Monthly Archives: August 2023

Association between red blood cell distribution width and the prognosis of brain death in patients with a Glasgow Coma Scale 

Abstract Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) has been reported as a meaningful prognostic factor in various diseases. Our study compared patients’ RDW levels and prognosis at admission and discharge time. A total of 128 patients 77 patients who suffered brain death (subject group), and 51 patients who were discharged from the hospital (control group) […]

Cardiovascular Devices Market Size to Surpass USD 86.27 billion by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.9%

Pune, India, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global cardiovascular devices market size was USD 54.08 billion in 2021 and it is predicted to reach USD 86.27 billion by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period. The technological advancements in cardiovascular devices, such as the development of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered devices, are […]

Performance of different colorectal cancer screening strategies: a long-term passive follow-up population-based screening program in Beijing, China

Sung H, Ferlay J, Siegel RL, Laversanne M, Soerjomataram I, Jemal A, et al. Global cancer statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA Cancer J Clin. 2021;71:209–49. Article  PubMed  Google Scholar  Zheng RS, Zhang SW, Zeng HM, Wang SM, Sun KX, Chen R, et al. Cancer […]

Apolipoprotein B in cardiovascular risk assessment

Apolipoprotein (apo) B measurement is a recommended alternative to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) The 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society guideline on dyslipidemia recommends that physicians may use levels of either non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) or apo B instead of LDL-C for screening and targets of treatment.1 Non-HDL-C represents total cholesterol minus cholesterol from HDL particles; apo […]

Growing concerns for back-to-school as data shows rising COVID-19 cases in B.C.

A grassroots group of health professionals are calling for British Columbia to reinstate mask mandates in schools and hospitals to prevent a repeat “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and influenza infections that pushed the province’s hospitals to the brink last fall. And with data showing rising COVID-19 cases in B.C. and two new viral subvariants on […]

A joyous blood donation by two leaders who toiled to change the nation’s antiquated rules

On her darkest days, when she was worried whether a critically ill patient would pull through, Dr. Rochelle Walensky would sometimes end a 14-hour clinical shift by donating blood. It was a simple way to give back, to give life, when another life might, despite her best efforts, be slipping away. After a particularly difficult […]

U of I’s annual blood drive moved indoors due to extreme heat

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Impact Life hosted its annual blood drive at the Illini Union throughout last week, but it had to be held indoors due to extreme heat conditions. Organizers said a period of low donations caused low inventory for O-positive, O-negative, B-positive, and B-negative blood types. Donations relations manager Jim Watts said students […]

U of I’s annual blood drive moved indoors due to the extreme heat

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Impact Life hosted its annual blood drive at the Illini Union throughout the week. The show goes on for Penguin Project Organizers decided to move indoors due to extreme heat conditions. They said a period of low donations caused low inventory for o-positive, o-negative, b-positive, and b-negative blood types. Donations relations […]

Is there more we could be doing to prevent Covid infections?

Blanket measures are ineffective for Covid-19. Photo / Alin Luna, Unsplash OPINION Interventions designed to limit the spread of Covid have been rolled back around the world. In New Zealand, the Government removed all remaining public health measures last week. But although the emergency is over and the disease is rapidly becoming endemic, the risk […]

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War confirms extra long season finale

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War has confirmed an extra-long season finale, with fans getting more drama along the way. Staff for the series confirmed that Part 2: The Separation will conclude with a one-hour special on September 30, with the extended slot seeing the 25th and 26th episodes combined. They also announced that a compilation of […]