Credit: SIphotography/Getty Images Results from a large study carried out in Sweden show that long-term use of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication can increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Zheng Chang, a group leader at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues found that for every year of ADHD medication use CVD risk increased by four percent. […]
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email The long-term use of medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could increase the risk of heart diseases, a study has suggested. Swedish researchers linked exposure to the likes of high blood […]
Patients with blood cancers who are undergoing stem cell transplants may benefit from the novel therapy of human milk, according to preliminary findings from a phase 2a trial. A patient in the trial led by City of Hope who is undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell therapy was the first to receive human milk-based therapy, a […]
Image: Wireless biosensors can relieve some of the burden on healthcare systems (Photo courtesy of 123RF) Researchers have developed a wireless biosensor that paves the way for an advanced patient-controlled system to detect infections earlier. This technology can be integrated into smart catheters, smart diapers, or wound dressings, enhancing the way health and various diseases […]
Betty’s Holiday Giveaway is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the donors who make time during the busy holiday season to give the greatest gift of all – the gift of life. And for their donation, they have the chance to earn a gift for themselves! Betty, LifeServe’s favorite mascot friend, has spent hours […]
(Melbourne Centre for Nanontechnology/Monash University via SWNS) By Talker By Dean Murray via SWNS Australian scientists have given a red blood cell the world’s tiniest mustache. The microscopic ‘mo’, measuring just 5 microns, was designed to raise awareness of the vital role blood donation plays in men’s health. The Mr. Potato Head-style ‘tache was the […]
A recent study published in Nucleus highlighted the impact of graft-vs-host disease prophylaxis on cytomegalovirus reactivation. Researchers from the Fred Hutchison Cancer Center compared the impact of various pharmacologic graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis regimens on cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation in the CMV-seropositive patients receiving HLA-matched related and unrelated peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) for hematologic malignancies. […]
Nov. 22—The Indians struggled out of the gate last season, going 1-9 in their first 10 games including dropping the first seven contests. They return just enough players for the starting lineup. After that, they will have to look to a new coach and a large freshman class to turn things around. Tyler Deitsch will […]
Each person who signs up to help quell the region’s blood shortage can help surgery and cancer patients, accident victims and new mothers and babies. Information on how to donate blood or schedule a drive is at nybc.org. Upcoming drives include: • Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament, cafeteria, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, […]
ROCHESTER — The American Red Cross urges donors to give thanks and give back by making a plan to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks. This time of year is traditionally hard on the nation’s blood supply. Seasonal illness, winter weather and holiday celebrations often lead to lower appointment numbers and decreased donor […]