Monthly Archives: November 2023

UC Irvine-led study is first to find brain hemorrhage cause other than injured blood vessels

Irvine, Calif., Nov. 20, 2023 — A first-of-its-kind study led by the University of California, Irvine has revealed a new culprit in the formation of brain hemorrhages that does not involve injury to the blood vessels, as previously believed. Researchers discovered that interactions between aged red blood cells and brain capillaries can lead to cerebral […]

Trending : Bristol Myers Squibb’s Blood Cancer Treatment Approval Delayed by FDA

14:01 EST–Bristol Myers Squibb is one of the most mentioned companies in the U.S. across all news items in the last 12 hours, according to Factiva data. Shares of Bristol Myers Squibb fell after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration delayed approval for Abecma, a blood cancer treatment it developed with 2seventy Bio, to be […]

Obradovic suspects broken nose for Avramovic: ‘Lots of blood, lots of everything’

Aleksa Avramovic left the game against Cedevita early due to a suspected broken nose after a collision. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade faced their third ABA League defeat on Monday against Cedevita Olimpija in Ljubljana, and the game brought more setbacks than just the loss. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade / Schedule Early in the second quarter, […]

Younger people are more vulnerable to the effects of cardiovascular risk associated with high blood cholesterol and hypertension

image:  3-dimensional ultrasound reconstruction of a carotid artery in an apparently healthy PESA-CNIC-Santander study participant. The upper image shows the situation at the time of the first imaging study, when no atherosclerotic plaques were detected. The lower image shows the same artery 6 years later, when several plaques were detected.   view more  Credit: CNIC […]

Study: Flu vaccination reduces risk of heart attack

TopMicrobialStock / iStock A Texas A&M University survey of US parents finds that 41% already had or would vaccinate their children against COVID-19, 63% against influenza, and 71% against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this fall and winter.  The study, published late last week in Vaccine, involved 5,035 parents of children younger than 18 years surveyed on September […]

Turning the (Semaglu)tide in Cardiovascular Prevention: The SELECT Trial

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide, are currently recommended for cardiovascular (CV) prevention only in patients with diabetes and high CV risk.1 They have also shown a >15% mean weight reduction benefit in patients without diabetes; however, it was previously unknown if they reduce CV risks in this population.2 The Semaglutide Effects on Cardiovascular […]

Mysterious Respiratory Illness Affecting Dogs Across The U.S.—Here’s What To Know

Topline The Department of Agriculture and other veterinary agencies are investigating an infectious respiratory disease affecting dogs across the U.S., after several states reported incidents of dogs suffering from pneumonia-like symptoms, though little is known about the illness and how it spreads. Key Facts The Oregon Department of Agriculture first received reports of an “atypical […]

Younger people are more vulnerable to the damaging effects of high blood cholesterol and hypertension, study shows

Representative results from participants showing atherosclerosis progression (left) and regression (disappearance of plaques, right) in arteries of the neck (carotids) and groin (femorals). Each image pair shows the results of the initial study at baseline and the follow-up study of the same artery six years later. The images show representative vascular ultrasound images on the […]

Soaring Hypertension Rates Drive Blood Pressure Monitor Market to US$4.07 Billion by 2034 | Future Market Insights, Inc.

Loading… Loading… Loading… This in-depth report delves into the key drivers, challenges, and investment opportunities shaping the blood pressure monitor market, offering valuable guidance for businesses navigating this evolving landscape. The report highlights the rising prevalence of hypertension, the growing trend of home monitoring, the increasing demand for cost-effective and user-friendly BP-checking devices, and the […]

Austin pharmacy seeing more sinus infections, RSV before Thanksgiving holiday

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thanksgiving week is here, which means many people are traveling and gathering with family and friends. The height of flu season is also near, with peak activity typically between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rannon Ching, the president and chief pharmacy officer for Tarrytown Pharmacy, […]