Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects over 12 million Americans, according to the American Heart Association — meaning vessels that carry blood from the heart to the extremities (arms, legs, head, and neck) become narrowed or blocked. Despite how commonly PAD exists among Americans, it is severely underdiagnosed, and those unfamiliar with its symptoms may delay […]
Fort Collins, CO, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fort Collins, CO – Colorado-based medical device start-up Cardiost, Inc., a graduate of Innosphere Ventures Accelerator program, has added key opinion leaders Dr. Daniel J. Goldstein, MD and Dr. Pedro R. Moreno, MD as part of their Scientific Advisory Board. Cardiost is currently designing an alpha […]
Dublin, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Tinea Pedis Treatment Market Size & Share Analysis – Growth Trends & Forecasts (2023-2028)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global Tinea Pedis Treatment Market is on a trajectory of significant expansion, with market analysts projecting growth from USD 1.32 billion in 2023 to USD […]
Abstract We describe the potential utility of Amide Proton Transfer weighted (APTw) Magnetic Resonance Imaging and arterial spin labeling (ASL) in characterizing pilocytic astrocytoma (PA), a type of brain tumor that can be challenging to accurately diagnose and treat. The study included 50 patients with solid or predominantly solid intra-cranial and intra-axial tumors, with 25 […]
Newswise — Some substances in medicines, household items and the environment are known to affect prenatal child development. In a study published in Toxicological Sciences, researchers tested the effects of five drugs (including caffeine and the blood thinner warfarin) on the growth of zebrafish embryos. They found that all five had the same effect, impairing the […]
Attendees learn how to apply a tourniquet as part of the Blair County Local Emergency Planning Committee’s annual SARA Summit at the Convention Center on Thursday. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski The pictures that UPMC Altoona trauma educator Amy Stayer showed at the Blair County Emergency Management Committee’s annual “SARA Summit” Thursday were not for […]
Tips for dealing with a sinus infection – CBS Pittsburgh Watch CBS News It’s that time of year for stuffy noses. Abby Mackey is helping us keep an eye on your health, with advice about sinusitis, or sinus infection. She’s a registered nurse and writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. View CBS News In Be the […]
It’s that time of the week again when you need to restock your pantry. As you take inventory of the items you already have, you may notice that your snack section could use a little revamp. And if you are among the 11% of US adults with diabetes or 38% with prediabetes, per the CDC, […]
The 12-person team consists of care providers with Children’s Minnesota’s cancer and blood disorders program. Money raised will go to their Cancer Kids Fund. MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is back this weekend for its 41st season. Thousands of runners will be taking over the cities, and many of them add even […]
25 minutes ago DELMARVA – The Blood Bank of Delmarva announced a blood emergency following a summer of low donor turnout, but recent FDA changes in donor eligibility may help the organization find a new source of blood they were previously barred from accepting. On Monday, October 2nd, the blood bank will implement the new donor screen process […]