MANCHESTER, N.H. — The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage levels. Right now, the Red Cross especially needs type […]
Varicose veins, commonly associated with adults, can also affect children. While it may seem unusual, varicose veins in children are not uncommon and require proper understanding and management. This article delves into the causes, symptoms, and managing varicose veins in children. We will offer valuable insights for parents and caregivers. What are Varicose Veins? Varicose […]
Isavuconazonium sulfate, a prodrug the of anzole antifungal drug isavuconazole, is currently indicated for treating patients 18 years and older with invasive aspergillosis or invasive mucormycosis after receiving FDA approval in March 2015. The FDA has accepted a supplemental new drug application for the antifungal agent isavuconazonium sulfate (Cresemba) as a treatment for patients 17 […]
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17 at the First United Methodist Church, located at 316 S. Church St. in Princeton. The American Red Cross has seen a deficit of around 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which […]
According to a new study by researchers from the University of Catania, Vlad III Dracula, also known as Vlad the Impaler, suffered from hemolacria, a condition that causes a person to produce tears that are partially composed of blood. Vlad III was the Voivode of Wallachia, a title generally used to describe a medieval ruler […]
As rates of sexually transmitted infections continue to skyrocket across the United States, a growing number of physicians are prescribing a commonly used antibiotic as a way to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis infections in gay and bisexual men and transgender women. Doxycycline is a class of medications traditionally used to treat bacterial STIs after […]
Poor sleep takes a toll, and catching up on the weekends just won’t fix it, researchers report. A small new study showed that heart rate and blood pressure, important measures of cardiovascular health, worsen as the week goes on when someone sleeps only about five hours a night. Advertisement Catching up on sleep over the […]
FRIDAY, Aug. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with suspected myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS), diagnoses are often discordant for local clinical sites and central, adjudicated review, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in Blood Advances. Edward J. Gorak, D.O., from the Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida, and colleagues compared local […]
Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams revealed she has a lung infection MailOnline has rounded up the top tell-tale signs, from a cough to body aches By Chloe Louise Published: 11:03 EDT, 11 August 2023 | Updated: 11:10 EDT, 11 August 2023
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Houchin Community Blood Bank is encouraging all platelet and plasma donors to give in support of theburn victims in Hawaii. According to Maui officials, the number of burn victims is increasing due to the fires, as well as the number of those in critical condition. With help, HCBB plans to send […]