Monthly Archives: August 2023
Aug
58 minutes ago COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — All kinds of medical procedures involve blood transfusions, from cancer treatment to birth complications. However, the American Red Cross is reporting a shortfall in blood donations meaning that a shortage could be around the corner. “I think there’s a lot of people in the community who want to […]
Aug
A new coronavirus variant, EG.5, now accounts for the largest proportion of Covid infections in the U.S., according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over a two-week period ending on Saturday, EG.5 — which some health experts on social media nicknamed “Eris” — made up an estimated 17.3% of new cases […]
Aug
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB/Florida Capital Bureau) – Someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. And now, more people can donate to the American Red Cross to help out. This week, Red Cross implemented its new blood donation policy to reflect new guidelines the Food and Drug Administration announced this spring, allowing more gay […]
Aug
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Aug
CDC: EG.5 makes up largest proportion of COVID-19 infections nationwide – CBS New York Watch CBS News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the EG.5 variant now makes up the largest proportion of COVID-19 infections nationwide. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, […]
Aug
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a bacteriophage system to identify and treat bacterial bladder infections. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria, but these microorganisms have fallen out of favor as a treatment method for infection since antibiotics came along. Well, antibiotics are looking increasingly shaky as bacteria evolve to resist them, so researchers are […]
Aug
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The Red Cross has now implemented an end to blood donor restrictions on gay and bisexual men as a result of the FDA’s new guidance. “This is one of the most significant changes in blood banking history,” Red Cross Senior Biomedical Communications Specialist Rodney Wilson said. “We examine individuals and whatever risks […]
Aug
The Red Cross has adopted new guidelines for blood donor eligibility that the organization touts as “more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community.” This implementation comes after the Food and Drug Administration’s rollout of a new risk assessment model for blood donation in May. Rather than categorically barring all men who have sex with men (MSM) […]
Infection
South Australian researchers hope vaccine in the making will silence painful ear infections
Aug
Researchers are on the cusp of creating a vaccine to fend off bacterial ear infections in children. Key points: A new vaccine could help prevent ear infections in children Middle ear infections are common among infants and young children The vaccine is in its early development stages The jabs will target one of the main types […]