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Elk Grove, Ca— The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District continues to monitor  West Nile virus (WNV) activity throughout the District and has found an increase in activity in Yolo County. Laboratory results obtained this week confirmed that nine mosquito samples and two dead birds tested positive for the disease in both urban and rural locations throughout the county. “We …

Pilot Supports Vulnerable Customers Who Live in High-Fire Threat Areas or Have Been Impacted by Public Safety Power Shutoffs SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced a new financial assistance pilot for residential customers installing home battery storage systems through the statewide Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP). Approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on …

AAIC 2020 Highlights New Research Linking Flu, Pneumonia Vaccination &Low Early-Life BMI with Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia -Advances Toward an Alzheimer’s Blood Test -COVID-19’s Impact on Alzheimer’s Research, Long-Term Care and the Brain CHICAGO, JULY 30, 2020 — Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2020 suggests that flu (influenza) and pneumonia vaccination after age 60, …

芝加哥，2020 年 7 月 30 日 – 2020 阿滋海默症協會國際會議（AAIC）上發表的研究結果 顯示，60 歲後接種流感和肺炎疫苗，年輕時較低的體質指數(BMI)，以及其它健康因素, 均與較低的阿滋海默症和其他失智症風險有關聯。 阿滋海默症協會協會首席科學官 Maria C. Carrillo 博士表示：「在 AAIC 2020 報告的這些新 發現表明， 在我們一生中任何階段都有可能透過某種行為措施來降低罹患阿滋海默症和 其他失智症的風險。」 2020 阿滋海默症協會國際會議中分享的其他報告顯示： 如果經過進一步研究能驗證的話，那麼未來也許只要血液檢查某種異常 tau 蛋白就 能診斷阿滋海默症而無需另外的確認。即不用屍檢，也不需澱粉樣蛋白和 tau 正電 子發射斷層掃描（PET）。心臟健康風險因素（例如高血壓，糖尿病和超重）會影響晚年的記憶和認知，即使 是早年如青春期的狀況都會有影響，非裔美國人尤其如是。較高質量的早期教育，與更好的語言和記憶表現，與晚年較低的失智症風險相關。這種聯繫對男性或女性，以及黑人或白人會有所差異 在 AAIC 2020 上，阿滋海默症協會宣布啟動一項新的國際研究，以追踪和了解暴露在新型 冠狀病毒中對大腦，包括認知，行為和功能的長期影響。來自 30 多個國家的科學家熱切 參與這項研究。在我們推動這一重要合作時世界衛生組織（WHO）也將提供技術援助。為了對這項研究建立堅實的基礎，我們將就如何測試和收集數據與現有研究（例如 Framingham 心臟研究）以及來自世界各地的臨床醫生保持一致。為了更好地了解病毒對 大腦的影響，我們將考慮進行交叉研究合作。 其他 AAIC 精選故事的細節： 流感和肺炎疫苗可降低阿滋海默症的風險 AAIC 2020 的一項新研究表明，接種流感疫苗和肺炎疫苗與降低阿滋海默症的風險有關 聯。兩項針對老年人的研究發現，接受流感或肺炎疫苗接種的人罹患阿滋海默症的可能性 較小。那些更經常接種流感疫苗的人的風險更低。接種肺炎疫苗，對未攜帶一個已知阿滋 海默症遺傳風險因素（TOMM40 基因的變體）的人群能最大地降低風險。 這些報告是首次大規模地研究疫苗接種與阿滋海默症風險之間的關係，強調疫苗接種作為 一種可行的潛在干預方法，並為觀察到的疫苗保護作用的生物學機制進行深入研究提供了 依據。 血液測試異常腦蛋白可用於確認阿滋海默症的診斷 AAIC …

THE OCA SUMMIT VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE Resilient Communities is a virtual five-day summit of plenaries, workshops, and entertainment for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and allies across the country. The summit will consist of advocacy training and issue-based workshops on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted AAPI communities.  Community members will be able to discuss anti-Asian discrimination and hate incidents, civic engagement during …

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All forms of secondhand smoke can damage lungs. Make your time at home as safe as possible. Even as COVID-19 restrictions ease, most Californians are staying home to play it safe. But unless you live in a smokefree building, the safety of your home is worth a closer look. Did you know that secondhand smoking from cigarettes kills 41,000 nonsmoking …

$2.3 Million Will Fund Fuel Breaks, Clear Evacuation Routes in 28 Counties SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has joined forces with local Fire Safe Councils to enhance the safety and preparedness of local communities in connection with the 2020 wildfire season. PG&E is providing $2.3 million to fund local Fire Safe Council and 501(c)(3) organizations …

Is Your Community Responding? The 2020 Census is critical. A complete and accurate count will help shape the future of your community and inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding are distributed for important programs and services in health care, emergency and disaster response, education, and infrastructure.  Use this map of response rates across the country to see what …

New technology empowers clinicians and Medi-Cal members by providing access to interpretation services for non-English speaking Californians. Anthem Blue Cross has deployed hundreds of digital solutions kiosks in health centers across the state to provide real-time video interpretation services and access to telehealth. The kiosks help clinicians overcome communication barriers and improve service to the growing number of non-English speaking …