Las Vegas (KSNV) — An upcoming blood donation drive is giving locals the chance to see the Shark Reef Aquarium for free this week. The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada is partnering with Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Aquarium for a blood drive on Friday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who […]
A team of researchers from the University of Missouri is working to address a longstanding issue on the battlefield—antibiotic resistant superbugs in combat wounds. Hongmin Sun, an associate professor of cardiovascular medicine at MU, and her team received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Army. Sun, who is leading the research, said many of […]
Both pre-frail and frail patients with nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) have increased risks for cardiovascular events and death, a new study finds. Among 2539 adults in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) Study, 12% were frail, 51% were pre-frail, and 37% were non-frail. At baseline, patients received 1 point for each frail criterion they […]
Halloween means something more to a lifelong Wooster resident than it does to others who merely carve pumpkins, go trick-or-treating or bob for apples. This Halloween marks the two-year anniversary of an epiphany experienced by Hellen Schweizer. On that date in 2021 the Ohio woman was struck by her connection to vampirism. There has been […]
Oct 23, 2023, 05:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions New Sydney Roosters recruit Dominic Young is expected to make a full recovery after being taken to hospital in the UK with a sinus infection that spread to his brain. Editor’s Picks Young flew back to England earlier this month to take part in the three-Test […]
New York Blood Center is building a new one-campus hub for the tri-state area in Rye as it strategizes how to increase blood donations, which fell to dangerously low levels during the pandemic and have not fully recovered. The Rye campus, expected to open in 2024, will be home to its tri-state operations, including blood […]
Diphtheria is a severe infection caused by strains of bacteria known as corynebacterium diphtheriae. As per WHO, these bacteria produce toxins, which, when left untreated, can lead to dire consequences such as difficulty breathing, heart rhythm problems, and even death. Diphtheria bacteria can spread from person to person, most commonly via respiratory droplets such as […]
States in the Central, Northern and Pacific regions remain among the ones with the highest number of COVID-19 infections in the country despite a general drop at a national level, according to the latest data produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Every week, the CDC produces a map tracking the virus […]
Dolutegravir, a preferred HIV drug present in many combinations such as Dovato, Juluca and Triumeq, may cause unneeded blood clotting by activating the ‘blood clotting’ cells known as platelets. When platelets were exposed to dolutegravir at concentrations usually seen in people who use the drug, their clotting activity more than tripled, Renos Keniyopoullos told the […]
Smartwatches, often associated with tracking daily activities and heart rates, are now emerging as potential tools for detecting early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disorder characterized by symptoms such as tremors, slowed movements, and balance issues. Detecting the disease at an early stage is crucial for timely intervention and improving the […]