Researchers have found new genes that contribute to hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare, life-threatening heart disease that occurs in infants. In babies with HLHS, the left side of the heart (left ventricle) is underdeveloped and unable to pump oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. The US Centers for Disease Control and […]
California researchers have found new evidence that several chemicals used in plastic production and a wide array of other industrial applications are commonly present in the blood of pregnant women, creating increased health risks for mothers and their babies. The researchers said their findings add to a growing body of evidence showing that many chemicals […]
Introduction Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is initiated by the atheromatous plaque, which is due to the retention and accumulation of cholesterol-rich apoB-containing lipoproteins within the arterial intima.1,2 Their clinical manifestations, like myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke, are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, resulting in a high use of health-care resources and costs.1–4 […]
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – The Red Cross said blood donations are coming in much slower than they are going out the door. They said the demand for blood is higher in the summer months, but it’s also when they see a decline in donations. “Many people have seen the stories about this being a record-breaking […]
SALT LAKE CITY — Tuesday was a historic day for Utah. Gay men who were once unable to donate blood were able to participate in blood drives for the very first time. “I’d say it’s monumental,” said blood drive employee Blair James. “This is a chance for people who have been kept from donating blood, […]
July 18, 2023 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall on Quidel Cardiovascular is recalling its Quidel Triage Cardiac Panels for risk of false negative troponin results that could cause delayed diagnosis or missed myocardial infarction. The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of […]
Noida: The post-graduate institute of child health (PGICH) has signed an MoU to conduct tests for various genetic disorders such as congenital hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, galactosemia, biotinidase deficiency and cystic fibrosis.Doctors said around 60-70 children were admitted to the hospital with these disorders every month. The MoU has been signed with Neuberg Diagnostics to […]
A natural sugar called mannose is a type of hexose that is abundant in many different types of fruits. Recent studies have demonstrated that mannose has been found to be effective in promoting immune tolerance, suppressing inflammatory diseases, and efficient in suppressing tumors by suppressing glycolysis. However, it is not fully understood how mannose exerts […]
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The need for blood is at an all-time high across East Tennessee. MEDIC Regional Blood Center is facing “critical inventory.” “We see the demand go up, and we see the donations go down,” said Kristy Altman, the Direct of Communications for MEDIC. Typically, this means there is less than a two-day […]
According to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, recreational water illnesses (RWI) are caused by pathogens that specifically spread through contact with contaminated recreational water. “Monsoon can make swimming pools hotspots for RWIs,” says Dr Savyasachi Saxena, Consultant, ENT, Fortis Hospital, Noida. “You can inhale the aerosols or mist of the contaminated water […]