Monthly Archives: October 2023

This Monthly Vitamin Supplement Reduces Heart Attack Risk 19%

A monthly dose of the vitamin was found to lower the incidence of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks. Supplementation of vitamin D in older people might lower their risk of cardiovascular events, particularly myocardial infarction, a study has found. A once-a-month supplement of vitamin D3 containing 60,000 international units (IU) could decrease the rate of […]

Stay away from one-size-fits-all treatments for pediatric respiratory infections

Little boy touching painful neck: ©Krakenimages.com-stock.adobe.com Respiratory infections are a leading reason for sick visits in pediatric practice, whether they are caused by bacteria, viruses, or other chronic issues—but how best to treat these infections remains a source of debate, both among health care professions and between parents and physicians.1 Pediatricians know that targeted treatments […]

Princeton Knights of Columbus to hold ImpactLife blood drive Oct. 17

Princeton Knights of Columbus will hold an ImpactLife blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17 in Harkrader Hall at the St. Louis Catholic Church, 616 S. Gosse Blvd in Princeton. to donate, contact ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 4138 to locate the drive. Potential donors must be […]

The Week in Infectious Disease

October 1, 2023 News Article Check out important news you might have missed including the expanded indication for remdesivir to those with severe hepatic impairment; a small study shows that SARS-CoV-2 infects coronary arteries and increases plaque Inflammation; and some antibiotics are associated with C diff Infection. Related Videos Related Content Related Content

Groovy deadites to swarm Midland, douse audiences with blood in production of ‘Evil Dead: The Musical’

MIDLAND, MI — With autumn settling in and Halloween nearing, it may be time to take in a classy evening of live theater. Just be sure you’re ready to get doused with “blood” and aren’t easily offended by a comical excess of gore. For the second year, Midland-based The Friction Theatre is putting on “Evil […]

Ghost trailer: Dr Shivarajkumar promises rivers of blood in violent heist movie. Watch

ByHT Entertainment Desk Oct 01, 2023 06:04 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Ghost trailer: Dr Shivarajkumar and Anupam Kher will be seen together in the new Kannada movie that is loaded with gunshots, missiles and heavy dialogues. The trailer of the much-awaited film Ghost has been released, not just in Kannada but also in […]

Study finds unacknowledged role of viral infections in sepsis

According to a recent study led by scientists at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, SARS-CoV-2 accounted for 1 in 6 occurrences of sepsis over the first 33 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of viral sepsis. The end of Sepsis Awareness Month, as well as the publishing of the report, serve as […]

Hypertension Diet: 6 Homemade Drinks to Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally

Home Health Hypertension Diet: 6 Homemade Drinks to Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally Diet plays a crucial role in controlling hypertension. Along with healthy food, there are certain drinks too that can help lower blood pressure naturally. Here 6 homemade drinks that you can try for effective results. Hypertension Diet: 6 Homemade Drinks to Lower […]