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World Health Organization Includes the Cardiovascular Polypill in Its List of Essential Medicines After a Groundbreaking Study Led by the President of Mount Sinai Heart

New York, NY (August 02, 2023) The cardiovascular polypill, developed by the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) and the pharmaceutical company Ferrer, has been included by the World Health Organization (WHO) in its List of Essential Medicines. The medication, known as a “polypill,” includes three active ingredients (acetylsalicylic acid, ramipril, and atorvastatin) and […]

Urinary Tract Infection Therapeutics Market Size is projected to reach USD 11.85 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.2%: Straits Research

New York, United States, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patients with critical conditions and diabetes are susceptible to numerous infectious diseases. The individual is prone to urinary tract infections. These patients’ symptoms include urinary discomfort and irritation. UTI is a condition that affects more significantly than 15% of the population. This infection can affect […]

Symptom profiles of community cases infected by influenza, RSV, rhinovirus, seasonal coronavirus, and SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Abstract Respiratory viruses that were suppressed through previous lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have recently started to co-circulate with SARS-CoV-2. Understanding the clinical characteristics and symptomatology of different respiratory viral infections can help address the challenges related to the identification of cases and the understanding of SARS-CoV-2 variants’ evolutionary patterns. Flu Watch (2006–2011) and Virus […]

Investigating pathogenic SNP of PKCι in HCV-induced hepatocellular carcinoma

Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths due to its complexity in diagnosis, chemo-resistance, and aggressive nature. Identifying pathogenic single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in protein kinase C iota (PKCι) can be a potential biomarker in the prognosis and treatment of HCC. This study investigated the association between a SNP in PRKCI and […]

Med Center and American Red Cross host second blood drive for Officer Matt Davis

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Today, Med Center Health and the American Red Cross partnered up to host the second out of three blood drives for Officer Matt Davis. Davis was injured after being shot multiple times in the line of duty. The first blood drive was held back on July 26. Med Center Executive […]

CBCC to offer free blood tests to detect prostate cancer through September

With a new prostate cancer diagnosis every two minutes across America, the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center is seeking to protect men by offering a free blood test throughout September to detect the illness early.  A complimentary prostate-specific antigens blood test measures the amount of PSAs in blood. PSA is a protein made by cancerous […]

Key trends and takeaways in cardiac CT at SCCT2023

AI dominated new technology discussions  “We have a big focus on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and I think that has been a core part of this year’s meeting,” Nicol told Cardiovascular Business. “I think it is becoming more real for people because we are not just hearing about it more […]

Teen dies from rare brain infection after swimming in Georgia, coroner rules

DEARING, Ga. (WJBF) — A Georgia teenager has died from a rare brain infection caused by an amoeba, health officials have confirmed. Megan Ebenroth, 17, was believed to have been infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The infection was caused by Naegleria Fowleri, an […]

Teen dies from rare brain infection after swimming, coroner rules

DEARING, Ga. (WJBF) — A Georgia teenager has died from a rare brain infection caused by an amoeba, health officials have confirmed. Megan Ebenroth, 17, was believed to have been infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The infection was caused by Naegleria Fowleri, an […]

Kombucha may help control blood sugar in Type 2 diabetics: study

A SCOBY may look pretty gross, but new research suggests the bacteria and yeast glob could help Type 2 diabetics lower their blood sugar levels. The study found participants who consumed 8 ounces of kombucha for four weeks saw their blood sugar levels decrease from 164 to 116 milligrams per deciliter. Scientists from Georgetown University, […]