Monthly Archives: October 2023

Help end the blood supply shortage

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } The Red Cross is currently experiencing a national blood shortage, and they need your help. According to the Red Cross, the National Blood Supply has fallen by 25% since August 2023, and currently hospitals are using more blood than […]

Treatment-Resistant Infections More Common Among Nursing Home Ventilator Patients: Study

The findings involved a review of data from the Maryland Multi-Drug Resistant Organism Prevention Collaborative study, a statewide cross-sectional study of patients receiving mechanical ventilation admitted to acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities from March 2023 to June 2023. The study included nearly 500 patients in 33 hospitals and 18 long-term care facilities. Researchers […]

Why is Captain Laserhawk called a ‘Blood Dragon Remix,’ anyway?

Ubisoft and Netflix’s new animated series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix has very little to do with the Far Cry game series, from which it draws part of its title. Viewers of the mixed-media show don’t need to know anything at all about Far Cry, or its strange, neon-infused spinoff from a decade ago. […]

Finding the growth engines of the endocrine & metabolic, cardiovascular and CNS markets

The third and penultimate article in this series will investigate global sales dynamics at the disease level in the endocrine & metabolic, cardiovascular, and central nervous system (CNS) therapy areas using MIDAS Disease insights. Diabetes dominates the endocrine & metabolic market, but obesity has a far greater YOY growth rate Diabetes dominates the endocrine & […]

Vulvar infections and pimples are common, but why do they happen and how to get rid of them

The vulva, the external part of the female genitalia, is a sensitive area that can sometimes be prone to infections and discomfort. One common issue that many women may encounter at some point in their lives is vulvar infections and pimples. While they can be distressing, understanding the causes and potential solutions is crucial for […]

One month after experimental pig heart transplant, doctors say they see no signs of rejection or infection

CNN  —  One month after an experimental procedure to transplant the heart of a genetically modified pig into a patient with end-stage heart disease, doctors say the heart is functioning on its own and shows no signs of rejection. In September, 58-year-old Lawrence Faucette underwent the surgery, only the second ever performed in a human. […]

Blood Centers of America Partnering with American Friends of Magen David Adom to Support Blood Collection and Supply Preparedness in Israel

WEST WARWICK, R.I., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Blood Centers of America (BCA) is working with American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) to activate blood donors in the United States in support of response efforts in Israel. Continue Reading AFMDA – the sole fundraising representative in the U.S. for Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s […]

The beneficial effects of regular physical activity on the cardiovascular profile in the elderly

In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from Italy evaluated the effect of regular physical activity (PA) on the microcirculatory functions and plasma antioxidant capacity in older athletes compared to sedentary controls. They studied the associated molecular and epigenetic mechanisms. The study found that regular PA improved microcirculatory efficiency and increased plasma antioxidant capacity […]

Newborn screening as a national health care programme

ByHindustan Times Oct 20, 2023 06:08 PM IST Share Via Copy Link This article is authored by Chandra Ganjoo, group CEO, Trivitron Healthcare. Newborn screening (NBS) includes a set of standard tests conducted in newborn infants for specific genetic, metabolic, and congenital conditions shortly following their birth. In today’s healthcare landscape, NBS has evolved into […]

Exploring crucial role of NGS in diagnosis of infectious diseases

ByHindustan Times Oct 20, 2023 06:03 PM IST Share Via Copy Link This article is authored by Suresh Thakur, president, scientific affairs, Trivitron Healthcare. Infectious diseases have long been a global health challenge, with outbreaks and pandemics threatening lives and economies worldwide. Timely and accurate diagnosis of these diseases is paramount to effective containment and […]