Monthly Archives: August 2023

Congenital disorders

A nationwide cohort study on incidence and mortality associated with extracranial vascular malformations

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25
Aug

Abstract Extracranial vascular malformations are abnormal formations of blood vessels located outside the brain (extracranial) that develop during fetal development. They are caused by errors in the formation of blood vessels in the embryo and can affect various parts of the body, such as the head, neck, face, and other regions. Some malformations may be […]

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Blood

Examining the blood collection experience

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25
Aug

August 25, 2023 4 min read Blood draws do not need to be unpleasant ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-loading-text="Loading ” data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe ADDED TO EMAIL […]

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Blood

Blood Test Could Ease Diagnosis of Kids’ Inflammatory Conditions

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25
Aug

Elevations in a single cytokine species were uniquely characteristic of Kawasaki disease in children versus other inflammatory disorders with similar presentations, researchers said, paving the way for a blood test to aid differential diagnosis. High levels of one particular interleukin (IL) protein — IL-17A — were diagnostic for Kawasaki disease as opposed to other pediatric […]

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Infection

U.S. Lockdown Return Debunked; Insurer Eases Prior Auths; Mudder Race Infections?

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25
Aug

Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The AP debunked misinformation about U.S. plans for early pandemic-style lockdowns and masking mandates. Meanwhile, a report from the Royal Society found that lockdowns and face masking “unequivocally” reduced the spread of COVID-19. (The Guardian) After receiving backlash, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tossed […]

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Infection

Global Prosthetic Joint Infections Treatment Market Size Predicted to Reach US$ 170 million by 2033

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New York, Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global market for prosthetic joint infection treatment reached US$ 100.4 million in 2022 and is forecasted to advance at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2023 to 2033. Hip and knee arthroplasty patients are likely to suffer from serious side effects called prosthetic joint infections (PJIs), which […]

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Cancer and neoplasms

Analysis of endoplasmic reticulum stress-related gene signature for the prognosis and pattern in diffuse large B cell lymphoma

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25
Aug

Abstract Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common lymphoma in adults. This study aimed to determine the prognostic significance of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-related genes in DLBCL. ER stress-related genes were obtained from the molecular signatures database. Gene expression data and clinical outcomes from the gene expression omnibus and TCGA datasets were collected, […]

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Congenital disorders

Novel epigenetic molecular therapies for imprinting disorders

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25
Aug

Abstract Genomic imprinting disorders are caused by the disruption of genomic imprinting processes leading to a deficit or increase of an active allele. Their unique molecular mechanisms underlying imprinted genes offer an opportunity to investigate epigenetic-based therapy for reactivation of an inactive allele or reduction of an active allele. Current treatments are based on managing […]

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Congenital disorders

Prognostic models for estimating severity of disease and predicting 30-day mortality of Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae infections: a bicentric retrospective study

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25
Aug

Russo TA, Marr CM. Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2019;32(3):e00001-00019. PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Maheswaranathan M, Ngo T, Rockey DC. Identification and management of the Hypervirulent invasive Klebsiella pneumoniae syndrome: a unique and distinct clinical entity. J Invest Med High Impact Case Rep. 2018;6:2324709618806552. Google Scholar  Shon AS, Bajwa RP, Russo TA. Hypervirulent […]

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Blood

Sonora Red Cross Blood Bank Closing Its Doors

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24
Aug

Sonora Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center to close in September Sonora, CA – The Sonora Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center located on Sanguinetti and Greenly Road will close next month, and donors will have to travel to neighboring counties to give blood. Clarke Broadcasting contacted American Red Cross California Gold Country […]

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Blood

Menstrual blood tests could aid women’s healthcare

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24
Aug

Qvin By Carrie King Berlin On any given day, about 800 million people around the world are on their period. Given those numbers, surprisingly little is known about menstrual blood itself. Sara Naseri, a doctor, hopes to change that with her healthcare start-up Qvin. She believes that testing this largely-ignored monthly blood sample could offer […]

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