Columbus, OH

Turmeric, renowned for its vibrant yellow hue and extensive use in culinary traditions, contains curcumin, a compound known for its potent health benefits. However, turmeric itself, beyond just curcumin, has been studied for a variety of therapeutic properties. Recent research, including findings from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia, eMedicineHealth, and Infobae, provides a comprehensive overview of both the potential benefits and risks associated with turmeric, particularly concerning liver and kidney health.

Turmeric’s Surprising Effects: What It Could Do to Your Liver and Kidneys

Kidney transplants save lives, offering hope to those with failing kidneys. But what exactly happens during this life-changing procedure? A kidney transplant involves replacing a diseased kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This can come from either a living or deceased donor. The new kidney takes over the job of filtering blood, removing waste, and balancing fluids. Transplants can drastically improve quality of life, reducing the need for dialysis and allowing for a more normal lifestyle. However, it's not without challenges. Patients must take immunosuppressive drugs to prevent their body from rejecting the new organ. These medications come with their own set of side effects. Understanding the ins and outs of kidney transplants can help patients and their families make informed decisions.

18 Facts About Kidney Transplant

A range of conditions, including alcohol or medication overuse, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and chronic infections, can damage your liver. However, the early signs of liver damage are subtle, and the initial stages of liver disease are "silent," or asymptomatic. By the time you recognize symptoms, your liver is already significantly damaged.

Signs of Liver Damage and Ways to Tell

B12 is a vitamin that helps the body maintain essential systems, such as the central nervous system. A B12 deficiency in women can cause symptoms such as fatigue and more severe complications. The body needs B12 to function healthily, and a B12 deficiency can cause conditions such as severe neurological...

What are the symptoms of B12 deficiency in females?

July 30, 2024 — Patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) having a compromised blood supply, are at greater risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). With an estimated incidence as high as 22% among these patients, current clinical guidelines recommend using implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) to help mitigate the risk of SCD.

Kidney Dysfunction May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients with Heart Failure

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Enjaymo (sutimlimab) was effective at controlling signs and symptoms of cold agglutinin disease (CAD) in a man in his 70s being given dialysis for kidney failure, a study in Japan reports. “To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of CAD in a patient undergoing [dialysis] who...

Enjaymo treatment eases CAD in man, 73, on chronic dialysis: Report

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Scientists are interested in the expanding use of Ozempic as its benefits extend beyond its original role as a diabetes treatment. Recent findings highlight its potential advantages for heart and kidney health, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Ozempic May Lower Risk of Kidney and Heart Events in High-Risk Patients

Data from the SUMMIT clinical trial demonstrated that tirzepatide lowered the risk of negative heart failure outcomes and enhanced symptoms and physical limitations when tested with three different doses. Results from the SUMMIT Phase III clinical trial found that Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide, tested at doses of 5 mg, 10 mg,...

Tirzepatide Shows Statistically Significant Improvements in Reducing Heart Failure Risk, Enhanced Symptoms

Results from the PERSEUS study led to the FDA approval of Darzalex Faspro in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are eligible for an autologous stem cell transplant. The FDA has approved Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) Darzalex Faspro in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (D-VRd) for patients with...

FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson’s Darzalex Faspro in Combination with Bortezomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

North Carolina State

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease may benefit from use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers. Use of these drugs was not linked with reduced mortality risk. Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease may benefit from angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and angiotensin-receptor blocker use, but the antihypertensive agents may not...

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, receptor blockers may benefit patients with CKD

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial done performed in the the United Kingdom June 2014 to October 2017), enrolled 207 adult patients with symptomatic, radiographic KOA and knee pain (severity ≥4 out of 10) on most days in the past 3 months, after an inadequate response to analgesic medications.

Pain Reduction with Methotrexate in Knee Osteoarthritis

Splenic vein thrombosis is a blockage in the splenic vein due to a blood clot. The splenic vein carries blood away from the spleen and parts of the stomach and pancreas. The spleen is an organ that filters and stores blood and produces white blood cells. A blood clot — also called a thrombus — in the splenic vein can cause blood to back up into the spleen, leading to various serious complications.

What to know about splenic vein thrombosis

Doctors monitor lymphocyte and other blood cell levels to predict how your lymphoma will progress. Low lymphocyte counts may suggest that cancer has spread to your bone marrow, or it can be a side effect of treatments. Lymphoma is a group of cancers that develop in your lymphocytes. These white...

Understanding Lymphocyte Levels in Lymphoma: Uses and Significance

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HBV-Positive Donor Kidneys Safe, Effective in Immunized HBV-Negative Recipients

Findings support the safety and efficacy of using HBsAg-positive donor kidneys in HBsAg-negative recipients, noting a lack of impact on posttransplant outcomes. New research is providing...

HBV-Positive Donor Kidneys Safe, Effective in Immunized HBV-Negative Recipients

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