You can’t eliminate the risk of infection AND there are many things you can do to decrease your risks. Balancing the tradeoffs of infection risk and engagement in meaningful life events will look different for everyone. Be open to the risk reduction options available and recognize that the tradeoffs are different for everyone. Recently, many […]
Retail pharmacy giant Walgreens is teaming up with the Cardiovascular Research Foundation to support research into valvular heart disease among older seniors. The two organizations are collaborating on the PREVUE-VALVE study, a population-based clinical trial that aims to quantify the prevalence of valvular heart disease (VHD) among older patients and pave the way for the development of […]
PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Teachers’ Alliance will host a blood drive next Monday, Oct. 23, from noon to 6 p.m. The Bloodmobile from the Rhode Island Blood Center will be at their headquarters at 174 Armistice Blvd.
Scientists have stumbled upon a strange discovery — persistent COVID-19 infections that have likely lasted for years. However they have not been able to identify who the individuals are, and although they are likely ill, these people probably don’t know they still have COVID. Marc Johnson, Ph.D., professor of microbiology and immunology at the University […]
agrobacter via Getty Images Data shows we should be testing ourselves for COVID later than we might think. It’s that time of year again. Upper respiratory infections like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID are rising — and we’re only just getting started. The signs and symptoms of these infections can be quite similar […]
Thousands of additional donations needed to replenish Red Cross blood supply The Red Cross must collect 10,000 additional blood and platelet donations each week over the next month to sufficiently meet hospital needs. Donors of all blood types are urged to book a time to give now, especially those with type O blood or those […]
Every Oct. 18, we celebrate a global community of patients, family, researchers and healthcare providers devoted to raising awareness of lamin A-related congenital muscular dystrophy. Their common goal is to educate the public about this disease and to advocate to lawmakers, philanthropists, and biotech and pharmaceutical companies for better diagnostic and treatment options. What is […]
Maintaining our health and well-being is a profound journey that requires us to adopt a proactive and holistic approach. Often, people tend to follow a “wait and see” strategy, seeking medical attention only when they are already feeling unwell. However, this reactive approach can have serious consequences as many health conditions are far easier to […]
Visiting a gynecologist may often evoke feelings of anxiety and unease, but the significance of these visits cannot be emphasized enough. Women’s health encompasses a spectrum far broader than menstruation and birth control. Regular check-ups with a gynecologist offer an array of benefits, from early detection of serious conditions to expert advice on hormone levels, […]
The opioid crisis that plagues our society serves as a stark reminder of how our collective pursuit of numbing discomfort has spiraled out of control. This crisis of mass addiction has reached alarming proportions over the past two decades, claiming over 100,000 lives annually in the United States alone. It’s a grim testament to the […]