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Albany health providers weigh-in on newborn syphilis surge

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Health officials are sounding the alarm on a jump in syphilis cases in newborns. Congenital syphilis happens when a mother with syphilis passes the infection on to her baby during pregnancy.“Having syphilis during your pregnancy can lead to increased risk of miscarriage, of stillbirth, of preterm birth, and also, for pregnancies that do come to term, can cause many different issues with the infant," said Brianna Samson, Director of Clinical Services at Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The number of babies born with the disease in 2022 surged to 10 times more from a decade ago, according to data from the CDC. It’s a statistic of major concern to health care providers, especially because it is preventable.“It’s treated with antibiotics, most of the time penicillin," explained Dr. Bruce Morris, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist at Albany Medical Center, "and it’s totally cu...

'Suspicious death' in north St. Louis County ruled a homicide

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Following an autopsy on Wednesday, a "suspicious death" in north St. Louis County has been updated to a homicide.Officers were called to the 12600 block of Columbia Bottom Road around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday and discovered a man's body in a grassy area near the road.Over the next several hours, detectives collected evidence and surveyed a patch of land that appeared to be burned, although it’s unknown if that’s linked to the investigation. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The county medical examiner ruled that the as-yet-unidentified victim died from multiple gunshot wounds.Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. If you wish to remain anonymous or are...

St. Louis sees record-breaking temps Wednesday, peaking into the 80s

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Wednesday brought record-breaking warmth to the St. Louis region. The daily high reached 83 degrees, breaking a record for the warmest temperature in St. Louis on Nov. 8. Wednesday's mark officially breaks a record of 82 degrees from 2005. For nearly a week, there's been a pattern of unseasonably warm temperatures in the St. Louis area. Temperatures have peaked around the 70s for the last several days. Results: November 7 Missouri Special Election Along with this record, the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting a high likelihood of above-average temperatures for St. Louis and much of the Midwest over the next two weeks. That said, a cold front could bring a chance of showers by late Wednesday evening and a noticeable cooldown. Temperatures could dip into the 50s overnight and climb back up to the low 60s by Thursday.

Powerful ceremony honors hostages taken by Hamas

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:54 GMT

CREVE COEUR, Mo. -- A powerful ceremony exactly 30 days after Hamas' brutal attack on Israel. Hundreds of people showed up with a message. They will not forget what started the war.Name, after name, after name, were read Tuesday. Each one represents a hostage that Hamas terrorists took 30 days ago. There were over 200 empty chairs that served as the ceremony's backdrop. Each chair honors one of those still-missing hostages.Tuesday night's ceremony at B'Nai Amoona congregation in Creve Coeur is known as a Shloshim. It is a Jewish tradition to keep their memory alive."We want people to remember why this war began. Israel did not want to get into this war," said Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham. "There were innocent people that were murdered and innocent people that were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. We need to do everything we can to bring those hostages home." Results: November 7 Missouri Special Election A message many in the St. Louis area agree with."I think it's important to remembe...

Denver County election results 2023

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:54 GMT

These are county-level results. If your city or school district spans more than one county the results on this page could be only partial results. Go to our aggregated results page to see full results for those races.Denver Public Schools Director – At Large (Vote For 1)Brittni Johnson11.24%12820John Youngquist61.82%70506Kwame Spearman26.94%30727Denver Public Schools Director – District 1 (Vote For 1)Scott Baldermann44.5%12882Kimberlee Sia55.5%16068Denver Public Schools Director – District 5 (Vote For 1)Marlene DeLaRosa59.26%12651Adam Slutzker16.32%3484Charmaine Lindsay24.43%5215Proposition HH (STATUTORY) (Vote For 1)Yes/For56.88%72490No/Against43.12%54964Proposition II (STATUTORY) (Vote For 1)Yes/For81.69%103896No/Against18.31%23288City And County of Denver Ballot Issue 2P (Vote For 1)Yes/For77.19%97837No/Against22.81%28911Denargo Market Metropolitan District No. 2 Ballot Issue 6A (Vote For 1)Yes/For41.03%32No/Against58.97%46Denargo Market Metropolitan District No...

Douglas County election results 2023

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:54 GMT

These are county-level results. If your city or school district spans more than one county the results on this page could be only partial results. Go to our aggregated results page to see full results for those races.City of Aurora Mayor ( 1)Mike Coffman66.06%1279Juan Marcano27.38%530Jeff Sanford6.56%127City of Aurora Council Member – At Large ( 2)Alison Coombs22.27%685Curtis Gardner33.71%1037Thomas Mayes17.17%528Jono Scott26.85%826City of Aurora Council Member – Ward VI ( 1)Francoise Bergan62.97%1148Brian Matise37.03%675City of Castle Pines Council – District 1 ( 1)Kevin Rants47.09%948Deborah M. Mulvey52.91%1065City of Castle Pines Council – District 2 ( 1)Ron Cole100%1333City of Castle Pines Council – District 3 ( 1)Geoff Blue62.55%745Heather Hankins37.45%446City of Littleton Council Member – At Large ( 1)Chris Campbell48.15%39Pam Grove51.85%42City of Littleton Council Member – District IV ( 1)Andrea Vukovich Peters100%71Douglas County Sch...

Adams County election results 2023

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:54 GMT

These are county-level results. If your city or school district spans more than one county the results on this page could be only partial results. Go to our aggregated results page to see full results for those races.City of Arvada Mayor (Vote For 1)John Marriott39.38%228Lauren Simpson60.62%351City of Arvada Councilmember – At Large (Vote For 1)Kathleen Kennedy22.69%125Sharon H. Davis54.26%299Bob Loveridge23.05%127City of Arvada Councilmember – District 2 (Vote For 1)Shawna Ambrose57.78%312Michael P. Griffith42.22%228City of Aurora Mayor (Vote For 1)Mike Coffman47.21%1875Juan Marcano44.16%1754Jeff Sanford8.64%343City of Aurora Council Member – At Large (Vote For 2)Alison Coombs33.01%2042Curtis Gardner23.94%1481Thomas Mayes25.54%1580Jono Scott17.51%1083City of Brighton Councilmember – Ward 1 (Vote For 1)Tom Green66.61%1181Jessie Williams33.39%592City of Brighton Councilmember – Ward 2 (Vote For 1)Jim Snyder100%949City of Brighton Councilmember – Wa...

In-N-Out Burger announces more expansion plans

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:54 GMT

In-N-Out Burger is expanding to yet another state.The Southern California-based fast food chain, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, announced on social media Tuesday that it plans to open multiple locations in New Mexico by 2027.“We're excited to share that we will be fully in the Four Corners," In-N-Out’s president and owner Lynsi Snyder shared on Instagram and Facebook. “We can’t wait to have smiling associates serving customers quality burgers, fries and shakes in such a unique, beautiful state.”In-N-Out already has locations in Arizona, Utah and Colorado which left New Mexico as the only remaining Four Corners state without one.The new restaurants will be in Albuquerque with plans for other New Mexico locations “in the years beyond,” a press release stated. The new restaurants will be served by a distribution hub in Colorado Springs.The very first In-N-Out burger opened in 1948 at a tiny stand at Francisquito and Garvey avenues in Baldwin Park, a suburb of Los Angel...

Number of infants born with syphilis exploding, CDC numbers show

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:54 GMT

In a startling revelation in the health community, cases of syphilis among newborns has risen at dramatic and alarming numbers, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.According to the CDC, recent numbers show that more than 3,700 babies in the U.S. were born with syphilis in 2022, a number that is more than 10 times higher than the total number cases in 2012.The sexually transmitted infection is known to cause a number of devastating lifelong medical conditions, as well as other tragic outcomes like miscarriage, infant death and stillbirth.CDC officials say the increase in infant infections follows along the same path as the rising number of syphilis cases among women of reproductive age, particularly those with social and economic factors that act as barriers for quality health care."The congenital syphilis crisis in the United States has skyrocketed at a heartbreaking rate," said CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry. "New actions are ne...

Former Super Bowl champion Matt Ulrich dead at 41

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:54 GMT

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay announced former NFL player Matt Ulrich has died at 41.Ulrich was an offensive lineman who played on the team's Super Bowl championship team during the 2006 season."I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich. Matt was with us only two seasons, but left his mark on many," Irsay posted on X, formerly Twitter. "Great guy, I hear he was a great dad — and he was a Super Bowl champ. My prayers to his family."Ulrich, born in the Chicago area, attended Northwestern and signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played five games that season and five games in 2006 before retiring."It's an incredible feeling," Ulrich said in a 2019 interview when asked what it was like to play in the Super Bowl. "Definitely one of the best memories, just being on the field with your teammates, especially that game."Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Dylan Gandy, left, and offensive guard Matt Ulrich are pictured in Jan. 2007 at the team's hotel ...