Monthly Archives: October 2023
Infection
Interplay between driveline infection, vessel wall inflammation, cerebrovascular events and mortality in patients with left ventricular assist device
Oct
Abstract In patients with left ventricular assist device (LVAD), infections and thrombotic events represent severe complications. We investigated device-specific local and systemic inflammation and its impact on cerebrovascular events (CVE) and mortality. In 118 LVAD patients referred for 18F-FDG-PET/CT, metabolic activity of LVAD components, thoracic aortic wall, lymphoid and hematopoietic organs, was quantified and correlated […]
Oct
When some people stand up from sitting or lying down, they may feel dizzy or even faint because of a sudden drop in blood pressure. That phenomenon, which becomes more common in older adults, is called orthostatic hypotension. Previous research has suggested a link between orthostatic hypotension, or OH, and dementia, though scientists don’t understand […]
Cancer and neoplasms
No evident causal association between Helicobacter pylori infection and colorectal cancer: a bidirectional mendelian randomization study
Oct
Abstract Observational studies have reported a correlation between Helicobacter pylori infection and colorectal cancer (CRC); however, the underlying cause has remained unclear. This research was aimed at determining whether there is a correlation between H. pylori infection and CRC by measuring the prevalence of H. pylori CagA antibodies and VacA antibodies. Using data from many […]
After a bump, we can expect a bruise. But what if we find ourselves bruising without any noticeable cause? What might be behind it? Should we worry? Around 18 percent of adults report easy bruising. As hematologists (blood doctors), we are often asked for advice when people are worried they might bruise too easily. Here […]
Oct
Some of Earth’s water bodies can assume a blood-like appearance due to the presence of red-pigmented algae, bacteria, and sediments. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station often capture photographs of this “bloody” phenomenon. This image (top), taken over the high desert plateau of the Bolivian Andes, displays the Laguna Colorada, or Red Lagoon. The photograph […]
Oct
by Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Born with a deadly blood disease, Clint and Alissa Finlayson’s adopted daughters—Ada, nine, and Lily, 12—are the first patients on the West Coast to receive a new gene therapy offered by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Already, Ada is already feeling better 10 weeks […]
Oct
Tests could allow medics to treat young children before they develop the disease Sufferers must inject regular doses of insulin to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis By Jo Macfarlane Published: 17:00 EDT, 28 October 2023 | Updated: 17:31 EDT, 28 October 2023
Oct
Key Points Animal blood banks have existed in Australia for about two decades. Murdoch Animal Hospital has about 70 dog blood donors and 40 cat blood donors on its books. If a cat needs a transfusion and cat blood is not available, dog blood can be used to save a cat’s life. Henry the flat-coated […]