12 minutes ago This is a file image of a sign at a blood drive at the Rhode Island Blood Center. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Blood Center began a new donor screening process Monday that’s no longer focused on sexual orientation or gender identity. The new policy will be based on individual […]
Here is a look at five stories from the weekend to catch you up on the news. Woman’s networking pays off for family business, community Cindy Gaboury of Waynesville never set out to be a business owner. Born in North Carolina into an Air Force family, Cindy lived in 16 different houses before she was […]
A recent study published in Addiction evaluated the associations of cannabis use disorder (CUD) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes. Study: Cannabis use disorder and adverse cardiovascular outcomes: A population-based retrospective cohort analysis of adults from Alberta, Canada. Image Credit: Ahmet Misirligul/Shutterstock.com Background Cannabis is used by over 200 million individuals worldwide; the adverse effects associated […]
A longitudinal genomic screening for Clostridioides difficile among all patients admitted to an intensive care unit revealed that asymptomatic carriers are at greater risk of developing infection than in transmitting to other patients. Although conducting such surveillance may counter the preference of hospitals to minimize their ranking on this metric, the investigators suggest that their […]
Health care workers taking care of patient with ventilator (AdobeStock 620931560 by JoshuAA/peopleimages.com) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential to air quality and comfort in health care facilities. Air handling systems are also key to reducing risk of disease transmission by diluting or removing contaminated air inside buildings. HVAC systems work to […]
AMSBIO, in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, announces a new poster detailing an extensive evaluation of the impact of three cryopreservation reagents (CELLBANKER® 1, CELLBANKER® 2, and commonly used 10% DMSO) on vascular smooth muscle cells (vSMCs) regarding viability and proliferative capacity. Understanding vascular remodelling in cardiovascular diseases necessitates precise single-cell analysis of vSMCs. […]
IDW Publishing’s “Star Trek: Day of Blood” might have just wrapped up its acclaimed crossover event in “Star Trek #12” this week, but a new prequel one-shot also just dropped on Wednesday (Sept. 27). The prequel exposes exactly what Shaxs’ earlier involvement was in the clash against the power-hungry Emperor Kahless II and his Red […]
Doctors should weigh prescribing some of their patients a pill of a powerful antibiotic, doxycycline, to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections, according to new draft recommendations released Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Officials say the approach, dubbed doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, or Doxy-PEP for short, could mark a turning point […]
TRONDHEIM, Norway — For a person who doesn’t eat sushi, consuming raw fish might sound like an invitation for food poisoning. Fortunately, most sushi is relatively safe to eat. Like any food, however, there is a risk for food-borne pathogens if not prepared correctly. A new study from Norway finds that raw seafood can still […]
Share on PinterestSmall bursts of physical activity can help you stay healthy and decrease mortality risk. ljubaphoto/Getty Images A new study found that people may be able to lower their risk of major cardiovascular events through sporadic bursts of movement. The benefits linked to a few minutes of activity were comparable to those from physical […]