Air pollution exposure may cause heart attack within an hour
Exposure to air pollutants—even at levels below World Health Organization air quality guidelines—may trigger a heart attack within the hour, according to a new study from China that found the risks were highest among older people and when the weather…
Read MoreLess invasive, more precise surgery, performed by a magnetic needle
Imagine a tiny, untethered needle that can enter the body through an incision no larger than a pin prick to perform biopsies, suture wounds, and even deliver cancer-fighting chemotherapy directly to tumors. Controlled by externally applied magnetics forces—no attached, guiding…
Read MoreUnderstanding arteriosclerosis: How blood vessels restructure under pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very common condition that can arise from physical activity, stress, or certain disorders. Unfortunately, persistent hypertension can cause long-lasting changes in the structure of vascular smooth muscle cells (the cells making up the…
Read MoreCan tech help patients only have to tell their story once?
Photo: Patty Hayward 78% of consumers say they want a choice of how they interact with providers, according to a survey by IT vendor Talkdesk. In part, that means they don't always want to have to call and sit on…
Read MoreStudy demonstrates increased incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infection in cancer patients
In a recently published article in the journal Cancer Cell, scientists have demonstrated the incidence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in cancer patients residing in Austria and Italy. The study reveals an induction in Omicron breakthrough…
Read MoreSample management specialists win Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Ziath Ltd has been awarded with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise (2022) in the International Trade category. Image Credit: Ziath Ltd UK Small Business Minister Paul Scully said “This country is renowned for its entrepreneurial achievements and there is no…
Read MoreStudy demonstrates that a low-dose, bivalent, unmodified mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is highly efficacious
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, the researchers compared the efficiency of monovalent and bivalent messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Study: Low-dose bivalent mRNA vaccine is highly…
Read MoreHeart disease: Flu-like symptoms including headache and sore throat signs of myocarditis
Dr Chris on the link between paracetamol and heart disease We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on…
Read MoreUNIGE biologists discover a factor that explains breast cancer metastases to the bones
A team of biologists led by UNIGE has discovered, for breast cancer, a factor that explains the spread of metastases to the bones. When cancer cells break away from a primary tumor and migrate to other organs, this is called…
Read MoreAthletic Sex Positions That Double as a Workout
Between work, family and every other time consuming thing vying for your attention these days, it can be hard to fit in time for sex and a good workout, let alone both. But, when in doubt, we multitask! (Besides, in…
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