Monthly Archives: August 2023

MDHHS warns residents of legionellosis during common infection season

MICHIGAN (WNEM) – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding residents to be aware of legionellosis, a respiratory infection that is most common in summer and early fall. Legionellosis is a respiratory infection caused by Legionella bacteria, MDHHS said. It can present as Legionnaires’ disease with symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, […]

17 Celebs Starred In Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” Music Video, And Here’s What They Looked Like Then Vs. Now

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Hospital offers new blood clot treatment for cardiac patients

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Dr. James Stone and his wife, Dr. Danielle Stone, are cardiologist that practice at the Harlingen Medical Center. The couple is offering a new procedure that treats small blood clots in the lungs. The procedure, pulmonary embolectomy, is for cardiac patients who cannot be prescribed blood clot treatment medication.   The doctors […]

trained scent dogs can more effectively Detect COVID-19 Infections than RT-PCR Tests

It’s an idea that has finally gained scientific consensus: Dogs can be a faster, more precise, less expensive -; not to mention friendlier -; method of detecting COVID-19 than even our best current technology. A growing number of studies over the last two or so years has highlighted the power of dogs in detecting the […]

Cartersville, Cass High schools receive Blood Assurance Heroes Grants

In honor of their contributions to Blood Assurance over the 2022-2023 school year, Cartersville and Cass high schools were awarded a pair of grants from the regional blood center. Cartersville High received $1,250 for its two blood drives and Cass High secured $500 for holding one. The blood drives were presented by the schools’ Health […]

Social factors account for racial disparities in cardiovascular disease mortality, study finds

Black Americans are 54% more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than White Americans, despite a substantial overall reduction in cardiovascular disease mortality nationwide. Now, a new study from Tulane University published in Annals of Internal Medicine has found that this racial disparity can be attributed to social factors such as unemployment, low income, and […]

‘Knock Out The Need’ Red Cross blood drive returns Aug. 23-24

A decline in donations has the Red Cross asking people to donate. INDIANAPOLIS — Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood for surgeries, cancer treatments or injuries. A decline in donations has the Red Cross asking people to donate. WTHR-TV is a partner in this effort to keep blood on the shelves. […]