ROSEVILLE, Calif., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A pair of new studies presented as abstracts today at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) annual meeting report that daily prune consumption has promising effects on several biomarkers related to cardiovascular health. Conducted in postmenopausal women and men 55 years and older, the studies reveal: In men, […]
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Roche will partner with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to study a promising new treatment for high blood pressure, becoming the latest large drugmaker to commit in a big way to the often lengthy and expensive process of developing new medicines for the heart. Through a deal announced Monday, Roche will pay Alnylam more than $300 million upfront […]
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Cervical excision treatment increases intraamniotic infection risk | Image Credit: © mrmohock – © mrmohock – stock.adobe.com. According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the risk of intraamniotic infection is greater in women with a history of cervical excisional treatment. Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM), a leakage […]
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WHO releases new guidance to improve testing and diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is sharing its latest guidance on sexually transmitted infections (STI) at the STI & HIV 2023 World Congress taking place in Chicago, the United States of America, on 24-27 July 2023. With STIs on the rise, WHO is calling for better access to testing and diagnostic services. At the congress, […]
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After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent a blood shortage. When a donor makes and keeps an appointment to give blood or platelets in the weeks ahead, they can help ensure trauma patients, those undergoing cancer treatment, and people with lifelong blood disorders can get the […]
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People who take inhaled corticosteroids for their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be at lower risk for developing certain cardiovascular diseases, a review study has found. The study, “Inhaled Corticosteroids and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression,” was published in the journal Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases. […]
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Key Takeaways A recent study showed that people with a higher risk for heart disease may also be more likely to develop musculoskeletal conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff injuries. Experts say that risk factors for poor heart health like diabetes and high cholesterol may also raise the risk of musculoskeletal […]
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Daily statin medication reduces risk of major cardiovascular events by more than one-third in people living with HIV
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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The risk of cardiovascular diseases, including myocardial infarction and stroke, has been shown to be roughly twice as high in people living with HIV than the general population, creating an urgent need to test prevention strategies to ensure healthier, longer lives. In the first large-scale global clinical trial, Randomized Trial to […]
Aptitude partners with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to accelerate the commercialization of the Metrix Multiplex STI panel for Point-of-Care and Over-the-Counter use. This product will transform access to critical diagnostic information in the domestic market and in Low and Middle Income Countries. SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Aptitude Medical Systems […]