HCM has been considered a rare disease, and Owens said many smaller cardiology practices might only have a one or two patients with HCM. For this reason, there has been a sort of one-size-fits-all approach to HCM. But research and longer term tracking of patients has shown HCM can come in a variety of forms […]
It’s difficult to live with underlying lifestyle diseases like diabetes. To control blood sugar levels while maintaining a healthy lifestyle, some rules must be followed. Additionally, co-morbidities can occasionally increase a person’s chance of developing additional health conditions. Dr Shailesh Rohatgi, Prof & HOD, Dept Of Neurology, DPU Private Super Specialty Pune shares the impact […]
Diabetes is a chronic and common condition that thousands of people in the UK suffer from, with type 2 being the most common version of the disease. It occurs when the glucose, or sugar, within the blood becomes too high and cannot be regulated, reports the Mirror. There are certain foods that can alter a […]
An analysis of seven studies involving over 19,000 adults discovered a clear correlation between increased blood pressure and daily alcohol consumption, even at low levels. The American Heart Association recommends limiting alcohol intake and emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle for optimal cardiovascular health. Every additional alcoholic beverage may increase blood pressure over the […]
Recently, scientists reviewed the available literature to better understand vitamin D’s immunomodulatory and antiviral function. The study explores how vitamin D influences the pediatric respiratory system after acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI), such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is the causal agent of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This review […]
Aug 04, 2023, 12:04pmUpdated 23m ago By: News 12 Staff The New York Blood Center is kicking off its “Pint for Pint” campaign to get more people to donate. As a part of this campaign, all presenting blood donors will receive a voucher to redeem a free or discounted beverage at their local participating establishment […]
<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/common-blood-thinner-m.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/common-blood-thinner-m.jpg" data-sub-html="Credit: Cell Metabolism (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.06.014″> Credit: Cell Metabolism (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.06.014 Warfarin, a widely used blood thinner, appears to have potent anti-cancer properties, according to a study by Columbia University researchers. The study, conducted in human cells and in mice, found that warfarin stops tumors from interfering with a self-destruct mechanism […]
In the United States, one person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s around 1 in 5 of all U.S. deaths. Heart disease is cited by the health body as being a “leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and […]
The following is a summary of “Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgery for indeterminate thyroid nodules (THYCOVID): a retrospective, international, multicentre, cross-sectional study,” published in the June 2023 issue of Diabetes and Endocrinology by Medas et al. Since its emergence in early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has diverted resources from non-urgent and elective procedures, […]
Dr. Swagata Tambe, MD, DNB, FCPS, DDV, Fellow of ISD, Switzerland and CODFI says, “Ear infections can afflict different parts of the ear, including the external, middle, and rarely, the inner ear. The root cause of these infections is often straightforward. As the rainy season approaches, the humidity levels rise, creating an ideal environment for […]