Heart disease risk associated with electrocardiogram-estimated age

Honghuang Lin, PhD A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) can predict biological age and risk of death and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study led by Honghuang Lin, PhD, professor of medicine and co-director of the Program in Digital Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School. Biological age, measured by ECG (defined as ECG-age), looks at […]

Spinal cord injury gets misdiagnosed as ‘blood pressure stroke’

Dr. Keith Roach DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you ever heard of a “low blood pressure stroke”? That was my husband’s (incorrect) diagnosis several years back when he suddenly could not move his arms and legs. He was told that not enough oxygen was getting to his spine. (His blood pressure is historically low, usually around […]

‘Quake zone at risk of infections passed on by mosquitoes’

ISTANBUL In order to prevent any epidemics, a research study by a group of infectious diseases and public health experts has cautioned that the fight against mosquitoes in the earthquake-affected areas should be carried out extremely thoroughly, especially in high-risk areas for malaria, such as Adana and Mersin provinces. The article about the study drawing […]

Blue blood from horseshoe crabs is valuable for medicine, but a declining bird needs them for food

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A primordial sea animal that lives on the tidal mudflats of the East Coast and serves as a linchpin for the production of vital medicines stands to benefit from new protective standards. But conservationists who have been trying for years to save a declining bird species — the red knot — […]

Heart-derived neonatal stem cells used to treat Crohn’s disease

Researchers have injected mice with neonatal stem cells taken from heart tissue discarded after surgery and found that the treatment reduced bowel inflammation and promoted healing, offering a new and alternative treatment to chronic inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease. Stem cells’ ability to transform – differentiate – into any cell type to repair damaged tissue […]

In Pakistan blast, 10 kg explosives used, eyewitness says ‘saw blood everywhere’

By India Today World Desk: A suicide bomber in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province blew himself up during a political rally organised by an Islamist party, killing at least 44 people and injuring 200 others. The blast targeted the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) party — a government coalition partner led by an influential firebrand cleric. advertisement […]

UT Southwestern, Clements Hospital Honored for Efforts to Reduce Antibiotic Resistant Infections

In recognition of its efforts to reduce infections caused by antimicrobial resistance, UT Southwestern Medical Center and its William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital in Dallas have been named an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. “Our UT Southwestern Antimicrobial Stewardship Team (SWAT), led by James Cutrell, M.D., is […]

Dangerous fungus becoming more prevalent. Scientists say climate change could be to blame

Seattle — In 2016, hospitals in New York state identified a rare and dangerous fungal infection never before found in the United States. Research laboratories quickly mobilized to review historical specimens and found the fungus had been present in the country since at least 2013. In the years since, New York City has emerged as […]

Ionis completes enrollment in landmark Phase 3 CARDIO-TTRansform study in patients with TTR-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy

CARDIO-TTRansform is the largest, most comprehensive ATTR-CM study with more than 1,400 patients enrolled Eplontersen is currently under U.S. FDA review for ATTRv-polyneuropathy, with ATTR-CM representing a second, larger potential patient population CARLSBAD, Calif., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ –Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) today announced the completion of enrollment in the Phase 3 CARDIO-TTRansform cardiovascular outcomes […]

Regional blood drive welcomes over 50 volunteers to help save lives

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Donating one pint of blood can save three lives, and over 50 volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God gave their blood today. “Everyone has a goal to be able to come and save lives,” Zyania Zavala, a volunteer, said. “That whole goal makes everyone excited.” Zavala donates blood […]