Monthly Archives: October 2023

Wegovy weight-loss jab ‘significantly’ improves blood sugar in diabetics

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Weight-loss jabs like Wegovy can “significantly” improve blood sugar control for diabetics, a study has found. Semaglutide, sold under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus, has been hailed as a potential […]

‘I made a promise’: Houston-area man spreads awareness on rare disorder while he searches for donor

Houston – A Houston man is on a mission to stay alive and shine the spotlight on a rare blood disorder. At the age of 43 — Pratik Vakil is battling a condition that normally impacts people over 60 — and he is in need of a stem cell transplant. He also wants to encourage […]

Heart Health In The Young: Nurturing Cardiovascular Wellness For A Lifetime

VERIFIED Make smart choices with your diet, stay active, manage stress, and avoid smoking. Your heart deserves the best care. Start today. Heart health is a critical aspect of overall well-being often associated with older individuals. However, the importance of heart health in the young cannot be overstated. Young adults often neglect this vital aspect […]

Mum’s determination to save daughter sparks ‘global movement’ to help end blood shortages

Kate Fisher’s unwavering determination to save her seven-year-old daughter Marleigh has sparked a global movement advocating to end critical blood shortages in Australia and abroad.  Key points: Kate Fisher’s daughter Marleigh will be dependent on Australian blood donors for life Ms Fisher’s Milkshakes for Marleigh podcast shares stories of blood donors and recipients She has […]

Rat lungworm found in another US state

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Adherence to CPAP Treatment and the Risk of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events

Key Points Question  Is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular adverse events in participants with both OSA and established cardiovascular disease? Findings  This systematic review and individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis of 3 randomized clinical trials including 4186 patients with IPD showed that […]

US health officials propose using an antibiotic to prevent STDs

The guideline was released on Monday and officials will move to finalise it after a 45-day public comment period. ADVERTISEMENT US health officials are proposing the use of a common antibiotic as a way of preventing sexually transmitted diseases for gay and bisexual men. It comes as the incidence of these diseases increases in the […]

UW Homecoming Committee to host blood drive

Event promotes community engagement, involvement with campus resources The University of Wisconsin Homecoming Committee is hosting a blood drive at Gordon Dining and Event Center from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3-5. Those interested can register through the link on the @wiscohoco Instagram page or through the Red Cross’s Blood Services page, however, walk-in […]

IgA Nephropathy Market to Exhibit Growth at a Tremendous CAGR of ~20% by 2032

New York, USA, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IgA Nephropathy Market to Exhibit Growth at a Tremendous CAGR of ~20% by 2032 | DelveInsight As potential therapies with novel mechanisms are being investigated to improve the management of IgAN, it is safe to predict that the IgA nephropathy market space will experience significant growth […]