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Prognostic value of triglyceride glucose index in population at high cardiovascular disease risk

In this retrospective analysis, we verified the association between the TyG index and cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in primary prevention. We discovered that those with a TyG index ≥ 9.83 who had a high risk of CVD also had a higher risk of both cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. The number of people at high risk of CVD […]

Blood & Plasma Components Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2017-2027

New York, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “Blood & Plasma Components Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2017-2027” – https://www.reportlinker.com/p06482440/?utm_source=GNW The global blood & plasma components market is anticipated to observe impressive growth during the forecast period, 2023-2027.The major factors include the growing […]

San Diego Blood Bank joins National Partnership to Send Blood Where Needed

SAN DIEGO (CNS) – The San Diego Blood Bank has joined the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps, a partnership with other community-based blood centers across the nation to help prepare for emergencies that may lead to a high demand for transfusions, it was announced Wednesday. Created in September 2021, BERC is a cooperative of 36 blood […]

Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba; mother says doctors ‘fought aggressively’ to save her

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/Gray News) – A 17-year-old Georgia girl has died after contracting a rare infection. Megan Ebenroth died on July 22. Her mother said doctors aggressively fought to save her daughter’s life. “I do want it to be known that doctors tried to do a spinal tap to diagnose her, and that the Children’s […]

New blood test helps identify potential risks of Alzheimer’s disease

Clinical lab giant Quest Diagnostics has launched the first direct-to-consumer blood test that can help identify potential risks associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The blood test, AD-Detect, assesses the potential risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease based on a brain protein that contributes to the condition. The tests cost $399. Connie Lesko is cautiously optimistic about the […]

COVID summer surge hits NY, with hospitalizations spiking 22% last week. What to know

A summer surge in COVID-19 infections sweeping the nation has hit New York, prompting health alerts about rising hospital admissions and calls for those infected to seek treatment. In New York, hospital admissions for COVID-19 leaped 22% last week, reaching more than 100 admissions per day statewide, health officials said. A total of 644 COVID-19 […]

Add grip strength tests to weight and blood pressure vital signs, researchers say

Add grip strength tests to weight and blood pressure vital signs, researchers say – CBS Boston Watch CBS News There is another vital sign that your doctor should measure at your next physical – your grip strength. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and […]

CVD risk: Vegetarian diets may improve cholesterol, weight loss

Share on PinterestAdopting a vegetarian diet may benefit heart health. Jen Grantham/Stocksy Researchers investigated the effects of vegetarian dietary patterns on those with a high risk of cardiovascular disease. They found that eating plant-based diets for six months improved several measures of cardiometabolic risk, such as cholesterol and blood sugar. Eating a more plant-based diet […]

Algorithmic blood test analysis will ease diagnosis of cancer types, guide treatment

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Thanks to machine learning algorithms, short pieces of DNA floating in the bloodstream of cancer patients can help doctors diagnose specific types of cancer and choose the most effective treatment for a patient. The new analysis technique, created by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers and published recently in Annals of Oncology, is […]