Blood banks serving the Inland Empire are struggling to meet demand during summer — when students are out of school and people go on vacation instead of rolling up their sleeves to donate. Blood banks are hit with a summer shortage almost every year, said Dina Colunga, a spokesperson for LifeStream Blood Bank, the Inland […]
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Moreton Building Room M-100, First Floor1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas78756United States This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhsmeetings.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Moreton M-100 […]
Reassuringly, a history of oral contraceptive use had no deleterious effects on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and survival over long-term follow-up, a U.K. Biobank study showed. In a comparison between women who have used the pill and never-users, oral contraceptives were even linked to apparent reductions in CVD events and all-cause mortality over a median 11.8 […]
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Directly analyzing the role of the gut microbiota during the course of infection with human-specific pathogens is not possible with existing methods. To overcome this problem, we developed a germ-free precision mouse model, which we used to compare the acquisition, replication and pathogenesis of HIV and Epstein–Barr virus. This is a preview of subscription content, […]
Directly analyzing the role of the gut microbiota during the course of infection with human-specific pathogens is not possible with existing methods. To overcome this problem, we developed a germ-free precision mouse model, which we used to compare the acquisition, replication and pathogenesis of HIV and Epstein–Barr virus. This is a preview of subscription content, […]
Westford USA, Aug. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to SkyQuest, the escalating incidence of spine degeneration highlights a concerning trend within the global hospital-acquired infections market. This issue demands immediate attention as it contributes to the growing burden of healthcare-associated complications. Addressing the root causes and implementing stringent preventive measures are imperative for safeguarding […]
Abstract Blood pressure (BP) is a typical complex trait, and the genetic susceptibility of individuals to changes in BP induced by air pollution exposure is different. Although interactions of exposure to air pollutants with several candidate genes have been identified, genome-wide interaction studies (GWISs) are needed to understand the association between them with BP. Therefore, […]
Wilmington, Delaware, United States, Aug. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global aesthetic implants market is projected to flourish at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2031. As per the report published by TMR, a valuation of US$ 8.4 billion is anticipated for the market in 2031. As of 2023, the market for aesthetic […]
Representational Image (David Hablutz/Pexel via Canva) Since the time the Omicron variant was discovered, we know that it has caused numerous re-infections and even broken the immunity barrier created by earlier infections and vaccinations. Even at present, its latest sub-variant — the EG.5.1 or ‘Eris’ — is doing the rounds across the globe, having already […]