Monthly Archives: October 2023

Cardiovascular

Menopause Can Be A Risk Factor For Cardiovascular Disease, Finds Study | Bengaluru News

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18
Oct

Bengaluru: The International Menopause Society (IMS) has unveiled research ahead of World Menopause Day (October 18), shedding light on female-specific cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. The research paper, titled ‘Reproductive milestones across the lifespan and cardiovascular disease risk in women’, underscores the growing number of milestones in a woman’s life associated with heightened CVD risks. […]

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Infection

Baltimore City to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to children and adults on Fridays

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18
Oct

Baltimore City to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to children and adults on Fridays Baltimore City to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to children and adults on Fridays 02:21 BALTIMORE — The Baltimore City Health Department will offer new COVID-19 vaccines to children and adults at no cost. The offer extends to adults who are uninsured or […]

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Congenital disorders

Successful treatment of dystrophic nails

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Introduction Onychotillomania is a condition in which patients have a compulsive or irresistible urge to pick or pull at their nail unit constantly. This term derives from the Greek words onycho (nail), tillo (to pull), and mania (madness). The habit of nail picking typically develops at around 10.2 years of age, with a range of […]

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Blood

Blood shortage has donation centers asking for help

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18
Oct

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Vitalant’s blood donation center is still struggling to meet a goal of four days worth of blood. To combat this issue, they’re having blood drives across the Black Hills. Low blood supply numbers, coupled with constant demand, causes causes concern for officials but they are optimistic they can get back […]

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Cardiovascular

Fort Mill’s Laurel Institute now accepting students for 16-month cardiovascular technology diploma

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18
Oct

FORT MILL, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – Fort Mill now has a new place to learn for anyone looking for an education in the medical field. Its the Laurel Institute of Technology, a 16-month Cardiovascular Technology diploma program which aims to prepare students for a role as a Cardiovascular Technician. The Institute opened recently at 127 […]

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Cardiovascular

SARS-CoV-2 infection boosts inflammation in atherosclerotic plaques

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18
Oct

The incidence of acute cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke, is increased in individuals with COVID-19. A study shows that SARS-CoV-2 can directly infect macrophages and foam cells in atherosclerotic plaques and contribute to plaque instability. Four years into the COVID-19 pandemic and with over 770 million confirmed cases worldwide, and despite a […]

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