Monthly Archives: November 2023

Specialized Retinal Endothelial Cells Modulates Blood-Retina- Barrier in Diabetic Retinopathy

1Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Ocular Disease, Eye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300384, China. 2Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China.

ABC7 Great Chicago Blood Drive adding locations on Jan. 17 and 18, 2024

CHICAGO (WLS) — The countdown begins! Wednesday, Nov. 22 marks 56 days until the 10th annual ABC7 Great Chicago Blood Drive on Jan. 17 and 18, expanding to seven locations around the Chicago and Northwest Indiana areas. Donations will be taken from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at all locations (locations listed below.) Blood can be safely […]

What’s Going Around: RSV, strept throat, sinus infections, fall allergies

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. “Upper respiratory is the theme of the week (between common cold, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and COVID),” said MinuteClinic family nurse practitioner Candace Wooten. Wayne County – RSV, Covid, stomach viruses, colds, sinus infections, […]

Class-action lawsuit filed after Mass. hospital patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis

Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital is facing a class-action lawsuit after hundreds of patients may have been exposed to HIV or hepatitis. The lawsuit, which is against Mass General Brigham, Salem Hospital and 10 hospital employees, accuses the hospital of negligently administrating intravenous medications during endoscopy procedures between June of 2021 and April of this […]

20th Anniversary Of The Film ‘Elf’ Highlighted In Red Cross Blood Drive

For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood or platelet donation. Donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws […]

COVID-19: Vaccination and infection found to trigger differential immune responses

Credit: CC0 Public Domain It was initially unclear how the immune system would react to infections with SARS-CoV-2 after a third vaccination. A team of scientists from the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG), in collaboration with the University of Münster, has now investigated this question in the CoV-ADAPT study (“Humoral and cellular immune responses of […]

Blood center offering free turkey, ham vouchers to donors

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Community members have an opportunity to save lives and get their Thanksgiving turkey or ham free. The LifeShare Blood Center announced it will be giving out free $15 vouchers for turkey or ham to those people who donate blood at any LifeShare Donor Center or mobile drive from Saturday, Nov. […]

Pregnant women and newborns face trauma, infection, malnutrition in

LONDON: What should have been a time of great joy and excitement has become a living nightmare for thousands of new and expectant mothers living under siege and constant Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip. For Layla, 28, whose name has been changed for her safety, bringing a new life into the world at a […]

Blood Window’s Tinta Oscura: Sitges Winner Demian Rugna, ‘Desde tu infierno’s’ Sandra Becerril, ‘Evil Eye’s’ Junior Rosario Among Finalists (EXCLUSIVE)

John Hopewell November 17, 2023 at 12:04 PM Fresh off making history, becoming the first Latin American to win the best picture award at Sitges with highly acclaimed Shudder Original “When Evil Lurks,” Argentina’s Demián Rugna figures among writers of six finalist screenplays at Tinta Oscura 2023, presented by Blood Window and Argentine independent Del […]