Tokyo Institute of Technology A novel device developed by researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, and Chiba University in a new study utilizes ions and an electric field to effectively capture infectious droplets and aerosols, while letting light and sound pass through to allow communication. The innovation is significant in […]
Monthly Archives: October 2023
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Considering the mild climate and relaxed, multicultural lifestyle, it’s not surprising that San Antonio’s population has doubled to nearly 1.5 million since 1975, the year I arrived as an assistant professor of biochemistry at the University of Texas at San Antonio. San Antonio is the seventh largest city in the U.S. in terms of population, […]
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Chapati, or roti, is an Indian staple, and no meal is complete without a couple of rotis. And if you are diabetic, there are many restrictions that you have to follow when it comes to using the right flour. The wheat atta that we generally use is often mixed with refined flour, which is not […]
Congenital disorders
Raising a child with cerebral palsy: ‘I chose not to be another barrier in her life’
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In October 2017, Reokopetswe Molobi (33) from Ramaphosa village in Moretele Local Municipality, had a difficult and prolonged labour. “My pregnancy was great. I had no complications until my due date. I was admitted and spent three days in labour,” she says. “Moments after my daughter was born they told me she has cerebral palsy. […]
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An E. Coli outbreak at an Illinois high school is part of a multi-state outbreak being investigated by federal officials. According to school district officials, the outbreak at Huntley High School in suburban Chicago was identified on Sept. 17. Nine high school students were confirmed as outbreak patients, and several more were suspected to be […]
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LANSING, Mich. — Every drop will matter this Thursday at Lansing Community College’s blood drive. It’s happening from 11am until 6pm in the Gannon building’s Michigan room. LCC will be hosting the mid-Michigan Board of Directors and the Lansing American Red Cross for the drive. They are looking to receive all blood types but says […]
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In some cases, when attempting to active account, the user will receive the following error message. If you receive this message, select the SIGN IN tab on the left side of the pop up. At the bottom of the SIGN IN tab you can click on Set or Reset your Password at the bottom of […]
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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – A North Platte man was honored on Monday morning after donating blood for more than 30 years. Sherman Hirsch, 93, was honored at the American Red Cross Blood Donation Center and Platelet Donation Center. Hirsch has donated over 800 times, which equals to more than 1,500 units of blood. Hirsch […]
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Suffolk Fire and Rescue, Grail team up for Blood Draw Published 11:05 pm Monday, October 23, 2023 Paramedic Greg Temme, Master Firefighter Les Lemasters, Master Firefighter Corey Powell, and Lieutenant Jeremy Gould participate in the Galleri early cancer detection test held on Oct. 18 at Fire Station 6. It was a moment of keeping Suffolk’s […]
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image: Pictured are (left to right) Professor Tor Hervig, IBTS; Dr Ingmar Schoen, RCSI; Dr Allison Waters, IBTS; and Professor James O’Donnell, RCSI at the launch of a new partnership between researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) that aims make blood products for transfusions more available and more […]