Monthly Archives: September 2023

Restrictions likely helped curb spread of COVID-19 in N.S., Dalhousie researchers find

A new report from six Dalhousie University researchers has found government restrictions that limited movement during the first two years of the pandemic likely helped curb the spread of COVID-19. It also found infection, hospitalizations and deaths increased when restrictions eased and the highly infectious Omicron variant arrived. In March 2022, Nova Scotia ended its COVID-19 state of […]

Hong Kong NGO says half of at-risk elderly clueless about pneumococcal dangers

Half of Hongkongers at risk of contracting pneumococcal infections are clueless about the disease, a survey has found, with experts urging authorities to expand a free jab scheme combating the bacteria linked to the city’s second-deadliest medical condition. The study published by the Hong Kong Alliance of Patients’ Organisations and Polytechnic University’s nursing school on […]

Watch: Morocco’s national football team give blood after quake

Players and staff of Morocco’s national football team have given blood after a deadly earthquake hit their country. More than 2,000 people have been killed by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake. The team was due to play an African Cup of Nations qualifier against Liberia on Saturday in Agadir, 205km (127 miles) south-west of Marrakesh, but the […]

Thousand-Year Blood War Episode 22 Review

Thousand-Year Blood War Episode 22 Review – But Why Tho? Home » Anime » REVIEW: ‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War’ Episode 22 — “Marching Out the Zombies” The return of Ichigo Kurosaki to the Soul Society following his training at the Soul King Palace set the stage for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Episode 22, titled “Marching […]

6 exercises to beat high blood pressure

High blood-pressure afflicts 1.28 billion people across the globe, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and 66 per cent of them live in low and middle income countries such as India. Moreover, in India, more than a quarter of its 1.4 billion population is affected by high blood-pressure and this incidence increases to 60 per cent […]

Turnovers pile up for Southern quarterback Harold Blood vs. Jackson State; game is a sellout

Southern’s offense committed three turnovers Saturday in a 27-14 loss to Jackson State, pushing the Jaguars’ two-game total to seven — including six by quarterback Harold Blood. Blood threw two interceptions and fumbled the ball away on a strip-sack in the second half. Once again, Southern coach Eric Dooley defended Blood, saying the problems don’t […]

Long-term golimumab helps prevent infections in RA | Latest news for Doctors, Nurses and Pharmacists

Long-term treatment with golimumab results in relatively low infection rates among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a study has shown. The risk factors for infections include pulmonary disease, higher age, and high corticosteroid (CS) dose. In addition, serious infections (SIs), but not nonserious ones (NSIs), are associated with a higher likelihood of golimumab discontinuation. A […]

Why COVID infections are on the rise

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. “Latin Ignition” show during New York Fashion Week celebrates global impact of Latinos across creative industries 04:35 Now Playing Why COVID infections are on the rise 04:11 UP NEXT Why Hurricane Lee’s rapid intensification has meteorologists and climate scientists worried […]

American Red Cross holds twelfth blood drive to honor Wendi Winters

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — It has been more than five years since the deadly mass shooting at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis.  Five people were killed in the tragedy, including Wendi Winters. Winters was a beloved journalist and American Red Cross volunteer. Her heroic efforts saved the lives of several people that day, and now her […]