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Given the epidemic of obesity in the US with 30 to 40% of each state’s population dangerously tipping the scales, the diabetes drug semaglutide has become wildly popular.  For those who can’t afford the diet pill or who want a more natural solution, look no further than edible grains like oats, barley, and other foods that contain the soluble fiber beta-glucan.

Food scientists at the University of Arizona have studied the effect of various fiber types including beta-glucan in a mouse model.  Only those mice consuming a beta-glucan supplemented diet had an accelerated energy expenditure, reduction in fatty tissues, and weight loss.

So if you want some help knocking off those pounds but don’t want or can’t afford the expensive shots, consider regular consumption of foods rich in beta-glucan.

Beta-glucan consumption is also associated with a reduction in total and LDL cholesterol and a lower risk of heart disease.  Excellent sources of beta-glucan, besides oats and barley, include reishi and shiitake mushrooms, seaweed, whole wheat bread, and rye bread.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316624002803?via=ihub

https://www.livestrong.com/article/174157-foods-eat-fight-dizziness/

#obesity #dieting #semaglutide #betaglucan #oats #barley #mushrooms

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It is ultra-important that your anesthesia team know as much as possible about your health status before they ask you to count down from 100.  Swiss anesthesiologists at the Lausanne (lows anne) University Hospital are testing the utility of a smartwatch to deliver this detailed information ahead of the surgery.

Using a Masimo W1 smartwatch model to capture streams of data including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen levels, and levels of hydration for several weeks prior to surgery.  This information provides an excellent measure of a patient’s cardiopulmonary well-being and flags those who require additional testing and perhaps local or regional rather than a general anesthetic.

Best of all, the data captured is real world information gathered as soon-to-be patients go about their daily lives.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20241025-the-smartwatches-that-can-predict-parkinsons-disease

#smartwatch #anesthesia #preoperative #evaluation

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The latest recommendation is that those heart attack victims who had a post-coronary revascularization procedures wait at least 3 months before undergoing any elective procedures.  University of Rochester anesthesiologists headed a multi center collaborative study reviewing data from more than 5 million operative procedures for those 67 years and older from 2015 to early 2024.

The study data showed that the odds of a post-operative cardiac event or a stroke doubled for those having elective surgery within 30 days following a heart attack.  The odds of a fatal complication following such surgery was 2 to 3 fold higher compared with those who waited 3 months.

The study also showed that those who did not undergo a revascularization procedure following their heart attack had a higher rate of complications even after 3 months.

The bottom line: consider a coronary revascularization procedure following a heart attack and be prepared to wait 3 months for any elective surgery. 

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-abstract/2825366

#heartattack #stroke #surgery #elective #revascularization

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The latest study indicates that those suffering from Long CoVid have virus-triggered circulating inflammatory agents that inflict the cardiac damage characteristic of this CoVid complication.  Australian researchers at the University of Queensland studied the blood of 50 subjects including those with Long CoVid, those recovered from CoVid, and those never infected.  Their results were just published in Nature Microbiology.

Using nanotechnology to study blood, more than 1 in every 4 persons with Long CoVid were found to have circulating inflammation mediators that likely drive the cardiac symptoms of chest pain and heart palpitations. These inflammatory substances act on cardiac muscle producing characteristic myocarditis and a reduction in cardiac function.

This long CoVid-associated toxicity is yet another reason to avoid contracting CoVid.  You do that with CoVid vaccination and boosting which the CDC is now recommending every 4-6 months for the most vulnerable persons.   Also employ protective hygiene, including masking and crowd avoidance whenever levels of the CoVid virus are high.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-024-01838-z

#longcovid #CoVid #inflammation #myocarditis #vaccination

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Powerblock company now recall Powerblock Commercial Pro 100 Weight Sets sold with 5 lb grip handles.  The weight plates above 55 lbs dislodge from the defective 5 lb grip handles leading to user and bystander injuries. 

About 1,845 of the weight sets were sold in the US and about 18 were sold in Canada at Advanced Exercise Equipment, Advantage Sport & Fitness, American Barbell, BeaverFit USA, BSN, Carolina Fitness Equipment, Gopher Sport, Sorinex, and US Fitness Holdings and online at powerblock.com, roguefitness.com, lifefitness.com.

Stop using these weight sets and contact PowerBlock at 1-800-997-3999 to receive replacement 5 lb grip handles.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/PowerBlock-Recalls-Commercial-Pro-100-Weight-Sets-Sold-with-5-lb-Grip-Handles-Due-to-Impact-Injury-Hazard

#powerblock #weights #griphandles #detachment #injury #recall

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The Food and Drug Administration and the Con Yeager Spice Company are recalling Trail Bologna Meat Processing Kits.  This product contains undeclared soy and wheat. Those with an allergies to soy and/or wheat a well as those with celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected are kits with lot # B241851006 with a Best by Date of 2-08-27.  In addition, this bologna kit was mistakenly packed in Hickory Jerky Kit packaging.

If you, family members, or household visitors have soy or wheat sensitivities, contact Con Yeager at 1-724-202-6513 to arrange a return and replacement.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/con-yeager-spice-company-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-and-wheat-trail-bologna-meat-processing

#trailbologna #meatprocessingkit #soy #wheat #celiac #allergy #recall

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The Food and Drug Administration and Sprouts Farmers Market are recalling Sprouts Chicken Street Taco Meal Kits due to listeria contamination.  This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.  Affected are meal kits with Best by Dates between 9/2/2024-11/7/2024.

Do not consume this item.  Return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  Since listeria can survive at refrigerator temperatures and spread to other foods, clean all surfaces touched by this product.  For additional information, contact the company online at sprouts.com/contact.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sprouts-farmers-market-has-voluntarily-recalled-select-lots-our-chicken-street-taco-kits-supplied

#sprouts #chicken #taco #kit #listeria #infection #recall

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The Food and Drug Administration and the Grand Central Bakery now recall Grand Central U-Bake Pie Crust, U-Bake Apple Pie, U-Bake Marionberry Pie, U-Bake Chicken Pot Pie.  These frozen pie products contain undeclared egg. Those with an allergy to eggs could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected is product with expiration dates between 02/01/2025 and 04/20/2025.

These products were sold at Grand Central Bakery Cafés in Seattle WA and Portland OR.

If you, family members, or household visitors have an egg allergy, do not consume these pie products.  Contact Grand Central Bakery at 1-503-232-0575 or via email at [email protected] to receive a refund.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/grand-central-bakery-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-u-bake-pie-crust-u-bake-apple-pie-u-bake

#grandcentralbakery #ubake #pies #egg #allergy #recall

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The Food and Drug Administration and Fresh Express Incorporated is recalling Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls.  This prepared food contains chicken from the BrucePac company that is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.  Affected is product with package codes S281, S282, S285, and S288 with Use By dates 10/26-11/4/24.

These salad bowls were sold in California, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington state.

Do not consume these salad bowls.  Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center at 1-800-242-5472.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-express-voluntarily-recalling-limited-number-gourmet-cafe-chicken-caesar-salad-bowls

#gourmetcafe #chicken #caesarsalad #listeria #infection #recall

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The Food and Drug Administration and the Acme Smoked Fish Corporation are recalling Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon in twin 12oz packages.   Affected is Lot# 8512801270, Best-by-Date 11/13/2024.  This salmon is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. 

This salmon was sold at Costco Warehouse stores in Florida.

Do not consume this salmon.  Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For additional information, contact Acme at 1-718-383-8585 or via email at [email protected] or [email protected].

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/acme-smoked-fish-corporation-recalls-kirkland-signature-smoked-salmon-due-listeria-monocytogenes

#kirkland #salmon #smoked #listeria #infection #recall