Monthly Archives: July 2023

Witness says he saw ‘pool of blood’ and ‘casings’ after shooting of Deputy Herrera

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — On Friday, July 28, the trial resumed for the man being charged with capital murder in the killing of El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Peter Herrera back in March 2019. First day of trial: Trial begins for man accused of shooting, killing Deputy Herrera during traffic stop Second day of […]

Incorporating Blood-Based Biomarkers Advances Approach to Diagnosing Alzheimer Disease

In Alzheimer disease (AD), having an earlier diagnosis allows patients to comprehend the underlying causes of the disease, and empowers them to make well-informed choices on managing their lifestyle. Moreover, for providers, relying on evidence-based diagnostic criteria enables them to accurately ascertain the presence or absence of AD in their patients, facilitating appropriate diagnosis and […]

‘It’s in my blood’: Man accused of threatening to ‘shoot up’ school

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) – A Hendersonville man was arrested after police told his coworkers he would “shoot up” an unnamed school. Landon Brassfield, 23, was arrested by Hendersonville Police on Thursday after receiving a request from Murfreesboro Police Department detectives to go to his home and speak to him about the threats, according to a […]

How depression, cognitive dysfunction impact long-term TAVR outcomes

Baseline depression and cognitive dysfunction (CD) are both independently associated with a higher risk of long-term mortality among patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), according to new findings published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions.[1] “In one multicenter study, nearly one-third of TAVR patients screened positive for baseline depression and this was independently associated with increased […]

Community Blood Drive on Aug. 9 at Fenton Township church

The need for blood is always urgent, especially during the summer months. To answer that need, Transfiguration Lutheran Church, 14176 N. Fenton Rd., just north of Sagebrush Cantina in Fenton Township, is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. One in seven patients entering a hospital requires blood […]

Person from Sandoval County among first human West Nile infections of 2023

The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed Friday that two patients have been infected with West Nile Virus in the past week. One patient is from Sandoval County. Both patients, the other is from Lea County, were hospitalized and are recovering. Also, one horse from Sierra County has also been diagnosed with West Nile virus. […]

Sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes is rare and hard to predict

Sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes is rare and hard to predict. Every second counts when it comes to saving lives. Photo: Getty Images Sudden cardiac arrest among young athletes is a low-probability, high-impact event. Roughly one in 50,000 to one in 80,000 young athletes will die each year of sudden cardiac arrest, says Dr. […]