Treat Williams died in June after being involved in a serious motorcycle crash. The 71-year-old actor’s cause of death has been revealed as “severe trauma and blood loss.” The other driver involved in the incident has been charged with “grossly negligent” driving, said police. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite […]
News Release Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Lawrence A. Tabak, D.D.S., Ph.D., acting director for the National Institutes of Health, has named Jeanne M. Marrazzo, M.D., as director of NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Dr. Marrazzo is currently the director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at […]
It all happened in 11 days; 17-year-old Megan Ebenroth’s mother said the teen went swimming in a lake by her home in McDuffie County, then on July 22, she was dead. DEARING, Ga. — A teenager has died after being infected by a rare brain-eating amoeba; no one in Georgia has died from the disease […]
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHTM) – The American Red Cross said they have seen a decline in blood and platelet donations all summer. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. To avert a looming blood shortage, the organization needs donors to make an appointment to give in […]
Share on PinterestLower blood oxygen levels due to sleep apnea may explain the higher cardiovascular risk faced by people with this condition. Image credit: milorad kravic/Getty Images. A new study finds that reduced blood oxygen levels may be a leading factor behind the link between obstructive sleep apnea and increased cardiovascular risk. Researchers reviewed data […]
Biomedicine is a top priority for Taiwan, with the government aiming to position the country as the leading hub for biomedical research and development in the Asia-Pacific region. By 2025, Taiwan aims to create 20 new medicines, introduce 80 high-value medical devices to the market, and elevate the biomedicine industry into a trillion-NT-dollar (approximately $32 […]
There is a significantly higher risk for cardiovascular morbidities and mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) with microvascular disease vs those without microvascular disease. These findings were published in Cardiovascular Diabetology. Investigators sought to compare risks for macrovascular disease development among patients with T2D with and without microvascular disease. They also compared matched […]
The Cardiovascular Biology Research in Progress (CVB RIP) is a collaboration between the Yale Cardiovascular Research Center (YCVRC) and the Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program to foster collaboration and raise awareness of cardiovascular research at Yale. The goal of this series, which is organized and moderated by trainees, is to provide a supportive learning environment […]
CEO of Pumping Marvellous Foundation Nick Hartshorne-Evans shares his thoughts on cardiovascular trials. Credit: Zigzigzig via Shutterstock. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of a patient’s voice in the trial design. As the term “patient-centric” becomes the new buzzword, patient groups and charities continue to advocate and highlight the […]
