Category: Health
Wake County Health Department is investigating a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to three local restaurants, affecting at least 134 individuals.
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Source: WRAL.com
Update At: 8/8/2024
A study reveals that short episodes of anger can negatively impact blood vessel function, potentially linking negative emotions to heart problems. The research involved 280 healthy adults who were assigned tasks to evoke different emotions, with only the anger group showing impaired blood vessel function lasting 40 minutes post-task.
Harvard Health
A global malfunction in computer servers has disrupted healthcare services in Israel, confirmed by the health ministry. It is not a cyberattack but a software issue, and efforts are underway to resolve it with the software company.
The Jerusalem Post
Two hospitals in Luebeck and Kiel, Germany, have cancelled elective operations due to a global IT outage linked to Crowdstrike, while maintaining patient care and emergency services.
WTAQ
Local hospitals in Boston are facing challenges due to a major IT outage linked to an external partner, CrowdStrike. Tufts Medical Center and Mass General Brigham reported disruptions, with non-urgent surgeries and procedures canceled. Despite the outage, both hospitals remain open for urgent care. New Hampshire's 911 system experienced temporary issues but has been restored.
WHDH
A worldwide IT outage is impacting hospital systems globally, with reports of canceled elective surgeries in Germany and some issues at Mass General Brigham in Massachusetts. However, hospitals in New Hampshire, including Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Elliott Health, report no significant problems at this time.
WMUR
United Regional in Wichita Falls is experiencing computer outages due to the global Crowdstrike incident, leading to the cancellation of all non-emergent procedures and outpatient services. Patients will be rescheduled once systems are restored, and the hospital assures continued care for emergency patients.
News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX
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CDC
A map illustrates the locations of 28 individuals affected by a Listeria outbreak, indicating that the actual number of cases may be higher due to unreported recoveries.
The Washington Post
A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats has resulted in two deaths and 28 infections across 12 U.S. states. The CDC is investigating the source, with a focus on deli-sliced turkey and liverwurst. They recommend avoiding deli meats unless heated and advise at-risk individuals to consult a doctor if symptoms arise.
NBC News
A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat has resulted in two deaths and 28 hospitalizations, primarily affecting older adults and those with weakened immune systems. The CDC reported that most patients consumed deli-sliced turkey, liverwurst, and ham. Symptoms can appear from the same day to 70 days after consumption, and those at higher risk are advised to avoid deli meats unless heated to 165 degrees.
USA TODAY