Monthly Archives: August 2023

The Best Blood Pressure Monitors for Your Money

Keeping a close eye on your blood pressure can go a long way in preventing, mitigating, and reversing various health conditions, including hypertension. But visiting your doctor every time you want to check your blood pressure isn’t realistic. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution to this problem: at-home blood pressure monitors. Available in a range of […]

PMC cardiovascular rehabilitation program receives certification

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center has received certification of its cardiovascular rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This certification is a recognition of PMC’s commitment to improving patients through quality care. Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help […]

Australian Mom of 2 Dies from ‘Extremely Rare’ Infection After Dog Bite

A week after receiving a seemingly innocent dog bite, a woman from Perth, Australia, is dead from a rare infection. Tracy Ridout was playing with her friend’s German Shepherd when she suffered a small nip on her hand, PerthNow reported. Ridout, 53, “didn’t think anything of” the bite, her daughter, Sophie Ridout, told the outlet. […]

Community Outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections Associated with Contaminated Piercing Aftercare Solution, Australia, 2021

Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Author affiliations: South Eastern Sydney Public Health Unit, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (B.T. Trevitt, A.L. Katelaris, C. Bateman-Steel, S. Chaverot, S. Flanigan, T. Cains, M.J. Ferson, V. […]

Travis County resident dies after amebic meningitis infection

The person became ill after swimming in Lake LBJ, according to Austin Public Health. AUSTIN, Texas — A Travis County resident has died after developing an illness caused by an amebic meningitis infection, Austin Public Health (APH) announced Wednesday. The public health agency said the person became ill after swimming in Lake LBJ in August. […]

Person dies from amebic infection after swimming in Lake LBJ

AUSTIN, Texas – A Travis County resident has died after developing an amebic meningitis infection after swimming in Lake LBJ, and Austin Public Health is warning people to take precautions in natural bodies of water. “Although these infections are very rare, this is an important reminder that there are microbes present in natural bodies of […]

Global Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases Market Research Analysis 2023-2029: Sizeable Cardiovascular Market Shows Slower Growth Amid Patent Expirations and Generics’ Rise

DUBLIN, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases Market (2023 Edition): Analysis By Drug Type, By Indication, By Region, By Country: Drivers, Trends and Forecast to 2029” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Market is expected to generate approximately USD 130 Billion by the end of 2029, […]

Increased human infection risk? Bird flu kills scores of sea lions in Argentina

ByMallika Soni Aug 30, 2023 08:28 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Bird Flu In Argentina: Argentina animal health authorities recently reported dead sea lions in several locations along country’s Atlantic coast. Scores of sea lions died from bird flu in Argentina, officials said amid an unprecedented global outbreak that continues to infect mammals. This […]