Monthly Archives: August 2023

Cardiovascular

School-based cardiovascular health promotion program trial had neutral effect on adolescent cardiovascular health

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14
Aug

Bookmark 1. There was no difference in cardiovascular health between adolescents who received a 2 or 4-year-long school-based health promotion intervention compared to those who received the standard curriculum. 2. Despite the neutral statistical effect, adolescents reported positive experiences following this comprehensive program that involved individual empowerment in making healthy life decisions. Evidence Rating Level: […]

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Blood

Blood Drives

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14
Aug

Effingham Event Center will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11 at 1501 W. Fayette Ave., inside the Banquet Room. To donate, contact ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70751 to locate the drive. Donors […]

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Infection

COVID-19: 75% of Canadians were infected by virus by spring 2023

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14
Aug

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Health Health The rapid increase in infection rates, especially among younger adults, was fuelled by the now dominant Omicron variants New data from the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force shows rates of infection from SARS-CoV-2, as opposed to immunity acquired through vaccination. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko /AP Photo/Bloomberg Article […]

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Infection

Alabama sees uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations

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14
Aug

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Hospitals across the U.S. are reporting a rise in COVID-19 cases and the Center for Disease Control is tracking new cases here in North Alabama. Huntsville Hospital Infection Disease Dr. Ali Hassoun says many people are mistakenly calling it the ‘summer flu.’ The flu and COVID-19 have similar respiratory symptoms like […]

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Infection

New study charts exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infection in Canada throughout the pandemic

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14
Aug

<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/new-study-charts-expos.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/new-study-charts-expos.jpg" data-sub-html="SARS-CoV-2 infection–acquired and vaccine–induced seroprevalence in Canada (March 2020 to March 2023). Anti-nucleocapsid (anti-N) and anti-spike (anti-S) seropositivity for all age groups combined, by region. Each point represents a seroprevalence estimate from a project at the midpoint of a sample collection period, including all age groups. Infection-acquired seropositivity was measured as anti-N […]

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Blood

3 southeastern PA hospitals join Miller-Keystone Blood Center

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14
Aug

Three hospitals in southeastern Pennsylvania have joined the Miller-Keystone Blood Center program, officials announced Monday. The move means the center will be the exclusive provider of blood products and patient services for Pottstown Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital and Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, officials said. “Miller-Keystone Blood Center has a 50-year history of quality service to […]

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Cardiovascular

Good and Bad Cholesterol: How to Lower LDL and Raise HDL

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14
Aug

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood that the body needs for certain functions, but abnormal cholesterol levels can cause problems. Cholesterol is carried in the blood in particles of fat and protein called lipoproteins, like low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). LDL is often called “bad” cholesterol since high levels are strongly […]

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Infection

Finnish health authorities plan to inspect all fur farms for bird flu infections

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14
Aug

The inspection of over 400 fur farms will begin next month. Open image viewer Bird flu has been detected at a total of 24 fur farms across the country so far this year. Image: Tomi Hirvinen / Lehtikuva The Finnish Food Safety Authority has announced plans to inspect all 400-plus fur farms located across Finland […]

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Blood

Bladen County Hospital Organizes Summer Donor Blood Drive: Join as a Lifesaving Community Hero

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14
Aug

Spread the love A Staff Report Elizabethtown, Bladen County – Bladen County Hospital is gearing up to host a vital event that holds the power to save lives: the Summer Donor Blood Drive. This commendable initiative aims to rally the community and encourage individuals to become heroes by donating blood to those in need. The event […]

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