Monthly Archives: November 2023

Cardiovascular

Renal HeartSciences Announces Closing of License Agreements with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to Develop and Commercialize AI Cardiovascular Algorithms

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22
Nov

November 22, 2023 — Heart Test Laboratories, Inc. d/b/a HeartSciences, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered medical technology company focused on transforming ECGs/EKGs to save lives through earlier detection of heart disease, today announced the closing of its license agreements with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Icahn Mount Sinai), in New York, NY, to develop and […]

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Infection

The challenge of rising antibiotic-resistant infections in the UK

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22
Nov

Share this article The misuse of antibiotics not only jeopardises individual health but also collectively endangers public health. Credit: Fahroni via Shutterstock. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been a growing issue of global health concern over the past few decades. The UK is facing a concerning surge in antimicrobial resistance, as revealed by the latest national […]

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Blood

Networking nano-biosensors for wireless communication in the blood

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22
Nov

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Biological computing machines, such as micro and nano-implants that can collect important information inside the human body, are transforming medicine. Yet, networking them for communication has proven challenging. Now, a global team, including EPFL researchers, has developed a protocol that enables a molecular network with multiple transmitters. First, there was the […]

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Congenital disorders

Using ADHD Meds Long-Term May Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease, New Study Suggests

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22
Nov

For individuals with ADHD, medications like Adderall or Ritalin are a complete game changer. These drugs help most people focus, concentrate on important tasks, and regulate emotions. But the pros aren’t without the cons of side effects depending on the ADHD medication. These can include decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, or changes in blood pressure and […]

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Cardiovascular

Hypertension Center Earns Gold Plus Recognition from American Heart Association

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22
Nov

Grants and Awards By: Damian McNamara | November 22, 2023 | 4 min. read |  Share Article Summary Gold Plus distinction is awarded to health care organizations that attest to at least four of six evidence-based blood pressure activities. The Comprehensive Hypertension Center is responding to an urgent need in the U.S., where half of the […]

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Blood

Study reveals cannabis smoke can affect blood vessels

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22
Nov

(KRON) — It’s long been known that people who smoke tobacco are at a higher risk of having heart problems. Now, a team of researchers at UCSF has found that marijuana products also pose the same risk. What’s particularly interesting is that burning any plant can release toxic chemicals, but apparently eating THC products can […]

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Infection

U.S. patent approval for Intervacc’s vaccine against infections caused by Streptococcus suis

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22
Nov

Stockholm, November 22, 2023 – Intervacc AB (“Intervacc”) announces that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted an approval for Intervacc’s patent application in the United States for a vaccine against Streptococcus suis infections in pigs. The U.S. Patent No. 11,814,415 relates to a vaccine based on recombinant fusion proteins where patent protection […]

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Blood

MSDH: Several Miss. children experienced ‘elevated blood lead levels’ due to tainted applesauce

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22
Nov

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Several children in the state have reportedly been impacted after consuming lead-tainted applesauce, according to the Mississippi Department of Health. In a post on Wednesday, the department stated that they have identified five Mississippi families with children having “elevated blood lead levels” who reported consuming the recalled pouches. The U.S. Food […]

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Blood

Cancer blood tests jumpstart diagnoses and targeted therapy

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22
Nov

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Cancer and neoplasms

Communication Prior to Tumor Sequencing Proves Beneficial in Late-Stage Cancer

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22
Nov

“Because the patient’s condition may affect their treatment preferences, clinicians should reconfirm their interest in receiving secondary findings, document the preference in the electronic medical record, and time this disclosure appropriately,” according to Stacy W. Gray, MD. Administering pre-test discussions and adequately preparing patients for unanticipated, inheritable genetic findings prior to tumor sequencing showed significant […]

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