Monthly Archives: October 2023

Does alcohol thin your blood? Research and more

Research suggests drinking alcohol may thin the blood by affecting platelets, which are the parts of blood that initiate coagulation, or clotting. However, alcohol may also increase the risk of blood clots. This article explores how alcohol affects the ability of the blood to clot. It also discusses alcohol use disorder. Finally, it answers some […]

How to raise a person’s white cell count

White blood cells protect the body from disease and infection. Sometimes, diseases or infections can cause low white blood cell counts. Some ways to increase them involve diet, medications, and supplementing vitamins. Still, the underlying cause of the low levels needs addressing. There are multiple types of white blood cells, which people also call leukocytes. […]

Home blood pressure measurements ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle CV risk

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Santa Clara County prepares for possible ‘tripledemic,’ with mask mandates for health care settings next month

October typically marks the onset of flu season, and this year health officials are urging people to get immunized now to stay healthy and protect others from illness. The updated COVID vaccine, recent availability of the flu shot and new options for RSV protection makes it a particularly opportune time to get vaccinated, according to […]

Cardiovascular outcomes between COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 pneumonia: a nationwide cohort study

This large-scale, population-based study of 154,302 Korean patients did not reveal a higher incidence of post-acute cardiovascular outcomes in patients with COVID-19 hospitalization compared to those hospitalized with non-COVID-19 pneumonia. The findings were consistent after adjustment for preexisting cardiovascular disease. However, the risks were higher in patients with COVID-19 aged 18–39 years. COVID-19 patients had a […]

The mechanism of tuberculosis infection via cord-like bacterial aggregates.

Newswise — The ability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), a serious respiratory infection, to form snake-like cords was first noted nearly 80 years ago. In a study published October 20 in the journal Cell, investigators report the biophysical mechanisms by which these cords form and demonstrate how several generations of dividing bacteria hang together to create these structures that […]

Yale Urology Research [Q3: July-September 2023]

The following is a comprehensive list of Yale Urology faculty publications for the 3rd quarter of calendar year 2023. The listing is separated into primary and secondary faculty sections, then in descending published date order. Listed items include cite details and portions of each abstract/summary. Primary Faculty Wang C, Meriggiola MC, Amory JK, Barratt CLR, […]