Monthly Archives: August 2023

Worthington American Legion recognized for blood drives

Worthington American Legion Post 828 Commander, Darlene Smail, center, stands with Blood Donor Committee chairman James Cantz, left, and Pennsylvania American Legion department commander Craig Wilhelm this summer at the Pennsylvania American Legion’s 104th Department Convention in Harrisburg. Submitted photo The Worthington Memorial American Legion Post 828 received a first-place recognition in the Blood Donor […]

Mouthwash can detect early cardiovascular disease: Study

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington Aug 19, 2023 09:03 AM IST Share Via Copy Link The study states that Periodontitis, resulting from gum inflammation, is a warning sign of cardiovascular risk. Periodontitis, which is connected to cardiovascular risk, results from gum inflammation. The study was published in ‘Frontiers in Oral Health.’ Mouthwash […]

‘Bad Blood’? One lucky blood donor could win Taylor Swift tickets

Estimated read time: 1-2 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — ARUP Blood Services doesn’t need any “Bad Blood,” but if you donate, you might just be “The Lucky One” and win two Taylor Swift tickets. ARUP Blood Services provides blood products to University of Utah Health and Huntsman Cancer Institute. In order to encourage blood donations, […]

Safety, Efficacy of Ranibizumab Biosimilars Appear Similar to Reference Product

Carl C. Awh, MD Credit: Retina Fellows Forum A new analysis suggests initial experiences with 2 ranibizumab biosimilars, ranibizumab-nuna (Byooviz) and ranibizumab-eqrn (Cimerli), revealed no unexpected adverse outcomes in treated eyes, while clinical efficacy appeared equivalent to the reference product (Lucentis).1 The study, presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 41st Annual Meeting, […]

Evidence of leaky protection following COVID-19 vaccination and SARS-CoV-2 infection in an incarcerated population

Abstract Whether SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccines confer exposure-dependent (“leaky”) protection against infection remains unknown. We examined the effect of prior infection, vaccination, and hybrid immunity on infection risk among residents of Connecticut correctional facilities during periods of predominant Omicron and Delta transmission. Residents with cell, cellblock, and no documented exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infected residents […]

Cancer Patients with COVID-19 May be Under Risk of Increased Blood Clots: Study

Red blood cells. (IANS) Cancer patients hospitalised with COVID-19 and those on anti-cancer drugs may face an elevated risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), and potentially severe blood clots in veins, as per a study. Published in JAMA Oncology, the study revealed that those receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment had a 33% higher relative risk of […]

Big news in bariatric surgery: Reduced cancer, cardiovascular risks; Presley’s post-mortem

August 19, 2023 4 min read ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-loading-text="Loading ” data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe ADDED TO EMAIL ALERTS We were unable to process your request. […]

Assessing the relationship between energy-related methane emissions and the burden of cardiovascular diseases: a cross-sectional study of 73 countries

Abstract The energy industry significantly contributes to anthropogenic methane emissions, which add to global warming and have been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This study aims to evaluate the relationship between energy-related methane emissions and the burden of CVD, measured in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), in 2019. We conducted a cross-sectional […]

UnityPoint Health — TRMC is nationally recognized for high quality cardiovascular care

-Messenger file photo UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center has received two awards from the American Heart Association. UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to follow up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more […]