In a recent study published in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research, researchers reported that the increased long-term risk of acute cardiovascular complications associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is linked to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infecting coronary vessels and inducing the formation of plaques. Study: SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers pro-atherogenic inflammatory responses in […]
Diphtheria infection in Nigeria has continued to increase as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports that as of 3 October, the country has recorded 13,204 suspected cases. Out of the suspected cases, 8,406 were confirmed from 114 local government areas (LGAs) across 19 states including the Federal Capital Territory. The Director General of […]
Understanding syndromic infectious disease testingRapid diagnosis: A game changerVersatility of syndromic testingBeyond diagnosis: guiding antibiotic stewardshipOvercoming challenges and future directionsReferencesFurther reading The demand for swift and accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases stands as a paramount challenge. Syndromic infectious disease testing is a novel approach that focuses on identifying the cause of an illness by examining […]
If you’ve ever flown a long-haul flight, you’ve probably heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT)—blood clots, typically in the calves, that have been associated with flying. These clots can travel to the lungs and cause life-threatening blockages known as pulmonary embolisms. DVT is primarily a concern on long flights, defined as four hours or more. […]
Healthy community members are encouraged to help neighbors in need through participation in a couple upcoming blood drives. The first American Red Cross drive is taking place tomorrow (Wednesday) from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Moniteau High School in West Sunbury. Another drive is planned for Friday from noon to 5 p.m. at Meridian Fire […]
Released by: Ripple Music Release Date: October 20th, 2023 Genre: Metal Links: https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/album/blood-lightning Line Up: Vocalist Jim Healey (We’re All Gonna Die) Guitarist Doug Sherman (GOZU) Bassist Bob Maloney (Worshipper) Drummer J.R. Roach (Sam Black Church) Tracklist: 1.The Dying Starts2.Hitting the Wall3.Bananaconda4.Face Eater5.Blankets6.Disturbing the Priest I have to respect Blood Lightning. They are four guys […]
Boe Boe’s family fled Myanmar when he was 7. He remembers fleeing from soldiers to a refugee camp in Thailand. Maybe that’s why he’s long been interested in houses — learning how to work on them and discovering the stories behind them. But the graduate of St. Paul’s Guadalupe Area Project (GAP) might never have […]
Genetic changes can cause inherited retinal disorders that often can’t be directly treated, although targeted gene therapy could help. (Images: AdobeStock) At least 600 of the roughly 20,000 genes in the human body are needed for normal eyesight. Changes in those genes can lead to many eye conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, and inherited retinal disorders. If your […]
research analysis on “Cardiovascular Devices Market: Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2033” delivers a detailed competitors analysis and a detailed overview of the global cardiovascular devices market in terms of market segmentation by device type, application, end-user, and by region. Elevating Adoption of Minimally Invasive Medical Procedures to Drive Growth of Global Cardiovascular Devices […]
The October week began well for the health team. The undeniable high of witnessing yet another Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine acknowledging steadfast contributions in research was the high point of this week. The announcement of the Nobel for Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their “discoveries concerning nucleoside base modification that enabled the […]