Monthly Archives: November 2023

What can be some of the complications of a Salmonella infection?

With 17 reported Salmonella cases linked to cantaloupe hospitalized, what is happening to them? Reactive Arthritis Formerly referred to as Reiter Syndrome, the term reactive arthritis refers to an inflammation of one or more joints, following an infection localized at a site distant from the affected joints. The predominant site of the infection is the […]

Donors get rewarded for giving during Carter BloodCare’s Thanks for Giving blood drive

Facebook Twitter Pinterest $20 e-gift cards, $25 gas cards and holiday blankets available for helping neighbors in need BEDFORD, TEXAS (Nov. 20, 2023) – When blood donors give, they receive special incentives during Carter BloodCare’s Thanks for Giving blood drive Nov. 24 – 26. This weekend, each donor will receive a brand-new fleece blanket and 1,200 Dedicated […]

3D Printed Materials Could Reduce Infections after Joint Replacements

Credit: libre de droit/Getty Images Research led by Washington State University shows a new 3D printed material could help reduce infections linked to medical implants such as knee and hip joint replacements in the future. As reported in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, the researchers added a small amount of a corrosion-resistant metal called […]

Medtronic claims long-sought renal denervation approval from FDA for its Symplicity Spyral blood pressure treatment

It’s game on in the field of renal denervation, with Medtronic claiming the second FDA green light this month for a procedure to treat drug-resistant high blood pressure—a market its developers expect will ultimately grow into a multibillion-dollar enterprise. Medtronic’s Symplicity Spyral system received agency approval after about a decade of research and development—an odyssey […]

NetSupport RAT Infections on the Rise – Targeting Government and Business Sectors

Nov 20, 2023NewsroomMalware / Network Security Threat actors are targeting the education, government and business services sectors with a remote access trojan called NetSupport RAT. “The delivery mechanisms for the NetSupport RAT encompass fraudulent updates, drive-by downloads, utilization of malware loaders (such as GHOSTPULSE), and various forms of phishing campaigns,” VMware Carbon Black researchers said […]

Roswell Park launches advanced, high-speed blood cancer test

Current patients had early access to game-changing diagnostic tool. A new Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center innovation has just gone global. Called PanHeme, it’s a test that uses next-generation gene sequencing technology to diagnose blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma more precisely — identifying mutations in hundreds of genes — in under 72 […]

Dr. Peter Attia Reveals the Key to a Longer, Healthier Life

Peter Attia, M.D., is a longevity expert and creator of The Drive podcast and author of the bestselling book, Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity. In his new column for Men’s Health, he shares science-backed strategies to living better (and longer!) today. Read the first installment, below. BLOOD-PRESSURE MANAGEMENT isn’t a sexy topic like […]

Worm blood might be the latest form of doping in the pro peloton

A recent revelation suggests that blood extracted from lugworms, also known as sandworms, commonly used as fishing bait, might be the latest performance-enhancing method in professional cycling. According to a report in L’Équipe, the hemoglobin extracted from them is known for its exceptional oxygen-carrying capabilities. The French paper reported that the creator of this technique […]

New strategy could lower blood pressure in low-income patients

Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. A new strategy that trains health care providers to deliver more comprehensive, team-based care significantly lowers blood pressure in low-income patients compared to a “usual care” approach. Uncontrolled hypertension, the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature […]

Blueberries and the brain

Over the 12-week study, half of the participants drink a beverage each day containing freeze-dried wild blueberry powder, while the other half consume a placebo “We’re looking not just at nutrition, but how it impacts other factors — memory, cardiovascular health and other things that are very important — especially during the aging process for […]