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Alcohol Consumption May Have Positive and Negative Effects on Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Newswise — While past research has indicated that moderate alcohol consumption can lower one’s risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), more recent studies suggest that moderate levels of drinking may be hazardous to heart health. A new analysis led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy […]

Characteristics of hematological parameters on admission in COVID-19 Omicron variant infected in Chinese population: a large-scale retrospective study

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China’s Surge Of Respiratory Infections No Longer Thought To Be A Threat

The surge had initially raised concerns that it may be a covid-like novel pathogen. Other news is on low flu vaccine rates among Florida kids. Stat: WHO: Fears About Respiratory Infections In China Appear Overblown Reports this week that China is experiencing a surge in respiratory infections in young children triggered flashbacks of the start […]

The effects of zinc supplementation on the metabolic factors in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial

This 8-week clinical trial investigated the effects of Zn supplementation on the Zn status, liver aminotransferases, anthropometric variables, glycemic indices, lipid profile, and some inflammation and oxidative stress parameters in patients with NAFLD. According to the between-group comparison, consuming 30 mg/d Zn had a significant effect on the Zn status, anthropometric parameters, AST, TC, and LDL-C, […]

Legalized medical cannabis five years on – Releaf discusses how far the industry hasn’t come

The treatments included a number of chronic health conditions including chronic pain, severe IBS, sleep disorders, and neurological conditions like Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and motor neurone disease. This decision marked the legalization of medical cannabis in the UK. Releaf, the UK’s first all-in-one medical cannabis e-clinic has taken a look at the industry’s progress with the […]

iCAD’s ProFound AI Can Predict 1-2 Year Risk for Breast Cancer and Reveal Insights for Heart Disease

New research presented at Radiological Society of North America annual meeting confirms ability of ProFound Breast Health Suite to predict a woman’s one to two-year risk for breast cancer iCAD unveils new solution that assesses calcium deposits in the breast arteries as a proxy for hidden cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women […]

Changes in natural killer and T lymphocyte phenotypes in response to cardiovascular risk management

Abstract The pro-inflammatory and regulatory roles of T lymphocytes in atherosclerosis are well established but less is known about natural killer (NK) cells and natural killer T (NKT)-like cells. The effects of cardiovascular risk management on the phenotypes of these cells are unknown. To assess changes in NK cell and lymphocyte phenotypes and circulating inflammatory […]

Persistent humoral immune response in youth throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: prospective school-based cohort study

Abstract Understanding the development of humoral immune responses of children and adolescents to SARS-CoV-2 is essential for designing effective public health measures. Here we examine the changes of humoral immune response in school-aged children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic (June 2020 to July 2022), with a specific interest in the Omicron variant (beginning of […]

Genomic analysis of Plasmodium vivax describes patterns of connectivity and putative drivers of adaptation in Ethiopia

Abstract Ethiopia has the greatest burden of Plasmodium vivax in Africa, but little is known about the epidemiological landscape of parasites across the country. We analysed the genomic diversity of 137 P. vivax isolates collected nine Ethiopian districts from 2012 to 2016. Signatures of selection were detected by cross-country comparisons with isolates from Thailand (n = 104) […]

Global Disposable Surgical Devices Market Report 2023-2030: North America Holds Largest Share, Asia Pacific Shows Significant Growth

Dublin, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Disposable Surgical Devices Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Surgical Sutures & Staplers, Electrosurgical devices), By Application (General Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 – 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global disposable surgical devices market […]