Giving blood is a simple and selfless act that can save lives, so if you're considering donating blood, you should already be proud of yourself. But giving blood during the COVID-19 pandemic raises some important questions, including whether it's OK…
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Higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids from prescription fish oil showed no effect on CV events
Patients at high risk for cardiovascular events who had the highest levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in their blood one year after taking daily omega-3 carboxylic acid, a prescription-grade fish oil, had similar rates of major cardiovascular events as people…
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Specially designed hydrogel offers great hope for combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new material that prevents infections in wounds – a specially designed hydrogel, that works against all types of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant ones. The new material offers great hope for combating…
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Have high blood pressure? You may want to check your meds
Nearly 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, also take a medicine that could be elevating their blood pressure, according to new research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s…
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Generic drugs for hypertension offer a great alternative to brand-name counterparts
Hypertension is a common medical condition and a primary cause of cardiovascular diseases and stroke worldwide. The unaffordability of drugs is a major barrier to medication adherence among patients living in low- and middle-income areas." Wei-Li Zhang, Professor, Chinese National…
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FDA authorizes marketing of a new device for use in patients undergoing stroke rehabilitation
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized marketing of a new device indicated for use in patients 18 and older undergoing stroke rehabilitation to facilitate muscle re-education and for maintaining or increasing range of motion. The Neurolutions IpsiHand Upper…
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J&J asked other vaccine makers to join a study of blood clot risks
Johnson & Johnson asked other vaccine makers to join a study of blood clot risks, but Pfizer and Moderna DECLINED – and only AstraZeneca got on board Johnson & Johnson privately asked other vaccine manufacturers to join a study of…
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Studies suggest people with blood cancers may not be optimally protected after COVID-19 vaccination
Two new studies published in Blood suggest that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine may have reduced efficacy in individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and multiple myeloma, two types of blood cancer. According to researchers, these studies could help inform the…
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Russia says Sputnik V vaccine does not cause blood clots
The developer of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine said Wednesday its jab did not cause blood clots, a potential side effect that has disrupted rollouts in several Western countries. The United States has recommended pausing its rollout of the Johnson…
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Altering a mosquito's gut genes shows promise to curb malaria
Altering a mosquito's gut genes to make them spread antimalarial genes to the next generation of their species shows promise as an approach to curb malaria, suggests a preliminary study published today in eLife. The study is the latest in…
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