Monthly Archives: November 2023

College basketball’s blue blood stock report

It’s a conversation now. It couldn’t be avoided. Not after what UConn did last March. The Huskies were so dominant on their way to a fifth National Championship that the question was unavoidable. “Is UConn a blue blood?” For some, it’s an absolute no-brainer. For others? Not so much. “I’m just mostly proud of the way […]

Beloved Cook Children’s pediatrician in urgent need of blood stem cell transplant

DALLAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) – Described as “Texan to his core,” Dr. Danny Kim, M.D. was recently diagnosed with advanced leukemia. The 57-year-old Cook Children’s pediatrician is in urgent need of a blood stem cell transplant. Dr. Kim shown here changing a newborn’s diaper.  Andrea Lucia, CBS News Texas And Dr. Kim’s colleagues want to help him, […]

Study finds rapid blood pressure reduction with low-sodium diet

Reducing daily sodium intake by around 4,000 mg/day significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in more than 70% of adults, ages 50 to 75, in as little as one week compared to their usual diet, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting, Nov. 11-13, in Philadelphia, is […]

Intensive blood pressure control reduces dementia risk in adults with hypertension

An intensive, four-year blood-pressure intervention significantly reduced the risk of developing dementia among adults with high blood pressure compared to people who received usual care, in a study reported as late-breaking science today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting, Nov. 11-13, in Philadelphia, is a premier global exchange of the latest […]

Vaccine-Preventable Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Vaccine-Preventable Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients In immunocompromised patients, including solid organ transplant recipients, infectious diseases are key causes of morbidity and mortality. Vaccination is a proven and efficient method of preventing communicable diseases. However, transplant recipients may be at risk for suboptimal vaccine coverage due to decreased immunogenicity of vaccines in the post-transplant […]

Cardiovascular, Neurological Outcomes, & Ocular Trauma

Introduction Falls are a major cause of ocular and periocular injury in elderly individuals.1–4 Fall-related eye injuries are associated with increased morbidity and worse outcomes when compared with non-fall-related eye injuries.2 Ocular injury due to a fall is more likely to result in worse final visual acuity5 and blindness.6 Additionally, eye injuries due to a […]

How common are benign surgeries after lung cancer screening?

Sunday, November 26 | 1:40 p.m.-1:50 p.m. | S4-SSCH02-5 | Room N228  At least 15% of surgeries after lung cancer screening are performed on benign lesions, a study to be presented Sunday afternoon has found. Lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) reduces lung cancer deaths, but it does produce some measure of false-positive results, explained […]

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Rating Reveals Pools of Blood, Deep Cleavage, and a Clue to Aerith’s Fate

Spoiler warning: The following article contains spoilers for the original 1997 Final Fantasy 7 and potential spoilers for the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The ESRB has rated the highly anticipated Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, revealing its deep cleavage, pools of blood, and a potential clue to Aerith’s fate. As reported by MP1st, the ESRB […]

Study shows long-term cardiovascular benefits of tight blood pressure control after pregnancy

Women with high blood pressure during pregnancy had long-term blood pressure and cardiac benefits if their blood pressure was carefully controlled for the first few weeks after having a baby, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting, Nov. 11-13, in Philadelphia, is a premier global exchange […]