Health: Current Affairs

All 50 states report over 25,300 monkeypox cases - CDC On Wednesday, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky announced that health officials in the United States and Puerto Rico had confirmed more than 25,300 cases of monkeypox. The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - September 28th, 2022) Over 25,300 instances of monkeypox have been reported to US health officials, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky announced on Wednesday. This number includes cases reported from the contiguous United States and Puerto Rico. "Since September 27th, almost 66,500 cases have been reported in 106 different countries. There have been over 25,300 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico in the United States "What Walensky had to say. Walensky added that while the number of daily cases is decreasing, health officials are keeping a careful eye on the issue because the infection rate is rising in some locations. Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the CDC, said t...

Symptoms and treatment options for dengue fever Unfortunately, this illness is all too common in our nation, making itself felt primarily following the annual rainy season. Infectious dengue fever is a worldwide health problem. According to the most up-to-date estimates, almost 3.6 billion people, or nearly half of the world's population, currently reside in high-risk zones. Among youngsters, those between the ages of 5 and 15 have the most excellent dengue fever case counts. This illness is perennial in our nation, peaking in incidence right after the annual monsoon. The Aedes aegypti mosquito spreads the disease between people; to stop it, you must eliminate standing water, which mosquitoes need to breed; practise strict cleanliness; and take special precautions during the day, when the mosquito is most active. Cover exposed skin or apply insect repellant. Delhi saw 36 new dengue cases in July 2022, 75 in August, and 152 in September for 396 for the year. There were 101 new cases...

The Top 5 Truths About Electronic Cigarettes & Vaping Many adults worldwide suffer from some form of addiction, with nicotine dependence particularly widespread. Many people are unhappy with their addiction but cannot break the cycle alone. To help them quit smoking and spare their health, an increasing number of people are turning to electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. But the issue remains: Can addiction be overcome with vaping and electronic cigarettes? Here are some facts regarding vaping and electronic cigarettes that you might not know. First, using electronic cigarettes does not increase the likelihood of a person giving up traditional tobacco cigarettes. Despite claims to the contrary, using an electronic cigarette will not help you give up tobacco. They make people more dependent on nicotine since they provide more of the drug than regular cigarettes. The user can switch to a cartridge with a larger nicotine dosage, and the vaporizer can be set to a higher voltage fo...

New medication for cystic fibrosis is saving people's lives. Sadly, only 40% of France's 7,500 people with cystic fibrosis can benefit from this therapy. Man with cystic fibrosis and walking difficulties, as captured in this photograph. PARIS: Cystic fibrosis sufferer David Fiant claims he "could no longer identify if I was living to heal myself or healing myself to live" due to the gruelling treatment he had to endure. He required oxygen therapy, a six-hour daily care regime, and three to four weeks of antibiotic infusions annually while awaiting a lung transplant. Then, he was among the first in France to try out a novel, triple-drug treatment for the rare, potentially fatal illness. "One morning, I decided to take my first dose of the medication. The symptoms had begun by 3 p.m "What he had to say was. The 40-year-old said he had never been able to do things like "accompany my daughter to buy comic books," climb 15 steps at once or take a shower...

WHO South-East Asia Region is polio-free, but threats are rising, experts say Despite setbacks from the COVID-19 epidemic, the WHO South-East Asia Region has maintained its polio-free status, but with the global danger of polio still high, more needs to be done. While some countries have made progress, many more still need to close gaps, especially at the local and regional levels. Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, said at a meeting of the South-East Asia Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication that more work needed to be done to increase surveillance and immunization coverage and improve polio outbreak response capacities. The World Health Organization (WHO), the chairs of the national certification committees, the global certification commission, and representatives from donor and partner organizations met for two days earlier this week. The Commission determined that there are no cases of wild poliovirus or vaccine-derived poliovi...

Most deaths worldwide (74%) are attributable  to noncommunicable diseases. According to a new study, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory disorders kill more people yearly than any infectious condition. GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that reducing risk factors for noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes might save millions of lives. According to research published by the UN health agency, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people yearly, including 17 million individuals younger than 70. These NCDs are generally preventable and result from an unhealthy lifestyle or hazardous living conditions. According to the paper titled "Invisible Numbers," noncommunicable diseases are now outnumbered by cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory illness. According to Bente Mikkelsen, head of the World Health Organization's section that handles such diseases, "every two seconds...

  After significant criticism, China's health czar warns the Chinese not to touch foreigners to avoid monkeypox. A picture taken on May 22, 2022, shows a test tube with the words "Monkeypox virus positive" written on it. Wu Zunyou, a Chinese epidemiologist, warned the public against making physical contact with foreigners to prevent the spread of monkeypox. On Friday, the country's first case of monkeypox was reported, prompting him to issue the warning. After the initial backlash, Wu clarified that not all foreigners are responsible for spreading monkeypox in China. This past Saturday, a leading epidemiologist from China's Center for Disease Control and Prevention urged the Chinese public to avoid physical contact with foreigners to prevent the spread of monkeypox. After receiving widespread backlash online, he eventually tried to walk back the comment a few days later. Renowned Chinese physician Wu Zunyou posted the tips on the microblogging service Weibo. Wu...