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In this week’s May 24, 2024 update:

• Covid-19: Rare Autoimmune Disease linked to Covid-19/Vaccine

• Vejon: Highlights of the week from Vejon Health

• Cancer: Mechanism Discovered that Connects Diet to Cancer Risk

• Health: Bird Flu Detected in American Farm Worker

• Lumigraphic: 8 Health Benefits of Vitamin D3

• News: Medical News in Brief

• Book Nook: Publications that may interest you

• Chat Vejon: Ask our AI Expert relevant medical questions

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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

COVID-19

Increase in Rare Autoimmune Disease linked to COVID-19 and Its Vaccine

• Reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) increased in 2021, linked to COVID-19 and its vaccine.

• Study analyzed data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

• Researchers found a significant rise in GBS cases post-vaccination compared to previous years.

• The study suggests both COVID-19 infection and vaccination may trigger autoimmune responses.

Why is this Important: Identifying a significant rise in Guillain-Barré syndrome cases linked to COVID-19 and its vaccine underscores the need for vigilant monitoring and further research into vaccine safety and autoimmune responses.

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ONCOLOGY & CANCER

Researchers Uncover New Mechanism Connecting Diet to Cancer Risk

• Researchers found that glucose metabolism changes can temporarily disable the tumor-suppressing gene BRCA2, increasing cancer risk.

• The study used mouse models, human tissue, and breast organoids to uncover the mechanism.

• Methylglyoxal (MGO) can inactivate BRCA2, leading to DNA damage and cancer development.

• High MGO levels, detectable via HbA1C blood tests, can be managed with medication and a healthy diet.

Why is this Important: Discovering that glucose metabolism changes can temporarily disable the BRCA2 gene highlights the significant impact of diet on cancer risk, offering potential for preventive measures through diet and medication management.

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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Promising Early Results from Human Clinical Trial of New Alzheimer's Treatment

• Early human clinical trial shows promising results for new Alzheimer's treatment.

• The treatment targets amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

• Participants showed improved cognitive function and reduced amyloid levels.

• Further trials are needed to confirm long-term efficacy and safety.

Why is this Important: Promising early results from a new Alzheimer's treatment targeting amyloid plaques could lead to improved cognitive function and reduced amyloid levels, offering hope for effective interventions and highlighting the need for further trials to confirm long-term efficacy and safety.

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DISEASES, CONDITIONS, SYNDROMES

Second Human Case of Bird Flu Detected in American Farm Worker

• An American farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu, marking the second human case in the U.S. this year.

• The farmworker had mild symptoms and has since recovered, according to health officials.

• The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the case and emphasized the low risk to the general public.

• The bird flu outbreak has affected 19 herds in Michigan and 51 herds in nine states nationwide.

Why is this Important: Highlights the critical need for vigilant public health measures and monitoring to prevent the spread of bird flu from animals to humans. Although currently low current risk, it is important to emphasize early detection and response to emerging illnesses..

MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

🚥 Study Reveals Key Brain Differences in Autistic Boys: Autistic boys show distinct brain connectivity patterns compared to neurotypical boys, particularly in regions related to social communication. This underscores the need for early diagnosis and intervention, potentially improving social communication outcomes and tailoring therapeutic approaches to individual neurodevelopmental profiles.

🚥 Research Team Develops New Approach to Combat Prostate Cancer: Researchers developed a new method to target prostate cancer cells more effectively. This novel technique could significantly improve treatment outcomes, reduce side effects, and pave the way for personalized therapies, addressing a critical need in prostate cancer management.

🚥 Naturally Occurring Substance in Pomegranates Shows Promise for Alzheimer's Treatment: A substance in pomegranates shows potential in improving Alzheimer's treatment by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. The compound Urolithin A found in pomegranates provides a potential natural, dietary approach to mitigating disease progression, offering a promising alternative to synthetic drugs with fewer side effects.

🚥 New Study Reveals How Cancer Cells Exploit Immune System to Resist Treatment: Cancer cells exploit immune system 'brakes' to dampen immune attacks, enabling cancer growth. Discovering the role of the immune system's tolerance brake in cancer resistance offers new avenues for developing treatments that can disrupt this mechanism, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of current immunotherapies and improving patient outcomes.

🚥 Dietary Interventions Show Promise in Managing Advanced Breast Cancer: Dietary interventions, particularly plant-based diets, show potential in improving quality of life and extending survival for advanced breast cancer patients, highlighting the importance of further research to confirm these benefits and potentially integrate dietary strategies into cancer care.

🚥 Century-Old Vaccine Found to Protect Type 1 Diabetics from Infectious Diseases: A century-old tuberculosis vaccine shows promise in protecting type 1 diabetics from various infectious diseases, suggesting broader applications for immunocompromised populations and offering a new avenue for enhancing immune protection against various infectious diseases.

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