Mile-Long Funeral Procession for Slain Montana EMT
  Video of the funeral procession lining up from the Facebook page of the Powell County Ambulance Service.   ANACONDA, Mont. – A line of first responder vehicles stretched for more than a mile Sunday in honor of an EMT killed while on the job at a demolition derby. DaryLynne Day, 36, was killed Aug. 18 after one of the cars on the track got pushed out of the arena and crashed into her. Several other spectators were hurt during the Tri-County Fair in Deer Lodge. Montana Governor Steve Bullock ordered flags at half-mast in honor of Day. Day’s family members tell KXLH-TV they were thankful for all th...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - August 26, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Jeff Frankel Tags: News Resiliency Source Type: news

Memorial Procession Planned for EMT Killed in Demolition Derby Crash
GoFundMe A funeral procession is planned for Sunday in honor of Darylynne Day, a Powell County EMT.   ANACONDA, Mont. – A memorial procession is planned this weekend in honor of the EMT killed in a crash at a demolition derby. First responders are planning the procession Sunday in honor of Darylynne Day, a Powell County EMT, who died on August 18. She left behind two young children and a husband. Emergency vehicles will line up for the process at 11 a.m. at the Fairgrounds in Deer Lodge. The procession will leave at noon to get to Anaconda by 1 p.m., for the funeral. As of Friday morning, a GoFundMe page has ra...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - August 23, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Jeff Frankel Tags: News Resiliency Source Type: news

EMT Killed in Demolition Derby Crash
GoFundMe EMT Darylynne Day was killed Sunday in a crash at a demolition derby in Deer Lodge, Montana. She leaves behind two children and a husband.   DEER LODGE, Mont. – A Powell County EMT was killed after an accident at a demolition derby on Sunday, authorities and friends said. A GoFundMe page has been set up by friends of Darylynne Day, who leaves behind two young children and a husband. NBC Montana reports the accident happened during the annual Tri-County Fair. It’s not clear if Day was working the event as an EMT or there as a spectator. Powell County Sheriff Gavin Roselles reportedly said the crash happene...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - August 20, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Jeff Frankel Tags: News Source Type: news

'It's a no-brainer': Hunters call for steps to stop 'Zombie deer disease' epidemic
The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is calling for a ban on hunting baits and for mandatory chronic wasting disease testing on any deer, elk or moose killed by hunters.
Source: CBC | Health - August 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

CFIA says no meat from latest infected deer herds has entered Canada's food supply
A third case of chronic wasting disease in 2019 has been confirmed at a Canadian deer farm, but the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says no infected meat from this year's cases has been allowed to enter the country's food supply. 
Source: CBC | Health - August 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news

Advocates fear meat from latest infected deer herd has entered Canada's food supply
A third case of chronic wasting disease in 2019 has been confirmed at a Canadian deer farm, and an advocate fears servings of infected meat may have once again entered the country's food supply.
Source: CBC | Health - August 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news

Eton Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Acceptance of New Drug Application for ET-105
DEER PARK, Ill., Aug. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc (Nasdaq: ETON), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative drug products, today announced that Aucta...
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Applications - August 1, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Maine Reports Its First Case Of Rare Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Since 2017
(CNN) — Health officials in Maine are warning about the potential for more cases of Powassan virus disease after one person was confirmed to be sick with the rare tick-borne illness, the first reported case in the state since 2017. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that a person in the southern part of the state had Powassan encephalitis, a severe disease that causes inflammation in the brain. The agency said the patient showed symptoms in late June and was hospitalized. The Maine CDC issued an advisory to physicians that more cases could be possible and suggested that doctors conside...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - July 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health CNN Maine news powassan virus ticks Source Type: news

Maine Confirmed Its First Case of a Rare Tick-Borne Virus in Years. Here ’s What to Know About Powassan
Health officials have confirmed that an individual in Maine is sick with Powassan virus disease, marking the first time since 2017 that a person in the state has come down with the rare and serious tick-borne illness. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that a southern Maine resident was hospitalized for Powassan encephalitis—brain inflammation associated with the virus—after showing symptoms in late June. The announcement did not specify the individual’s current condition, but health officils doctors to stay vigilant about the potential spread of Powassan throughout th...
Source: TIME: Health - July 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Maine onetime Source Type: news

Texas man 'skinned like a deer' by flesh-eating bacteria that killed him after fishing trip
Jerry Sebek, 78, of San Marcos, Texas, did not get in the water, did not have any open wounds, and did not have any health issues that would weaken his immune system.
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

White-tailed deer were predominant in pre-Columbian Panama feasts
(Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute) An analysis of white-tailed deer remains at an archaeological site in Panama revealed signs of 'feasting behavior' associated with this animal among pre-Columbian populations.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 23, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Everything to Know About July ’s Full Buck Moon — the First Full Moon of Summer
Calling all stargazers! The so-called Full Buck Moon is on the horizon — so get ready to enjoy the show. As astronomy buffs might already know, this month’s full moon is due on July 16, and brings with it a partial lunar eclipse that’s expected to be visible on every continent around the world, except North America, according to NASA. The first full moon of summer is indeed named after a male deer, who generally grow their new antlers in July. So grab blanket, find a secluded spot and get ready to enjoy summer’s latest lunar marvel. Here’s everything to know about this month’s Full Buck...
Source: TIME: Science - July 14, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Madeline Fitzgerald Tags: Uncategorized onetime space Source Type: news

Embracing bioinformatics in gene banks
(Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research) Scientists from the IPK have explored, within a perspective paper, the upcoming challenges and possibilities of the future of gene banks. They emphasise that the advancement of gene banks into bio-digital resource centres, which collate the germplasm as well as the molecular data of the samples, would be beneficial to scientists, plant breeders and society alike.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - June 28, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news

Experts Issue New Guidelines For Lyme Disease Prevention
BOSTON (CBS) – After more than a decade, experts are issuing new guidelines for the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease. Even though many of the recommendations are geared toward medical professionals, there are some key takeaways for the general public. Namely, the best way to protect yourself is to wear protective clothing and insect repellent with DEET and do frequent tick checks if you’ve been outdoors. Bathing within two hours of an outdoor activity can reduce the risk of Lyme disease. And if you have pets, you should check them regularly for ticks to prevent the ticks from falling off and reattaching...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - June 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Syndicated Local Dr. Mallika Marshall LYME DISEASE Source Type: news

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