cerebral and Done Health, which prescribe stimulants and gained footing during the pandemic.

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.

Flu cases are already rising in parts of the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The convergence of viruses is hitting health care systems as they're forced to reckon with staffing shortages that worsened during the pandemic. Staffing deficits mean there is little wiggle room to accommodate any additional surges of patients, whether they're sick with Covid, flu or other illness. But as the cold weather sets in and people increasingly gather indoors, Covid cases are expected to rise. The vast majority of Covid cases circulating now are an omicron subvariant, BA.5.

Scientists may have found a culprit for what can trigger Crohn’s disease. Cadwell and his colleagues discovered the norovirus connection to Crohn’s fortuitously when they were studying mice that had been engineered to develop the intestinal disease. Many of the mice had gotten norovirus and “the mice developed intestinal abnormalities only in the presence of a viral infection,” Cadwell explained. On a hunch, the researchers treated the mice that had developed the rodent version of Crohn’s with the human version of the API5 protein. Crohn's treatments can worsen infectionsThat would be welcome news to Heather Schlueter, who learned three years ago that her excruciating abdominal pain was due to Crohn’s disease.

☆ HBCUvc's operating chief reviews hundreds of applications for the nonprofit's program that offers paid internships at VC firms. Here's what she looks for in a top application.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Stephanie Palazzolo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

HBCUvc offers HBCU alumni and those from underrepresented backgrounds paid VC firm internships. The nonprofit aims to combat issues of diversity and accessibility within the venture industry. The application processHBCUvc's fellowship program aims to combat these issues and offers three opportunities: HBCU, 50 South, and PledgeLA. 50 South offers an internship with Chicago-based investment firm 50 South, and PledgeLA matches applicants to firms in the Los Angeles area. HBCU and 50 South have three application cycles per year, with the upcoming cycle accepting applications until October 2 and finalizing applicant-firm matches by November 11.

☆ How to get rid of razor burn, bumps and ingrown hair
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

Razor burn and ingrown hairs are uncomfortable and unsightly, but thankfully, avoidable. So if you suffer from razor burn or bumps, or want to avoid them in the future, consider these expert tips from dermatologists. SKIP AHEAD: How to prevent razor burn | What are ingrown hairs and how to prevent themWhat is razor burn and how do you treat it? (Note that razor burn is different from razor bumps, or ingrown hairs, which we cover below). In fact, King said the worst marks come from picking at ingrown hairs, not the ingrown hairs themselves.

☆ What happens when you don't get enough sleep? Blood samples show heart risks.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Linda Carroll | Linda Carroll Is A Regular Health Contributor To Nbc News | Reuters Health. She Is Coauthor Of | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

“In subjects who had undergone sleep restriction, the number of immune cells circulating in the blood was higher. To look at the impact of restricted sleep on the immune system, Swirski and his colleagues conducted experiments in humans and in mice. Once again, the researchers drew blood samples and totaled the number of immune cells. Moreover, the stem cells that give birth to immune cells had changed as a result of the six weeks of shortened sleep. Those marks on the stem cells, through a series of steps, eventually lead to less diversity among the immune cells.

„Este un lucru important, pentru că sub 40 înseamnă că în prezent cuplurilor le e tot mai greu să facă copii”, a avertizat ea. Swan spune că e nevoie de măsuri urgente pentru a stopa acest declin. „Dar mai e o altă serie de lucruri care nu sunt ușor de controlat. Iar acestea sunt substanțele chimice produse de om care există în produsele pe care le aducem în casele noastre”, spune Swan. La începtul anilor 2000, Swan a făcut un studiu pe adulți din 4 zone din SUA.

Persons: Dr . Shanna Swan, Swan, Ea Locations: Sinai, New York, SUA, Missouri, Minneapolis

☆ Chirurgii americani au efectuat primul transplant de trahee
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-12 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +3 min

Sursa foto: Mount Sinai Health SystemChirurgii americani au efectuat primul transplant de traheeChirurgii au efectuat primul transplant de trahee umană pe o femeie cu leziuni grave, potrivit unui anunț de la Spitalul Mount Sinai din New York. Procedura de 18 ore a avut loc în ianuarie 2021, dar anunțul a fost făcut abia acum, pacienta fiind în curs de recuperare. Sonia Sein a fost operată cu succesSonia Sein povestește că a intrat în legătură cu cercetătorii de la Spitalul Mount Sinai pentru un transplant traheal. Unul dintre cele mai mari obstacole a fost obținerea sângelui pentru trahee de la un donator, în timpul și după operație. După relatările chirurgilor, tehnica a funcționat conform planului, iar traheea a fost transplantată cu succes.

Persons: Beneficiara, Sonia, Sonia Sein, Dr . Eric Genden, . Organizations: Mount Locations: Mount Sinai, Sinai, New York, Sonia Sein, Bronx, Traheea

☆ Хирурги из США провели первую в мире операцию по пересадке трахеи человеку
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-09 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +2 min

Команда хирургов из медицинского комплекса в Нью-Йорке Mount Sinai выполнила первую в мире трансплантацию трахеи человеку. Это достижение, которое может спасти жизни тысяч пациентов во всем мире с врожденными дефектами трахеи, неизлечимыми заболеваниями дыхательных путей, ожогами, опухолями или серьезными повреждениями органа. «Впервые мы можем предложить жизнеспособный вариант лечения пациентам с опасными для жизни дефектами трахеи с длинными сегментами, и это развитие изменит стандарты лечения. Это особенно своевременно, учитывая растущее число пациентов с обширными трахеальными дефектами из-за интубации COVID-19», – отметил хирург Эрик М. Генден, под руководством которого прошла операция. У нее было серьезное повреждение трахеи из-за повторной интубации после приступа астмы, а несколько неудачных хирургических попыток восстановить трахею привели к еще большему повреждению.

Persons: Эрик М. Генден, Генден Organizations: ньюйорк

☆ O femeie din SUA a primit primul transplant de trahee umană din istorie: „Când am respirat prima dată, m-am simțit ca în rai”
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-08 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

O femeie din SUA a primit primul transplant de trahee umană din istorie. Când am respirat prima dată după transplant, m-am simțit ca în rai”, a spus Sein, care a făcut operația care i-a schimbat viața în ianuarie. A fost nevoită să respire printr-o gaură creată chirurgical în gât, numită traheostomie, cu un tub care i-a coborât până înplămâni. Operația a de transplant prin care a trecut Sein a durat aproximativ 18 ore și a fost nevoie de circa 50 de specialiști - chirurgi, asistente medicale, anesteziști, specialiști în căile respiratorii și medci rezidenți. Genden a spus că monitorizează îndeaproape starea lui Sein și că nu sunt semne că organismul ei ar respinge noua trahee.

Persons: Sonia Sein, Eric Genden, Genden Organizations: CNN, Traheea Locations: SUA, Mount Sinai, New York

☆ În SUA a avut loc primul transplant de trahee umană din istorie. „Imediat după aceea am putut respira”
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-08 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

În SUA a avut loc primul transplant de trahee umană din istorie. „Imediat după aceea am putut respira”O femeie din SUA a primit primul transplant de trahee umană din istorie. Când am respirat prima dată după transplant, m-am simțit ca în rai”, a spus Sein, care a făcut operația care i-a schimbat viața în ianuarie. A fost nevoită să respire printr-o gaură creată chirurgical în gât, numită traheostomie, cu un tub care i-a coborât până în plămâni. Operația a de transplant prin care a trecut Sein a durat aproximativ 18 ore și a fost nevoie de circa 50 de specialiști – chirurgi, asistente medicale, anesteziști, specialiști în căile respiratorii și medci rezidenți.

Persons: Sonia Sein, Eric Genden, Genden Organizations: CNN, Traheea Locations: SUA, Mount Sinai, New York

☆ Smartwatch-urile ar putea depista COVID-19 cu mult timp înainte de apariţia primelor simptome
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-19 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Ceasurile inteligente au funcțiile de sănătate necesare pentru a depista noul coronavirus cu mai multe zile înainte ca acesta să-și facă prezența, scrie libertatea.ro. Conform cercetătorilor de la Mount Sinai, Apple Watch poate depista micile modificări ale ritmului inimii provocate de coronavirus cu o săptămână înainte ca pacientul să aibă primele simptome. Studiul, intitulat „Warior Watch”, a fost derulat în perioada 29 aprilie – 29 septembrie 2020 pe 29 de persoane care lucrau în sistemul de sănătate. Cei supuși testului au purtat fiecare câte un smartwatch pe care a fost instalată o aplicație specială, care măsura variația ritmului cardiac. Ritmul cardiac, principalul indiciu Alt studiu a fost derulat de Universitatea Stanford din SUA.

Organizations: Apple, Universitatea Stanford Locations: Mount Sinai, SUA

Când am respirat prima dată după transplant, m-am simțit ca în rai”, a spus Sein, care a făcut operația care i-a schimbat viața în ianuarie. Sein a trecut prin mai multe intervenții chirurgicale în speranța de a corecta problema, dar acestea au provocat și mai multe daune căilor respiratorii. A fost nevoită să respire printr-o gaură creată chirurgical în gât, numită traheostomie, cu un tub care i-a coborât până înplămâni. Operația a de transplant prin care a trecut Sein a durat aproximativ 18 ore și a fost nevoie de circa 50 de specialiști - chirurgi, asistente medicale, anesteziști, specialiști în căile respiratorii și medci rezidenți. Genden a spus că monitorizează îndeaproape starea lui Sein și că nu sunt semne că organismul ei ar respinge noua trahee.

Persons: Eric Genden, Genden Organizations: Traheea Locations: Mount Sinai, New York

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