Monthly Archives: September 2023

COVID resurfaces in NY. What to know about schools and more

The recent resurgence of COVID-19 in New York has renewed focus on infection-control practices at schools, nursing homes and hospitals. But current public health efforts are less intrusive than earlier in the pandemic, as health officials assert improved medical treatments and vaccinations reduce the virus’ ability to disrupt society. Still, concerns are mounting that New […]

West Nile virus is a growing threat this summer in California. Here’s why

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain West Nile virus infections are on the rise this year in California after a particularly wet winter led to more mosquito reproduction, according to health experts. The state had 55 human cases of the virus as of Aug. 25. Five of them were fatal, according to the California Mosquito-Borne Virus Surveillance […]

Confirmed: Redo TAVR with balloon-expandable valves is safe and effective

The authors confirmed that the timing of redo TAVR—within one year of the initial procedure or later than one year—did not seem to make a significant impact on mortality or the risk of stroke. “We now know that redo TAVR with balloon-expandable valves may be a reasonable treatment for failed TAVR procedures in select patients,” […]

Breaking Down the Science of the Blood-Brain Barrier

Andrew C. Yang joins Gladstone Institutes to decode the cross talk between the brain and body in aging and neurodegeneration SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For decades, many scientists have described the blood-brain barrier—a tight network of cells that separates the brain from the blood—as a nearly impenetrable border wall. But Andrew C. […]

Heart protective effect of red blood cells is enhanced by nitrate-rich vegetable diet

Red blood cells exposed to oxygen deficiency protect against myocardial infarction, according to a new KI study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigations. The study also shows that the protective effect is enhanced by a nitrate-rich vegetable diet. Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to all of the body’s cells and carbon […]

Hundreds of Tough Mudder racers infected by rugged, nasty bacterium

Enlarge / Competitors take part in “Tough Mudder” at the Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California, United States on April 2, 2023. Getty | Tayfun CoÅkun Hundreds of people who participated in a recent Tough Mudder event—a very muddy obstacle course race—held in Sonoma, California, have fallen ill with pustular rashes, lesions, fever, flu-like […]

Tackle The Need For Blood At Hoxworth Blood Center

Are you the ultimate Bearcat fan? Are you ready to be a lifesaving Bearcat? All blood and platelet donors who donate at any of Hoxworth’s seven Neighborhood Donor Centers in Blue Ash, Central (Clifton), Ft. Mitchell, North (Mason), Tri-County, West and select mobile blood drives between September 1 – 30 will receive a limited-edition UC […]