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Study reveals increased risk of premature heart failure in young cancer survivors

Heart failure is a global endemic issue and its incidence worldwide continues to increase despite several advances in the medical field over the last two decades. Heart failure is not only a problem that burdens the older age but can affect individuals at a younger age as well.  A recent study published in the “Journal […]

Blood draws, giveaways and food available at 2023 Wellness Fair

The 2023 Wellness Fair will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Center for Healthy Living gymnasium (Student Life Center room 1007) from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. More than 30 campus organizations and departments, as well as community businesses and non-profits, will provide resources to med center students, faculty and staff that encompass the eight […]

Two cases of retrocaval ureter

Introduction Retrocaval ureter (also called circumcaval ureter) is a rare congenital anomaly in which the ureter passes posterior to the inferior vena cava (IVC). 1 In fact, it is a vascular anomaly rather than a ureteral abnormality. Based on autopsy results, it is said to occur in 1 in 1500 lives, with an overall incidence […]

Cardiovascular and metabolism-related diseases in elderly

Introduction Chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs), are a group of diseases caused by a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors. They have an insidious onset, a long course, and no clear etiology. Chronic diseases are major killers in the modern era, accounting for most healthcare expenditures. They are also […]

Project to improve treatments for children’s muscle diseases

An Australian biobank will be established to improve and discover treatments for children with genetic muscle diseases. Co-led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Monash University and Alfred Health, the National Muscle Disease Bio-databank will advance research into understanding why children develop genetic muscle diseases. The national research team will study the genes, cells and proteins […]

Dozens more sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to Chicago taqueria

At least 55 people are sick with Salmonella infections after eating food from a Chicago taqueria. Initial reports said 20 people were sick, with ten people hospitalized. The Chicago Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Public Health are investigating the outbreak. The agencies reported that Carniceria Guanajuato voluntarily closed the taqueria on […]

Blood Assurance in need of O Positive blood donations – WNKY News 40 Television

4 hours ago Share This Story BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Blood Assurance is in desperate need of O Positive blood donations. They have faced a shortage in recent weeks due to trauma related incidents that require transfusions. Currently, they only have around a half day’s worth of supply of O Positive, which is the most […]

Adult ADHD concealed by depression and panic disorder, posing treatment difficulties

Although adults experience attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) much like children, there are certain challenges associated with diagnosing and initiating early treatment for adult ADHD patients compared to children. “ADHD in adults differs somewhat from ADHD in children due to its involvement in complex social situations over an extended duration, accompanied by heightened stressors, and […]

Young healthcare worker becomes 1,000th blood stem cell donor at Be The Match’s Seattle Collection Center

The Seattle nonprofit donor collection center was established to address the growing need in the Northwest. SEATTLE — In a remarkable act of selflessness, a young healthcare worker from California has become the 1,000th donor to contribute life-saving blood stem cells to a patient battling blood cancer through the Be The Match/National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).  This […]