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Tick-borne encephalitis virus in the UK – what it is and how to protect yourself

A confirmed case of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) was recently reported in England. TBE is a disease that can lead to inflammation in the brain and is caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of a tick.

The Conversation

What is microscopic colitis? Charity Guts UK warns of ‘hidden’ bowel condition

The symptoms of MC are often misjudged to be other bowel conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease

Evening Standard

Predicting epidemics isn't easy. We've created a global dataset to help

The world has recently seen a number of high-profile cross-border disease outbreaks and pandemics. The COVID pandemic and multi-country Mpox (monkeypox) outbreaks are just two examples.

The Conversation

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Report: Climate change, disease imperil North American bats

Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble

The Independent UK

Study finds how misfolded alpha-synuclein protein helps to detect early Parkinson's disease

According to a new study using technology created by a researcher at UTHealth Houston, the presence of a misfolded alpha-synuclein protein can be used to assess whether people have Parkinson's disease. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Identical twins suffer same cancer symptoms - even though only one has the disease

‘Every test under the sun has been done on her, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with her. It’s so bizarre’

The Independent UK

The 'painful' hidden bowel condition that more people may have without knowing

One woman has bravely told of her battle with the lesser known form of inflammatory bowel disease which had her going to the bathroom up to 40 times a day.

Daily Record

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Edinburgh teen suffers 'phantom' cancer symptoms after identical twin's diagnosis

Sophie Walker, 16, was diagnosed with a type of kidney cancer named a Wilms tumour in 2017 - with sister Megan experiencing some of the symptoms despite not having the disease.

Edinburgh Live

Sarah Ferguson breaks her silence after being snubbed for a Coronation invite

Sarah Ferguson posted a tweet today with a link to a fundraiser for a friend of hers who has motor neurone disease - days after it was reported that she has not been invited to the Coronation

Daily Mirror

Scots teen struck down by cancer symptoms after identical twin's diagnosis - despite not having disease

Sophie Walker, 16, was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour - a type of kidney cancer - in 2017 and her sister, Megan, has experienced may of the same symptoms.

Daily Record

Vindication, frustration and anger: nine women reveal what it’s like to finally be diagnosed with a chronic pain condition

From family and friends downplaying a serious condition to being ignored at A&E when presenting with potentially fatal blood clots, nine women share their stories of their symptoms – and pain – being dismissed

The Guardian - UK

Girl, 10, who had 17% of body cut away after finding Strep A 'black spot' dies

Dermot and Lily Murphy lost their beloved daughter Vivienne in March 2019, just over two weeks after she started feeling unwell and suffering from a sore throat.

Daily Record

Man left paralysed by rare disease is cured by listening to The Carpenters

Ian was left almost totally paralysed and in hospital for seven months. He is now able to speak clearly again and walks 3km a day

Wales Online

Twins, 16, get cancer symptoms at exactly the same time - but only one has it

Sophie Walker, 16, was diagnosed with cancer in October 2017 and started chemotherapy shortly after. Her twin sister Meghan began experiencing the same symptoms despite not having the disease

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Cure for MND 'could be possible' says expert after Doddie Weir charity launches research strategy

The Scottish rugby legend, who died in November following a six-year battle with MND, launched the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation in frustration at the lack of a cure and hope for those diagnosed with the condition.

The Independent UK

Covid Arcturus news – latest: True origins ‘may never be revealed’ as new variant cases soar in India

Indian government sources say the disease is moving towards the endemic stage

ABC News

Study finds long COVID symptoms 'on par' with influenza in vaccinated population, but infectious diseases expert raises concerns

The study compared the symptoms of Queenslanders who had COVID and influenza 12 weeks after testing positive.

ABC News

Clarence River prawn farmers call for compensation over white spot prawn disease outbreak

More than two months since the movement and sale of raw prawns from the Clarence River was banned, there has been no compensation for affected fishers.

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More Covid-19 cases expected after Songkran

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) expects the Covid-19 caseload to rise after the Songkran Festival because of people's activities during the festival and their travel.

Daily Mirror

Girl, 10, dies after having 17% of body cut away when black mark appeared on leg

Dermot and Lilly Murphy's daughter Vivienne had to have 17 per cent of her body cut away, but it still wasn't enough to save her life after a mild illness turned into a flesh-eating disease

The Independent UK

Future MND cure ‘possible’ amid ambitious strategy by Doddie Weir’s charity

The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation (MNDF) was set up by the late rugby star in 2017.

Daily Mirror

Motor neurone disease cure 'could be possible' after Doddie Weir charity's work

Scottish rugby player Doddie Weir died in November last year and a charity launched by the athlete is to invest £8.5million to boost research

ABC News

Gippsland diabetes sufferer keeps remaining toes thanks to new high-risk foot clinic at Latrobe Regional Hospital

He is just one of the diabetes patients in Victoria's Gippsland region who no longer have to travel up to five hours to Melbourne for public treatment.

Bristol Post

DWP has issued new guidance on PIP payment eligibility

Payments have also shot up by more than 10 per cent

Inverse

Alzheimer’s-Like Diseases Can Affect the Body — Scientists Are Working to Find Out Why

Amyloid plaque can build up in body organs other than the brain, and today's treatments have a ways to go.

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