Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterNov 6, 2023, 11:58 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is dealing with blood clotting that will sideline him indefinitely. The team provided an update on Andersen’s status Monday afternoon after revealing earlier in the day that […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM LIFELINE BLOOD SERVICES: LIFELINE Blood Services Announces Battle of the Armed Forces Jackson, TN – LIFELINE Blood Services is embracing the spirit of friendly competition to make a life-saving impact! Starting on Monday, November 6 at both LIFELINE center locations is a blood drive contest known as the Battle of the Armed […]
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Author affiliations: University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin, USA (E.J. Elsmo, S. Hawkins, E.M. Lemley, A.L. Lim); Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin, USA (E.J. […]
Share on PinterestA new study identifies eight healthy habits that can boost your cardiovascular health and may reduce your rate of biological aging by up to six years. Willie B. Thomas/Getty Images A new study indicates that following “Life’s Essential 8” may slow biological aging. The checklist includes lifestyle changes designed to improve cardiovascular health. […]
Transgender adults living in the rural Appalachian area of the U.S., were more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors, like tobacco use, obesity and high blood pressure, thank their cisgender peers, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting, to be held Nov. 11-13, […]
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Hospitals have reduced healthcare-acquired infections after seeing a significant spike during COVID-19, but facilities still have work to do to improve patient experience, according to the latest safety grades from The Leapfrog Group. In a […]
Michigan hospitals collectively received more “C,” “D,” and “F” letter grades on their safety report cards this fall than last year. While 51 of the 82 assessed hospitals were given an “A” or “B,” 19 health care facilities got a lesser grade than they did in fall 2022, according to the latest evaluation by national […]
Rachel O’Grady ‘09 is an advocate in the truest sense of the word. Whether advocating for those with chronic medical conditions or being a voice for victims of sexual violence, Rachel credits her Social Work degree from Anna Maria College for giving her the confidence to help others. Rachel was born with Congenital Spina […]
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Moderate-intensity statin with ezetimibe combination therapy was confirmed to be effective on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction in patients at very high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The research team found out that the therapy has a higher compliance rate for continuous medication administration than the conventional high-intensity statin monotherapy. The […]
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Multiple sclerosis patients whose blood tests reveal elevated NfL, a biomarker of nerve damage, could see worsening disability one to two years later, according to a new study spearheaded by researchers at UC San Francisco. The study is the first to quantify the timeframe preceding disability worsening in which injury to […]