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The largest randomized clinical trial on blood transfusion to premature babies was completed by Dr. Haresh Kirpalani of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Edward Bell of the University of Iowa, and colleagues from the Neonatal Research Network, including Dr. Rosemary Higgins of the George Mason University College of Health and Human Services. The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. To date, this is the most ambitious research in the world that examines blood transfusion in premature babies.
Approximately half of the world's population live with allergies. Those who want to keep this disorder under control should know exactly if they actually have an allergy and what causes the reaction.
The coronavirus is insidious in its unpredictability. Even if you have had it and think you have recovered, it may not be the case. The rehabilitation period can be from one month up to a year. All vital systems are hit: nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, as well as skin and hair. The first thing to start with is a post-Covid check-up of the body.
Researchers have identified how natural human antibodies can block the entry of malaria parasites into red blood cells. This is a key step towards ending malaria in the world.
Along with colleagues in London, Madrid, and Munich, a University of Münster research team gained new insights into the cellular processes involved in pneumonia. The research was led by Prof. Jan Rossynt and Prof. Alexander Zarbock, experts in the field of anesthesiology and intensive care.
The unique digitization service developed by the Swiss digital health company Ornament Health is now available to SelfDecode users.
Some people buy a dog and then find out within a month that members of their family are allergic to it. This is an unfortunate scenario, but it does happen. If you are buying a dog for the first time, you must first make sure that all family members will be able to live with the dog under one roof.
A biomarker is a characteristic that is used to determine the condition of a human body. Any lab report consists of a set of biomarkers. For example, a general blood test includes more than 10 indicators, including hemoglobin, white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. A reference value is a range of conventionally normal values determined for each biomarker in a presumably healthy population.
Is it possible that this is just something doctors like to do for no good reason? And why should you fast before taking a blood test?
Those who often catch a cold but don't get too sick and recover on their own do not necessarily have weak immunity. If you are interested in finding out how to recognize the signs of weak immunity and what you can do about it, keep reading.
Moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with elevated blood clotting markers, according to a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
The international project Global Burden Diseases (GBD) published a study that found 10.3 million cases of stroke are registered annually in the world, of which 6.5 million end up being fatal. Who is at risk and can the risk be reduced?
Why doesn't Ornament assess the health status of pregnant women on a general basis or even create a separate feature for this purpose? The answer is simple—the blood and urine values of expectant mothers differ significantly from those of non-pregnant women. These reference biomarkers—which normally would be considered a deviation and a reason for a serious examination—are actually normal for pregnant women!
Pets get sick, just like humans. Let’s look at which of the diseases can be dangerous for owners.
Men of almost all ages can face this problem. While for those under the age of 40 the symptom is typically not associated with a specific disease, in men over 40 it requires special attention.
"If I don't drink too much alcohol, my liver will not be in danger." This is a fairly common misconception that is not actually true. The liver can be damaged in many ways—here are some ways that you probably haven’t even thought about!
Medicine is an imprecise science, and yet it has several figures that accurately describe our health. Let's look at the normal range of indicators and what they mean.
Men dislike going to the doctor, especially when nothing hurts. It is not surprising that after age 40, health problems begin appearing seemingly "out of nowhere" and become an unpleasant surprise. To avoid this, it is recommended to undergo a checkup once a year.
Have you tried a bunch of diets, do fitness to the point of exhaustion, and your weight stands still? The reason for the extra pounds may not lie in your diet or lifestyle. It’s important to find out why you aren’t losing weight, and medical tests can help you identify the cause.
If you have a stuffy nose, the first thing you think of is a cold, and, of course, you start to treat it intensively. The problem is that a runny nose can be caused by a completely different reason ‒ for example, allergies. In the case of allergies, sprays and drops will not help.
In recent decades, the number of autoimmune diseases has significantly increased, including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Crohn's disease, and type 1 diabetes. These diseases are insidious because their initial symptoms are subtle and can easily be mistaken for many other conditions. Meanwhile, treatment success directly depends on how quickly the disease is detected.