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ডেঙ্গুতে আরও তিনজনের মৃত্যু, হাসপাতালে ভর্তি ৮৫৭

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এডিস মশাবাহিত ডেঙ্গু জ্বরে আক্রান্ত হয়ে গত একদিনে দেশে আরও তিনজনের মৃত্যু হয়েছে। এ নিয়ে চলতি বছর ডেঙ্গুতে মৃত্যুর সংখ্যা দাঁড়ালো ২৩৩ জন।

এ ছাড়া গত ২৪ ঘণ্টায় আরও ৮৫৭ জন ডেঙ্গু রোগী হাসপাতালে ভর্তি হয়েছেন। এতে দেশে মোট ডেঙ্গু আক্রান্তের সংখ্যা বেড়ে হয়েছে ৫৫ হাজার ৪১৬ জন।

সরকারি স্বাস্থ্য অফিসাররা সতর্ক করে বলেছেন, রোগের সংক্রমণ কমাতে জনসাধারণকে স্বাস্থ্যবিধি মেনে চলা জরুরি। তারা বিশেষ করে পানির জমা ঠেকানো ও মশার প্রজননস্থল ধ্বংস করার ওপর জোর দিয়েছেন।
https://medivoicebd.com/article/33535/ডেঙ্গুতে-আরও-তিনজনের-মৃত্যু-হাসপাতালে-ভর্তি-৮৫৭

Deadly Tick-Borne Virus Detected in Tokyo Dog for First Time

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Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS) is primarily transmitted through tick bites and can cause symptoms such as fever, coughing, vomiting, and more in both humans and animals. In severe cases, the illness can be fatal.

According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, a pet dog in the city developed symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea last month. Upon examination, the owner discovered a tick attached to the dog’s body. Subsequent testing confirmed that the dog was infected with SFTS.

Tragically, the dog passed away on September 27. Authorities noted that the animal had pre-existing health conditions, and it remains unclear whether SFTS was the direct cause of death.

Until now, Tokyo had reported only two confirmed human cases of SFTS. This recent incident marks the first detection of the virus in an animal within the metropolitan area.

In response, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is urging residents to take precautions when spending time outdoors. Recommended measures include using tick repellents and carefully checking both themselves and their pets to avoid tick bites.

Staying vigilant can help prevent the spread of SFTS and protect both humans and animals from this serious disease.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147231.php

WA Health issues urgent warning measles outbreak alert after 47 cases detected

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Measles Outbreak Spreads in Western Australia with 47 Cases Detected This Year

Western Australia (WA) health authorities have issued a fresh warning about a measles outbreak that has now reached 47 confirmed cases so far this year. On Wednesday, officials reported eight new cases linked to an outbreak in the Pilbara region.

Measles is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease. Health experts warn that airborne droplets can still infect people entering a room up to 30 minutes after an infected person has left. Anyone who is not already immune and has visited an exposure location during specified dates and times should monitor themselves for symptoms over the next 7 to 18 days.

WA Health has identified several exposure sites across South Hedland, Karratha, Port Hedland, and Redbank. People who have received two doses of the measles vaccine or were born before 1966 are considered immune. However, unvaccinated individuals remain at risk of severe health complications, including death.

The disease poses particular dangers to children, pregnant women, and those who are immunocompromised. Early symptoms include fever, tiredness, runny nose, cough, sore red eyes, followed by a red blotchy rash appearing three to four days later. According to Dr. Armstrong, people with measles usually feel very unwell, with some requiring hospitalisation.

Complications from measles can be serious and include pneumonia and, less commonly, encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). Despite the recent cases, Dr Armstrong noted there is no ongoing risk of measles at the Pilbara locations currently.

Health authorities strongly recommend vaccination as the best protection against the disease.

Measles Cases Rising Across Australia and Globally

Measles cases are surging worldwide, with several Australian states also reporting infections. Last week, a health alert was issued for Sydney’s Northern Beaches after an infected person visited multiple locations in Dee Why and Manly.

In mid-September, Victoria Health announced a confirmed measles case in a traveller returning from Europe and Bali. Dr Caroline McElnay, Victoria Health’s Chief Health Officer, highlighted the ongoing risk of measles importation through international travellers.

Several outbreaks are currently active across South-East Asia — including Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Recently, Queensland and Western Australia have reported cases in travellers returning from Bali.

What You Should Do

– Ensure you are vaccinated against measles with the recommended two-dose vaccine.

– If you have visited any of the exposure sites during the specified times, monitor yourself for symptoms for at least 18 days.

– Seek medical advice promptly if you experience symptoms suggestive of measles.

Protecting yourself and your community through vaccination and vigilance remains critical during this outbreak. Stay informed through official health channels for updates and advice.
https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/wa-health-issues-urgent-warning-measles-outbreak-alert-after-47-cases-detected-c-20288857

Bruce Willis and wife Emma Heming Willisfelt there was ‘no hope, no direction, no support’ after FTD diagnosis

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Bruce Willis and his wife Emma Heming Willis faced a heartbreaking challenge when the actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2022. The 70-year-old star’s diagnosis left the couple feeling overwhelmed and unsupported.

Emma has openly shared her frustration about the lack of information provided by doctors immediately following the diagnosis. She told Yahoo!, “The day we received the diagnosis, we walked out of that appointment with nothing—no hope, no direction, no support. I wasn’t really given any information other than just the nuts and bolts of FTD.”

Reflecting on that moment, she added, “In looking back, I just think that’s so crazy. It was such a traumatic experience, like your whole life is being ripped from you in a moment.”

Determined to understand more, Emma began researching the condition online. “After that appointment, I started digging into research to really understand: What was this diagnosis? How does it impact my husband? How does it impact our family?” she explained.

Emma described the challenges of coping with FTD, especially in its early stages. “With FTD, those early years are so hard because you’re trying to figure it all out in real time and learning things on the fly. It’s a progressive disease. So in the beginning, your person can still manage some things, and then slowly the needs start changing and the things that they used to be able to do, they can’t do anymore. You have to rev up the support.”

Emma, 47, a model and mother to daughters Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11, is now channeling her experience into helping others. She is working to develop a “really simple” resource for families coping with dementia diagnoses.

“It brings me joy to know people in my position will feel more supported as a result,” she said.

To create this resource, Emma collaborated with Dr. Bruce Miller, a neurologist and director of the UCSF Dementia Center. “I talked to Dr. Bruce Miller about what had happened at our diagnosis appointment and how I would love for a doctor’s office to have a piece of paper with a couple of resources on it—something really simple,” she shared.

Dr. Miller was eager to assist. “He said he’d love to do this with me. So we’re putting together these resources, and then I’m going to take this template to other institutions.”

Emma hopes this initiative will make a difference for other caregivers. “That brings me joy to know that other caregivers will walk out of that office, and even though it’s still going to be a traumatic visit, they’re going to know there is support.”
https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-gossip/bruce-willis-and-wife-emma-heming-willisfelt-there-was-no-hope-no-direction-no-support-after-ftd-diagnosis-c-20218859