Good cardiovascular health can knock six years off your biological age, says a team from Columbia University Medical Center in New York City The researchers tested the American Heart Association’s Essential 8 checklist and the effects of sticking to it. To take care of the heart and blood vessels, which are linked to many diseases, […]
Sponsored by Zoetis. This podcast is RACE-approved for CE credit. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode. Program Description This session will summarize the diagnostic power of a Comprehensive Complete Blood Count and how to use new technology tools for efficient results and […]
The FDA has approved a chikungunya vaccine (Ixchiq, Valneva), making it the first approved immunization for the illness, aimed to treat individuals that are 18 years and older at high risk of being exposed to the chikungunya virus. Image credit: Mohammad | stock.adobe.com The chikungunya vaccine is a single dose injection that is administrated into […]
Glucose is the sugar present in your blood. It comes from food and eventually turns into the energy your body uses most throughout the day. As such, measuring the amount of it in your blood is crucial for maintaining optimal health, as high glucose levels can increase your risk of myriad complications such as hyperglycemia, […]
November 9, 2023 Press Release from Solvita: DAYTON, Ohio – Solvita Blood Center is encouraging community members to honor the season of giving by giving blood during the critical Thanksgiving holiday period. Make an appointment to donate with Solvita (formerly Community Blood Center) on the Donor Time app, by calling (937) 461-3220, or at www.donortime.com. Thanksgiving […]
Russian prisoners sent to fight in Ukraine are atoning for their crimes “with blood,” the Kremlin’s spokesman said Friday, answering questions about the controversial pardon of a man who brutally murdered his ex-girlfriend. Tens of thousands of Russians convicted of violent crimes including murder and rape have been recruited to fight in Ukraine, being offered […]
The FDA recently approved ADAMTS13, recombinant-krhn (rADAMTS13; Adzynma, Takeda Pharmaceuticals) as prophylactic or on-demand enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for adult and pediatric patients with life-threatening congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP), according to a recent FDA press release. rADAMTS13 was granted a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher, as well as receiving Priority Review, Fast Track, […]
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The International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) and Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) developed evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and therapeutic management of foot infections among patients with diabetes. The full guidelines were published simultaneously in Diabetes/Metabolism: Research & Reviews and Clinical Infectious Diseases. Using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and […]
Data from an analysis of more than 13,000 statin-intolerant patients is highlighting the impact of inflammation as a driver of cardiovascular risk. Presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2023, results of the CLEAR Outcomes analysis demonstrate baseline hsCRP level was a more powerful predictor of future cardiovascular risk among patients included in […]