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The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) is pleased to announce the publication of the Expert Consensus Statement on the Management of Patients with STEMI Referred for Primary PCI. Published in JSCAI, the consensus statement provides detailed recommendations for clinicians, particularly for differentiated conditions not covered by general guidelines. It highlights the advantages and limitations of various diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for the treatment of patients with STEMI, provides an overview of the management of high thrombus burden and non-reflow, and describes best practices in the management of STEMI in anatomic and clinical settings. This document represents a…
Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash I hosted a podcast called Health Matters where I interviewed leading health experts. Cathy Morenzie is an award-winning personal trainer, author, blogger and presenter, and a leader in the health and wellness industry for nearly 30 years. Her impact has influenced thousands of people over the years to help them lose weight and develop positive attitudes about their bodies and fitness. Cathy identified the top 3 mistakes and gave women practical strategies to feel empowered and victorious. 1. Stinky thinking “That means focusing on the right things to do to lose weight that we’ve…
Do you ever feel kind of tight and twitchy, like the slightest thing makes you explode (or explode) for no real reason? Or that you overreact to things that shouldn’t be a big deal, and even when you do, you know you’re being dramatic about it? Why am I even asking? We’ve all done it before. It might happen again. Rarely, however, do we take a moment to think about what it was that just went down and whether there could have been a better way to handle it. All we can do when we have behaved or reacted in…
Explore the benefits of chia seeds and learn practical tips for incorporating them into your daily meals. From improving digestion to providing a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, chia seeds are a game-changer for those focused on healthy aging and feeling their best. As a 59-year-old personal trainer, I know that better health doesn’t just start in the gym – it starts in the kitchen. If you’re looking for a simple way to boost your energy, digestion, and overall well-being, chia seeds might just be your new favorite superfood. I’ve been eating chia seeds every now and then for…
Ludwig Cancer Research scientists have developed a complete computational pipeline that integrates multiple molecular and genetic analyzes of tumors and the specific molecular targets of T cells and leverages artificial intelligence algorithms to use its results to design personalized cancer vaccines for patients. The design, validation, and benchmarking of this computational suite, NeoDisc, are detailed in the current issue of Biotechnology of nature in a paper led by Florian Huber and Michal Bassani-Sternberg of the Lausanne Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research. “NeoDisc provides unique insights into the immunobiology of tumors and the mechanisms by which they evade…
During Substance Use Prevention Month and throughout the year, there are many opportunities for the prevention sector to work collaboratively (across sectors and partners) to develop and implement comprehensive prevention approaches. Prevention seeks to prevent the initiation of substance use, to prevent the progression of substance use (to a substance use disorder), and to prevent substance use-related harm. Effective prevention strategies focus on strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors (PDF | 146 KB) — in individuals, families, schools, communities and society (based on social ecological model). These factors include the social determinants of healthcultural influences and traumatic experiences. It…
Scheduling sex can improve your sex life, especially if you’re busy. Before you try it, learn the pros and cons of scheduled sex.Experience can tell you that there is nothing quite as vapid as spontaneous sex! But more often than not, family, home and office chores tend to suck the spontaneity out of the system. Couples caught up in the hustle and bustle of life barely find time to connect. That’s when planning sex can come in handy to keep the sparks going! At first, it may not seem romantic, but it can have a positive effect on your love…
Motherhood is the name of a miracle, the miracle of bringing into the world a miniature version of yourself. Holding your little bundle of joy tightly in your arms can spark deep, tender love and unparalleled joy. From such emotional outbursts to many body transformations, postpartum is a time of many revelations for a new mom like you. For starters, you’ve experienced rapid weight fluctuations over the past nine months. And, you’re still dealing with a hormonal roller coaster with the usual drop in estrogen (the glam hormone) postpartum. This means you may experience problems like dark circles, dull skin,…
The world of tattooing is diverse, from the holistic realm where informed consent is vital, to the impulsive adrenaline junkie (I confess I am both). If there’s one thing I’ve seen people in both worlds pay good money for, it’s ink. But even though they are artistic expressions full of meaning, identity, memory and love, the ink emblazoned on your skin is instantly recognized as a foreign invader, something your body wants to reject, remove and repair. In this blog post, we’ll talk about proper pre-ink preparation, natural tattoo aftercare, and tattoo longevity tips, all to support tattoo healing, skin…
Our blood is a window to our health. Doctors look at biomarkers in our blood to determine our health status. These molecules can indicate if any abnormal processes are taking place, which could indicate a disease. However, the process behind blood measurements is extremely complex and results can vary significantly between different methods and laboratories. This poses a major challenge for diagnosis or therapeutic intervention. To help standardize blood tests performed by different laboratories, the JRC develops Clinically Certified Reference Materials (CRMs). These control materials form the basis for reliable and stable clinical measurements. A CRM usually comes in a…