Monthly Archives: September 2023

Flow Cytometry/Cytomorphological Features Correlate with MDS Prognosis

“According to our findings, specific [flow cytometry] characteristics such as Ogata score and specific PAs correlate with mutational patterns, which can predict outcome and treatment response in the majority of patients,” according to the study authors. The presence of cytomorphological and flow cytometry features correlated with both prognosis and mutational patterns that may be predictive […]

Solvita blood center in ‘critical need,’ makes plea for type O donors

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Community Blood Center’s name may have changed, but its need for donors hasn’t. Solvita, the CBC’s new name, has issued a call for type O donors after their supply was hit hard by a motorcycle accident and multiple emergency surgeries over the weekend. The center’s supply was also hit by being […]

Q&A: Cardiologists explore the potential impact of a screening program for aortic stenosis

Aortic stenosis (AS) is quite common among older patients, and severe AS can be fatal if left untreated with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), surgery or other medical therapies. However, no guidelines currently exist regarding the screening of asymptomatic patients for AS. Does this represent a missed opportunity to identify more patients with AS early […]

‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’ – Another Classic Pooh Character Gets a Scary Twist [Image]

A sequel to this year’s Winnie the Pooh slasher movie, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 is on the way and in production now, and IGN shares new imagery today. The sequel will feature Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, and Owl, we recently learned, and IGN confirms this week that Tigger will also […]

Fresh round of shots OK’d as cases surge: When will new COVID vaccines be available?

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines aimed at more recent viral variants. The move has been expected since earlier this summer, when an advisory committee recommended the move. A different advisory committee meets Tuesday to recommend how the vaccine should be used. COVID-19 infections have been rising since early July, […]

Exclusive: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’s First Look at Tigger Revealed

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey is getting a sequel, and this time, Pooh and Piglet’s friend Tigger is getting in on the gory action. IGN can exclusively reveal the first look at Tigger in Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, which is slated for release in February 2024. Lewis Santon is set to […]

Coffee Memorial Blood Center opens ‘Bundtlets with Bones’ donation campaign

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Coffee Memorial Blood Center said that throughout the month of September, eligible blood donors will be able to receive a glow-in-the-dark t-shirt, a free entry to the Oklahoma City Zoo, an entry to the Don Harrington Discovery Center, as well as a free “bundtlet” from Nothing Bundt Cakes. According to […]

American Red Cross declares national blood shortage due to natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia

UNITED STATES – The American Red Cross stated Monday that national blood supply levels have fallen to critically low. The organization released a statement that claims worsening climate-driven disasters has strained the blood supply. Since early August, the national blood supply has dropped nearly 25%. These back-to-back disasters have resulted in blood drive cancelations and […]