While bacterial contamination can cause infection at a surgery site, a study from the University of Liverpool in England suggests that bacteria may not always be to blame for surgical site infections after a colic surgery. A team of scientists sampled skin from the midline of 31 horses prior to colic surgery, during the surgery, […]
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Starting Aug. 7, blood donation centers will implement new donor eligibility requirements that will open blood donation to individuals who were previously excluded due to certain restrictions, including men who have sex with men. The change comes after the FDA issued final guidance in May, transitioning to an individual donor assessment to determine eligibility and […]
Infection
UCF, MIT Designing Technology to Fight Bacterial Infections, Improve Aquaculture Farming | University of Central Florida News
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UCF and MIT researchers are using farm-raised seafood as a model to create new technologies that fight pathogenic bacteria. College of Medicine microbiologist Salvador Almagro-Moreno and MIT’s Otto Cordero were recently awarded a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to create synthetic microbiomes — communities of microorganisms — that will better protect aquatic […]
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Police officers are guarding the scene of an incident that left blood splattered on the pavement in a residential area of Edinburgh. A photograph taken by the Evening News shows an area of pavement outside a block of flats on Loaning Road, in the Craigentinny area of the city, taped off by police. Blood can […]
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As much as we may love them, cats are major reservoirs of zoonotic infections, and their bites and scratches can pose a serious threat to our health. It’s a sad truth that one UK-based man found out the hard way after he was bitten by a stray cat and contracted an extensive soft tissue infection caused […]
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A 16-fold increase in the prevalence of hepatitis C infection during pregnancy in the US is linked to the opioid epidemic in a recent cross-sectional study of more than 70 million hospital maternity admissions between 1998 and 2018. The investigators indicate that they conducted the study to add to previously scarce data on HCV infection […]
Cardiovascular
Research provides understanding of elevated occurrence of cardiovascular risk factors among youth
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It discovered a high prevalence of kids with cardiovascular disease risk factors, but a substantial shortage of resources and staff to deliver the timely, preventive care they require. Published Date – 06:22 PM, Mon – 7 August 23 Representational Image. Chicago: Due to high demand and limited resources, a child with risk factors for heart […]
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Today in the U.S., a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) can wait close to a year to see a cardiologist because of high demand and limited resources. This is precious time that could be spent managing their conditions to help them avoid having a heart attack or stroke […]
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Risk factors that can increase the chances of heart disease, tips to keep cardiovascular issues at bay
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ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Aug 07, 2023 06:09 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Health expert cautions to watch out for these risk factors that can increase the chances of heart disease, shares tips to prevent cardiovascular issues Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year and it […]
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YORK, Pa. — FOX43 is set to host a blood drive on August 24, 2023. The blood drive will be held with the help of the American Red Cross at the Penn State York Campus located at 1031 Edgecomb Road from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To donate, you can sign up for an appointment […]