The following is a summary of “Postpartum cardiovascular function in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a longitudinal study,” published in the SEPTEMBER 2023 issue of Obstertrics and Gynecology by Giorgione, et al. Women who have experienced hypertensive disorders of pregnancy face an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases, often driven by the emergence of cardiovascular […]
A healthy food chart helps manage diabetes effectively. (Image Credit: Istock) Diabetes is a major global health concern. And those who suffer from it will know how challenging it can be to live with it. While there are several factors that can contribute to managing blood sugar levels, our diet plays a major role. We […]
image: CSHL postdoc Armin Scheben, with help from McCombie lab members Sara Goodwin and Melissa Kramer, created the first complete genome sequences of Artibeus jamaicensis, the Jamaican fruit bat (seen here), and Pteronotus mesoamericanus, the Mesoamerican mustached bat. view more Credit: McCombie and Siepel labs/Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Bats have acquired remarkable traits throughout their evolution. They’re the […]
Others Specials Health Minister Rushikesh Patel inaugurates Genexplore Diagnostics’ new an advance genetic laboratory called “Genexplore Diagnostic and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd.” was unveiled by Shri Rushikeshbhai Patel at Shyamal cross road, Ahmedabad. He dedicated this ultra modern facility for general public with the hope of bringing world-class techniques of genome sequencing for medical utility. […]
Diablo 4’s road to recovery hit an embarrassing snag after developer Blizzard published a new video hyping up the upcoming season that was filled with mistakes. YouTuber Raxxanterax picked up on the video, which was published on the official Diablo Twitter account on Friday, October 13 — a day that proved unlucky for Blizzard. The […]
Connie Gittens Webber shares her role as an HHS infection control practitioner for National Infection Prevention and Control Week from Oct. 16 to 20, in recognition of the important role infection prevention and control teams play in keeping health-care settings safe. Connie Gittens Webber had a gift for sciences back in her school days. But […]
Senior patient of nursing home moving with walking frame and nurse support (Adobe Stock 429992527 by InsideCreativeHouse) Nursing home residents face a substantial risk of infection and hospitalization, primarily due to the presence of multidrug-resistant organisms. Nevertheless, a recent study offers a ray of hope in mitigating this pressing concern. The research reveals that nursing […]
Experts weigh in on the ear wax removal method. Ear wax, scientifically known as cerumen, is a naturally occurring and protective substance within the ears. It is secreted by specialized glands in the ear canal and serves several essential functions, such as trapping dust and foreign particles, lubricating the ear canal, and preventing infections. While […]
All the cystic fibrosis (CF) patients participating in the Phase 2 portion of a clinical trial have been dosed with BX004, an inhaled virus-based therapy for chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial infections of the lungs. Data from the first part of the Phase 1b/2a study (NCT05010577) showed the experimental therapy reduced the number of bacteria in […]
Content Previous research has implicated fungi in chronic neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, but there is limited understanding of how these common microbes could be involved in the development of these conditions. Working with animal models, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions discovered how the fungus Candida albicans enters the brain, activates […]