When Covid-19 was at its worst in Hong Kong, a palpable fear pervaded the city: people were afraid not only of the virus, but of being forced into isolation. For some, the threat of quarantine outweighed that posed by the disease, and they chose to keep their infection to themselves rather than report it to […]
PUBLISHED : 12 Aug 2023 at 08:34 Health officials provide free health services to people. The Ministry of Public Health is stepping up nationwide screening for hepatitis B and C viral infections, both major contributors to incidences of liver cancer nationally. (Photo: Ministry of Public Health Facebook) The Ministry of Public Health is stepping up […]
Attachments 5. Executive Summary Ebola disease and Marburg disease outbreaks continue to occur in Africa, with increased frequency. In addition to resulting in high mortality and morbidity, the outbreaks generate fear and mistrust about the response activities within the communities affected. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a key pillar in the outbreak response; adherence […]
According to the American Red Cross, there was a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer. This shortfall, according to the Red Cross, makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. Blood donations are needed from type O negative and positive, B negative and […]
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The Stanford Blood Center is facing an urgent need for blood donations right now and is calling on the community for help. “August is often a challenging time for blood collection with many regular donors traveling and families focused on back-to-school preparations,” a statement from the blood center said. “Unfortunately, this August is no exception […]
LifeStream Blood Bank has sent 60 pints of blood products to the Blood Bank of Hawaii to aid the victims of the recent surging wildfires in Maui. More than 60 people have died in the fires, leaving dozens seriously injured. Hawaiian hospitals in Maui and Oahu are seriously impacted by burn victims, reports say. “LifeStream […]
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – The American Red Cross is looking for donors for an upcoming blood drive in Wirt County. The American Red Cross Ohio River Valley district executive director, Sharon Kesselring said blood supply has slightly fallen. Kesselring said this is due to the expected drop in donors because of back-to-school events. She added […]
Scientists have developed a miniature human heart model, using human induced pluripotent stem cells, that could revolutionize drug testing and cardiovascular research. This breakthrough not only offers unprecedented insights into heart function but also presents a potential ethical alternative to animal testing in the pharmaceutical industry. Credit: Tissue Dynamics A team of researchers, led by […]
If you have a headache, fever or sniffles it’s likely COVID-19, not the “August flu.” It’s rare to get the flu in the summer, an expert told Insider, but COVID-19 is still around. If you have flu symptoms, experts recommend getting tested for COVID-19 and staying home. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! […]