March 29, 2021

MONDAY, March 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Faces masks, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes are among the types of COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) that Americans can deduct as a medical expense when filing taxes this year, the Internal Revenue Service says. Deductions are allowed for purchases of COVID-19 PPE for use by an individual...

The annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association was held virtually this year from March 17 to 19 and attracted participants from around the world, including cerebrovascular research and practice experts. The conference featured presentations that emphasized basic, clinical, and translational medicine and provided insight into the prevention, management, and treatment...

2 million patients in the United States carry the genetic mutation for sickle cell disease. This accounts for 100,000 patients. Advancements in medicine and treatment for sickle cell disease has improved patient quality of life significantly. More than 90% of sickle cell patients survive into adulthood. However, due to a lack of affordable, quality medical...

Complications from sickle cell disease significantly reduce patient life expectancy to 38 years for men, and 42 years for women. Sickle cell disease is prevalent in patients with sub-African ancestry. Genetic engineering and biologic research has paved the way for potentially curing therapies and supportive medications. However, inequalities in the United States healthcare system present...

Vasculopathy is a common complication that results in chronic end organ damage for patients with sickle cell. Leg ulcers have been reported in 5-10% of adult sickle cell patients. A lack of information existed about geographic distribution of patients with reported leg ulcers. A need for an analysis was necessary to determine how geographic location...