Monthly Archives: September 2023

Cancer and neoplasms

Luspatercept Broadens Lower-Risk MDS Treatment Landscape

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25
Sep

Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD Luspatercept-aamt (Reblozyl) is a novel addition to the transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)–associated anemia armamentarium, particularly for patients with ring sideroblastic disease, according to Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD. The phase 3 COMMANDS trial (NCT03682536) investigated luspatercept vs the erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) epoetin alfa in ESA-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk MDS with anemia. […]

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Infection

Why antibiotics may not be the best option for bacterial infections

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25
Sep

Antibiotics can help some bacteria survive for longer and protect them from death, research has suggested. The drugs have traditionally been used as a blanket medication for infections, as it is believed they kill bacteria or stop them from growing. However, research has shown that the drugs can actually protect or even benefit bacteria, with […]

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Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular Catheters Market Size, Industry Report and Forecast to 2030

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The global “Cardiovascular Catheters Market” report offers valuable insights into the latest industry trends combined within 118 of informative Pages. It also conducts a comprehensive analysis, encompassing the worldwide market size, regional and national market dimensions, growth patterns, market share, competitive landscape, sales analysis, and the influence of both domestic and international leading players [ […]

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Infection

Deadly flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise. Here’s how to avoid catching one, according to an infectious disease expert

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25
Sep

Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a growing – and potentially fatal – threat to people. In September 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory alerting doctors and public health officials of an increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases that can cause serious wound […]

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Blood

Oklahoma City woman meets and thanks blood donor who helped save her life

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25
Sep

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:21 GMT (1695686421773) bd141c89efbf673a1d26a42918f665d3766776aa dbfecc9f0097303f9b240d0b637e7425f34552ad by Bethany Henderson, KTUL staff Mon, September 25th 2023, 11:45 PM UTC Oklahoma City woman meets and thanks blood donor who helped save her life. (Our Blood Institute) Loading …

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Infection

Poll: What Minimum Educational Requirement Should Infection Preventionists Have?

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25
Sep

With no consensus among infection preventionists (IPs) about the minimum qualifications required for the IP position, Infection Control Today (ICT) would like to hear from you. Share your opinion with ICT by participating in this poll and emailing Senior Editor Tori Whitacre Martonicz at [email protected] with your thoughts What Should be the Minimum Educational Requirement […]

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Blood

The doctor who believes our own blood is the secret to anti-ageing – and sells it at £1,100 per pot

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25
Sep

Dr Barbara Sturm is dressed for summer in a blue Zimmermann co-ord and her trademark healthy glow. We meet at the Connaught hotel, just across the street from her Mount Street medi-spa, over avocado and sourdough toast. Before we begin, she stops a well-heeled Japanese tourist to ask where his shirt is from. Within moments, […]

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Blood

American Red Cross: Dangerously low levels of blood donations are concerning

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ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Monday, September 25, 2023 5:23PM CHICAGO (WLS) — Blood supply levels are reaching dangerously low levels and the American Red Cross is concerned. Blood donations have gradually decreased and now Chicago area hospitals may have to ration supplies, if the numbers don’t pick up. Joy Squier with the Red Cross shares […]

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