Monthly Archives: September 2023

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Andrew Jonathan Cordiale, DO, MS, as a Top Pinnacle Professional in the field of Orthopedic Spinal Surgeon

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Andrew Jonathan Cordiale, DO, MS, is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional in the field of Orthopedic Spinal Surgeon. Dr. Cordiale launched his pursuit of higher education at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine where he graduated in […]

National blood shortage leaves many donation centers scrambling for donors

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Health Beat: How some cells can clone out of control and cause cardiovascular disease

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First responders host 9/11 blood drive amid shortage

MADISON, Wis. – Every year on Sept. 11, people across the country honor victims, survivors and first responders from the 2001 terror attacks by donating blood. What You Need To Know Madison police and firefighters host the Never Forget Blood Drive on Sept. 11 annually  The American Red Cross just announced a national blood shortage […]

7 moms share why they chose cord blood banking

When you’re considering your birth plan, one question that can come up is whether or not to bank your newborn’s cord blood. Umbilical cord blood contains valuable stem cells that can treat various diseases, and it’s safe and painless to collect after delivery.  Different factors – like cost, family medical history, and where you plan […]

RRVBC expresses urgent need for blood, especially type O-negative

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – An urgent call for blood goes out Monday after local supplies are depleted over the weekend. The Rock River Valley Blood Center on Monday reported a critical need for all blood types, especially O-negative blood, which can be used in transfusions of all blood types. Eligible donors, especially those with O-Negative blood, are needed to […]

How much does cord blood banking cost?

There are two ways to bank your baby’s cord blood: public banking or private banking. Public banking, commonly considered a donation, is free. The fees charged by private family cord blood banks can come with an expensive price tag. How much does cord blood banking cost?  Private cord blood banking typically requires a processing fee […]

Jersey City residents donate blood for 9/11 Day of Service

Crucial NYC services may be impacted by budget cuts 9 mins ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Family, friends honor 9/11 victims, 22 years later 11 mins ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} NYC homeless, advocates worry over possible budget … 16 mins ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Port Authority worker remembers escaping North Tower … 27 mins ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Fight over parking spot leads to shooting near […]

Lowering blood pressure after clot removal may not be safe; should be individualized

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Using blood pressure medications to lower the top number of blood pressure readings (systolic blood pressure) may not be safe or effective among people who have an acute ischemic stroke and undergo a successful mechanical clot removal. The University of Cincinnati and UC Health’s Eva Mistry, MBBS, national principal investigator and […]

Cardiovascular disease and complex health issues almost double COVID-19 infection risk

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The risk of COVID-19 infection is around two times higher in older adults with cardiovascular disease and complex comorbidities than in their healthier peers, according to a new study from University College London (UCL). The study, published in Gerontology, analyzed data from 4,428 individuals over the age of 50 who took […]