Monthly Archives: October 2023

Infection

Study finds ‘universal decolonization’ lowers hospital transfers due to infection from MRSA

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11
Oct

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Nursing homes that use a chlorhexidine bathing routine to clean the skin, and an over-the-counter antiseptic to clean the nose, prevent serious infections and reduce the amount of antibiotic-resistant organisms in the nursing home setting, according to the findings of researchers at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, the University of California, Irvine, and […]

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Blood

What We’re Reading: Rising Breast Cancer Rates; Pharmacists Walkout; School Blood Drives on Hold

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11
Oct

Rising Breast Cancer Rates Coupled With Improved Survival Rates Pose New Challenges Breast cancer rates in the United States have been on the rise in recent years, highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance and research in the fight against the disease, according to The Hill. The good news is that while more women are being […]

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Blood

Moving blood across the Middle East

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11
Oct

Moving lifesaving blood products across the Middle East is no easy task, and the U.S. Central Command’s Theater Joint Blood Program manages it all. USCENTCOM’s area of responsibility (AOR) has two main hubs for storing blood products including whole blood, red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Each product has a separate shelf life and the […]

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Cardiovascular

In a 1st, US heart association defines condition linking heart, kidney disease, diabetes & obesity

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11
Oct

New Delhi: The American Heart Association (AHA), a US-based nonprofit, has for the first time defined a medical condition that underscores the strong links between cardiovascular disease (CVD), kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. This could, in turn, lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment for those at risk of CVD-related complications. In a ‘presidential […]

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Cancer and neoplasms

Multidisciplinary Team Approach Is Integral to Oncology Care

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11
Oct

Julie M. Vose, MD, MBA gives an overview on the importance of multidisciplinary care in the oncology space. Treating and caring for patients with cancer can require a complex team of medical professionals who work together toward a common goal. This type of approach emerged in the 1980s with the addition of chemotherapy to radiotherapy […]

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Cancer and neoplasms

Novo Nordisk Halts Semaglutide Kidney Outcomes Trial for Early Efficacy

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11
Oct

Credit: Fotolia Novo Nordisk has announced the decision to discontinue the FLOW trial based on a recommendation from the trial’s independent Data Monitoring Committee indicating an interim analysis of the kidney outcomes trial for weekly semaglutide had met certain prespecified criteria for stopping the trial early for efficacy. According to the October 10, 2023 announcement […]

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Blood

Israel PM shares picture of blood-soaked child’s bed following Hamas killings

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11
Oct

A horrific image of a child’s bedroom covered in blood has emerged after the brutal terror attack carried out against Israel by Hamas.  The photo was shared by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Twitter. Netanyahu branded Hamas “worse than ISIS” while the IDF said: “Only a genocidal terrorist organisation […]

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Infection

Promising Advances in Preventing Staphylococcus Infections: The Efficacy of Mupirocin Nasal Ointment in ICU Care

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11
Oct

Mupirocin scientific molecular model, 3D rendering (Adobe Stock 490590070 by Alexey Novikov) Hospital-associated infections are still a serious issue nationwide, but a recent study offers some hope in combatting them. Staphylococcus aureus (S aureus) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are 2 of the most pervasive infections found in intensive care units (ICUs). In an 18-month […]

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Cardiovascular

Presidential advisory by the American Heart Association: connecting cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health

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11
Oct

A recent article published in the Circulation journal investigated the interplay among chronic kidney disease, metabolic risk factors, and the cardiovascular system on morbidity and mortality. It focused on providing guidance to care for patients with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome. Study: Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association. Image Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com What is cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome? Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) […]

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