Are CVD Risk Factors Associated With Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Failure?

Having multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) may increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis treatment failure, according to a study in ACR Open Rheumatology. Noting the association between rheumatoid arthritis and CVD, the authors sought to investigate the relationship between the presence of CVD risk factors and retention of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) […]

Two Minnesotans die of salmonella infections from cantaloupe

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BF261 Refrigerators: Advanced storage solutions for blood and plasma preservation

B Medical Systems specializes in the production of medical-grade blood bank refrigerators meticulously designed to safeguard the integrity of valuable blood samples. Image Credit: B Medical Systems These refrigerators find widespread use in blood banks, hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. The product range from B Medical Systems encompasses a variety of blood bank refrigerators, each differing in […]

Combination Hepatitis C Therapy Efficacious in Those With Previously Untreated Acute Infection

This article first appeared on our sister site, HCPLive. An 8-week course of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (G/P) treatment was a safe and effective treatment for adults and adolescents with previously untreated acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to a study presented at The Liver Meeting 2023 from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. […]

There Are Increasing Opportunities for Community Pharmacies to Help Patients With Anemia in Condition Management

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Innovative Blood Program by Austin-Travis EMS Saves Lives with On-Site Transfusions

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Austin-Travis Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has emerged as a beacon of hope and efficiency in emergency healthcare, implementing a groundbreaking blood program that incorporates on-site blood transfusions, resulting in the successful saving of countless lives. Over the past year alone, the EMS team has conducted more than 200 […]