A new COVID-19 variant, codenamed Eris and scientifically known as EG.5.1, is spreading across the UK. The variant, which is a sub-variant of Omicron and has been declared by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), now accounts for one in seven new COVID cases in the UK, making it the second most prevalent variant in […]
Another COVID-19 wave is sweeping Palm Beach County and Florida, but unlike previous summers, this one has been far less dangerous. Sewage testing and regular COVID testing shows an undeniable surge of infections since early July. But few of those infected have gone to hospitals. Local doctors say the COVID-positive patients they have seen in […]
COEUR d’ALENE — Community members can roll up their sleeves and help combat the local blood supply shortage when American Legion Post 14 hosts a blood drive later this month. The blood drive is from noon to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at Mountainview Bible Church, 2215 N. Seventh St. Blood donations tend to dwindle in […]
by Matthew Jacobson, KUTV Sat, August 5th 2023, 1:47 PM UTC 7 VIEW ALL PHOTOS Police conduct a weapons investigation early Saturday morning, Aug. 5, 2023, after popping sounds, screaming, and blood on the sidwealk were reported. (Logan Price, KUTV) (4).png 0
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Saturday said Russian forces struck a blood transfusion centre in northeast Ukraine. The news came shortly after a Russian missile attack reportedly hit an aeronautics manufacturing facility in western Ukraine. Earlier, Ukrainian drones in the Kerch Strait hit a Russian tanker, briefly halting traffic on the strategic bridge linking Crimea to Russia’s […]
Stone Bank to sponsor blood drive Wednesday, Aug 16, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stone Bank is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, August 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arkansas Blood Institute’s mobile unit to be parked at the bank at 802 E. Main St. in Mountain View. The drive is […]
New blood test for preeclampsia The FDA has approved a new blood test that can detect whether a mother will get preeclampsia within 30 minutes. A dangerous complication characterized by high blood pressure. The test could save lives in a state where women are twice as likely to die from pregnancy related causes. Dr. Padmashree […]
<a href="https://medicalguru.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/131724488_web1_CBC-Bengals-Season-Tickets-July-31-Sept-3-Logo.jpg" data-caption=" Donors are entered to win Bengal’s season tickets. “> Donors are entered to win Bengal’s season tickets. VERSAILLES — Community Blood Center has a critical need for type O and type B-negative blood. Enter the August “Let’s Go with Joe” campaign to win Bengals season tickets by donating at the St. Paul […]
Almost 500 more people are sick in an outbreak of infections from the microscopic Cyclospora parasite. Sick people have been identified in 34 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that there are now 1,063 patients identified as part of the outbreak. Of those with complete information available, 79 have been so […]
