Monthly Archives: November 2023

Von Miller says ‘no bad blood’ when facing Broncos; Josh Allen believes offense is ‘on the verge’ of breakthrough

News and notes after the Bills’ practice on Thursday: Von Miller: “I left (Denver) on good terms” As he enters the middle of his 12th season, Von Miller has pretty much done it all. With 123.5 career sacks, Miller ranks 19th all-time among NFL defenders. With two Super Bowls under his belt, Miller is one […]

Most common antibiotic still in shortage as infection season is in full swing

DAYTON — The most heavily prescribed antibiotic in the country is in short supply. A local doctor explains what impacts we’re seeing locally during this shortage and the backup plan doctors have tonight on News Center 7 starting at 6 p.m. >> Could the passage of Issue 2 impact previous, current marijuana charges and convictions? […]

AI specialists raise $80M to ramp up commercialization of imaging analysis software

When the time came to select new angiography equipment at Benefis Health System in Montana, Michael Eisenhauer, MD, named three attributes the new suite would have to deliver without compromise. Number 1 was image quality. Number 2 was image quality. Number 3? Say it one more time.

WebXtra: Tyler cardiologist helps introduce new high blood pressure procedure to East Texas

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – Cardiologist Dr. Frank Navetta is helping to research and perform a new minimally invasive procedure that could help lower high blood pressure. It is called Renal Denervation. “Renal denervation is a procedure where we actually go inside the main kidney arteries with a catheter, which is a small tube that we […]

Turn Back Your Biological Clock: “Life’s Essential 8” May Make You 6 Years Younger

Maintaining high cardiovascular health may result in slower biological aging and a longer, healthier life, according to a study to be presented at the AHA’s Scientific Sessions 2023. Higher scores on the Life’s Essential 8 checklist were associated with a biological age up to six years younger than one’s actual age. An analysis of more […]

FDA Approves Takeda’s Treatment for Rare Blood Clotting Disorder

Adzynma is the first approved genetically engineered protein product for the treatment of patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. The FDA has approved Takeda’s Adzynma as the first genetically engineered protein medication for the preventative treatment or for on-demand enzyme replacement therapy in patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP).1 The FDA granted the application […]

Ross procedure still linked to ‘excellent’ outcomes as patients enter third decade after surgery

When the time came to select new angiography equipment at Benefis Health System in Montana, Michael Eisenhauer, MD, named three attributes the new suite would have to deliver without compromise. Number 1 was image quality. Number 2 was image quality. Number 3? Say it one more time.

Robertson Blood Center Celebrates Donors at Annual Donor Appreciation Ceremony

Every year, the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) at Robertson Blood Center (RBC), Fort Cavazos, Texas, holds their Annual Donor Appreciation Ceremony. The event is held to honor, thank, and congratulate donors on a job well done, for giving the gift of life to those in need, the world over. Active-duty military, veterans, and their […]

Growth-restricted babies and asphyxia: Cardiovascular impacts

Credit: CC0 Public Domain The health effects of fetal growth restriction (FGR) can last a lifetime, and the latest research from Hudson Institute is showing just how pervasive those effects can be on the cardiovascular system. In two major studies, researchers have found that: Being growth-restricted in the womb increases the risk of future cardiovascular […]