Utica, N.Y. — Police in Utica made a gruesome discovery this weekend after a neighbor reported blood leaking through a ceiling. They found a 26-year-old man shot and stabbed to death in a bathtub. They also were greeted by a man covered in blood, according to Utica police spokesperson Lt. Matthew Curley. The man — […]
A new strategy emphasizing a team-based care approach was found to more significantly lower blood pressure for low-income hypertension patients, compared to the usual care approach. (Photo by iStock) Uncontrolled hypertension, the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature deaths worldwide, disproportionately affects low-income populations. Now, a new strategy that trains healthcare providers […]
MIAMI – Respiratory Syncytial Virus infections, or RSV, which produce cold-like symptoms, have been increasing nationwide. In Miami, at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Dr. Marcos Mestre said there is usually a peak during this time of year. The RSV months, he said, are from October to March. “We have seen definitely more patients than we have […]
Consuming less sodium (salt) can help reduce blood pressure as well as medication, a study suggests. High blood pressure can lead to heart attack or stroke, and you may not know you have it. Reducing sodium by eating fewer processed foods can be helpful even if you’re otherwise healthy. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for […]
Blood donations are critical and really do make all the difference for those living with diseases like sickle cell.Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder that affects how oxygen is carried through the body. Giving blood could mean life or death for patients living with the disease.Like most 11-year-olds, Trevon Robertson loves to play and […]
By Guest Writer – November 13, 2023 Doctors discovered a cyst in the head of Valerie Breen’s pancreas while she was visiting Paris. Every year, I think of November as a month of Thanksgiving. For me, post Halloween and before Christmas, it’s a time to celebrate with a thankful heart. This November is even more […]
Bayer has announced the intention to voluntarily withdraw the new drug application for copanlisib (Aliqopa) in adult patients with relapsed follicular lymphoma who have previously received at least 2 prior systemic treatments.1 In September 2017, the FDA granted accelerated approval to copanlisib for this population based on findings from the phase 2 CHRONOS-1 study (NCT01660451) […]
MISSOULA, Mont. — Blood donations often decline during the holiday season, and The American Red Cross is accepting donations across Montana. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the film “Elf,” people who donate between Nov. 10 and Nov. 30 will get a free pair of “Elf” and Red Cross socks. Donors can book an […]
Known for his work as the interior designer on the hit makeover show Queer Eye, Thom Filicia is now hoping to change people’s lives in another way: by partnering with GSK to roll out a campaign for myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer. Launched Monday, the Mapping Myelofibrosis campaign is raising awareness of the disease — which […]
Credit: Unsplash Reducing sodium in diet to 4,000 mg/day significantly lowers blood pressure after 1 week, a new study found. This was the case for 70% of adults, aged 50 – 75 years old. The findings were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 11, 2023. “High blood […]