La viscosidad de la sangre podría tener un rol en el riesgo de muerte por COVID
MARTES, 19 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La viscosidad de la sangre de una persona podría ser cuestión de vida o muerte si contrae la COVID-19, sugiere un estudio reciente.Los pacientes hospitalizados con COVID-19 que tienen una mayor viscosida…
Learn MoreIncreased Blood Viscosity Linked to Mortality in COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Increased estimated blood viscosity (eBV) is associated with increased mortality among hospitalized COVID-19 patients, according to a study published in the July 26 issue of the Journal of the American Coll…
Learn MoreBlood Thickness May Play Role in Risk of COVID Death
TUESDAY, July 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The thickness of a person’s blood can be a matter of life or death if they contract COVID-19, a new study suggests.Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who have higher blood viscosity are at greater risk of dy…
Learn MoreCats Injured in Wildfires at High Risk for Blood Clots
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While California works to restore its landscape after years of historic wildfires, new research could transform the way in which veterinarians treat animals recovered from damaged forests.The study found that …
Learn MoreExercise Tips and 10 Exercises to lower high blood pressure
Researchers have spent decades developing new treatments for high blood pressure, but exercise is still one of the best remedies around. A single workout can reduce blood pressure for an entire day, and regular exercise can keep the pressure down fo…
Learn MoreSickle Cell Anemia (Children)
What is sickle cell anemia?
Sickle cell anemia is a disease of red blood cells that is passed from parent to child. Normally red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin A, which carries oxygen to all the organs in the body. With sickle cell a…
Nosebleed (Children)
How do I stop a nosebleed?First, have your child sit or stand up to reduce the blood pressure in the veins of the nose so that bleeding slows. Have him lean forward and spit out any blood. For a young child, gently pinch the nose shut near the tip wit…
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