Symptoms of mild COVID-19 infection have shifted this season, and now are more akin to those of allergies and the common cold, doctors say. Many people with COVID-19 now are presenting with upper respiratory symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and a sore throat, said Dr. Teresa Lovins, an independent family physician in Columbus, Ind. […]
Monthly Archives: September 2023
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Wexford General Hospital Eilish O Regan Today at 15:29 Parents have been alerted that a “very small number” of skin infections have been diagnosed in newborn babies recently discharged from Wexford General Hospital since early August. A spokesman for the Ireland East Hospital Group said parents are being asked to be vigilant for symptoms. It […]
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Share on PinterestNew research suggests that adding almonds to a low-calorie diet can help people lower blood sugar and blood pressure while also aiding with weight loss. Getty Images People often avoid eating nuts due to their high calorie and fat content. However, a new study has found that people who ate almonds lost just […]
More gay and bisexual men will be allowed to give blood at the Community Blood Bank, 2646 Peach St., under a new policy expected to take effect in early December. Instead of requiring gay and bisexual men to abstain from sex for at least three months before donating, the new policy would defer any donor […]
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The following is a summary of “One-step integrated coronary–carotid–cerebral computed tomography angiography to evaluate cardiovascular and cerebrovascular atherosclerosis,” published in the July 2023 issue of Cardiology by Liu et al. Researchers aimed to analyze the link between cardiovascular and cerebrovascular atherosclerosis with a one-step integrated coronary-carotid-cerebral computed tomography angiography (ICCC-CTA) technique, identify plaque risk factors, […]
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General Hospital star John J. York, known for his role as Mac Scorpio on the popular soap opera, has taken a courageous step in sharing his battle with a blood and bone marrow disorder. In an emotional interview with ET’s Nischelle Turner, York discussed his diagnosis, treatment journey, and the decision to use his platform […]
“General Hospital” star John J. York is taking a hiatus from the popular soap after revealing an ongoing health issue. The actor, who’s played Mac Scorpio since 1991 on ABC’s long-running daytime soap opera, told fans in a video posted to social media that he’s been diagnosed with a blood and bone marrow disorder. “I […]
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Good morning, Chicago. Three major blood suppliers for Chicago hospitals are warning of potential rationing amid an ongoing blood shortage in the wake of the pandemic and are making an urgent appeal for more people to donate. Advertisement With a decline in donations since the COVID-19, the supply has reached a troubling low in the […]
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NICE has set a threshold for when GPs should escalate lipid-lowering treatment to patients to reduce their cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. It is consulting on a proposed a new NICE indicator, due for introduction in December this year, which says treatment should be escalated when non-HDL cholesterol has last been recorded as above 2.6 mmol/litre. […]