For as long as people have been living and dying, explorers have searched for a mythical “Fountain of Youth.” While nobody ever found that, medical experts believe they’ve found longevity clues much closer to home: in our blood. New research reveals that the blood of people who’ve lived over 100 years has certain similarities: specifically, […]
Today, we are proud to announce a large multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, HCA Healthcare and the University of California, Irvine has found that a nasal antibiotic ointment, mupirocin, which is currently used daily for intensive care unit (ICU) patients in only one-third of U.S. […]
Mupirocin outperformed nasal antiseptic solution against Staphylococcus infections in study of 137 hospitals October 10, 2023 Nashville, Tenn., Orange, Calif., Atlanta and Boston — A large multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, HCA Healthcare and the University of California, Irvine has found that a nasal antibiotic ointment, […]
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 10, 2023– To enhance the delivery of patient-centered cardiovascular care across its 21-hospital network, Northwell Health announced the creation of the Northwell Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) with a special focus on streamlining patient care, standardizing care delivery, research, and medical education across the health system. This press release features multimedia. View […]
In transferring the scary movie “Carrie” to the stage, as a musical, there are some challenges. Like that one scene near the end when, in a horribly cruel prank, Carrie White gets splattered with pig blood at a high school homecoming. That’s just before she goes all ugly on her tormentors. Illinois Wesleyan University is […]
Dhrubajyoti Bandyopadhyay, MBBS, MD Credit: ResearchGate Patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) using antiviral therapy have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular outcomes and mortality, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis. Antiviral therapy use was associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, all-cause mortality, and peripheral artery disease.1 “Hepatitis C […]
A fortnight camping on the mosquito-ridden, muddy banks of the Kolyma River in Russia may not sound like the most glamorous of work trips. But it’s a sacrifice virologist Jean-Michel Claverie was willing to make to uncover the truth about zombie viruses — yet another risk that climate change poses to public health.His discoveries shine […]
Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 by Polk Newsroom Representatives with BayCare recently visited Polk State College Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) students at Polk State Airside Center West to share the benefits of working for the healthcare system and what to expect if employed within a BayCare facility. A leading nonprofit healthcare system with hospitals and […]
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chiba Institute of Technology to use artificial intelligence to enhance clinical trials for cardiovascular disease, advance patient care and bring potential new treatments to heart disease patients more quickly. WHY IT MATTERS The affiliation between the two institutions aims […]
<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/patients-with-cardiova.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/patients-with-cardiova.jpg" data-sub-html="Credit: BMJ Medicine (2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmjmed-2023-000651. https://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000651″> Credit: BMJ Medicine (2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmjmed-2023-000651. https://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000651 The use of cardioprotective antidiabetic drugs, including GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, is on the rise. While these medications can help protect against cardiovascular disease (CVD), a new study published in BMJ Medicine finds uptake is lower among patients […]