Monthly Archives: September 2023

Cardiovascular and Soft Tissue Repair Patches Market Exploration: An Analysis of Industry Developments and Growth Forecast 2023-2030

The [113 Pages] Research Report offers a comprehensive analysis of the Global Cardiovascular and Soft Tissue Repair Patches Market, providing deep insights into its current status, size, and share. The report serves as a source of valuable insights, offering an elaborate table of contents, data tables, and figures that present crucial information on keyword consumption […]

Listeria rise prompts warning in Australia

Public health officials in an Australian state have warned people about a rise in Listeria infections. New South Wales (NSW) Health is reminding people who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or aged over 65 years old to avoid foods that can cause listeriosis. There are typically 20 to 30 cases of listeriosis reported each year in NSW.  […]

Congenital ichthyosis: a practical clinical guide

Introduction Congenital ichthyoses are a group of diseases which all have some degree of hyperkeratosis, or skin thickening. The genetic etiologies are diverse, but as many current treatments aim to address the symptoms, we will discuss the diseases together. Following the overall treatment recommendations, the major categories of which are highlighted in Figure 1, we […]

Morocco’s National Football Team Donates Blood After Devastating Earthquake Kills Over 2,100

The earthquake has killed more than 2,100 people in the country. Morocco’s national football team on Sunday donated blood in the wake of Friday’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 2,100 people in the country. The team, who were meant to play Liberia in a qualifying match for the African Cup of Nations, announced on […]

Unlocking the genetic code of blood sugar reveals new diabetes risks and lung complications

A recent study published in the journal Nature Genetics performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) meta-analysis of random glucose (RG). Genetic factors are determinants of glucose homeostasis and susceptibility to type 2 diabetes (T2D). GWASs for glycemic traits in non-diabetic individuals have revealed predictors of insulin, glucose, and other responses after glucose challenge tests or […]

Treatment for dangerous snoring prevents deaths from heart disease

image: Portrait of researcher Dr Jordi de Batlle view more  Credit: Jordi de Batlle/European Respiratory Society Milan, Italy: People suffering with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International […]

City living raises the risk of respiratory infections in babies and young children

image: Portrit photo of researcher Dr Nicklas Brustad view more  Credit: Nicklas Brustad/European Respiratory Society Milan, Italy: Young children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up in the countryside, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy [1]. A second study, […]

Red Cross announces national blood shortage

Blood donations urgently needed for hospital patients in wake of back-to-back climate disasters and critical summer shortfall The American Red Cross national blood supply has fallen to critically low levels—dropping nearly 25%– since early August, and potentially threatening the medical care of patients with an emergency need for blood, or those living with critical conditions […]

New Blood Test For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Has 91% Accuracy

It can take years for people living with chronic fatigue syndrome to receive a formal diagnosis, and they are a favored few. Experts suggest up to 91 percent of people in the US remain undiagnosed, living without medical support for a condition that robs them of energy, brain-power, and a care-free life. But those statistics […]

Work-focused healthcare from the perspective of employees living with cardiovascular disease: a patient experience journey mapping study

Figure 1 depicts the work-focused healthcare journey of people living with CVD that is aggregated based on all interview data. Based on the patients’ input six main phases are identified. The first phase, i.e. working, represents a period in which problems with health and functioning first occur. The next two phases, i.e. short-term sick leave and […]