A Message from Dr. McMillan

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In this week’s August 30, 2024 update:

• COVID-19: Why are the vaccinated getting reinfected?

• Vejon: This week’s Vejon video highlight

• Health: Drinking alcohol could accelerate children’s aging

• Infographic: The vaccination paradox

• Dementia: Dementia risk factors are all preventable

• News: Medical News in Brief

• Donate: Support Vejon MED with a contribution

• Kickstarter: “Disease X” Kickstarter campaign

• Advanced 360: COVID-19 Adv. 360 Course

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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

COVID-19

The Vaccination Paradox: Why are the vaccinated getting reinfected and what are the long-term health implications?

• Vaccinated individuals may develop a hyper-focused immune response, potentially leaving them vulnerable to new COVID-19 variants.

• Natural immunity, targeting multiple parts of the virus, may provide broader protection against evolving variants than vaccine-induced immunity.

• Reinfection rates among vaccinated individuals have increased, raising concerns about long-term health implications of repeated COVID-19 infections.

• Healthcare systems are experiencing increased pressure, possibly due to the cumulative effects of repeated COVID-19 infections.

Why is this Important: Understanding the vaccination paradox is crucial for developing more effective long-term strategies against COVID-19. It highlights the need to balance vaccine-induced immunity with natural immune responses, potentially leading to improved vaccine designs and public health policies. This knowledge could help mitigate the risks of reinfection and long-term health consequences.

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HEALTH

Drinking alcohol before conceiving a child could accelerate their aging – new research indicates

• Chronic alcohol use by both parents before conception can have lasting effects on their offspring's physical health.

• Parental drinking causes harmful changes to offspring's mitochondria, affecting aging and health throughout their lifetime.

• Paternal alcohol exposure leads to faster aging in offspring, including a twofold increase in age-related liver disease.

• When both parents drink, the negative effects on offspring are worse than when only one parent consumes alcohol.

Why is this Important: Groundbreaking research reveals that parental alcohol consumption before conception can have far-reaching consequences. Offspring may experience accelerated aging, increased susceptibility to age-related diseases, and mitochondrial dysfunction. These findings underscore the importance of both parents' lifestyle choices in shaping their children's long-term health, potentially influencing future public health recommendations.

INFOGRAPHIC

DEMENTIA

Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%

• A new report identifies 12 modifiable risk factors for dementia, including hypertension, obesity, depression, and social isolation.

• Addressing these risk factors could potentially reduce dementia rates by up to 45% globally.

• The report emphasizes the importance of a life-course approach, targeting risk factors from early life through late adulthood.

• Implementing public health strategies and individual lifestyle changes can significantly impact dementia prevention and cognitive health.

Why is this Important: Groundbreaking findings offer hope in the fight against dementia. By targeting 12 modifiable risk factors throughout life, we could potentially slash global dementia rates by 45%. This empowers individuals and policymakers to take proactive steps, transforming dementia from an inevitable fate to a largely preventable condition.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Mitochondria keep your brain cells alive - helping them run smoothly may protect against Parkinson’s disease

• Mitochondria are crucial for brain cell survival, producing energy and regulating calcium levels to maintain neuron function.

• Parkinson's disease involves the death of dopamine-producing neurons, potentially linked to mitochondrial dysfunction.

• Researchers discovered a protein called MICU1 that helps mitochondria regulate calcium levels in dopamine-producing neurons.

• Enhancing MICU1 function could potentially protect against Parkinson's disease by maintaining healthy mitochondria in dopamine-producing neurons.

Why is this Important: Groundbreaking insights into mitochondrial function offer new hope for Parkinson's disease prevention. By identifying MICU1's role in calcium regulation within dopamine-producing neurons, researchers have unveiled a potential target for therapeutic interventions. This discovery paves the way for innovative treatments that could maintain neuronal health and slow disease progression.

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MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

🚥 Study uncovers molecular mechanism behind multiple sclerosis progression: Groundbreaking insights from this extensive brain imaging research challenge the notion of a singular autism "type". By revealing diverse neurobiological patterns, the findings pave the way for more personalized interventions and a deeper understanding of autism's complex nature, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment approaches for individuals on the spectrum.  [SOURCE]

🚥 New Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promise for Broad Immunity: Breakthrough intranasal COVID-19 vaccine CDO-7N-1 offers a game-changing approach to immunization. Its single-dose administration, broad protection against variants, and long-lasting mucosal immunity could revolutionize global vaccination efforts. The vaccine's stability at 4°C and needle-free delivery make it particularly valuable for low- and middle-income countries, potentially improving accessibility worldwide. [SOURCE]

🚥 In-Person Contact Reduces Loneliness in Older Adults, Study Finds: Combating loneliness in older adults is crucial for their mental and physical well-being. This research highlights the superior effectiveness of in-person interactions over digital communication, providing valuable insights for families, caregivers, and policymakers to develop strategies that prioritize face-to-face contact and reduce social isolation among seniors. [SOURCE]

🚥 SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mutations enhance brain infection in mice: Uncovering SARS-CoV-2's brain-infecting mutations provides crucial insights into COVID-19's neurological symptoms and long COVID. This breakthrough could pave the way for targeted treatments to protect the brain and potentially clear the virus from the central nervous system, offering hope for improved management of persistent neurological effects. [SOURCE]

🚥 Experts warn excessive screen time in 20s may increase heart disease risk later in life: Excessive screen time in young adulthood isn't just a modern habit—it's a potential ticking time bomb for heart health. By highlighting this link, the research empowers individuals to make informed choices about their daily routines, potentially averting future cardiovascular issues through simple lifestyle adjustments. [SOURCE]

🚥 Common Salt Boosts Anti-Tumor T Cell Activity, Enhancing Cancer Immunotherapy: Groundbreaking research reveals sodium's potential to revolutionize cancer immunotherapy. By enhancing T cell metabolism and activation, salt could boost the efficacy of adoptive T cell therapies, offering a simple yet powerful tool to improve cancer treatment outcomes and potentially extend patient survival. [SOURCE]

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