Monthly Archives: September 2023

Blood Test Accurately Diagnosed Celiac Disease in Adults

A blood test may be reliable in diagnosing some adults with suspected celiac disease, helping to avoid a biopsy, according to a prospective cohort study. In 436 adults with suspected disease and without IgA deficiency, a serum anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA (tTG-IgA) test was compared with the gold standard: duodenal biopsy. The result was that the […]

Five Hackensack Meridian Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Excellence with ACC HeartCARE Center Designations

They are the only hospitals in New Jersey to earn this elite distinction and provide world-class patient care through a sustainable quality improvement program The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized five Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals for their demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University […]

Co-infection of Plasmodium falciparum and Schistosoma mansoni is associated with anaemia

WHO. World malaria report 2022. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2022. Google Scholar  Mawa PA, Kincaid-Smith J, Tukahebwa EM, Webster JP, Wilson S. Schistosomiasis morbidity hotspots: roles of the human host, the parasite and their interface in the development of severe morbidity. Front Immunol. 2021;12: 635869. CAS  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  LoVerde PT. Schistosomiasis. Adv […]

COPD exacerbations heighten risk for severe cardiovascular events, death across countries

September 14, 2023 4 min read Source/Disclosures Source: Vogelmeier CF, et al. Poster 3013. Presented at: European Respiratory Society International Congress; Sept. 9-13, 2023; Milan. Disclosures: Hawkins reports having financial relationships with AstraZeneca, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis and Servier. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide […]

Evaluation of CTRL: a web application for dynamic consent and engagement with individuals involved in a cardiovascular genetic disorders cohort

Abstract There has been keen interest in whether dynamic consent should be used in health research but few real-world studies have evaluated its use. Australian Genomics piloted and evaluated CTRL (‘control’), a digital consent tool incorporating granular, dynamic decision-making and communication for genomic research. Individuals from a Cardiovascular Genetic Disorders Flagship were invited in person […]

Association of inflammatory markers with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis or osteopenia

Du YN, Chen YJ, Zhang HY, Wang X, Zhang ZF. Inverse association between systemic immune-inflammation index and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2021;37(7):650–4. CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Wu M, Lai H, Deng Q, Peng X, Shen J, Zhou X, Peng W, Zhu L, Tu H, Li X. The Evaluation of Xiaozeng Qianggu […]

Red Cross declares blood supply emergency; local donors needed

MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) – The national blood supply has fallen to critically low levels, and the American Red Cross said recent national disasters have hampered donations, but the shortage is being felt at home in Michigan as well. “An hour of your time has the ability to impact three lives, and what greater feeling do you […]

Proton Beam Therapy Equipment Market Size Report 2023-2030

Introduction: “Proton Beam Therapy Equipment Market” Insights Report 2023 | Spread Across 92 Pages Report which provides an in-depth analysis Based on Regions, Applications (Pediatric Neoplasms, Prostate Cancer, Others), and Types (Synchrotron, Cyclotron, Synchrocyclotron, Linear Accelerator). The report presents the research and analysis provided within the Proton Beam Therapy Equipment Market Research is meant to […]

Daycares reopen in Calgary E. coli outbreak, source of infections remains under investigation

All of the daycares that were closed in Alberta’s largest E. coli outbreak that occurred over the September long weekend, have reopened. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, officials from AHS said that decision came after all of the facilities underwent a deep clean, addressed any outstanding health issues, and were determined by inspectors to […]

Blood supply falls to ‘critical’ levels as donations drop, according to Red Cross

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The American Red Cross says the country’s blood supply has fallen to critically low levels, as it has dropped nearly 25% since August. “Hopefully my two units are there, because its been, “O” has been just like extinct,” Tenecia Smith said. PHOTOS: Crews dismantling I-65 Saturn 1B rocket A drop in […]