Monthly Archives: July 2023

PMC issues health advisory for Conjunctivitis

ByVicky Pathare Jul 27, 2023 12:17 AM IST Share Via Copy Link The health advisory has been issued in the wake of the rise in cases of Conjunctivitis and other eye infections in Alandi and Buldhana Following an outbreak of Conjunctivitis in Maharashtra, the health department of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Wednesday issued […]

Atrial fibrillation after TAVR linked to much higher risk of death, heart failure

Patients with a history of AFib were the most likely to present with comorbidities such as diabetes, peripheral artery disease, chronic kidney disease, a history of stroke and a history of percutaneous coronary intervention. Patients with first-time detected AFib were much more likely to undergo TAVR with transapical access than patients from the other groups. […]

Diet or Exercise: Which One is Better for Managing Blood Pressure?

Key Takeaways If you are diagnosed with borderline or high blood pressure, healthcare providers typically recommend changing your diet and exercise habits to keep your blood pressure healthy.  Both pieces are important, but most people with high blood pressure should prioritize reducing sodium with the DASH diet. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a health condition […]

Twisted Metal First Reviews: “Scrappy,” “Blood-Soaked Blast,” Critics Say

One of Sony Computer Entertainment’s greatest hits, the Twisted Metal post-apocalyptic demolition derby video game series was a bestselling PlayStation exclusive. Now the game franchise has been adapted to a high-octane half-hour live-action comedy series for Peacock that stars Anthony Mackie as John Doe, a courier called a “milkman” who bets his future on the […]

Centerville Community Blood Drive set for Aug. 15

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } LifeServe Blood Center needs both new and regular blood donors to roll up a sleeve this summer. Local lifesaving organizations like LifeServe Blood Center often see dips in blood donations due to blood donors’ busy summer schedules. From outdoor […]

Research explores air pollution, built environment and early cardiovascular disease

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Early exposure to polluted air, including in the womb, can have early and lasting effects on heart health. So reports a new University at Albany led study that surveyed the landscape of research on air pollution, the built environment and cardiovascular health indicators, with a particular eye to risk factors associated […]

Static isometric exercises most effective for reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Static isometric exercises—the sort that involve engaging muscles without movement, such as wall sits and planks—are best for lowering blood pressure, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence from clinical trials, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. But ‘cardio’ (aerobic exercise); dynamic resistance training, such as squats, press-ups, and weights; […]

Blood battle: Deputies outdraw police department

A Vitalant blood services technician prepares Churchill County Undersheriff Lee Orozco for donating blood during last week’s Battle of the Badges.Photo by Steve Ranson. Last week’s fifth annual Battle of the Badges became a duel in the desert of donors giving their blood to either the Fallon Police Department or the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office. […]

Red Cross appeals for blood donations to avoid national shortage

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Due to the nation’s blood supply decline, worsened by a summer donation slump, the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada urges donors to help avoid a shortage. The Red Cross provides around 40% of the blood collected across the country. The most needed blood-types are O negative, O positive, and B […]

AI and Machine Learning Hold Potential in Fighting Infectious Disease

By Mark Melchionna July 26, 2023 – A new study described that despite the continued threat of infectious diseases on public health, the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can help handle this issue and provide a framework for future pandemics. Regardless of research and biological advancements, infectious diseases remain an issue. To […]