Monthly Archives: September 2023

Cardiovascular

New research identifies genetic links between schizophrenia and cardiovascular disease risk factors

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27
Sep

Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research finds that people with schizophrenia have a genetic propensity to smoking and a reduced genetic risk of obesity. The study, published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, revealed genetic overlap between schizophrenia and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, particularly body mass index (BMI) and smoking. The findings highlight the […]

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Blood

Lancaster blood donation efforts continue amid nationwide shortage

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The United States is short on blood, and blood centers are counting on the public to help those in need.The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania said the organization must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month to meet hospital and patient needs nationally.The Susquehanna Valley is no stranger to the […]

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Cardiovascular

Patients who quit smoking after percutaneous coronary intervention do as well as non-smokers – unless they had smoked heavily

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27
Sep

image: Professor Jung-Kyu Han view more  Credit: Professor Jung-Kyu Han Patients who quit smoking after undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for narrowed arteries have similar outcomes as non-smokers during four years of follow-up after the procedure, according to a large study published in the European Heart Journal [1] today (Wednesday). However, if they had been heavy, […]

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Blood

Black Hills Life Flight adds life-saving whole blood to missions

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27
Sep

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – When someone is experiencing a medical emergency it can be the seconds that matter the most, not the minutes. To help save seconds, Black Hills Life Flight added whole blood to their air ambulances. Black Hills Life Flight transports people having a medical emergency to the closest facility that can […]

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Blood

Another driver heard struggle, saw blood before woman’s body found in Monrovia

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27
Sep

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } A truck driver heard and witnessed a struggle inside the cabin of another driver’s truck on Sunday before calling for help, leading to the discovery of a woman’s body, charging documents say. Candice Thompson, 46, of Sicklerville, New Jersey, […]

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Blood

Pregnant with a high white blood cell count: Causes and symptoms

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27
Sep

A pregnant person’s white blood cell count may increase throughout pregnancy and immediately after. Treatment is usually unnecessary unless there is an underlying infection. White blood cells (WBCs), or “leukocytes,” make up 1% of a person’s blood. WBCs fight against viruses, parasites, and bacteria. The bone marrow produces more WBCs when fighting an infection. After […]

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Blood

Vegas Golden Knights Announce Plans for Blood Drive on October 1 with Vitalant

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27
Sep

VEGAS (September 26, 2023) – The Vegas Golden Knights announced today, September 26, plans for a blood drive on Sunday, October 1, to honor Las Vegas area first responders and victims of the 1 October 2017 shooting on the sixth anniversary of the tragedy. The event is held in partnership with Vitalant, the largest blood […]

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Congenital disorders

Fraudulent fundraising for sick children tarnishes China charity

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The China Charities Aid Foundation for Children (CCAFC), a nongovernmental group that provides financial assistance to needy families, is one of the country’s most respected charitable institutions. That reputation is now threatened by reports that a staff member for one of the organization’s programs defrauded donors of nearly 10 million yuan ($1.37 million). The individual, […]

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Cancer and neoplasms

Computer-aided diagnosis for screening of lower extremity lymphedema in pelvic computed tomography images using deep learning

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27
Sep

Abstract Lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) is a common complication after gynecological cancer treatment, which significantly reduces the quality of life. While early diagnosis and intervention can prevent severe complications, there is currently no consensus on the optimal screening strategy for postoperative LEL. In this study, we developed a computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) software for LEL screening […]

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