Monthly Archives: August 2023

Cardiovascular

The influence of electronic cigarette aerosol and cigarette smoke on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal functions in mice

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02
Aug

In a recent study published in the Scientific reports Journal, researchers examined the toxic effects of aerosol exposure from electronic cigarettes (ECs) and conventional cigarette smoke (CS) on mice’s cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal systems. Study: The toxic effects of electronic cigarette aerosol and cigarette smoke on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and renal systems in mice. Image Credit: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com Background […]

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Infection

Infectious disease expert Jeanne Marrazzo assumes Fauci role at NIH

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02
Aug

WASHINGTON – University of Alabama infectious disease director Jeanne Marrazzo will be the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ director by this fall. The announcement comes roughly eight months after longtime institute director Anthony Fauci stepped down. Marrazzo will assume her post at the $6.3 billion-dollar agency just as Congress begins hashing out the […]

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Cardiovascular

WHO adds cardiovascular polypill to essential medicines list

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has included a cardiovascular polypill—an all-in-one pill containing an antiplatelet, lipid lowering medication, and a blood pressure lowering and vascular stabilising drug (acetylsalicylic acid, ramipril, and atorvastatin)—in its List of Essential Medicines. Developed by the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) and the pharmaceutical company Ferrer, the medication has […]

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Blood

Grammy-winning gospel singer Tori Kelly released from hospital after reportedly being treated for blood clots

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02
Aug

Gospel singer Tori Kelly is on the road to recovery.  Kelly, 30, is back home after spending several days hospitalized as she reportedly suffered from severe blood clots. The two-time Grammy Award winner shared an update with her fans on social media by posting a series of heartfelt videos and photos.  GRAMMY-WINNING GOSPEL SINGER TORI […]

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Infection

UAB’s Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo to replace Dr. Fauci as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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02
Aug

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – UAB’s Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo has been named the Director of the NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. She is replacing Dr. Anthony Fauci who stepped down from the position in 2022. Dr. Marrazzo is currently the director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UAB. “Dr. Marrazzo brings a […]

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Blood

How to Prevent Blood Clots: Sleep, on Meds, in Hospital

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02
Aug

Blood clots or thrombosis can happen to anyone, but there are some situations that increase the risk of blood clots. Blood clots range in severity, from mild with pain and swelling symptoms to serious with severe illness and complications. Early detection helps prevent complications such as restricted blood supply to the veins or clotting in […]

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Kombucha may help control blood sugar in Type 2 diabetics; here is how to make kombucha tea at home | The Times of India

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02
Aug

Boil water, remove it from heat and dissolve the sugar in it. Add the tea bags and allow them to steep until the water has cooled. Once the tea is cool, remove the tea bags. Stir in the starter tea. Pour the mixture into a 1-gallon glass jar and gently slide the scoby into the […]

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