Monthly Archives: September 2023

Congenital disorders

RetinalGeniX Technologies focuses on prevention of blindness, early detection of multiple systemic diseases

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19
Sep

RetinalGeniX Technologies Inc. released to the public via OCT Markets a video webinar regarding the retinal screening medical device technology being developed by the company to help prevent blindness and multiple systemic diseases, the company’s business opportunities and the professional background of the company’s management team. According to RetinalGeniX CEO Jerry Katzman, the company is […]

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Infection

Nationwide tracking sought for rare disease that is spread by canines, fatal if untreated

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19
Sep

As cases creep upward of a rare disease that spreads to humans from wild canines and dogs, medical experts say it’s important to get a better understanding of its incidence across the country. Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is an infection caused by the parasite Echinococcus multilocularis, which is carried by coyotes, dogs and foxes. The tapeworm common in Europe was […]

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Infection

Hospital-Diagnosed Infections Associated With Increased Incidence of Dementia

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19
Sep

Hospital-diagnosed infections have previously been associated with dementia, but there is a lack of association between autoimmune diseases and dementia, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. The authors said that this could potentially indicate infection-specific processes in developing dementia rather than systemic inflammation. Image credit: Marharyta – stock.adobe.com Infections were associated with […]

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Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular Health: Doctor Decodes The Impact Of Physical Inactivity On The Heart

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19
Sep

Cardiovascular Health: Doctor Decodes The Impact Of Physical Inactivity On The Heart From obesity to hypertension, living an inactive lifestyle can cause a variety of heart health problems. Written by Kinkini Gupta |Updated : September 19, 2023 4:52 PM IST Physical inactivity is a growing concern in our modern lifestyles. It poses significant risk to […]

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Cancer and neoplasms

ASX cancer stocks guide: Here’s everything you need to know

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Link copied toclipboard According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cancer is the leading cause of death globally. WHO defines cancer as a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body with malignant tumours and neoplasms. WHO says the one defining feature of cancer is the rapid […]

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Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular Health: Doctors Decodes The Impact Of Physical Inactivity On The Heart

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19
Sep

Cardiovascular Health: Doctors Decodes The Impact Of Physical Inactivity On The Heart From obesity to hypertension, living an inactive lifestyle can cause a variety of heart health problems. Written by Kinkini Gupta |Published : September 19, 2023 4:31 PM IST Physical inactivity is a growing concern in our modern, sedentary lifestyles. It poses significant risks […]

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Congenital disorders

Incarnation Of Goddess Or Genetic Anomaly? Baby Girl Born With 14 Fingers & 12 Toes In Rajasthan

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19
Sep

A baby girl in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur was born with 14 fingers and 12 toes. She has seven fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot.  While the family believes the girl to be an incarnation of a Goddess, she has a rare condition known as Polydactyly, a genetic, congenital abnormal disorder.  What is […]

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Cardiovascular

Does a high-dose influenza vaccine reduce cardiovascular disease risk?

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19
Sep

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers assessed whether a high-dose influenza vaccine is associated with a benefit in reducing cardiopulmonary (CP) events during periods of influenza activity. Study: Temporal Association Among Influenza-Like Illness, Cardiovascular Events, and Vaccine Dose in Patients With High-Risk Cardiovascular Disease. Image Credit: BaLL LunLa/Shutterstock.com Background Influenza is associated with […]

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Blood

Red Cross partners with the University of Arkansas to combat national blood shortage

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The American Red Cross is facing a nationwide blood shortage. The organization was short more than 30,000 units of blood for the month of August. To combat the national blood shortage, the Red Cross is teaming up with the University of Arkansas for a fall blood drive. The organizations are urging anyone who can, to […]

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