1-Minute Healthcare News Today—February 28, 2023
Stem cell therapy may cure persistent heart failure. Texas Heart Institute physician-scientists undertook the largest cell treatment trial for low-ejection fraction heart failure patients. It showed that patients' hearts pumped more efficiently after treatment. Read more here.?
On Monday, Idaho lawmakers cut $38 million from state funding for child care and child abuse prevention. After cuts, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee of the Idaho Legislature approved various Idaho Department of Health and Welfare budgets. Learn here.?
A study linked artificial sweeteners to heart attacks and strokes. Erythritol, an artificial sweetener, was tested in blood clotting in 4,000 Americans.?Those with diabetes and high levels of Erythritol were twice as likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke. Continue reading here.?
The BC government released a $440 million, 10-year cancer action plan.?The investment will expand cancer-care teams, research, and service hours across BC, create new payment systems to recruit and retain medical professionals, and support patients in remote areas. Read here.
Lastly, Norovirus, which causes vomiting, diarrhea, and other symptoms, is spreading across Canada at pre-pandemic levels. The Public Health Agency of Canada announced that Norovirus instances had increased nationwide and in various provinces, including Ontario. Continue reading here.?
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