Image: © skynesher | iStock A study in Hypertension has revealed a connection between COVID-19 and persistent elevated blood pressure among specific demographics and those with preexisting health conditions A recent analysis of over 45,000 individuals afflicted with SARS-CoV-2 revealed a strong correlation between the virus and the emergence of persistent high blood pressure, even […]
The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that four CT residents have tested positive for Powassan virus (POWV) infection. These four cases of POWV associated illness are the first to be identified in Connecticut in 2023. During 2016–2022, 19 cases of POWV associated illness were reported in Connecticut, including six in 2022; two […]
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Four cases of the Powassan virus have been confirmed in Connecticut, according to state health officials. The Department of Public Health announced on Monday that the four residents tested positive for the tick-borne virus this year. The patients included two men aged 60 years and older who were residents of Middlesex […]
CLEVELAND – Getting a pedicure is a good way to destress. But, it can also be a headache if you end up walking out with an injury or infection. To avoid this, Joy Rowland, DPM, a podiatrist with Cleveland Clinic, encourages people to do some research beforehand. “Those wanting to get a pedicure should look […]
HOLLISTON, Mass., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology, Inc. (OTCQB: HRGN) (“Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing the technology to regenerate organs inside the body to treat severe diseases, today announced the Approval of an Orphan Disease Application for its lead product, the Cellspan Esophageal Implant by the […]
brand stories Published on Aug 21, 2023 06:26 PM IST This article sheds light on the immense benefits of blood donation, to raise awareness and inspire more individuals to become regular blood donors LG Electronics is conducting Blood camps across India under LIFE’S GOOD WHEN LIFE’S SHARED theme and also raising awareness on benefits of […]
Companies Gilead Sciences Inc Follow U.S. Food and Drug Administration Follow Aug 21 (Reuters) – Gilead Sciences (GILD.O) said on Monday the U.S. health regulator placed a clinical hold on studies of its blood cancer drug, just a month after the company scrapped a late-stage trial due to efficacy concerns. The company gained access to […]
A new study looked at data of U.S. covid patients who previously had no hypertension, finding those hospitalized with covid-19 were diagnosed with hypertension at twice the rate of those who were not. Also in the news: covid-blood clot links in cancer patients; U.S. covid rates tick up slowly; more. CNN: Covid-19 Linked With Higher […]
Someone dies every 33 seconds from heart disease in the U.S., according to the CDC. It’s the leading cause of death for men and women, and 695,000 people died from the disease in 2021. While those statistics are daunting, the World Health Organization reports that up to 80% of premature heart attacks and strokes caused […]
Living in Florida being around the marine environment. We need to be aware of what it is on your side has learned there have been five deaths in Tampa Bay this year linked to the flesh eating bacteria. Vibrio vulnificus statewide. The Florida Department of Health reports, 25 confirmed cases since January. Dr Eric Shamus […]