The life-threatening infection sepsis was more common than once thought among COVID-19 patients early in the pandemic. Massachusetts researchers linked SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to about 1 in 6 sepsis cases at five Boston hospitals during the pandemic’s first 2-1/2 years. Advertisement Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital said their findings suggest healthcare […]
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Cardiovascular
Evaluation of 7,635 BMTC employees at Jayadeva shows over 40% vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases
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An analysis of 7,635 Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) employees aged between 45-60 years evaluated at the State-run Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences in the last eleven months has revealed that over 40% of them were vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases. Besides, 5.5% of them had an established heart disease. The BMTC had in September last […]
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(Minneapolis, MN) — The American Red Cross is hoping Minnesotans will roll up their sleeves and give blood this fall. Spokeswoman Lynette Nyman says the blood supply dropped 25 percent in August and the shortage is serious. She says, “sadly, there are many appointments to fill – many patients out there waiting for lifesaving blood. […]
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Walking every day is known to give you more energy, reduce your stress and prevent against some chronic conditions, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, and a new study has identified another reason for you to get your steps in. The peer-reviewed study, published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and […]
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Walking every day is known to give you more energy, reduce your stress and prevent against some chronic conditions, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, and a new study has identified another reason for you to get your steps in. The peer-reviewed study, published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and […]
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Key Takeaways Vibrio bacteria can cause gastrointestinal distress, severe wound infections, and death. People with liver disease, diabetes, and immunocompromising conditions are at increased risk of serious Vibrio infections. Vibrio infections are spread by eating raw oysters or going into saltwater with an open wound. Vibrio, often referred to as “flesh-eating bacteria,” has gotten a lot […]
For over 15 years, Storm Lake and surrounding communities have supported the local blood bank, LifeServe Blood Center, with at least two blood donation opportunities per month. Over the course of September, four blood drives were hosted to support Buena Vista Regional Medical Center and 150+ other local hospitals that LifeServe Blood Center serves. We […]
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With the arrival of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, many countries are beginning to offer a new round of booster COVID-19 vaccinations to those at the most significant risk of severe illness. The current boosters were designed with the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants in mind, and while some regulatory authorities have now approved a […]
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All were treated with newer-generation devices such as the self-expandable Evolut R/Pro/Pro+ valves from Medtronic or the SAPIEN S3/Ultra valves from Edwards Lifesciences. Transfemoral access was used in 89.3% of TAVR procedures. The heart team responsible for each TAVR case made all treatment decisions. Echocardiography data were gathered before each TAVR and before each patient […]
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Share on PinterestNew research found an association between insomnia and a higher risk of cardiovascular events. VeroRo39/Getty Images A new meta-analysis of 21 studies involving more than 2 million people analyzes how insomnia impacts heart disease risk. The researchers compared data between healthy individuals without insomnia and people with insomnia. The results show that people […]