Monthly Archives: July 2023

Artificial intelligence is leveling up the fight against infectious diseases

Credit: NIAID Artificial intelligence is a new addition to the infectious disease researcher’s toolbox. Yet in merely half a decade, AI has accelerated progress on some of the most urgent issues in medical science and public health. Researchers in this field blend knowledge of life sciences with skill in computation, chemistry and design, satisfying decades-long […]

Georgia resident dies from rare, brain-eating amoeba, officials say

A Georgia resident has died after being infected with a rare brain-eating amoeba, according to the state’s Department of Public Health. Health officials said in a release Friday the resident likely contracted Naegleria fowleri — an amoeba that destroys brain tissue — while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond. Details about the patient including […]

Why brain eating amoeba infections are becoming more common

Emerging from one of the hottest months on record, concerns are mounting from experts over how rising temperatures could also mean a rise of instances of fungal and brain eating amoeba infections. In July alone, two individuals — one in Georgia and one in Nevada — were killed from contracting Naegleria fowleri, the brain-eating amoeba, […]

Cardiovascular Endoscopy Market To Witness the Highest Growth Globally In Coming Years 2023-2029 | Olympus, Fujifilm Corporation, Pentax Medical, Karl Storz

The Global Cardiovascular Endoscopy Market exhibits comprehensive information that is a valuable source of insightful data for business strategists during the decade 2023-2029. This intelligence reports include an investigation based on Current scenarios, Historical records, and Future predictions. The report contains different market predications Related to market size, revenue, production, CAGR, Consumption, gross margin, and other substantial factors. While emphasizing the key driving […]

Chaffee County Public Health Begins Offering Blood Lead Testing For Children – by Ark Valley Voice Staff

Beginning on August 1, 2023, Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) will offer FREE blood lead testing for children, by appointment in Salida and Buena Vista. Why is lead a problem, especially for children? Lead Free Kids for a Healthy Future Photo Courtesy of CDC “Lead is a neurotoxin, and no safe blood lead level in […]

Battle of the Badges Blood Battle Royale to bring competition to local blood drives

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. – First responders in Berrien County are adding an element of competition to a series of local blood drives hosted by Versiti Blood Centers. Each Berrien county department is encouraging community members to come out to a series of blood drives happening this week, and when those people donate, they add to […]

Heart-healthy fats and their benefits for cardiovascular health

Published on Jul 31, 2023 07:00 PM IST Unsaturated fats can help reduce LDL cholesterol levels and boost good cholesterol. Here are heart-healthy fats that you can incorporate into your diet. / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Jul 31, 2023 07:00 PM IST “Discover the incredible benefits of these essential fats […]

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Heart attacks may occur after treatment of infections

DEAR DR. ROACH: My mom had a throat and palate infection that was treated in 2017, and about two weeks later, she had a heart attack. In 2023, she had pneumonia, and was briefly hospitalized and treated, but again about two weeks later, she had another heart attack. We asked her cardiologist if there is […]