With every pump of our heart, blood courses through our arteries and veins, carrying oxygen and nutrients through our body. But as we age, blood vessels can stiffen, blockages can build up, and the system may become prone to inflammation, resulting in increased risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and other cardiac dysfunction. Genetics, our […]
Both the Tullahoma Police and Fire departments are inviting residents to join them for their annual Battle of the Badges blood drive at the Tullahoma Blood Assurance Center, located at 604 N. Jackson St. near Walgreens, on Sat, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blood Assurance is hosting the donor appreciation event at […]
Abstract Central nervous system tumours represent one of the most lethal cancer types, particularly among children1. Primary treatment includes neurosurgical resection of the tumour, in which a delicate balance must be struck between maximizing the extent of resection and minimizing risk of neurological damage and comorbidity2,3. However, surgeons have limited knowledge of the precise tumour […]
The need for blood transfusions never stops. Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is issuing a critical appeal for blood donations from the local community. The recent attack on Israel has brought the horror of war closer to all of us. In partnership with Blood Centers of America (BCA), Hoxworth stands ready to support the blood transfusion needs […]
Of 4030 individuals who completed the first seroprevalence survey in June to August 2020 and consented to follow up, we restricted analyses to the 784 (20%) individuals who completed the follow-up study including a blood draw. Most of the other individuals in the cohort did not respond despite at least 3 contact attempts (n = 2241, 56%). […]
HELENA — Former Helena Assistant Police Chief Curt Stinson was known for his service to Helena before his untimely death from cancer in 2021. But beyond his personal service, he encouraged others to do the same and that legacy still lives on today. “It saves lives. People, there, I mean there’s always a constant need […]
Don Smith remembers the moment he awoke in an intensive care unit after 13 days in a medically induced coma. His wife and daughter were at his bedside, and he thought it had been only a day since he arrived at the emergency room with foot pain. Smith said his wife “slowly started filling me […]
