Monthly Archives: August 2023

Indian American leads imaging study to speedily diagnose lung infections

University of Cincinnati researcher Nalinikanth Kotagiri says imaging has the potential to identify specific lung infections in real-time A federally funded study, led by an Indian American researcher Nalinikanth Kotagiri, looks to develop a new imaging method that can identify certain types of lung infections — in real-time — in order to speed up treatment […]

Omicron infection didn’t protect some seniors from getting COVID-19 again: study

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 21, 2023 1:17 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new study has found that previous infection with an Omicron variant of COVID-19 did not protect seniors in long-term care and retirement homes from getting reinfected within a few months. Senior author and McMaster University immunologist […]

‘Flo,’ a well-known tree at Barton Springs Pool, has been diagnosed with a fungal infection

The decades-old tree has been diagnosed with Kretzschmariadeusta, also known as brittle cinder fungus. AUSTIN, Texas — A well-known pecan tree at Barton Springs Pool has been diagnosed with a wood decay fungus. On July 6, staff with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) were conducting a regular inspection of the tree, named “Flo,” […]

Blood on Board: Equipping Maryland’s Air Medical Response With Whole Blood To Save Lives

Contact: Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems: Todd Abramovitz | [email protected] | 443-831-1441 Maryland State Police: Elena Russo | [email protected] | 410-653-4236 University of Maryland Medical Center: Tiffani Washington | [email protected] | 443-934-0246 Public-private partnership between Maryland State Police, Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems and University of Maryland Medical Center Expands Statewide […]

C-Polar hosts Vancouver Summit to focus on strengthening infection control and resilience

C-POLAR Innovations hosted the highly anticipated Vancouver Summit, where the focus was on strengthening infection control and resilience through public and private partnerships.   Held at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, the summit brought together an esteemed group of over 90 senior-level professionals, including professors, policymakers, doctors, and business leaders from more than ten countries. Collectively, they […]

Diabetes Diet: What Is Low Glycemic Load? 6 Foods To Help Manage High Blood Sugar

By consuming foods with a low glycemic load, people can better control their blood sugar A low glycemic load refers to the measurement of how certain foods affect blood sugar levels after consumption. It takes into account both the glycemic index (a ranking of how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels) and the portion […]

Breastfeeding for at Least Six Months Aids Maternal Cardiovascular Factors

MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Breastfeeding for at least six months may reduce some maternal cardiovascular risk factors in women three years postpartum, according to a study published online July 19 in the International Breastfeeding Journal. Maleesa M. Pathirana, Ph.D., from University of Adelaide in Australia, and colleagues used three-year follow-up data from […]

Study shows Long Covid symptoms create a greater burden of disability than heart disease or cancer

NEW YORK — People who survived Covid-19 early in the pandemic, before there were vaccines, continued to be at higher risk for a slew of health problems for up to two years after they got over their initial infections, a new study finds, and that was especially true if they were hospitalized. These health problems […]