New York, Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global preimplantation genetic testing market size is expected to expand at ~13% CAGR from 2023 to 2035. The market is anticipated to garner a revenue of USD 6.72 billion by the end of 2035, up from a revenue of ~USD 1.55 billion in the year 2022.The […]
Abstract Although most infections are transmitted through the environment, the processes underlying the environmental stage of transmission are still poorly understood for most systems. Improved understanding of the environmental transmission dynamics is important for effective non-pharmaceutical intervention strategies. To study the mechanisms underlying environmental transmission we formulated a parsimonious modelling framework including hypothesised mechanisms of […]
The Butte County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday the first human West Nile virus infection in Butte County for the 2023 season. According to officials, as of Aug. 4, there have been eight human infections confirmed in California. Typically active from June through October, August is considered the “peak month” for the virus in […]
2 hours ago DULUTH, MINN. –More people are now eligible to donate blood thanks to recent decisions by the FDA and the Red Cross. In May the FDA issued a new policy that allows blood banks to change the risk-based questionnaire they use to maintain safeguards in the blood supply. The screening questions that had […]
VIOLET TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) – In a rare Red Cross event, a central Ohio woman got to meet some of the blood donors who helped save her life. The event was called an Everyday Heroes Celebration, which brought together many of the people who helped Robin Sharps get through the fight of her life. Last […]
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WMBD) — The Red Cross said Tuesday that there may be an impact on blood supply due to the shortage of donations over the summer. The Red Cross stated there has been a shortfall of about 25,000 donations in the first two months of the summer. They said “By making an appointment to […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – In a historic change blood donation is now more inclusive. The American Red Cross announced this week they would be following the updated FDA eligibility guidelines that ease donation restrictions for the LGBTQ-plus community. In the early 1980s, gay and bisexual men were blocked from donating blood as the U.S. […]
August 9, 2023 — Novo Nordisk announced the headline results from the SELECT cardiovascular outcomes trial. The double-blinded trial compared subcutaneous once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg with placebo as an adjunct to standard of care for prevention of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) over a period of up to five years. The trial enrolled 17,604 adults aged […]
Planks, wall sits, and other isometric exercises have been an important part of a fitness routine, to help you build strength and improve your balance. But a new study links them with another big health benefit—reducing your blood pressure. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, reviewed the results of 270 different […]
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – The Butte County Department of Public Health announced the first confirmed human West Nile Virus infection in Butte County for the 2023 season. The department said as of Aug. 4, eight human WNV infections have been confirmed in California. WNV is usually active from June through October, with August typically being […]