as they destroy white blood cells even at low concentrations. All S. aureus strains produce these cytolytic toxins and contribute significantly to tissue damage and immune suppression. Beyond ...

She then developed methicillin-resistant S. aureus bacteremia from an infected hemodialysis graft; the graft was removed, and she was treated with vancomycin and rifampin. The inevitable has happened.

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) and nearly 100 other organizations blasted the dismantling of CDC's Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics (DBDPHG) and called for its full ...

Ashford knows about these improvements because she’s part of a unique study tracking her progress via key blood biomarkers now being used to help diagnose early dementia. Instead of relying on ...

Labcorp is now offering a blood-based biomarker test in the U.S. to support the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The immunoassay measures the ratio of ptau-217 and beta amyloid 42, two distinct ...

When this happens, it can lead to the mother’s immune system attacking the still-developing red blood cells of the fetus. But it’s not like the doctors drew blood one time, found this special ...

Researchers have developed a highly accurate blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis using the biomarker phospho-tau217, offering earlier detection and lower costs. A study involving over 1,700 ...

The color of a person’s period blood can indicate different health conditions. For example, a bright red period indicates a healthy flow, while darker red or dark brown can signify pregnancy.

Treatment for a DVT depends on location. For leg DVT, such as Lillard’s, patients begin a blood thinner regimen as soon as possible and then monitor progress from there. Blood thinners are a ...

“I’m thinking that’s what I was going into, and then you see a blood clot. Obviously, that’s a thing that can affect your life.” Aside from what the blood clot meant for his playing ...