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The presence of bird flu in U.S. dairy cattle was first confirmed in early 2024, renewing urgent concerns for animal and farm worker health and the dairy supply chain.  (Source: Storyblocks)
1.5 Million Dollar Grant

Addressing Bird Flu in Dairy Cattle

A hefty grant of 1.5-million-dollars has been secured by researchers from the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine in order to work on collaborative projects aimed at understanding disease transmission and mitigating the impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on dairy herds and the broader agricultural industry.

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Beta-blocker therapy significantly reduced a composite endpoint of all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events compared with no beta-blocker therapy in patients with MI and preserved or mildly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction.  (Source: Pixabay)
Heart Health

Beta-Blockers Reduced Cardiovascular Events: Research Trials

The Betami and Danblock trials investigated the effect of beta-blockers vs. no beta-blockers on the primary endpoint of all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events in patients after an MI with LVEF ≥40 %. A significant reduction in the primary endpoint was observed with beta-blockers compared with no beta-blockers. These results suggest that, despite advances in contemporary MI treatment, the beneficial effects of beta-blockers remain clinically relevant, even in patients with preserved or mildly reduced LVEF.

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