A blood clot in your leg, called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), can have severe outcomes if it remains without treatment. Getting a prompt diagnosis and the right care can reduce your risk of having severe problems. You may not be aware you have a blood clot in your leg. In many cases, physical symptoms are […]
UV light has been used for disinfection purposes for decades. However, due to its harmful effects on human exposure, it can only be used in specific situations. To overcome this challenge, expand the scope of its effective disinfection properties, and continue the fight against health care-associated infections, the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System conducted […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The American Red Cross is urging blood and platelet donors to make and keep donation appointments, as the organization is helping hospitals restock necessary blood products ahead of the holiday season. They need donors of all blood types, especially O blood donors, after late summer and fall saw a significant less […]
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Western countries were not adhering to international law in Gaza because the “blood spilled is Muslims’ blood,” adding that Israeli attacks on Gaza were “barbaric.” In a speech at his presidential palace, Erdogan blamed Western countries for providing unconditional support for Israeli attacks instead of calling for […]
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O blood donors. Shutterstock photo. (Undated) – As October comes to a close, the American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make and keep donation appointments now to help hospitals restock blood products for patients ahead of the holiday season. Donors of all blood […]
ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal Oct 26, 2023 06:41 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Modern medical technology has saved millions of lives. It has also caused a little-known problem: rising invasive fungal infections. What you need to know. You probably know about athlete’s foot and yeast infections — right now up to […]
PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Phoenix Children’s is taking another leap forward with the addition of two internationally recognized scientists and new research efforts that will improve quality and outcomes for children facing a range of illnesses. “We are thrilled to welcome two brilliant researchers whose knowledge and expertise expand our purview and add […]
Doctors split on whether the Galleri blood tests will prevent cancer deaths Grail researchers argue the Galleri test’s benefits outweigh the risks The $1,000 blood tests screen for over 50 cancer types (NewsNation) — Grail, a biotech company, has created a blood test that could revolutionize cancer detection by identifying more than 50 types early. […]
Remote patient monitoring provider Inhealthcare has partnered with FibriCheck, the medically certified app for heart health, to help the NHS combat cardiovascular disease in the UK. The collaboration between the companies aims to save lives, reduce health inequalities, and ease pressure on the NHS through the scaling up of preventative checks. Cardiovascular disease affects seven […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – About every three minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with blood cancer, and every nine minutes, someone dies from it. Now, researchers are trying to determine what causes certain mutated genes to replicate out of control and trigger blood cancer. Phil Pfeffer is a 78-year-old entrepreneur and philanthropist, but […]