Judge finds Michigan violates constitution by keeping babies’ blood without parents’ consent

BAY CITY, MI — Owing to a federal judge’s ruling, the state of Michigan must no longer keep nine babies’ blood on file without their parents’ consent. The order sets a precedent that could have ramifications throughout the country. Since the 1960s, Michigan has collected drops of newborns’ blood for testing of various medical conditions. […]

Georgia resident dies from rare brain infection

Share with friends ATLANTA – A Georgia resident has died from a rare brain infection that likely occurred while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond. Release: A Georgia resident has died from Naegleria fowleri infection, a rare infection which destroys brain tissue, causing brain swelling and usually death. The individual was likely infected while swimming in a freshwater […]

Stroke & cardiovascular screenings at NKY Community Day

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:58:10 GMT (1690901890306) 81d3bb27381112e34f0f4c6b5f0c2b73a019c858 5b635e9d4842dbb4a391dce5e8f747e52a00b730 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. by WKRC Tue, August 1st 2023, 2:52 PM UTC Join St. Elizabeth at the Local 12 Northern Kentucky Community Day on September 7 from 12-3 p.m. at the Turfway Park Event Center. Loading …

Do vegetarian diets improve the cardiometabolic profile of people with or at high risk of cardiovascular diseases?

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open evaluates the role of vegetarian diets in promoting glycemic control and weight changes in the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Study: Vegetarian dietary patterns and cardiometabolic risk in people with or at high risk of cardiovascular disease a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image Credit: Losangela / Shutterstock.com Can […]

Skin and soft tissue infections: risk factors and presentations

Skin and soft tissue infections encompass a wide range of infectious conditions affecting the integumentary system, including the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue and fascial planes​[1]​. The incident rate of these infections is 24.8 cases per 1,000 people​[2]​. There are various risk factors associated with skin and soft tissue infections and this article will focus on […]

A race to create artificial blood: Baltimore lab leads efforts to reshape trauma and wound care

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. In a small, windowless lab room, the temperature reads a chilly 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Loud machines hum away and a reddish liquid flows through clear tube-like columns that reach up toward the ceiling.   The […]

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing as an emerging modality for the diagnosis of infectious diseases

A recent study published in the Open Forum Infectious Diseases Journal examined the role of plasma metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS), a promising method for detecting infectious illnesses. Study: Impact of metagenomic next-generation sequencing of plasma cell-free DNA testing in the management of patients with suspected infectious diseases. Image Credit: ArtemisDiana/Shutterstock.com Background The ability to rapidly identify human […]

Where Will Alphatec Holdings Inc (ATEC) Stock Go Next After It Is Higher By 0.58% in a Week?

News Home Tuesday, August 01, 2023 09:55 AM | InvestorsObserver Analysts Mentioned in this article The market has been high on Alphatec Holdings Inc (ATEC) stock recently. ATEC gets a Bullish score from InvestorsObserver Stock Sentiment Indicator. Alphatec Holdings Inc has a Bullish sentiment reading. Find out what this means for you and get the […]