A brand-new challenge has been launched by a collaboration between regulators and healthcare organizations in the UK and US. The challenge aims to build models using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) that can predict heart failure-related health outcomes for veterans. The challenge, called the Veterans Cardiac Health and AI Model Predictions (V-CHAMPs) Challenge, […]
Huge breakthrough for millions with high blood pressure with new injection given once every six months One in three UK adults have high blood pressure – also known as hypertension But a trial of a new drug, zilebesiran, could revolutionise the future of treatment By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: […]
Biologic therapy for psoriasis shortly before and during pregnancy appears to be safe and is not associated with an increased risk for miscarriage, abortion, or congenital malformations, according to study results published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Investigators aimed to examine the effects of biologics on pregnancy outcomes in […]
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) – The Valdosta Police Department and Valdosta Fire Department hosted a friendly blood drive competition on Wednesday with Life South Community Blood Center in Valdosta. VPD Chief Leslie Manahan and VFD Chief Brian Boutwell say the Battle of the Badges was their best turnout yet. After participants donated their blood, they voted […]
Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)PCSK9 geneTherapeutic strategiesInclisiranReferencesFurther reading Low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol can cause artery blockages and diseases like heart attacks and strokes. Further, it raises the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Thickened arteries and veins with cholesterol. Image Credit: NPW-STUDIO/Shutterstock.com Although medicine and lifestyle modifications can considerably lower LDL, a considerable portion of at-risk […]
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new drug could help lower persistent high blood pressure for up to six months following a single injection, a study suggests. If successful, the drug—zilebesiran—would provide a more convenient method for the management of high blood pressure, which is routinely treated through daily tablets. The work is published in the […]
A nonprofit blood service provider is calling for people to donate blood due to an emergency blood shortage. According to a press release from nonprofit blood service provider Vitalant, the shortage was exacerbated by the Fourth of July holiday week. Vitalant also said a seasonal drop in blood donations has been ongoing since May that […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel “Having fun is paramount, but it’s also a very intense, very personalized program.” Author of the article: Rochelle Lash • Special to the Montreal Gazette Published Jul 20, 2023 • Last updated 6 minutes ago • 4 minute read Join the conversation Patients with special needs can frolic with new friends at […]
While Salesforce has some very solid rationale for raising prices by 9% across many of its product lines, its announcement of those imminent increases id likely to inspire archrivals SAP and Oracle to launch aggressive campaigns to cut into Salesforce’s massive market share. I admire the courage and confidence displayed by Marc Benioff in forging […]
An RNA interference therapy for hypertension may decrease serum angiotensinogen and blood pressure levels, findings from a Phase I study suggest. In a multi-part, multicenter study funded by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, researchers from the US and UK aimed to assess the safety, study the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics, and examine the antihypertensive efficacy of zilebesiran, an […]