Monthly Archives: August 2023

Cancer and neoplasms

A pilot radiometabolomics integration study for the characterization of renal oncocytic neoplasia

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03
Aug

Abstract Differentiating benign renal oncocytic tumors and malignant renal cell carcinoma (RCC) on imaging and histopathology is a critical problem that presents an everyday clinical challenge. This manuscript aims to demonstrate a novel methodology integrating metabolomics with radiomics features (RF) to differentiate between benign oncocytic neoplasia and malignant renal tumors. For this purpose, thirty-three renal […]

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Cardiovascular

Genetic risk, adherence to healthy lifestyle and acute cardiovascular and thromboembolic complications following SARS-COV-2 infection

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03
Aug

Abstract Current understanding of determinants for COVID-19-related cardiovascular and thromboembolic (CVE) complications primarily covers clinical aspects with limited knowledge on genetics and lifestyles. Here, we analysed a prospective cohort of 106,005 participants from UK Biobank with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. We show that higher polygenic risk scores, indicating individual’s hereditary risk, were linearly associated with increased […]

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Infection

DNA-based assessment of root lesion nematode infections in cereal roots

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03
Aug

Abstract Root lesion nematodes (RLN) of the genus Pratylenchus are causing significant damage in cereal production worldwide. Due to climate change and without efficient and environment-friendly treatments, the damages through RLNs are predicted to increase. Microscopic assessments of RLNs in the field and the greenhouses are time-consuming and laborious. As a result, cereal breeders have […]

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Cardiovascular

Prognostic value of triglyceride glucose index in population at high cardiovascular disease risk

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In this retrospective analysis, we verified the association between the TyG index and cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in primary prevention. We discovered that those with a TyG index ≥ 9.83 who had a high risk of CVD also had a higher risk of both cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. The number of people at high risk of CVD […]

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Blood

Blood & Plasma Components Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2017-2027

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New York, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “Blood & Plasma Components Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2017-2027” – https://www.reportlinker.com/p06482440/?utm_source=GNW The global blood & plasma components market is anticipated to observe impressive growth during the forecast period, 2023-2027.The major factors include the growing […]

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Blood

San Diego Blood Bank joins National Partnership to Send Blood Where Needed

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02
Aug

SAN DIEGO (CNS) – The San Diego Blood Bank has joined the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps, a partnership with other community-based blood centers across the nation to help prepare for emergencies that may lead to a high demand for transfusions, it was announced Wednesday. Created in September 2021, BERC is a cooperative of 36 blood […]

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Infection

Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba; mother says doctors ‘fought aggressively’ to save her

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02
Aug

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/Gray News) – A 17-year-old Georgia girl has died after contracting a rare infection. Megan Ebenroth died on July 22. Her mother said doctors aggressively fought to save her daughter’s life. “I do want it to be known that doctors tried to do a spinal tap to diagnose her, and that the Children’s […]

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Blood

New blood test helps identify potential risks of Alzheimer’s disease

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02
Aug

Clinical lab giant Quest Diagnostics has launched the first direct-to-consumer blood test that can help identify potential risks associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The blood test, AD-Detect, assesses the potential risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease based on a brain protein that contributes to the condition. The tests cost $399. Connie Lesko is cautiously optimistic about the […]

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Infection

COVID summer surge hits NY, with hospitalizations spiking 22% last week. What to know

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A summer surge in COVID-19 infections sweeping the nation has hit New York, prompting health alerts about rising hospital admissions and calls for those infected to seek treatment. In New York, hospital admissions for COVID-19 leaped 22% last week, reaching more than 100 admissions per day statewide, health officials said. A total of 644 COVID-19 […]

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Blood

Add grip strength tests to weight and blood pressure vital signs, researchers say

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02
Aug

Add grip strength tests to weight and blood pressure vital signs, researchers say – CBS Boston Watch CBS News There is another vital sign that your doctor should measure at your next physical – your grip strength. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and […]

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