Monthly Archives: July 2023

4 Ways to Keep Chronic Pain From Straining Your Friendships

4 Ways to Keep Chronic Pain From Straining Your Friendships Sometimes talking to loved ones about your chronic pain might make you feel even worse than keeping it to yourself, adding to the sense of isolation you may already be experiencing. Here’s advice on how to deal with family issues from those who have experienced […]

Schizophrenia Overview

Schizophrenia Overview Identifying the signs of schizophrenia can be challenging, as is the case with many mental illnesses. However, it’s crucial to dispel the misconception that schizophrenia involves having split or multiple personalities. While hallucinations and delusions are prominent symptoms of schizophrenia, there are additional indicators to be aware of. Positive symptoms: These refer to […]

Join the Culver City Blood Drive and Save Lives at Fire Station 1 on July 20

The Rotary Club and Fire Department Partner for Cedars Sinai Blood Drive By Dolores Quintana The Culver City Rotary Club, in collaboration with the Culver City Fire Department, is organizing a Cedars Sinai Blood Drive at Culver City Fire Station #1. This vital event presents an opportunity for community members to make a difference and […]

CD73 dysregulates monocyte anti-tumor activity in MM

Introduction Multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell neoplasm in the bone marrow (BM). The global incidence of MM in 2020 was 176,000, an increase of 287.7% since 1990.1,2 Current myeloma therapies such as proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory agents, monoclonal antibodies, and BM transplantation, prolong the survival and improve the prognosis of patients; however, these methods […]

Free thin fried catfish offered to blood donors during Middendorf’s 89th anniversary

Free thin fried catfish offered to blood donors during Middendorf’s 89th anniversary Published 12:15 am Wednesday, July 19, 2023 All blood donors will receive a FREE Thin Fried Catfish Dinner. MANCHAC — Middendorf’s Seafood Restaurant is hosting Blood Drives at both locations to mark their 89th Anniversary and to help their community.   The Blood […]

Study finds new genes that may contribute to congenital heart diseases

Researchers have found new genes that contribute to hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare, life-threatening heart disease that occurs in infants. In babies with HLHS, the left side of the heart (left ventricle) is underdeveloped and unable to pump oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. The US Centers for Disease Control and […]

Researchers find evidence of ‘forever chemicals’ in blood of pregnant women

California researchers have found new evidence that several chemicals used in plastic production and a wide array of other industrial applications are commonly present in the blood of pregnant women, creating increased health risks for mothers and their babies. The researchers said their findings add to a growing body of evidence showing that many chemicals […]

Economic burden associated to cardiovascular treatment

Introduction Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is initiated by the atheromatous plaque, which is due to the retention and accumulation of cholesterol-rich apoB-containing lipoproteins within the arterial intima.1,2 Their clinical manifestations, like myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke, are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, resulting in a high use of health-care resources and costs.1–4 […]

Blood donations have significantly dropped, Red Cross in need on donors

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – The Red Cross said blood donations are coming in much slower than they are going out the door. They said the demand for blood is higher in the summer months, but it’s also when they see a decline in donations. “Many people have seen the stories about this being a record-breaking […]