Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health

Enlarge this image People with diabetes who were prescribed fruits and vegetables, saw their blood sugar decline significantly. And adults with hypertension saw their blood pressure go down. RyanJLane/Getty Images RyanJLane/Getty Images The idea of food as medicine dates back to the ancient Greek doctor Hippocrates, and a new study adds to the evidence that […]

September Blood Drive Dates Announced by Cape Cod Healthcare

HYANNIS – Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital are in need of blood donations and have released their schedule for blood drives in the month of September. Numerous blood drives are being held across the Cape to benefit Cape Cod Healthcare (CCHC) as hospitals must have at least one week’s worth of blood on hand […]

Cardiovascular and Soft Tissue Repair Patches Market Trade Research Report 2023-2030

Global Cardiovascular and Soft Tissue Repair Patches Marketresearch report delivers a close watch on leading competitors with strategic analysis, micro and macro market trend and scenarios, pricing analysis and a holistic overview of the market situations in the forecast period. It is a professional and a detailed report focusing on primary and secondary drivers, market […]

2023 Global Cardiovascular and Soft Tissue Repair Patches Market Demand and Supply Overview: 2030 Forecast

2023 Cardiovascular and Soft Tissue Repair Patches Market: In-Depth CAGR Analysis Latest “Cardiovascular and Soft Tissue Repair Patches Market” Insight Report for 2023 provides a comprehensive review of the industry’s significant contributions, marketing approaches, and the latest advancements of prominent businesses. This report offers a concise snapshot of the historical and current performances of dominant […]

What is Chanarin-Dorfman Syndrome?

HistoryCauses and symptomsEpidemiologyCase reports Diagnosis and treatment References Further reading Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome (CDS) is a rare, multisystemic, neutral lipid storage disease (NLSD) where the triglyceride accumulates in the leukocytes and other organs. Image Credit: ART-ur/Shutterstock.com First described by Dorfman in 1974, the syndrome follows an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. It is caused by a mutation in the […]

How our cellular “antennas” affect aging

Scientists have linked cilia found on cell surfaces with mechanisms for aging, and they’re hoping to help people live longer healthier lives. Nearly every cell in our body has hair-like structures on their surfaces known as cilia. These tiny, thread-like organelles perform tasks akin to those of an antenna, detecting the flow and composition of […]

Heart Health Check Recall pilot program shows promise in early detection of cardiovascular disease

A Heart Foundation pilot program that recalls at-risk Australians via a text message from their GP clinic, is being seen as a potential lifesaver. The Heart Health Check (HHC) Recall pilot study was rolled out in more than 200 GP clinics across the country, where about 42,000 at-risk Australian patients received an invitation from their […]

Outbreak of piercing infections in Australia traced to contaminated aftercare solution

In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, a group of researchers investigated and controlled the outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) infections linked to a specific batch of piercing aftercare solutions in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, using genomic sequencing and reviewing associated manufacturing standards. Study: Community Outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections Associated […]

Cardiovascular variations in patients with major depressive disorder versus bipolar disorder.

Fei Xie,LinLin Zhou,Qiang Hu,LingYun Zeng,YanYan Wei,XiaoChen Tang,YuQing Gao,YeGang Hu,LiHua Xu,Tao Chen,HaiChun Liu,JiJun Wang,Zheng Lu,YingYao Chen,TianHong Zhang Fei Xie School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Intelligent Psychological Evaluation and Intervention, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Psychotic Disorders, Shanghai 200030, China. […]