Construction of a new 71,000-square-foot, three-story Cardiovascular Institute Health Center on the Edward Hospital campus in Naperville is underway. The health center at 10 W. Martin Ave. will help meet the community’s needs for outpatient cardiac care, Curt Pascoe, vice president of real estate development for Ryan Cos., said in a news release. Advertisement The […]
Regional New South Wales health officials have won a court order authorising them to give a blood transfusion to a Jehovah’s Witness toddler if needed in surgery. Key points: NSW regional health officials applied and was granted authorisation to give the toddler blood, if needed Jehovah’s Witnesses do not accept transfusions of whole blood The toddler needs […]
One month after an experimental procedure to transplant the heart of a genetically modified pig into a patient with end-stage heart disease, doctors say the heart is functioning on its own and shows no signs of rejection. In September, 58-year-old Lawrence Faucette underwent the surgery, only the second ever performed in a human. Faucette’s heart […]
While some affirm the health benefits of caffeine, like improving insulin sensitivity and blood sugar, research is mixed on whether it’s detrimental for people with diabetes. Caffeine has been shown to offer a handful of health benefits, including potentially reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But for those who already live with diabetes, […]
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – The Montgomery Bicycle Club will host a memorial blood drive on Friday in memory of Peter Dudle. Dudle died after he was injured while riding his bike in Prattville in September. Dudle’s family believes this blood drive is a way to save lives and continue to honor his life and legacy. […]
In a recent study published in JAMA, researchers investigated whether the Million Hearts payment model reduced the incidence of cardiovascular events (CVS), including strokes, myocardial infarctions (MIs), and Medicare expenditure among Medicare beneficiaries. Study: Effects of the Million Hearts Model on Myocardial Infarctions, Strokes, and Medicare Spending: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Image Credit: chayanuphol / Shutterstock.com Background Cardiovascular diseases […]
In a recent review published in the Journal of Neurochemistry, researchers evaluate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology. Study: COVID-19 and the impact on Alzheimer’s disease pathology. Image Credit: alexialex / Shutterstock.com Background COVID-19 primarily affects older individuals with medical disorders that compromise their immunity. The varied neurological manifestations […]
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } A Carter BloodCare “Pints for Polio” blood drive will be held 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Bush Board Room, located at 2000 South Palestine St. The blood drive is a two for one service, […]
The New York Times is being accused of “modern-day blood libel” by one of its former journalists after the Gray Lady botched its coverage of an explosion at a Gaza hospital by falsely attributing it to Israel. Alison Leigh Cowan, a reporter and deputy business editor who spent 27 years at the Times, penned a […]
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC The association between folic acid and neural tube defects (NTDs) is well-established and women have been advised to supplement their diets with folic acid before conception. Red blood cell folate concentrations have been dropping in women of childbearing age. Mandatory fortification of non-wholemeal wheat flour will be implemented […]