Researchers at LinusBio say they have developed a test using a single hair strand that can be used as a diagnostic tool by clinicians before symptoms of autism appear. Other news reports on mpox, polio, Parkinson’s disease and more.
NBC News: New test for autism hopes to help doctors diagnose before symptoms appear
Researchers have developed the first test for autism that says they can find markers of autism risk in a single strand of hair. (Bush, 1/5)
The latest on mpox and polio —
CIDRAP: study finds few Mpox infections after one vaccination
A large study of patients seen at a sexual health clinic in London found a small number of mpox cases after one dose of the modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA-BN) vaccine. … in the early months of the mpox outbreak, health authorities adopted a single-dose vaccine strategy to expand the limited vaccine supply, but two doses of vaccine were followed by a single dose. acknowledged that the immune boosting of patients may not be sufficient. (Schniling, 1/5)
CIDRAP: Canada detects poliovirus in wastewater samples
Two days before Christmas, Canada reported vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2) to the World Health Organization (WHO) from two wastewater samples, the WHO’s Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said in a December 30 epidemiology report. mentioned in the latest information. Canadian samples that tested positive for the virus were collected in August as part of a sampling of areas closely related to New York communities where similar positive wastewater samples were previously found. A third positive environmental sample from Canada, also collected in August, is awaiting confirmation by virus isolation. (Schniling, 1/5)
About aging —
CBS News: Why doctors say playing table tennis can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms
When 67-year-old Roben Seltzer was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease three years ago, his symptoms were so severe that he could barely get out of bed. He was treated with physical therapy and medication to manage symptoms such as tremors, stiffness and slowness of movement. His doctor also suggested an amazing treatment option: ping pong. (Oliver and Novak, 1/5)
Fox News: Healthy Aging and Drinking Water: Interesting Findings from New Study
Nearly half of people worldwide are not consuming the recommended total water intake per day, according to a new report. However, drinking enough water may help slow the aging process for many people. but it suggests something similar. (McGorry, 1/5)
Des Moines Register: America’s oldest person, Bessie Hendricks, dies at 115 in Lake City
Bessie Hendricks of Iowa has lived through the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, two world wars, the dawn of the internet age, and a global pandemic. The 115-year-old was believed to be the oldest person in America when she died Tuesday at her Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City. (block, 1/4)
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