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WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
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WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo

  • By JUSTIN KABUMBA and MARK BANCHEREAU - Associated Press
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The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus in eastern Congo. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the recoveries during a visit to Bunia, the provincial capital of Ituri. The Bundibugyo virus, the current species of Ebola, has no approved treatment or vaccine. Despite improved health facilities, the virus is spreading faster than the response. Doctors Without Borders is calling for expanded testing and faster aid deployment. Local anger over burial protocols has led to attacks on health centers. WHO is emphasizing community involvement in the outbreak response.

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Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer

  • By LAURAN NEERGAARD - AP Medical Writer

New research shows a novel pill is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer. It's not a cure, as the drug's effects eventually waned. But it's a very different kind of treatment than the chemotherapy that is a mainstay for these patients. Called daraxonrasib, the drug is designed to block a mutated protein that fuels most cases of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of cancer. The research was published Sunday in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at an American Society of Oncology meeting. Maker Revolution Medicines will seek Food and Drug Administration approval.

National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday
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National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday

  • Article written by Todd Cummins
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This Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day and the DEA is urging people to get rid of unused and expired prescription medications. The Drug Enforcement Agency sets both a spring and fall takeback day for people to get rid of their old medications. During the last spring takeback day, law enforcement agencies collected 335 tons of pills nationwide. Ohio had the 3rd highest amount, behind Wisconsin and Texas, collecting more than 41 tons of old prescription medication.

Ada police seek Rite Aid robbery suspects
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Ada police seek Rite Aid robbery suspects

  • By Todd Cummins
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ADA, OH (WLIO) - Ada police officers are looking for suspects who took prescription medication from the Rite Aid pharmacy Monday night. The department released this picture of one of the robbery suspects caught on surveillance video. Officers were called to Rite Aid just before 9 p.m. The suspects were described as three black males with black clothing and wearing COVID-style masks. They didn't show any weapons, and no one was reported injured. They did leave on foot with prescription medication. Officers believe they got into a car with a fourth individual and left the area. 

Researchers hope new medication can slow the progression of Alzheimer's
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Researchers hope new medication can slow the progression of Alzheimer's

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Dr. Tousi said the medication, which is called Lecanemab, was designed to reduce amyloid beta plaque in the brain. Amyloid beta plaque has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The medication does not treat symptoms of the disease but rather helps to slow down the progression of it.