PHILADELPHIA— The odds of prescribing the appropriate dose of statins—a medicine used to lower “bad” cholesterol levels—increased sixfold when automated referrals were made to pharmacy services, instead of relying on traditional prescribing methods, according to researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. More than 90 million people in the U.S. […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Give to someone you do not know this holiday season. That is the message from the Central California Blood Center this week. “A few minutes in the chair will actually really help patients in local hospitals,” the center’s Gordon Halstead said. “You never know whose life you can save with that […]
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On the 7th and 8th of November, the AdTech Holding team marked their dedication to corporate and social responsibility by taking part in the 4th Limassol Blood Donation Event. With an aim to actively participate in initiatives that bring tangible change, AdTech Holding employees find ways to foster […]
Beyfortus, the therapy in question, was approved for use against the disease in infants and toddlers in July, and a surge of cases in the U.S. has seen it in short supply. Separately, AstraZeneca is also looking at markets for cheap Ozempic-like weight-loss drugs aimed at more modest weight-losses. Reuters: AstraZeneca Prioritizes US For RSV […]
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MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cutting out just one teaspoon of salt every day lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication does, new research shows. Investigators said theirs is one of the largest studies ever to include people taking high blood pressure meds in a look at the effect of reducing dietary […]
A test called Elecsys NfL — developed by Roche to measure blood levels of the nerve damage biomarker neurofilament light chain (NfL) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) — has received breakthrough device designation in the U.S. That status, granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is meant to advance products that more […]
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The blood drive will be held in conjunction with the American Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday (Nov. 17) in the Mineral Resources Building atrium. Blood type O is in high demand, however, all blood types are needed for a reliable supply during the holiday season. Schedule an appointment online or by […]
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New study finds cardiovascular benefit of semaglutide ABC News’ Dr. Jennifer Ashton explains a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine that shows a reduction in heart attacks, strokes and death in overweight or obese participants who took semaglutide. November 13, 2023
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MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An experimental device that isolates blood flow to the brain has the potential to revolutionize brain research. The device redirects the brain’s blood supply through a pump that maintains or adjusts a range of variables necessary to maintain the organ, including blood pressure, temperature, oxygenation and nutrients, researchers […]
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Red Cross of New Jersey wants you to give blood, celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the film ‘Elf’
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For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood or platelet donation. Donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws near […]