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The tiny grabber that plucks blood clots out of a vein (The Mail on Sunday)
Thousands of patients suffering from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are set to benefit from a lifesaving procedure using a new blood clot grabbing device pioneered by NHS specialists. The treatment involves inserting a stent, a tiny, ball- shaped wire cage into a blocked vein. Once in position, the collapsible cage is expanded and ‘ catches’ the clot. When the device is pulled out, the ...
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An evaluation of the AccuCinch Ventricular Restoration System in symptomatic heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) - Case Study
Study Overview: Design: Prospective, randomized, open-label, multi-center, international, clinical safety and efficacy investigation. Randomization: Treatment with AccuCinch System plus guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) or GDMT alone. Enrollment: 400 randomized subjects at up to 80 centers worldwide ...
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Formaldehyde: 15 Products, Processes and Industries
Formaldehyde is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent odour. It's widely used in many industries and causes severe health issues if used inappropriately. Formaldehyde is highly toxic to humans, regardless of method of intake. Even very short-term exposure to formaldehyde irritates the eyes causing pain, redness, blurred vision and severe eye watering. It can irritate the nose and throat ...
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IAQ Technical Information, References and Resources – 20060808
AIRBORNE ALLERGENS AFFECT OUR HEALTH! There is NO prejudice for economic or social status! Affected Immuno-Compromised Individuals include: Elderly, Children, Cancer and Transplant Patients. Allergic reactions include hypersensitivity pneumonitis allergic rhinitis, and some types of Asthma. Infectious illnesses, such as influenza, measles and chicken pox are transmitted through the air. ...
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New and dangerous mold
Cryptococcus gattii was considered to be a mold found only in semi tropical and topical climates until it was found recently in the Pacific Northwest. It seems to have adapted to the cool, wet environment on Vancouver Island, Canada and spread from there to western Canada, Washington (state) and Oregon. It may have already spread to Idaho and California. Normally, Cryptococcus molds are capable ...
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Acute respiratory health effects among cement factory workers in Tanzania: an evaluation of a simple health surveillance tool
Objectives: The effects of cement dust exposure on acute respiratory health were assessed among 51 high exposed and 33 low exposed male cement workers. The ability of the questionnaire to diagnose acute decrease in ventilatory function was also assessed. Methods: Acute respiratory symptoms were recorded by interview using a structured optimal symptom score questionnaire. Peak expiratory flow ...
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Coronavirus COVID-19 news & health guidance
For The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. The WHO continues to be a trusted source of the latest information about this unprecedented situation, with frequent updates posted at who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 as well as via Twitter @WHO. Key advice from the WHO on minimising the spread of infection by SARS-CoV-2 ...
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What Is the Difference Between Respiratory Allergy and Asthma?
Nothing is more frightening than when you cannot catch your breath. Your chest tightens, and you just cannot pull in enough oxygen. At first glance, both an allergy and asthma will look the same. Doctors even treat them similarly. To learn the difference between a respiratory allergy and asthma today, keep reading! Parts of the Airway To best understand the similarities and differences between ...
By Airfree
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Understanding the Short and Long-Term Effects of Asthma
Asthma is a health condition that causes a person’s airways to close up, making it difficult to breathe. Around 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, but few fully understand the short and long-term effects of asthma. Understanding how asthma impacts your health is one of the first steps towards managing it and living your life relatively uninhibited. Therefore it’s ...
By Aluna
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5 ways to keep asthma in check
Asthma rates have been on the rise for some time - in 2009 nearly 1 in 12 Americans were diagnosed with the long-term inflammatory disease that restricts airways and makes it difficult to breathe. Other symptoms include coughing, wheezing and chest tightness, and these often get worse when the patient is also fighting a common cold or flu. Asthma affects people of all ages, but especially ...
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How Is the COVID-19 Virus Transmitted?
15 weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists know a lot more about how the disease is transmitted. The highest risk for public health is from crowded indoor spaces with poor ventilation, and especially with prolonged face-to-face interactions. In close proximity, people speaking, coughing, singing, or simply breathing can produce respiratory droplets containing the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) ...
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Watch for These 6 Asthma Warning Signs
Mayday, mayday, mayday! A flare may be on the horizon, and it could be triggered by your body’s changing levels of condition-based asthma triggers. Even if the early warning signs of an asthma attack aren’t obvious, you can take specific measures to help prevent a flare from happening. This could save your lungs and your life. If a child has asthma, it is crucial for you ...
By Aluna
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Do you Outgrow Pediatric Asthma?
If you or your child suffers from asthma, you’ve probably heard the term, “pediatric asthma”. However, understanding exactly what pediatric asthma is and how it affects your child is critical in managing their asthma. Furthermore, you may be wondering, does pediatric asthma only apply to children? Perhaps you’re even wondering if your child will outgrow pediatric ...
By Aluna
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What Aae Toxins and How do they Impact your Health?
Toxins are everywhere—from the air we breathe and the food we eat, to the water we drink and the products we use. But what are toxins exactly? A toxin is a naturally occurring substance that can act as a poison to living things. While small doses may not trigger a reaction, large amounts or exposure over an extended period of time can be detrimental to your health. But what are ...
By Evidation
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Remote Oncology Care: Review of Current Technology and Future Directions
Abstract Cancer patients frequently develop tumor and treatment-related complications, leading to diminished quality of life, shortened survival, and overutilization of emergency department and hospital services. Outpatient oncology treatment has potential to leave cancer patients unmonitored for long periods while at risk of clinical deterioration which has been exaggerated during the COVID19 ...
By Oncodisc
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