Who says dogs and cats can’t get along? A 6-year-old husky mix named Bret Michaels donated blood Monday at the Nebraska Humane Society to a kitten with flea anemia, likely saving the feline’s life. Pam Wiese, a spokeswoman for the shelter, said the transfusion from canine to feline “is not super common” but happens from […]
Recently, a nurse posted a video on TikTok saying she had a patient who got a staph infection from their smartwatch and she reminded viewers to clean theirs. CLEVELAND — Since smartwatches and fitness watches hit the market, many have learned the hard way that they have to be routinely cleaned, especially for those who […]
Sandra Hurtado, MD Cardiovascular disease is actually the No. 1 killer for women in menopause and the post-menopause age group, according to Sandra Hurtado, MD, OB-GYN with UT Physicians and assistant professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. This focus on women’s health and cardiovascular disease is especially timely, said Hurtado, based on themes […]
Cardiovascular endurance is a measure of your physical fitness. Good endurance makes everyday activities such as climbing stairs or carrying groceries easier and less tiring. Cardiovascular endurance can be improved through regular exercise. Cardiovascular endurance is a measure of the heart and blood vessels’ abilities to endure regular physical activity. Regular physical activity improves cardiovascular […]
Jacob Lacey planted his hand in the turf as the crowd roared with 2:37 remaining in the fourth quarter during the Red River Rivalry. Finally it was his chance to make a play, and the redshirt senior defensive lineman did just that. Once the ball was snapped, Lacey bulldozed past Texas’ offensive line and clobbered […]
ARUP Blood Services announces new whole blood program ARUP Blood Services announced a new Whole Blood Titan program for type O blood donors Monday. This program will allow the University of Utah Hospital, including the NICU and AirMed, to transfuse donor’s whole blood instead of the current practice of breaking it down into three component […]
More time in bed can do wonders for your cardiovascular system. October 18, 2023 Photographs: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte You know you should probably be getting more sleep, for reasons ranging from “being less of a grumpy jerk” to improving your focus at work—and you can add heart health to the list of reasons […]
Palestinians look for survivors of the Israeli bombardment of Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, Oct. 17, 2023. (Hatem Ali / AP Photo) The situation in the Gaza Strip is dire. Amidst an intense bombing campaign, Israel has shut off water and power and limited essential supplies such as food, medicine and fuel, creating a massive public […]
Despite recent advancements in treatments for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, a term encompassing several rare cancers, many challenges persist when it comes to these hematologic malignancies, primarily due to lack of uniform treatment plans for each of the classical subgroups. Neoplasms, cancerous disease, malignant tumor | Ирина Батюк – stock.adobe.com These findings were presented in […]
He outlined several issues that can result in suboptimal CT exams. Issues include patients who have an arrhythmias, in particular atrial fibrillation. Patients who have a high calcium burden or those who had prior revascularization when stenting can face issues with calcium and metal blooming artifact obscuring the coronary arteries or hiding soft plaques. He […]