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A chloride blood test, or serum chloride test, is used to measure the level of chloride in your blood. Chloride is an electrolyte, which is a mineral that carries an electrical charge when dissolved in water. Chloride supports the balance of body fluids inside and outside your cells. It also strengthens proper blood volume, blood […]
UTI treatment typically includes antibiotics and pain medications. The type and severity of infection, potential for complications, and your overall health help determine the treatment and duration. While some research suggests around 25–42% of simple UTIs may resolve without treatment, prescription antibiotics offer the quickest relief. UTI medications are generally the same regardless of your […]
A new blood donor screening process that bases eligibility on an Individual Donor Assessment (IDA) and won’t disqualify prospective donors based on sexual or gender identity has now been implemented. A new blood donor screening process that bases eligibility on an Individual Donor Assessment (IDA) and won’t disqualify prospective donors based on sexual or gender […]
Meeting a local family who relies on the help of its community for blood donations – CBS Pittsburgh Watch CBS News September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. It affects nearly 100,000 Americans, especially people in the African-American community. One of those is 7-year-old Marquon Herring. Mikey Hood met with Marquon and his family before […]
Cholangitis is a liver disease that involves inflammation of your bile ducts. These tubes carry bile from your liver and gallbladder into your small intestine. Bile is a digestive liquid made by your liver that helps digest fats and fatty vitamins. As bile backs up, it harms your bile ducts, causing cirrhosis, or scars in […]
Cleveland rap legend Krayzie Bone is reportedly fighting for his life after an unfortunate health emergency. Admitted to a Los Angeles hospital on Friday (Sept. 22), TMZ revealed that the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member experienced severe coughing episodes that produced large amounts of blood. According to the outlet’s report, immediate medical scans showed a leaking artery […]
Minnesota-based Memorial Blood Centers on Monday began a new donor screening process allowing LGBTQ individuals to donate blood. The change comes after the FDA issued guidance that bases donor participation on individual assessment rather than a blanket denial due to sexual or gender identity. It was back in 1983 that gay men and women were […]
INDIANAPOLIS — If you walk into Tom Duszynski’s office, you’d think it’s Halloween year round. Scary masks, bat covered mugs and a skull -clattered sign that reads ‘beware of zombies.’ The epidemiologist has an affinity for the undead. “Everybody knows what a zombie is. Everybody loves zombies. We all have our favorite zombie shows. It […]
Share on PinterestExperts say it’s important to monitor your blood pressure. LukaTDB/Getty Images Elevated and high blood pressure in late adolescence might signal cardiovascular disease later in life. Early detection and treatment of high blood pressure could reduce the risk of stroke and other high blood pressure-related diseases. Although women were not included in the […]