Royal Papworth starts ‘blood powder’ trial with first recruit

By Nikki FoxHealth Correspondent, BBC East Nikki Fox/BBC Greg Bright from Norwich signed up to the study before undergoing heart valve surgery at Royal Papworth Hospital A plumber has signed up for a medical trial using “blood powder” to reduce bleeding during heart surgery as its first recruit. Patients at Royal Papworth in Cambridge will […]

COVID-19 infections to rise this winter, researchers predict

Researchers at Yale and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte projected surges of COVID-19 in the winter months, which may aid medical and public health systems in reducing disease transmission. Fareed Salmon 12:40 am, Nov 27, 2023 Yale Daily News A new Yale study modeling future COVID-19 trends found that cases will likely rise […]

Diabetes management: Holistic ways to manage blood sugar with diet and lifestyle changes

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Nov 27, 2023 11:04 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Experts share tips on holistic approach to diabetes or blood sugar management, integrating diet and lifestyle In contemporary times, people are increasingly vulnerable to chronic lifestyle-related disorders such as diabetes, stemming from sedentary routines, poor eating habits, increasing stress levels and […]

Arterial spin labeling reveals disordered cerebral perfusion and cerebral blood flow-based functional connectivity in primary open-angle glaucoma.

Qian Wang Department of Radiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, NO.1 of Dongjiaominxiang Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China. Xiaoxia Qu Department of Radiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, NO.1 of Dongjiaominxiang Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China. Huaizhou Wang Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Key Laboratory, Beijing Tongren […]

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Played vs. Chiefs After Thursday Hospital Visit for Infections

Jeff Bottari/Getty Images Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby played Sunday versus the Kansas City Chiefs despite being listed as doubtful on the injury report with a knee injury. That was remarkable in itself, but it turns out that Crosby also spent Thanksgiving night in a hospital as well. Per ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez, Crosby […]

Canadian patients in cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak more than double; one dead

The Canadian Salmonella outbreak from cantaloupe is quickly catching up with the patient count in the United States related outbreak. Both Countries have reported fatalities, with one dead in Canada and two dead in the United States. The implicated cantaloupe was imported to both countries from Mexico. In Canada, as of Nov. 24 there have […]

Knights of Columbus holding benefit blood drive in Lisbon Falls, requests donors

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a reminder that the Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will sponsor a dedicated blood drive in memory of Tracy Sautter on Dec. 4 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon Falls. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit […]

Patient survives with groundbreaking surgery

ISTANBUL A patient diagnosed with a rare bleeding disorder has garnered attention in the medical community for successfully recovering from the condition through heart valve replacement surgery. Emrullah Çiftçi, 31, who was diagnosed with Von Willebrand disease during infancy, had been informed about an upcoming cardiac surgery. Surgical intervention, prompted by heart valve inflammation, presents […]

Review: What Did the ICMR Study on Factors Associated With Unexplained Sudden Deaths Among Adults in India Find?

In the post COVID-19 times, speculation has arisen about potential links between COVID-19 and an increased risk of heart attacks in young adults. The matter was raised on multiple occasions in both the houses of the Indian Parliament. According to Health Ministry’s statement, ICMR was conducting three different studies to determine the facts regarding the […]