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Seychelles launches national survey on cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases

According to the annual health sector performance report of 2022, cardiovascular diseases are attributed to 280 deaths in Seychelles – 30 percent of total deaths. (Wikimedia/Volganet.ru) CC-BY-SA 3.0 Seychelles’ health ministry is launching a new population-based survey on cardiovascular diseases and other non-communicable diseases to assess the distribution of health behaviours, diet and main risk factors in the […]

Probing Interactions of Red Blood Cells and Contracting Fibrin Platelet Clots.

Contraction of blood clots plays an important role in blood clotting, a natural process that restores hemostasis and regulates thrombosis in the body. Upon injury, a chain of events culminate in the formation of a soft plug of cells and fibrin fibers attaching to wound edges. Platelets become activated and apply contractile forces to shrink […]

Surgeon burned his note of medical procedure that killed patient

The reason for Carmen Walker’s hypovolaemia during a procedure at Waikato Hospital was initially suspected as anaphylaxis or massive blood loss, an anaesthetist says. Photo / Stuart Munro As Carmen Walker’s hospital procedure came to a close, two things happened: tourniquets isolating her leg where concentrated chemotherapy had been perfused and washed out were lifted, […]

Recce Pharmaceuticals successfully treats deadly burn infections in Phase I/II clinical trial By Proactive Investors

© Reuters. Recce Pharmaceuticals successfully treats deadly burn infections in Phase I/II clinical trial A Phase I/II clinical trial of Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE, OTC:RECEF)’s topical application against burn wound infections, RECCE® 327 (R327), has demonstrated a visible reduction in bacterial infection. R327, one of the first new classes of antibiotics in more than 30 […]

Recce Pharmaceuticals successfully treats deadly burn infections in Phase I/II clinical trial

A Phase I/II clinical trial of Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE, OTC:RECEF)’s topical application against burn wound infections, RECCE® 327 (R327), has demonstrated a visible reduction in bacterial infection. R327, one of the first new classes of antibiotics in more than 30 years, has a universal mechanism that allows its compounds to continuously kill bacteria and […]

Marshall launches trial for treatment of elevated blood pressure during pregnancy 

Marshall launches trial for treatment of elevated blood pressure during pregnancy  Published 12:00 am Monday, August 21, 2023 HUNTINGTON, W.Va. —The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is now enrolling participants in a randomized controlled trial comparing the outcomes of treatment and non-treatment of elevated blood pressures during early pregnancy. Participants in the clinical trial will […]

Eris Covid variant takes hold in China but public health risk is low

By Thursday it had been detected in at least 52 countries and regions. Advertisement “While EG.5 has shown increased prevalence, growth advantage, and immune escape properties, there have been no reported changes in disease severity to date. The public health risk posed by EG.5 is evaluated as low at the global level,” the WHO said.

MAHF partners with Kashmir Clinic Central, Sgr to launch multi-specialty OPD Services

NL Corresspondent Srinagar: Aug 20:  Marengo Asia Hospitals Faridabad (MAHF), a leading healthcare provider in Delhi NCR, announced the launch of their exclusive multi-specialty OPD Services in partnership with the city-based Kashmir Clinic Central today. This partnership aims to redefine the healthcare landscape by bringing together exceptional clinical excellence combined with cutting-edge technologies to offer […]

The little known health risk that’s the leading cause of maternal deaths

When Ursula Bouzaid suffered a heart attack four months after giving birth, it came as a complete surprise because she considered herself healthy — but the impact on her will be life-long. “Out of the blue, I got very severe chest pain and I became very sick, I was vomiting profusely. The chest pain was […]

Hypertension: How COVID-19 may trigger high blood pressure

Share on PinterestHigh blood pressure may be the latest condition affected by COVID-19. Bowery Image Group Inc./Stocksy Researchers are reporting that people who have had COVID-19 were more likely to experience a new onset of high blood pressure. The risk was higher for people with preexisting conditions, along with older adults, men, and Black Americans. […]