A leading killer in the US and abroad for years, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) represents one of the greatest threats to public health in modern history. However, in recent years revelations surrounding drivers and development of ASCVD have begun to signal cardiologists, and the medical community as a whole, could potentially turn the tide in […]
This summer, like every summer since COVID-19 arrived on the scene, the U.S. is experiencing a spike in infections and hospitalizations. Only this time, there’s good news: The number of infections hasn’t increased as much as in past summers. Plus, most people with COVID-19 are reporting mild symptoms, and hospitalizations in the U.S. are significantly […]
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Community members and employees with the City of McAllen joined at city hall Wednesday morning to participate in a blood drive. Vitalant hosted the blood drive in hopes to increase the low supply in the Rio Grande Valley. “Over 70% of the Rio Grande Valley can donate, but only 3 percent […]
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, a group of researchers examined the variations in cardiovascular disease (CVD) hospital diagnoses in the Netherlands during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic compared to the pre-pandemic period. Study: Changes in incidence of hospitalization for cardiovascular diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic in The Netherlands in 2020. Image […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an accelerated approval to Talvey (talquetamab-tgvs) for the treatment of adults with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who have received four or more prior treatments, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent and an anti-CD38 antibody, according to Janssen, the manufacturer of the drug. “Patients at this stage of disease […]
COVID-19 infection associated with fetal demise | Image Credit: © Mustafa – © Mustafa – stock.adobe.com. According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, COVID-19 infection is associated with fetal demise. COVID-19 has caused over 4,300,000 deaths across 552,000,000 confirmed cases since December 2019, with poor maternal outcomes associated […]
Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Raised blood sugar levels could be linked to a greater risk of heart diseases, a new study suggests. Research from the London School of […]
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that can thicken your mucus and sweat. Testing is usually done in newborns, but adults might be screened as carriers, too. Some of these tests are blood tests. Share on PinterestAndrew Brookes/Getty Images CF is a genetic condition where the protein that controls your sweat and mucus production […]
CINCINNATI — Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus have been found in the Cincinnati area, the Cincinnati Health Department (CHD) announced Wednesday. The CHD conducts regular testing of mosquitoes in the area, and recently, the CHD has found additional ones that are infected after finding some in early July. In 2023, the CHD has tested […]
(Adobe Stock 475748700 by AGPhotography) Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today. Each column explores the Bug of the Month’s etiology, the infections it can cause, the modes of transmission, and ways to fight its spread. The pathogen profiles will span bacterial, […]