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Childhood obesity, bird flu, Covid vaccines

Last updated: September 16, 2024 5:29 pm
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In a recent development, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has come under scrutiny for its new clinical guidelines on childhood obesity. The guidelines, which recommend aggressive treatments such as bariatric surgery and medication for children with obesity, have raised concerns among experts about the potential risk of eating disorders. The AAP cited academic papers to support their recommendations, but authors of the papers have stated that their work was misinterpreted or misused by the AAP.

A poll conducted by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center revealed that 37% of respondents who have previously been vaccinated do not feel the need for flu and Covid vaccines this year. This raises questions about the differing attitudes towards the two vaccines and the reasons behind them.

In a surprising turn of events, a case of bird flu in Missouri has taken a mysterious twist. A person contracted the virus without any known exposure to sick animals or poultry, leading to concerns about the spread of the virus. Additionally, a close contact of the infected person also fell ill around the same time, raising the possibility of a second human case of bird flu.

Doctors in India have been protesting for weeks following the rape and murder of a colleague at a public hospital. While the protests demand justice for the victim and a safer work environment, historian Kiran Kumbhar argues that the incident highlights a larger issue of violence against women in the country.

In Gaza, around 560,000 children have received the first dose of an oral polio vaccine in an emergency vaccination campaign by the World Health Organization. The campaign aims to prevent the spread of polio in the region, where the virus was detected in wastewater samples earlier this year.

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The use of mice in testing antidepressant medications has come under scrutiny, with calls for more humane and effective testing methods. The traditional forced swim and tail suspension tests have been criticized for their reliability, prompting a reevaluation of animal-based testing in medical research.

These developments underscore the complex and evolving landscape of healthcare and medical research. As new challenges arise, it is crucial for healthcare professionals and researchers to adapt and innovate in order to meet the needs of patients and communities worldwide.

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