The FDA is reviewing the safety of CAR-T therapies after reports of patients who developed blood cancers following treatment with the products, an inquiry that’s almost certain to raise questions about the class as its developers seek to expand its use. The agency told Endpoints News that it has received 19 reports since the approval […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Red Cross blood drives are scheduled at Fort Riley on Dec. 11th and 12th. On Dec. 11th there will be a blood drive from 9-3 at the Armed forces Wellness Center. The Army noted that there will be another blood drive on the 12th from 9-3 at Victory Chapel. To schedule your appointment visit www.redcross.blood.org Walk-ins […]
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By Zaeem Shoaib The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating certain CAR T cancer therapies based on reports that they might cause a type of white blood cell to become cancerous in patients who received the treatment. CAR T cell immunotherapies work by manipulating a patient’s own disease-fighting white blood cells called T cells… […]
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Queer Eye’s Thom Filicia Donated Stem Cells for a Touching Reason, and Was ‘Amazed’ at the Result
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Thom Filicia has plenty of experience when it comes to design. After all, the original Queer Eye cast member is a famous interior designer who’s written books on his craft and starred in a number of shows crafting beautiful spaces — not to mention his stint on RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2022. One thing Filicia […]
Veterinarians, including those in Florida, are reporting an increased number of dogs suffering from a potentially deadly and contagious respiratory illness. The infections are not responding to commonly prescribed antibiotics, according to the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine. What isn’t clear so far is whether the disease is caused by something new or […]
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Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free commnity service. SANTA BARBARA— The Cottage Heart and Vascular Center will present a FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor event with Dr. Bina Ahmed on Tuesday, December 12, from 4 – 5 p.m., on cardiovascular disease in women. The event will be offered in English and Spanish. […]
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — For some people, extreme stressors like psychiatric disorders or childhood neglect and abuse can lead to a range of health problems later in life, including depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease. A new study led by researchers in the Penn State Center for Healthy Aging identified genetic indicators that can predict another […]
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PolitiFact | No, COVID-19 vaccinated blood poses no risk, health experts say Stand up for the facts! Our only agenda is to publish the truth so you can be an informed participant in democracy. We need your help. More Info I would like to contribute “You’re in danger” because the American Red Cross doesn’t label […]
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Callaway Employee Benefits Association steps up for ‘Giving Tuesday’ amidst nationwide blood shortage
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Hospitals everywhere need blood due to the ongoing blood shortage. Today in Fulton, The Callaway Employee Benefits Association (CEBA) organized a Red Cross Blood Drive for the third year at Iron Gate to try and bridge that shortage gap for ‘Giving Tuesday’. Donating blood can save up to three lives, and donating Power Red, a […]