Monthly Archives: September 2023

PCI before TAVR fails to improve patient outcomes

Overall, the study’s primary outcome—a composite of death, myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest within 30 days—was seen in 2.8% of PCI patients and 2% of patients who did not undergo PCI. This was even true in patients presenting with hemodynamically significant left main (LM) disease or proximal left anterior descending (pLAD) disease. In addition, a […]

Donate Urgently Needed Blood, Get A Free Haircut In RSM

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — As Rancho Santa Margarita residents near into the fall, the American Red Cross reported a dire need for blood after a summer of decreased donor turnout. “Hurricane Idalia forced dozens of blood drive cancellations, compounding the shortage. Right now, the Red Cross is distributing blood products to hospitals faster than […]

Donate Urgently Needed Blood, Get A Free Haircut In Dana Point

DANA POINT, CA — As Dana Point residents near into the fall, the American Red Cross reported a dire need for blood after a summer of decreased donor turnout. “Hurricane Idalia forced dozens of blood drive cancellations, compounding the shortage. Right now, the Red Cross is distributing blood products to hospitals faster than blood donations […]

Salmonella outbreak at Carnicería Guanajuato’s taquería in Avondale, Chicago Dept.of Health says

20 people have fallen ill, 10 hospitalized, CDPH says ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, September 15, 2023 7:25PM CHICAGO (WLS) — At least 20 people have fallen ill with salmonella infections after eating at the taquería inside Carnicería Guanajuato in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood. Both the Chicago and Illinois departments of public health said they are […]

Shot put champ Ryan Crouser is on the mend from blood clots, will compete at the Pre Classic

Shot put world champion Ryan Crouser measures progress at the moment not so much by distance but by the decreasing size of the two blood clots in his left leg. In that regard, everything is trending in the right direction for the 30-year-old who was diagnosed with the clots just before his win at world […]

Research Day 2023 Celebrates Scientific Discoveries and Collaboration

Feinberg investigators, students, trainees and faculty celebrated discovery and presented scientific research at Feinberg’s 17th annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day on Sept. 14. Courtesy of Nathan Mandell. Feinberg investigators, students, trainees and faculty gathered to celebrate discovery and presented scientific research posters and abstracts at Feinberg’s 17th annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day on Thursday, Sept. […]

City of Monroe teams up with LifeShare to Host Blood Drive on September 21st

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Why your pet might need a glucose monitor

The small medical sensors known as continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, were first developed to track the blood sugar levels of people with diabetes. But they have recently expanded to several other uses—they’re not just for humans anymore. Veterinarians are repurposing the devices to monitor their furry patients and help regulate diabetes with medication.  Diabetes […]