The city of Fayetteville will host a blood drive in partnership with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks on the Fayetteville square today (Sept. 20.) The event kicks off at 9 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. via the CBCO’s bloodmobile, which will be on hand to collect donations. Donors will receive a free t-shirt, […]
Monthly Archives: September 2023
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As oceans warm, pathogenic bacteria are turning up more frequently in northern regions, scientists say. On a warm day in early July, Ed Houlihan guided kayakers on a four-mile trip on Cape Cod from Popponesset Bay up the Mashpee River to a freshwater pond. It was three hours of paddling round trip, but afterward Mr. […]
The recently released Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) Market Report for 2023, spanning a substantial 105 pages, offers valuable insights into its present condition, size, volume, and market share. In today’s digitally driven world, understanding the dynamics of the market has become not just important but essential for businesses and marketers alike. With the growing importance […]
The first human case of a disease that is normally confined to dogs was found in Stoke-on-Trent and it is now spreading in the UK. Brucella canis is an incurable bacterial infection that leads to infertility in dogs and was previously only seen in isolated cases in animals imported from places like Eastern Europe. In […]
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Image: @ Neustockimages | iStock As party conferences kick off, the forthcoming 2024 General Election highlights healthcares vital mission of preventing cardiovascular disease and the role salt reduction can play Prioritising salt reduction has emerges as a potent strategy for the future. After all, in a country with free healthcare, prioritising opportunities to reduce demand […]
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In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers conducted a prospective population-based analysis to understand whether vitamin D levels were associated with cardiovascular disease events and mortality, and overall mortality. Study: Vitamin D Levels Are Associated with Cardiovascular Disease Events but Not with Cardiovascular Disease or Overall Mortality: A Prospective Population-Based Study. Image […]
Hundreds of health industry experts will send a second letter to the CDC asking the agency to hold public meetings over proposals to update its Isolation Precautions guidance. Also in the news: the NCQA’s 2023 health plan ratings, Medicare Advantage ads, and more. CIDRAP: Experts Say CDC Not Getting Right Advice On Hospital Infection Prevention […]
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Credit: Ben Konkol/Kelso Harper/Scientific American Consumers can now get easy tests for Alzheimer’s. But these tests may not really help patients that much–yet. Full Transcript Tanya Lewis: Hi, this is Your Health, Quickly, a Scientific American podcast series! Josh Fischman: We bring you the latest vital health news: Discoveries that affect your body and your […]
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Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) and Surly Brewing Co. are hosting the “Pint for a Pint” blood drive on Tuesday. The blood drive is happening at the Surly Brewing Co. at 520 Malcolm Ave. Southeast in Minneapolis from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Blood donors will receive a Surly Brewing Co. branded pint glass and a […]