Monthly Archives: September 2023

Cardiovascular

Mount Sinai and BCRI partner to improve cardiovascular health and education in Latin America

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08
Sep

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Clinical Research Institute (BCRI) to focus on advancing cardiovascular disease research, innovation, and medical education. This partnership is part of a broader initiative to expand Mount Sinai Heart’s reach globally, and Latin America is an […]

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Cardiovascular

A cure for cardiovascular disease? Scientists closing in on ‘engineering’ blood vessels

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08
Sep

MELBOURNE, Australia — Scientists are now one step closer to engineering their own healthy blood vessels. Researchers from the University of Melbourne have pioneered a method to produce blood vessels using a combination of various materials and fabrication techniques. Their innovative approach aims to mimic the complex geometries of natural blood vessels and paves the way […]

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Cardiovascular

Adverse Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: Pharmacovigilance Attention Needed!!

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08
Sep

Since the introduction of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), they have steadily become the mainstay in treating acid-related disorders. The adoption of PPI use has been widespread among primary care providers, and their presence is ubiquitous within the armamentarium of the modern gastroenterologist.[1] Despite an apparent excellent safety profile throughout their first two decades of use, […]

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Blood

Walgreens agrees to pay $44 million to Theranos blood test customers

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08
Sep

There was a time when Walgreens championed Theranos’ blood tests and offered them at “wellness centers” in its stores. That was before it came to light that Theranos’ tests were faulty, leading to a bitter breakup between the two companies. Now, according to Bloomberg, Walgreens has agreed to pay $44 million to settle a class […]

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Infection

8 long-term effects of infectious arthritis, prevention and management tips

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08
Sep

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Sep 08, 2023 10:52 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Health expert reveals the long-term effects of infectious or septic arthritis along with some prevention and management tips Infectious arthritis, also known as septic arthritis, is a health condition that arises when a joint becomes infected by microorganisms such as bacteria, […]

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Congenital disorders

Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome with MAP2K1 pathogenic variant

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08
Sep

Introduction Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome (CFCS) is an autosomal-dominant genetic disease of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) cardiomyopathy group. This syndrome refers to a group of developmental disorders caused by the germline pathogenic variant of gene encoding RAS/Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway protein, and the pathogenic variant of four genes related to CFCS. These are BRAF (7q34), […]

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Cancer and neoplasms

Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescents Regarding HPV Vaccine

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08
Sep

Introduction In the context of an alarming decline in HPV vaccination coverage globally, from 25% to 15% between 2019 and 2021, the WHO recommends that countries reinforce their HPV vaccination programs.1 Also, according to The European Cancer Organization report, it is estimated that about 29% of girls and 5% of boys were completely vaccinated with […]

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Blood

Converting white fat to brown reduces high blood pressure in mice

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08
Sep

Researchers have converted white fat to brown fat, known for its ability to relax blood vessels, in mice to reduce high blood pressure. They say their findings pave the way for targeted treatments for high blood pressure and other metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a […]

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