Monthly Archives: July 2023

$2.1 million awarded to research link between migraine, strokes and cardiovascular disease

The American Heart Association is funding seven new scientific research studies to learn more about the way migraine may impact the risk of stroke and heart disease DALLAS, July 26, 2023 — Existing research shows certain types of migraines can increase the risk of stroke, and there is growing evidence that they may also lead […]

American Red Cross asking individuals to Donate Blood this August across the Outer Banks and Northeastern NC

By Submitted Story on July 26, 2023 The demand for lifesaving blood products does not pause for summer. The American Red Cross is asking individuals across the Outer Banks and Northeastern North Carolina to schedule an appointment to donate blood this August. “When you donate blood, you may be helping ensure a patient gets to […]

Pregnancy Loss Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack in Women, But Not Male Partners

Anders Pretzmann Mikkelsen, MD, PhDCredit: LinkedIn An analysis of data from more than 1.1 million women and their male partners is providing new insight into differences in risk of myocardial infarction and all-cause mortality following pregnancy loss. A register-based cohort study including all people born in Denmark between 1957 and 1997, results indicate experiencing pregnancy […]

Viva Biotech and Pfizer Collab on Cardiovascular Treatment Initiative

26 July 2023 Science Viva Biotech’s investment enterprise, Riparian Pharmaceuticals, works to develop cutting-edge treatments for cardiovascular conditions. Riparian has recently revealed an exclusive deal with Pfizer on a research and licence contract. “Riparian Pharmaceuticals works to develop cutting-edge treatments for cardiovascular conditions“ Pfizer will provide Riparian with sole access to one of their preclinical […]

Karyopharm to Report Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on August 2, 2023

— Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. ET — NEWTON, Mass., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies, today announced it will report second quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Karyopharm’s management team will host a […]

Honey made by ants could treat some bacterial and fungal infections

Honeypot ants (Camponotus inflatus) hanging from the ceiling of a nest, engorged with nectar Minden Pictures/Alamy Honey produced by a type of ant in Australia has antimicrobial properties that could one day lead to new treatments against some bacterial and fungal infections. Australian honeypot ants (Camponotus inflatus) are found in arid regions of central and […]

Social Determinants of Health and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Research demonstrates that socioeconomic inequalities are “strong determinants” of cardiovascular risk throughout the world. Members of the writing committee for the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association 2019 Guideline on Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease incorporated throughout the guideline consideration of how social determinants of health may impact the efficacy of specific guidance and prescriptions […]