The American Red Cross, which reports a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations so far this summer, will hold a blood drives from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Windham Veterans Center, 35 Veterans Memorial Drive. The Red Cross especially needs blood types O negative, O positive, B negative and A negative […]
Monthly Archives: August 2023
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will match the amount of dollars raised for each pint of blood collected that will earn $10 towards school supplies. CLEVELAND — As students prepare to head back to school, the American Red Cross, Cleveland Clinic and Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services are teaming up to host a Back-to-School […]
Cardiovascular
Topline Data On Obesity Drug Wegovy’s Impact On Cardiovascular Outcomes Won’t Necessarily Change Payer Coverage Policies
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On August 8th, Novo Nordisk posted topline data on the effects of its weight loss agent, Wegovy (semaglutide), which reduced major cardiovascular events by 20% in a much anticipated randomized controlled clinical trial named SELECT. The cardiovascular events avoided included cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction and non-fatal stroke, in trial participants who prior to the […]
Cardiovascular
Data On Obesity Drug Wegovy’s Impact On Cardiovascular Outcomes Won’t Necessarily Change Insurance Coverage Policies
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Aug
Novo Nordisk announced topline data on Tuesday that its weight loss drug, Wegovy, reduced major cardiovascular events by 20% in a much-anticipated randomized controlled clinical trial. The cardiovascular events avoided included cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction and non-fatal stroke in participants who prior to the study, called SELECT, had experienced a major adverse cardiovascular event […]
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Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael out of hospital, family confirms Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael out of hospital, family confirms 00:23 CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael, also known by the nickname ‘Mongo,’ is out of the hospital after a sepsis infection and pneumonia, according to his sister. He was admitted to the […]
Cardiovascular
Particulate matter air pollution linked to increased cardiovascular disease death and disability worldwide
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The impact of particulate matter air pollution on death and disability is on the rise worldwide, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. Previous research established the association of particulate matter (PM) pollution to CVD death and disability. […]
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The FDA has recently approved a blood test for screening preeclampsia—a deadly form of high blood pressure that could be fatal if left untreated. Preeclampsia impacts approximately one in every 25 pregnancies annually in the U.S., according to the CDC. Black birthing people, however, are disproportionately at risk.Considering a staggering 60% of preeclampsia-related deaths are […]
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Sinus drainage, or postnasal drip, occurs when the cavities called sinuses around the nasal passages become swollen and inflamed due to a sinus infection, also known as sinusitis. It is the dripping of excessive mucus in the back of the throat. Sinus drainage can result from an infection, cold, allergies, or other underlying medical conditions. […]
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Turns out you don’t have to walk 10,000 steps daily to start reaping health benefits. Less than half will do the trick. Why the Apple developer conference could signal a Disney stock buying opportunity Off English People who walk at least 4,000 steps a day can substantially lower their risk of death from any cause, […]
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As if the man who inspired the story of Count Dracula needed another bloody attribute, new research has revealed that Vlad the Impaler may have had a condition that made him cry tears of blood. Unlike his fictional counterpart, however, the mortal tyrant also appears to have had various respiratory and skin disorders linked to […]