health and food CE explains relaxation of measures By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 (To watch the full press conference with sign language interpretation, click here.) The relaxation of anti-epidemic measures is a step in the right direction, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said today. Mrs Lam made the statement at a press conference this afternoon. She said the Government will relax the requirement limiting group gatherings in public places to a maximum of four people. Starting from Friday, up to eight people can gather in public places. "So raising the number from four to eight for the catering business and also for the prohibition against group gatherings under Cap 599G is not an exact science, but this is a step in the right direction of relaxation. "Maybe in another 14 days’ time we will raise the number of eight to 10, to 12, to 15 and so on." Regarding bars and pubs, Mrs Lam said these venues will be able to reopen but the Government will put in place requirements to prevent physical interactions. "We have decided that perhaps to strike a pragmatic balance is to allow them to reopen for business but to put in far more stringent requirements." Such requirements include no live music, band performances or dancing in bar premises. "That would be another way to keep the social distance and prevent as much as possible physical interactions." Click here for the latest measures. Full Article
health and food Class resumption date set By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 (To watch the full press conference with sign language interpretation, click here.) Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung today said the Government is confident that classes can resume on May 27. Mr Yeung made the statement at a press conference this afternoon. He said: “We are not announcing class resumption right away. We are giving advance notice of about three weeks for all the stakeholders to get prepared for the school resumption.” The Government will continue to monitor the situation during this period and adjust the school resumption plan if necessary, he added. "At this stage we are still pretty confident that we should be able to resume classes on May 27." Full Article
health and food Masks for the needy ensured By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 (To watch the full press conference with sign language interpretation, click here.) Chief Executive Carrie Lam today said that Hong Kong’s needy and disadvantaged will receive masks as part of the Government’s new mask distribution programme. Mrs Lam made the announcement during a press conference this afternoon and explained that millions of donated masks will also be distributed to those in need. “I have outlined six measures to distribute masks freely to the people of Hong Kong, and of course in so doing, we will take special account of the disadvantaged, the elderly and street sleepers. “So apart from being a member of the Hong Kong population, they will receive reusable masks. They will receive disposable masks. We have this mask distribution program together with a large number of non-governmental organisations, charity groups and self-help groups. “So we will continue to work with them to distribute another three million masks, which were donated to us.” Mrs Lam emphasised that should there be a shortage of masks set aside for the needy, the Government will use its own supply to cover the shortfall. “I am announcing that if we run out of donated masks, but there is still a need from this disadvantaged groups, we will use the government masks - the masks that we procured which are supposed to be for our own use - and share these with the needy groups in society. “That's a way to ensure that, in a public health situation that we are now in, the needs of the disadvantaged groups will be fully taken care of.” In addition to distributing donated masks, the Government announced other measures on mask supplies that include handing out single-use and reusable masks to all Hong Kong residents and students in need. Such measures also call for increasing the supply of masks to staff of elderly homes and cleaning workers employed by the Government's outsourced service contractors, as well as providing masks to private medical practitioners. Full Article
health and food Gov’t to distribute reusable masks By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 The Government will distribute free reusable face masks to all Hong Kong citizens, the Innovation & Technology Bureau announced today. The CuMask, made with six layers and special ergonomic features, was developed by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles & Apparel. Two of its layers contain copper which is capable of immobilising bacteria, common viruses and other harmful substances. The mask complies with the American Society for Testing & Materials F2100 Level 1 Standard in terms of particle and bacterial filtration efficiency, resistance to penetration by synthetic blood, and flammability and pressure resistance. It is also reusable for up to 60 washes. The bureau said, except for babies and infants, all holders of valid Hong Kong identity cards are eligible to obtain a mask. Citizens can register online from 7am tomorrow till June 6. Each registration can cater for a maximum of six persons. Upon successful registration, the mask will be delivered to the door by Hongkong Post within two weeks. Primary and kindergarten students will each be given two masks, which will be delivered directly to children's schools. Parents do not have to register. The Government has also arranged to deliver over 140,000 of the masks to residential homes and social welfare institutions for their distribution to those including elderly and the homeless. Click here for registration details. Full Article
health and food 1.38m registered for CuMask By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 The Innovation & Technology Bureau announced that as of 3pm today, the CuMask online registration system had received over 500,000 registrations, covering close to 1.38 million registrants in total. The bureau also responded to reports concerning the purpose of information collection and security of the registration system. It noted that information provided by citizens in obtaining the masks will not be used for other purposes and that the Government will ensure the retention period of the personal data is no longer than the time required for the purposes for which the data is used. The bureau pointed out that the registration system for masks operates on the Government's private cloud to ensure the stability and security of the system. In order to prevent intrusion and data leakage, multiple security measures have been put in place in compliance with the Government Information Technology Security Policy & Guidelines. These measures include a firewall, intrusion detection, anti-bot technology and installation of the latest anti-virus software with regular updates of virus definitions. The service has also passed an information security risk assessment and audit before launch. The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has been consulted on the system's personal data processing arrangements. The system has also passed an independent third-party privacy impact assessment to ensure that the relevant service and system comply with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. The bureau further explained that citizens need to provide their Hong Kong identity card number and date of birth for the registration system to match data with the Immigration Department’s system. The process will be used to ascertain whether the registrant is a Hong Kong resident and check against any duplicated registrations. The local mobile number serves as a way to receive SMS messages on registration results and delivery, while the name and local address of the main registrant serves to verify whether the address exists and for arranging delivery. The bureau emphasised that the purposes of information collection have been clearly displayed on the front of the registration page for citizens to browse before registration. Meanwhile, the bureau clarified the online rumours regarding the manufacturer of CuMask, noting that the CuMask is not manufactured by the Sun Hing Knitting Factory Limited nor Nan Fung Group. The procurement of raw materials, coordination of production, sterilisation and packaging of the CuMask are being handled by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles & Apparel, it said. The bureau expressed regret about the rumours. Full Article
health and food No new COVID-19 cases reported By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 The Centre for Health Protection announced that as of 4pm today, no new COVID-19 cases have been recorded, leaving the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong at 1,040 so far. The centre again urged members of the public to maintain an appropriate social distance with other people to minimise the risk of infection. People should go out less and avoid social activities such as having meals out or other gatherings to minimise the risk of coronavirus clusters emerging in the community. As the COVID-19 situation remains severe and the number of cases reported around the world continues to rise, people are strongly urged to avoid all non-essential travel outside Hong Kong as well as maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene at all times. Additionally, the Hospital Authority reported that there are currently 127 patients under isolation and that 932 patients have been discharged upon recovery. For information and health advice on COVID-19, visit the Government's dedicated webpage. Full Article
health and food CE inspects CuMask production By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 Chief Executive Carrie Lam inspected one of the CuMask production sites in Tsuen Wan today and expressed gratitude to those manufacturing the reusable masks for Hong Kong residents to fight against the COVID-19 epidemic. She chatted with the staff and noted that many of them are retired textile industry workers who have re-joined the production workforce to combat the virus. Mrs Lam praised them for their commitment to serving the community and thanked them for their hard work. The masks produced in the workshop will be delivered to a clean workspace for sterilising with ozone and packing before distribution. There is no need to wash the mask before it is used for the first time. In the face of the tight supply of masks amid the epidemic, the Government set aside funds to subsidise projects on technology applications of reusable masks under the first round of the Anti-epidemic Fund. The CuMask complies with the American Society for Testing & Materials F2100 Level 1 standard and can be washed up to 60 times. It can also be used for a longer period after replacing the filter. Mrs Lam said she is pleased to note that CuMask is well received by the public and the registration process has been very smooth. “CuMask is a home-grown scientific research achievement with local application. The whole process has involved co-operation between the Government, industry, academia and the research sector and is an outstanding example of the use of technology to improve people’s lives. “It will also help solve the problem of the supply of face masks during an epidemic in the long run. I highly commend all the people who have participated in the relevant work and I am fully confident in the development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong.” Mrs Lam appealed to the public to make use of the registration quota of up to six people to minimise delivery resources and enhance efficiency. She added that relevant departments will deliver the masks as soon as possible. Full Article
health and food Gov't calls for rational discussion By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 The Government urged District Councillors to focus on livelihood issues and discuss matters rationally, adding that it will continue to co-operate with the District Council under the principles of mutual respect, observation of order and rational discussion. The Government issued the statement after a number of Central & Western District Council members today entered the office area of the Central & Western District Office without consent. The statement noted that the members shouted loudly and knocked on the door of the office. Despite repeated responses and an appeal from the District Office staff, the members still refused to leave. The statement added that the members stayed in the District Office for a long time, seriously affecting its operation. The Government expressed regret over their acts. Full Article
health and food 2m registered for CuMask By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 The CuMask online registration system received over 720,000 registrations, covering two million registrants in total on the first day of registration on May 6, the Innovation & Technology Bureau announced today. The bureau said the response is overwhelming and it is encouraged to see support for local invention. "Our thanks go to support from all sides, including the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles & Apparel (HKRITA) which has been commissioned to oversee the project, the Crystal International Group Limited which is responsible for the production, the Novetex Textiles Limited in Tai Po Industrial Estate for providing clean room for sterilisation, The Mills and the TAL Apparel Limited for lending premises to set up workshops as well as the frontline workmen for their hard work over the past few months. “This unrivalled challenge cannot be met without their joint efforts and the collaboration of the industry and our team,” the bureau stated. The bureau commissioned the HKRITA to oversee the CuMask project in order to meet the imminent needs for masks in Hong Kong. It pointed out that the Government Stores & Procurement Regulations do allow direct purchase to be made under extreme urgency. The whole procurement process was conducted in accordance with the Government's procurement regulations and procedures and with confirmation that the conditions under the Agreement on Government Procurement of the World Trade Organization could be met. The bureau further explained that in February and March this year, the Government contacted various suppliers of reusable masks. However, most stated that they had either stopped production, did not have enough stock, were unable to export materials due to export control, or unable to produce testing certification. The epidemic at that time was serious and the supplies of anti-epidemic items were becoming scarce. Hong Kong did not have any raw materials or production lines. Taking into account the aggressive procurement actions of anti-epidemic items by different countries, export control and suspension of production lines all over the world, the Government had to consider urgently the feasibility of manufacturing reusable masks that would be up to standard for use by the whole community. On reviewing the reusable mask developed by the HKRITA, the Government considered that the design of the mask and materials used could meet the requirement, as there were supporting certifications proving its compliance with relevant international standards. As for mass production, it depends on the availability of supply of raw materials. Having wide network in the industry, the HKRITA was able to acquire quality raw materials within a short period and put production lines in place. The Government therefore commissioned the HKRITA to oversee the coordination of production through direct purchase with a view to supplying reusable masks to all Hong Kong residents as soon as possible. The bureau added the HKRITA is a non-profit-making R&D centre fully subsidised by the Government, with most of their R&D projects funded by the Innovation & Technology Fund. The HKRITA oversees the CuMask project on a non-profit-making basis. All expenses will be reimbursed to the HKRITA on the basis of actual spending. People concerned with the effectiveness of the CuMask may browse the website for testing reports and patent information. Full Article
health and food 4 new COVID-19 cases reported By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 The Centre for Health Protection today announced it is investigating four additional confirmed COVID-19 cases. The newly reported cases involve four males aged between 11 and 47. All of them travelled during the incubation period. Epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. The centre again urged the public to maintain an appropriate social distance from other people as much as possible to minimise the risk of infection. People should go out less and avoid social activities such as having meals out or other gatherings to minimise the risk of outbreak clusters emerging in the community. As the COVID-19 situation remains severe and the number of cases reported around the world continues to rise, people are strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel outside Hong Kong as well as maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene at all times. Additionally, the Hospital Authority reported that there are currently 120 patients under isolation and that 944 patients have been discharged upon recovery. For information and health advice on COVID-19, visit the Government's dedicated webpage. Full Article
health and food COVID-19 patient tests positive again By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 (To watch the full press briefing with sign language interpretation, click here.) A recovered COVID-19 patient has tested positive for the virus again, the Hospital Authority announced today. The authority’s Chief Manager (Quality & Standards) Dr Lau Ka-hin told a media briefing this afternoon that the patient was first admitted to Queen Mary Hospital on March 24 after having fever for a week. He subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. He was discharged on April 16 after two consecutive negative tests for the virus. Dr Lau said: "The patient presented to the Accident & Emergency Department of Queen Mary Hospital on May 5 because of some abdominal pain and diarrhoea. "He was admitted to our hospital and was found to have a positive result for COVID-19 in the throat saliva, but the cycle threshold value is very high - nearly 36. "The experts consider that this is the residual virus left in the patient’s body, which is not infective, and it is not likely to be a reinfection at this moment." He added that the patient is in a stable condition. Full Article
health and food Hospital discharge criteria explained By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 (To watch the full press briefing with sign language interpretation, click here.) The Centre for Health Protection today said recovered COVID-19 patients or those who did not have any symptoms may be discharged from hospital 10 days after the onset of symptoms or a positive test result. Its Communicable Disease Branch Head Dr Chuang Shuk-kwan told a press briefing that the revised discharge criteria was based on the latest scientific evidence. “Our Scientific Committee on Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases met yesterday and examined the latest scientific evidence on whether the virus will be viable from a patient. “And the available evidence showed that this virus is usually not detected after 10 days since the onset of symptoms of patients. Some patients may have persistent positive PCR (polymerase chain reaction) for a long period of time.” Dr Chuang noted that patients still had to meet the criteria of having two clinical specimens test negative, or testing positive for the SARS-CoV-2 antibody to be discharged. “We have revised the discharge criteria to include the patient who (must have) been staying in the hospital for at least 10 days after the onset of symptoms. So this is the additional criteria, in addition to the previous criteria of two consecutive negative specimens. “We added another criteria (which is) in case a patient has stayed in the hospital for a long time, more than 10 days since the onset of symptoms, but he or she has persistent positive PCR despite the Ct (cycle threshold) value being very high, they can check their serology, the antibody. So if the antibody turns positive, usually it is after 10 days, then he or she can be discharged. “So this is based on the latest scientific evidence.” Full Article
health and food Scheduled premises' rules clarified By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 Premises can still operate other licensed businesses which are not required to be suspended if they were operating more than one licensed business before the closure, the Food & Health Bureau said today. The bureau made the statement in response to media enquiries on some anti-epidemic measures which were relaxed from today. The statement noted that in accordance with the Prevention & Control of Disease (Requirements & Directions) (Business & Premises) Regulation, the Secretary for Food & Health has issued directions by notices in the Gazette that certain scheduled premises, namely karaoke establishments, clubs or nightclubs, party rooms and bathhouses, should remain closed until May 21. These scheduled premises may still operate other licensed businesses if the operators have implemented all measures to effectively stop or avoid operation of businesses and offering services which are required to be suspended. For example, premises originally operated as karaoke establishments and catering businesses can continue their catering business in accordance with the relevant directions if all karaoke operation and services are suspended. The directions state that facilities, installations and equipment for karaoke activities are closed or properly sealed off and notices are posted in prominent locations at the entrances clearly indicating that only catering services but no karaoke services are provided in the premises. Other scheduled premises operating more than one licensed business can adopt similar measures to operate other licensed businesses which are not required to be suspended, the bureau added. Full Article
health and food No new COVID-19 cases reported By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 The Centre for Health Protection announced that as of 4pm today, no new COVID-19 cases have been recorded, leaving the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong at 1,044 so far. The centre again urged members of the public to maintain an appropriate social distance with other people to minimise the risk of infection. It said people should go out less and avoid social activities such as having meals out or other gatherings to minimise the risk of coronavirus clusters emerging in the community. As the COVID-19 situation remains severe and the number of cases reported around the world continues to rise, people are strongly urged to avoid all non-essential travel outside Hong Kong as well as maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene. Additionally, the Hospital Authority reported that there are currently 109 patients under isolation and that 960 patients have been discharged upon recovery. For information and health advice on COVID-19, visit the Government's dedicated webpage. Full Article
health and food Caspar Tsui visits sports association By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 Secretary for Home Affairs Caspar Tsui visited the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China today to inspect its work in implementing the Fitness Centre Subsidy Scheme launched under the second phase of the Anti-epidemic Fund. Mr Tsui said the scheme aims to provide a one-off subsidy of $100,000 to fitness centres to tide businesses over financial difficulties arising from anti-epidemic measures. He thanked the association for handling the scheme’s applications. Mr Tsui also expressed gratitude to the fitness industry for complying with the Government’s preventive measures, including suspension of business, in the fight against the virus. Given the stabilising epidemic situation, the Government has conducted a health risk assessment and will allow premises, including fitness centres, to resume operations, Mr Tsui said, adding that he hopes the fitness industry will soon regain vitality. The Home Affairs Bureau commissioned the association to assist in implementing the scheme, which opened for applications on May 4. As of May 7, the association received 397 applications, of which more than half of them have been initially found to be eligible, involving subsidies of about $20 million. The application period for the scheme will end on June 3. Call 2302 9089 or send an email for enquiries. Full Article
health and food Aid to food producers disbursed By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 Subsidies to local primary producers and wholesale traders operating in fresh food wholesale markets are being disbursed from today, the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department announced. The department said 2,847 applications for the subsidy scheme of $10,000 to each local primary producer under the second round of the Anti-epidemic Fund have been received, with 1,294 approved involving a total of $12,940,000. A total of 346 applications to the scheme to provide a subsidy of $40,000 to each eligible wholesale trader operating in fresh food wholesale markets were also received with 148 approved involving a total of $5,920,000. The application periods of the two schemes will end on June 1. Additionally, 57 borrowers have participated in the arrangement of a one-off interest-free deferral of loan repayment for one year under the Fisheries Development Loan Fund, it said. Full Article
health and food $140m approved for support scheme By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 More than 8,200 applications for the Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector (ASPM) have been received, with over 3,850 approved, the Government announced today. The approved applications involve subsidies of more than $140 million and will benefit around 22,000 building blocks and about 35,750 frontline property management workers. Launched under the Anti-epidemic Fund, the ASPM provides subsidies to owners' organisations or property management companies of eligible buildings to provide hardship allowance to frontline property management workers. It also provides the Anti-epidemic Cleansing Subsidy to owners' organisations or property management companies. The scheme’s first phase covers private residential and composite buildings, while its second phase covers industrial and commercial buildings. The ASPM is still open for applications and continues to disburse subsidies. Contact the Property Management Services Authority at 3696 1156 or 3696 1166, or visit its website for details. Full Article
health and food No new COVID-19 cases reported By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 The Centre for Health Protection announced that as of 4pm today, no new COVID-19 cases have been recorded, leaving the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong at 1,044 so far. The centre again urged the public to maintain an appropriate social distance with other people to minimise the risk of infection. It said people should go out less and avoid social activities such as having meals out or other gatherings to minimise the risk of coronavirus clusters emerging in the community. As the COVID-19 situation remains severe and the number of cases reported around the world continues to rise, people are strongly urged to avoid all non-essential travel outside Hong Kong as well as maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene. Additionally, the Hospital Authority reported that there are currently 90 patients under isolation and that 967 patients have been discharged upon recovery. For information and health advice on COVID-19, visit the Government's dedicated webpage. Full Article
health and food Germline genomic profiles of children, young adults with solid tumors to inform managementand treatment By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (Cleveland Clinic) A new Cleveland Clinic study demonstrates the importance of genetics evaluation and genetic testing for children, adolescents and young adults with solid tumor cancers. The study was published today in Nature Communications. Full Article
health and food Clinical implications of chromatin accessibility in human cancers By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (Impact Journals LLC) Volume 11, Issue 18 of @Oncotarget Clinical implications of chromatin accessibility assessed by ATAC-seq profiling in human cancers especially in a large patient cohort is largely unknown. Full Article
health and food New therapeutic targets for infertility and cancer revealed By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (Center for Genomic Regulation) An analysis of 13,000 tumours highlights two previously overlooked genes as potential new therapeutic targets for cancer treatment. Researchers also identify potential new therapeutic targets for male infertility. Both findings are the result of the most comprehensive evolutionary analysis of RNA modification proteins to date, published today in the journal Genome Biology. Full Article
health and food Androgen-deprivation treatments for prostate cancer could protect men from COVID-19 By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (European Society for Medical Oncology) A study of 4,532 men in the Veneto region of Italy has found that those who were being treated for prostate cancer with androgen-deprivation therapies (ADT) were less likely to develop the coronavirus COVID-19 and, if they were infected, the disease was less severe. The study is published in Annals of Oncology. Full Article
health and food Cancer survivors' experiences with financial toxicity By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (Wiley) A recent Psycho-Oncology analysis of published studies found that few cancer survivors received financial information support from healthcare facilities during their initial treatment, even though cancer-related financial toxicity has multiple impacts on survivors' health and quality of life. Full Article
health and food Interleukin-12 electroporation may sensitize 'cold' melanomas to immunotherapies By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (American Association for Cancer Research) Combining intratumoral electroporation of interleukin-12 (IL-12) DNA (tavokinogene telseplasmid, or TAVO) with the immune checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda) led to clinical responses in patients with immunologically quiescent advanced melanoma, according to results from a phase II trial. Full Article
health and food Focused ultrasound opening brain to previously impossible treatments By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (University of Virginia Health System) Focused ultrasound, the researchers hope, could revolutionize treatment for conditions from Alzheimer's to epilepsy to brain tumors -- and even help repair the devastating damage caused by stroke. Full Article
health and food Indicators of cancer may also be markers of heart failure By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (Wiley) Heart failure and cancer are conditions with a number of shared characteristics. A new study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine found that in patients with heart failure, several known tumor markers can also be indicators of heart failure severity and progression. Full Article
health and food How small chromosomes compete with big ones for a cell's attention By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) Scientists at the Sloan Kettering Institute have solved the puzzle of how small chromosomes ensure that they aren't skipped over during meiosis, the process that makes sperm and egg. Full Article
health and food New rules for the physical basis of cellular organelle composition By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (Princeton University, Engineering School) New findings about critical cellular structures have upended common assumptions about their formation and composition and provided new insight how molecular machines are built in living cells. Full Article
health and food Oncotarget: Loss of p16 and high Ki67 labeling index is associated with poor outcome By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (Impact Journals LLC) Oncotarget Volume 11, Issue 12 reported that the p16 tumor suppressor is coded by CDKN2A and plays an important role during carcinogenesis and tumor progression in numerous tumor entities. Full Article
health and food Fighting autoimmunity and cancer: The nutritional key By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (Luxembourg Institute of Health) Scientists at the Department of Infection and Immunity of the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) revealed a novel mechanism through which the immune system controls autoimmunity and cancer. In the special focus of the researchers were regulatory T cells -- a type of white blood cells that act as a brake on the immune system. Full Article
health and food Killing 'sleeper cells' may enhance breast cancer therapy By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) The anti-cancer medicine venetoclax could improve the current therapy for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer - the most common form of breast cancer in Australia - according to preclinical studies led by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers. The promising preclinical results for this 'triple therapy' have underpinned a phase 1 clinical trial in Melbourne, Australia, that is combining venetoclax with hormone therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitors in patients with ER+ breast cancer. Full Article
health and food Comparing opioid-related deaths among cancer survivors, general population By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (JAMA Network) Death certificate data were used to compare the rate of opioid-related deaths in the US among cancer survivors with that of the general population from 2006 through 2016. Whether opioid-associated deaths in cancer survivors, who are often prescribed opioids for cancer-related pain, are rising at the same rate as in the general population is unknown. Full Article
health and food Researchers have found accumulation of gene mutations in chronic Graft-versus-host disease By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (University of Helsinki) Mutations in white blood cells can contribute to abnormal immune profile after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Full Article
health and food Palliative care for patients with cancer in COVID-19 era By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (JAMA Network) The considerations and challenges affecting the palliative care specialty and delivery of palliative care in the COVID-19 era, as well as potential solutions, are discussed in this Viewpoint. Full Article
health and food Cancer and COVID-19: Facing the 'C words' By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (JAMA Network) This essay discusses similarities between a doctor's experiences with diagnoses of cancer and COVID-19. Full Article
health and food University of Houston researcher developing device to treat babies with blood disorders By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (University of Houston) A University of Houston biomedical researcher is developing a new device to treat babies with blood disorders, because current technology is designed for adults. The ability to perform lifesaving leukapheresis safely and effectively in these most vulnerable pediatric patients will significantly increase their access to highly effective cell-based therapies. Full Article
health and food NIH clinical trial tests remdesivir plus anti-inflammatory drug baricitinib for COVID-19 By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) A randomized, controlled clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of a treatment regimen of the investigational antiviral remdesivir plus the anti-inflammatory drug baricitinib for COVID-19 has begun. The trial is now enrolling hospitalized adults with COVID-19 in the United States. The trial is expected to open at approximately 100 US and international sites. Investigators currently anticipate enrolling more than 1,000 participants. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is sponsoring the trial. Full Article
health and food CT scan database of 1000 sets was created for teaching AI to diagnose COVID-19 By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT (Moscow Research and Practical Clinical Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine Technologies) Researchers of the Moscow Diagnostics and Telemedicine Center collected a dataset that includes more than a thousand sets of chest CT scans of patients with imaging finding of COVID-19. As of today, it is the largest completely anonymized database of CT studies, which has no analogues in Russia or in the world. It is available for download and can be used for developing services based on artificial intelligence technologies. Full Article
health and food Carbohydrate Content in the GDM Diet: Two Views: View 1: Nutrition Therapy in Gestational Diabetes: The Case for Complex Carbohydrates By spectrum.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2016-05-01 Teri L. HernandezMay 1, 2016; 29:82-88From Research to Practice Full Article
health and food Drug Interactions of Medications Commonly Used in Diabetes By spectrum.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2006-10-01 Curtis TriplittOct 1, 2006; 19:202-211Pharmacy Update Full Article
health and food Addressing Health Literacy and Numeracy to Improve Diabetes Education and Care By spectrum.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2010-10-01 Richard O. WhiteOct 1, 2010; 23:238-243Articles Full Article
health and food Clinical Management of Food-Insecure Individuals With Diabetes By spectrum.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2012-02-01 Andrea LópezFeb 1, 2012; 25:14-18From Research to Practice Full Article
health and food Insights From the National Diabetes Education Program National Diabetes Survey: Opportunities for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support By spectrum.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2017-05-01 Linda J. PiccininoMay 1, 2017; 30:95-100From Research to Practice Full Article
health and food The Maestro Project: A Patient Navigator for the Transition of Care for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes By spectrum.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2011-02-01 Norma Van WalleghemFeb 1, 2011; 24:9-13From Research to Practice/Transitions in Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Full Article
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