Economy 16 November 2023, 12:05pm The flu season generally peaks between the 7th and 10th week of the year, but the highest figures can vary greatly from one year to another. The coronavirus pandemic, for instance, put a serious dent into the spread of the flu (see graph below). On the 45rd week, a total […]
Fungal infections on marijuana can produce dangerous toxins, according to a new study. Other common, and federally legal, crops have been bred to resist fungi. Scientists still have more questions than answers about the dangers of marijuana use. Can marijuana make you sick? After Tuesday’s vote in Ohio, nearly half of U.S. states have legalized […]
Infections, including common ones such as urinary tract infections, have been linked to a risk of delirium and dementia. But with increased awareness, prevention strategies and available treatments, people can significantly reduce their risk, researchers say. Urinary tract infections are uncomfortable but largely treatable. If left untreated, though, UTIs can have dramatic and potentially long-lasting […]
A new risk prediction algorithm for future cardiovascular disease events in individuals with cardiovascular kidney metabolic (CKM) syndrome will amend current multivariable predictors (eg, the Pooled Cohort Equation) in important ways, said Chiadi Ndumele, MD, PhD, MHS, in a conversation with Patient Care. Ndumele is chair of the American Heart Association writing committee for the […]
The mother of a five-year-old girl with a rare auto-immune disease is calling on Quebecers to roll up their sleeves after blood transfusions saved her daughter’s life. Hema-Quebec says it needs 1,000 blood donations every day to keep up with demand. Currently, only three per cent of eligible Quebecers donate blood. This week, there are […]
Casgevy was today approved by the UK’s medicines watchdog for over-12s The drug treats sickle-cell disease and transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia By Emily Craig Deputy Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 05:43 EST, 16 November 2023 | Updated: 07:14 EST, 16 November 2023
CURE Media Group® announces Jane Fonda as keynote speaker for the 2023 MPN Heroes® recognition program News Home Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:38 AM | GlobeNewswire via QuoteMedia CURE Media Group® announces Jane Fonda as keynote speaker for the 2023 MPN Heroes® recognition program CURE and Incyte Corporation are proud to host the 2023 MPN Heroes […]
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Share on PinterestScientists are researching the link between cerebral small vessel disease and conditions such as vascular dementia. Flashpop/Getty Images Researchers are looking into the potential causes of cerebral small vessel disease by growing small blood vessel models in a lab. They said they hope to discover potential treatments for the condition, which can occur […]
Scientists from Colorado State University and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland have created a versatile and efficient antimicrobial material suitable for coating medical devices intended for internal use in the body. Membrane films containing metal-organic frameworks like those shown here that produce nitric oxide could provide antibacterial properties in medical devices. Image Credit: […]