On average, an adult has about 1.2 to 1.5 gallons – or 10 units – of blood in their body, according to the American Red Cross. This accounts for approximately 10% of a person’s weight. Now that’s a lot of blood. Maybe you’ve donated blood in the past. But did you know there are several […]
The risk of a certain kind of brain hemorrhage may be transmissible via blood transfusion, according to new research. However, the findings aren’t a reason to be concerned about getting a blood transfusion, because the actual risk of a transfusion causing a brain hemorrhage is extremely low. The research does, however, hint at the underlying […]
A new ban in Iran on screening kits for congenital anomalies has worried many who fear a sudden surge in the number of children being born with birth defects. The health ministry’s food and drug administration website announced last week that it will no longer issue permits for production or imports of pregnancy associated plasma […]
Getty Images By Michelle Roberts Digital health editor People should try to meditate for around 45 minutes every day to cut stress-related high blood pressure, say new guidelines. Other tips from the International Society of Hypertension include taking time out to listen to music, doing yoga and practicing mindfulness. Established medical advice – quit smoking […]
Blood donations have slowed to a trickle at times over the summer, and that’s led the Blood Bank of Delmarva to announce a “blood emergency.” 19 hospitals depend on donations. Paramedic teams also rely on blood supplies from the Blood Bank as they respond to accidents, shootings and other emergencies. Summer vacations, the Labor Day […]
The Indian state of Kerala is racing to contain a new outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, which has killed two people so far and infected at least five, according to government officials. Schools in the affected Kozhikode district are closed, several villages have been declared containment zones, and 950 contacts have been identified, 213 […]
To mark Blood Cancer Awareness Month, today Novartis UK and the dedicated UK charity MPN Voice are launching a new AR experience and art installation at Westfield White City. “Meet the MPN10″ is a bespoke art installation that depicts the 10 key symptoms of Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) which have been brought to life today on […]
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email The top Covid hotspots in England have been revealed as new data showed hospital admissions have risen to their highest rate since the end of April. There were 8,961 cases in the […]
In view of the Nipah virus cases in Kerala, the Karnataka Health Department issued a circular on Thursday to intensify surveillance in the districts bordering Kerala to prevent the transmission of the infection. With one more case of Nipah virus confirmed in Kerala’s Kozhikode on Friday, the total tally is now at 6, including 2 […]
A recent study report named “Gene Therapy On Cardiovascular Disease Market” provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s development potential, income generating potential, and present trends. The report includes comprehensive segmentation data by type [Viral Gene Therapy , Non-Viral Gene Therapy], application [Heart Disease , Vascular Disease, ], and geographic location. It creates opportunities for […]