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In this Week's Issue

  • Measles Cases In US Triple From Last Year, CDC Data Show
  • New Initiative Launched by WHO to Develop mRNA Bird Flu Vaccines
  • FDA Approves Blood Test to Screen for Colon Cancer
  • San Antonio Medicine August Issue
  • Weekly Digest

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Important Physician News and Deadlines
Measles Cases In US Triple From Last Year, CDC Data Show
The number of measles cases recorded this year is more than triple the total from all of last year- with five months still to go. According to data released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 188 cases have been reported in the US. No deaths have been reported, but 93 people have been hospitalized- mostly children under 5. Learn more.

New Initiative Launched by WHO to Develop mRNA Bird Flu Vaccines
The World Health Organization announced Monday that it has launched an initiative to help accelerate the development of a human bird flu vaccine using messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. The project will aim to identify vaccine candidates for manufacturers in low and middle-income countries. Read more.

FDA Approves Blood Test to Screen for Colon Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration approved Guardant Health's blood test, called Shield, to screen for colon cancer. The test is not mean to replace colonoscopies but may increase the number of people screened for colorectal cancer- especially adults too young for routine colonoscopies. Learn more.
 
Upcoming Community Events
World Breastfeeding Week 2024
Aug 6│Learn More
This community event in collaboration with WIC provides community resources and support through activities, food demos, and more.

South Texas Listening Session
Aug 16│Register
UT Health San Antonio invites you to share your experiences to help the Mays Cancer Center tailor research and programs to your community needs.

Texas Cardiovascular Innovations Conference
Aug 23-24│Register
This annual conference is a hybrid event offering cutting-edge education for healthcare professionals in the field of cardiovascular care.

Setting & Maintaining Boundaries
Sept 19│Register
Physician coach, Dr. Laura Suttin, will be presenting on "Setting and Maintaining Boundaries" at this San Antonio MGMA meeting.

2024 Business of Medicine Conference
Oct 10-12│Register
This conference will provide a comprehensive overview of the business of medicine through interactive sessions and lectures.
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