Theory Slammed as Pseudoscience; TBI and Cardiovascular Risk; AAN Shares Its Vision

The integrated information theory — a way of looking at how the brain achieves consciousness — was publicly slammed as “pseudoscience” by 124 scholars and researchers. (Nature) Risk of cognitive decline progression was tied to increased blood-brain barrier permeability, a longitudinal study showed. (Alzheimer’s & Dementia) Researchers identified the dominant assemblies and states of type […]

New Cardiology Board to Come; 2nd Pig-Heart Xenotransplant; Uric Acid as Stroke Tx?

The American College of Cardiology said it is working to create an independent cardiology board with the Heart Failure Society of America, Heart Rhythm Society, and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. The University of Maryland team that performed the first cardiac xenotransplant last year announced that a second xeno pig-heart transplant has been performed […]

The menopausal transition period and cardiovascular risk

Abstract The menopausal transition period spans, on average, 2–8 years before the final menstrual period and is associated with an increase in clinical and subclinical cardiovascular risk. In this Review, we discuss the metabolic and cardiovascular changes that occur during the menopausal transition period and the role of ovarian ageing, chronological ageing and other ageing-related […]

Safer Practices Part 4: Managing contagious diseases and childhood infections

Which diseases require official notification and when should children not attend? By Nicole Weinstein Underlying presentations of serious infectious diseases can mimic common childhood infections in the early stages, so it is vital that providers have policies in place and follow Government guidelines as their first line of defence in infection control. Measles, which hit […]

Clinical Care for People Who Survive Childhood Cancer: A Review

Importance  An estimated 15 000 children and adolescents aged 0 to 19 years are diagnosed with cancer each year in the US, and more than 85% survive for at least 5 years. By 45 years of age, approximately 95% of people who survive childhood cancer will develop a significant health problem related to the childhood cancer […]

This old drug takes a new approach to preventing heart attacks

Could an anti-inflammatory drug help prevent heart attacks? According to Winslow, research has found a link between inflammation in the coronary arteries and the risk of heart attacks. Chronic inflammation can contribute to atherosclerosis, an artery-clogging disease. As fatty plaque builds up in the artery walls, they can sometimes rupture, leading to a heart attack. […]

Global Blood Management and Diagnostics Market Size to Reach USD 7.48 Billion in 2032

Vancouver, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global Blood Management and Diagnostics Market size was USD 4.40 Billion in 2022 and is expected to register a steady revenue CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period, according to latest analysis by Emergen Research. Increasing prevalence of blood related disorders is a key factor driving market […]

DAXOR CORPORATION TO EXHIBIT AT THE MEDAXIOM CARDIOVASCULAR TRANSFORUM CONFERENCE FALL’23 TO ADVANCE AWARENESS AND FURTHER ADOPTION OF DAXOR’S BLOOD VOLUME DIAGNOSTIC (BVA-100®)

The Premier Event for The Cardiovascular Industry’s Leading Network of Executives and Clinicians – Transforming Cardiovascular Care Through Sharing Best Practices and Organizational Performance Solutions Oak Ridge, TN, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Daxor Corporation (NASDAQ: DXR), the global leader in blood volume measurement technology, announces today it will be exhibiting at the MedAxiom […]

Artificial Blood Market 2023 Rising Trends, Growing Demand and Regional Analysis and Forecast 2029

Pune, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Artificial Blood Market [2023-2029] Research Report Analysis and Outlook Insights | Latest Updated Report | 89 Pages Report | The Artificial Blood Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis is Segmented based on by Types ( Human Blood, Synthetic Blood, Animal Blood), and by Applications ( Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carriers (HBOCs), Perflurocarbon Emulsions (PFCEs)) and by Geography (Asia-Pacific, […]