If you’ve never given blood, it can be a bit of a daunting process. The benefits undoubtedly outweigh the nerves involved, and you’ll be left feeling as though you’ve helped out your fellow man, but new donors might be left feeling a little unsure of what to expect. This Movember, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is […]
Sibley, Iowa — The Sioux Falls Community Bloodmobile will be holding their next blood drive on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at the Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley. For those of you keeping track, that’s the day before Thanksgiving Day. Organizers of the drive ask you to take some time out of your day and […]
Open this photo in gallery: It is a good idea to get COVID vaccine booster shots as immunity to the respiratory virus that causes COVID-19 wanes over time as the virus continues to mutate.JOHANNA GERON/Reuters Question: I have already had multiple COVID-19 vaccines and I’ve even been infected. I must have a great deal of […]
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Short sleep lengths, daytime napping and even long sleep lengths have been linked to an increased risk of elevated blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, a new study out of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has found. Using data from the UK Biobank, the study, published in Nature Communications, is the […]
The practice of infectious disease requires excellent communication between the ID consultant and primary care physicians (PCPs), internal medicine physicians, and hospitalists who are usually the first point of contact for patients. Important pieces of information for these front-line physicians are what to do (and not to do) as first steps in treating an infectious […]
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Originally developed to treat diabetes, semaglutide is now famous for its weight-loss properties. New research points to yet another potential benefit – boosting heart health. Manufacturer of semaglutide drugs Wegovy and Ozempic – Novo Nordisk – funded a study of 17,604 people that suggests semaglutide can lower the risk of heart-related deaths in certain cohorts […]
The presence of positive antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) is associated with future atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk among individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).1 These findings were presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2023 Convergence held in San Diego, California. The study’s investigators pointed to the fact that those with diagnoses of SLE are […]
Maintaining heart-healthy habits may slow biological aging by six years, according to a new study. Growing evidence demonstrates that cardiovascular health is closely connected to the function of all your bodily systems—including how your cells age. New research, presented earlier this month at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 showcased how heart health affects […]
Adzynma provides a replacement for low levels of the ADAMTS13 enzyme in patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. On Nov. 9, 2023, FDA announced the approval of Adzynma, the first genetically engineered protein product for preventative or on-demand enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for adult and pediatric patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP). cTTP, a […]