Monthly Archives: November 2023

Gig Harbor couple wakes up to woman with ‘so much blood’ who allegedly escaped kidnapper

GIG HARBOR, Wash. — A Gig Harbor couple opened their door Saturday morning to find a bleeding woman in desperate need of help. They immediately jumped into action. The couple was still in bed when a woman, claiming she was kidnapped, frantically rang their doorbell. “We woke up to this,” said Gary Marcello, his finger […]

Diagnosis and Management of Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Polyc

Introduction Polycythemia vera (PV) is a hematological disorder classified under myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although there are seven subcategories under the MPN category, the term “MPN” is commonly reserved for the three pathological entities that lack the Philadelphia chromosome (Ph-) but carry mutations in the Janus kinase 2 (JAK2), calreticulin […]

Predictors of tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases

Introduction Tuberculosis disease (TB) is a major public health problem and tops the list of causes of death in the world.1 95% of tuberculosis deaths occur in low-middle-income countries (LMICs), with two-thirds of deaths happening in 8 LMICs and Ethiopia is one of the top 22 counties affected by tuberculosis (TB)2 with a 2.1/1000 incidence […]

The world’s smallest moustache on a red blood cell

Scientists from some of Australia’s most advanced technology institutions have teamed up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to grow the world’s tiniest “mo” on a red blood cell. The microscopic moustache, which measures just 5 micrometres, has been developed in support of the global men’s health charity, Movember. Movember raises awareness and funds to tackle […]

Blood drive honors life of DJ Mo in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A blood drive was held in Luzerne County Tuesday honoring the life of an influential community member. People came out to Wilkes University to donate blood with the American Red Cross. The blood drive was held in memory of “DJ Mo” Michael Onley. He was a well-known local DJ, peace […]

Lessons From Vandi’s Conviction

The ongoing political happenings in Rivers State have unfortunately brought the state into the public eye for disreputable reasons. The situation escalated to hazardous levels when the state House of Assembly was ravaged by a devastating fire, displaying an unacceptable level of daredevilry.We denounce this act of arson and implore the security operatives to swiftly […]

To reduce inflammation induced by S. aureus infection.

Introduction Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most difficult-to-treat hospital bacteria, and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) has become a major challenge in the fight against staphylococci.1 Staphylococcal infections are the cause of various diseases, and the most common are infections of the skin, digestive tract, joints, and bacteremia. These conditions can range from mild pathology […]

Scientists create living phlegm replica to study cystic fibrosis infections

Scientists have engineered a living material resembling human phlegm, which will help them to better understand how a certain kind of infection develops on the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis. The study, published in Matter, was led by Dr Yuanhao Wu and is a collaboration between Professor Alvaro Mata in the School of Pharmacy […]

Bacterial Infections Spike In Viral Season, Rise In Hosp Admissions |

Kolkata: While viral pneumonia is common at this time of the year, bacterial pneumonia cases have overtaken the former at several hospitals this season. Along with a spate of viruses, bacterial infections have been spiralling rapidly across the city with several hospitals having witnessed a risein admissions over the last one week. They have been […]