Kansas City, MO; According to the American Red Cross, blood supply donors have run dry these summer months. In order to boost the number of donors and keep blood in supply for hospitals and emergency services, the American Red Cross will be giving away $10 e-gift cards to blood donors in August. To schedule an […]
A clinical trial was the first to demonstrate that a new obesity drug could also improve patients’ heart health. A new obesity drug, Wegovy, slashed the risk of serious heart problems by 20 percent in a large trial, the drug’s maker said on Tuesday, a finding that could put pressure on insurers to cover the […]
ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Aug 08, 2023 07:02 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Amid spread of new Covid variant, India needs to be careful, as Covid appropriate behaviour has taken a back seat and immunity is waning, says expert. New Covid variant EG.5.1 or Eris that has been adding to the surge of Coronavirus […]
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Key Takeaways The U.S. is currently facing yet another surge of COVID-19 cases. The majority of the population does have some immunity to the virus, so the levels of disease are much lower than they were during past surges and it no longer threatens to overwhelm the healthcare system. New strains of COVID will continue […]
Covid-19 infections are on the rise in Ireland again and causing more hospital admissions, according to the HSE. Indicators had been trending downwards in May but began to increase again towards the end of June. A similar trend is occurring across the UK. In a statement, a spokesperson for the HSE confirmed that the number […]
Novo Nordisk A/S, a leading Danish pharmaceutical company, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its obesity medication Wegovy. A highly anticipated study has revealed that Wegovy not only effectively addresses weight concerns but also significantly reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes among individuals with a history of heart issues. This unexpected development has […]
William Roberts, MD, a “legend in cardiovascular medicine,” died at 90 from renal cell carcinoma. Dr. Roberts was born in 1932 in Georgia and was the son of Stewart Roberts, MD, the first cardiologist in the South, according to an in memoriam piece published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology. Dr. Roberts was […]
Key Takeaways A small clinical study showed that a new RNA-targeted medication lowered blood pressure for up to six months. Zilebesarin is injected straight into the liver, targeting its effects there. Current hypertension medications focus on hormones that cause high blood pressure; this one targets the RNA that creates the hormones. The drug is years […]
In summers past—well, through 2020—COVID-19 surges during the summer were a worrisome and frustrating trend. For many, the thought of a respiratory virus surging in the summer seemed out of place. During this time of the pandemic, the summer represented a potential reprieve where the outdoors could provide a bit of flexibility in the intense […]