“Because the patient’s condition may affect their treatment preferences, clinicians should reconfirm their interest in receiving secondary findings, document the preference in the electronic medical record, and time this disclosure appropriately,” according to Stacy W. Gray, MD. Administering pre-test discussions and adequately preparing patients for unanticipated, inheritable genetic findings prior to tumor sequencing showed significant […]
Storm Lake and surround- ing communities have sup- ported the local blood bank, LifeServe Blood Center, with at least two blood donation opportunities per month for over 15 years. Over the course of Novem- ber, four blood drives were hosted to support Buena Vista Regional Medical Center and 150+ other local hospitals that LifeServe Blood […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sponsored by: The products and services featured appear as paid advertising. Often times symptoms of allergies can be that of sinus infections, it can be hard to determine. Here with more is Dr. Charles Tebbit is an ear, nose, and throat specialist who practices out of our Belmont office. Some allergy and […]
Topline Antimicrobial resistance—which can lead to higher medical costs, longer hospital stays, and an increased risk of death—was labeled as a “top global public health and development threat” in a new report by the World Health Organization. Key Facts Antimicrobials are medicines—like antifungals, antibiotics, antivirals, and antiparasitics—used to treat and prevent infection in humans, animals, […]
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD), mean platelet volume (MPV) is associated with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. Jianghai Wang, from the Dongying People’s Hospital in China, and colleagues estimated the relationship between MPV and […]
In a recent article published in eClinicalMedicine, researchers estimate the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in pregnant women globally and in World Health Organization (WHO)-specific regions. Study: Hepatitis C infection seroprevalence in pregnant women worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image Credit: fotovapl / Shutterstock.com Background Mother-to-child/vertical transmission (MTCT) is not a common HCV infection route. […]
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sleep-related hypoxia is associated with incident atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online Nov. 10 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Catherine M. Heinzinger, D.O., from the Cleveland Clinic, and colleagues examined the association between sleep-disordered breathing, hypoxia, and pulmonary physiology on atrial fibrillation. The […]
Tri-Cities, WA- With the upcoming Holidays filled with love, celebrations, and gifts, what better gift to give than a blood donation? During the holiday season, there is a drop in blood donations due to outside factors such as winter weather, holiday celebrations, and seasonal sickness which cause lower appointment numbers. Although busy schedules during the […]
Los fármacos contra el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH) aumentan el riesgo de sufrir enfermedades cardiovasculares, según el mayor estudio sobre los efectos de este tipo de medicación a largo plazo. Los resultados muestran que solo una minoría de las personas que se medican contra el TDAH desarrollan problemas cardiovasculares. Los autores […]
CNN — Long-term use of ADHD medications can raise the risk of cardiovascular disease in both children and adults, according to a study published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry. Experts say that the benefits of treatment still outweigh the risks for many, but heart heath should be carefully considered and monitored when making individual decisions. Researchers […]