People who have not yet been vaccinated are being urged to boost their protection this winter with flu and Covid-19 vaccines.
If you are eligible for winter vaccines, you can get the free flu or Covid-19 vaccine at a pharmacy. Appointments…
Category: 6. Health
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Successful Treatment with Sulbactam-Durlobactam for Severe Acute Pancr
Introduction
Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is a critical illness with high mortality, often driven by secondary infections.1,2 The pathophysiology of SAP—involving a systemic inflammatory storm, subsequent immunoparalysis, gut barrier…
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Structured medication reviews in frailty
After reading this article, you should be able to:
- Understand holistic approaches to structured medication reviews (SMRs) in patients living with frailty;
- Consider crucial healthcare professionals who are available to support care of the frail…
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Non-invasive sound therapy boosts hope for Alzheimer’s treatment
BEIJING, Jan 9 (WAM/APP):Chinese scientists have demonstrated that simple, non-invasive sound therapy can produce significant and remarkably long-lasting biological changes in aged monkeys, offering new hope…
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Huge Study Links 99% of Heart Attacks And Strokes With 4 Risk Factors : ScienceAlert
Heart attacks and strokes rarely occur without warning.
According to health data from more than 9 million adults in South Korea and the US, nearly everyone who develops heart disease and suffers a major cardiovascular event has one of four…
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What are biologic medications?
Biologics are a class of medications made from living cells that are engineered to target specific disease-causing proteins and cells with a high degree of specificity. Some biologics, such as T-cell engagers, can be used to direct the body’s…
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What are the benefits and risks of iron supplements for children living in malaria-endemic areas?
Key messages
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Iron supplements do not increase the risk of malaria in children when malaria prevention and management services are available.
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Iron supplements may slightly increase the risk of malaria in areas without malaria prevention and…
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Virtual reality may offer a natural escape for young cancer patients
Children and teens who receive a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), often to treat cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, experience long and intense medical treatments.
These therapies put them at a high risk for…
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The role of specialty laboratories in infectious diseases
Specialty laboratories provide advanced capabilities beyond routine diagnostics, positioning them at the forefront of infectious disease research and development.
Image Credit: Naeblys/Shutterstock.com The strength of these laboratories lies…
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NHS England — North West » “We know people sometimes put off seeking help, but the earlier you come forward, the easier it is for us to treat you” NHS health chiefs’ plea to the public to help prevent hospital admissions
THE NHS in the North West is reminding the public of the importance of coming forward for healthcare when feeling unwell, to avoid conditions worsening and leading to hospital admissions that could have been avoided.
The call…
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