Monthly Archives: November 2023

Connecticut man, ‘covered in blood,’ arrested for allegedly killing daughter’s 2-year-old bulldog

A Connecticut man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly butchered his daughter’s 2-year-old bulldog, police said.  Arnaldo Silva, 51, faces charges of Cruelty to Animals and Threatening 2nd degree after police responded to his home and found the dog dead and Silva “covered in blood,” according to the North Branford Police […]

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Trailer: Welcome to Camp Half-Blood

Olympus is calling: The trailer for the upcoming “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series, set to premiere Dec. 20, has been released by Disney+.  Based on Rick Riordan’s popular young adult book series of the same name, the show follows a 12-year-old boy named Percy (Walker Scobell) who leads a seemingly normal life until he learns […]

Catalyzing clinical change: The importance of representation in health care

Second Cohort of the American Heart Association National Hispanic Latino Cardiovascular Collaborative Scholars Program Empowered Hispanic Latino Health Care Leaders DALLAS, November 16, 2023 — Disparities in health care persist, with Hispanic and Black adults reporting less satisfaction with their interactions with physicians, leading to poorer quality of care and health outcomes.[1],[2],[3] While 19% of […]

JOB ALERT: Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care in Tyler needs a Speech Language Pathologist

Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care Tyler Speech Language Pathologist Thrive SPC offers: Sign on Bonus; Flexible schedules; Competitive pay and benefits (including paid time off) for those who work 30+ hours; Mileage reimbursed; Company-issued iPad and electronic charting; Education and clinical training opportunities, both classroom and virtual; Preceptor program and mentorship training; Career development and leadership […]

Napping, Standing, Sitting: What’s Best for the Heart? New Study Explores Impact on Cardiovascular Health – Videos from The Weather Channel

Now Playing Napping, Standing, Sitting: What’s Best for the Heart? New Study Explores Impact on Cardiovascular Health 00:57 Next Up Meteorologists Predict the Probable Location of Iceland’s Potential Volcanic Eruption 00:42 Best Strategies to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) This Winter 01:16 Gusty Winds Cause Turbulent Landing at Toronto Airport in Canada; No Injuries […]

New efforts to improve cardiovascular, stroke care in rural areas

The American Heart Association is collaborating with the National Rural Health Association and American College of Emergency Physicians DALLAS, November 16, 2023 — Cardiovascular mortality is on the rise in rural areas of the United States, where more than 60 million Americans live, according to an American Heart Association presidential advisory. Understanding and addressing the […]

Simple blood test for antibody clumps may support diagnosis of MS

Measuring the amount of specific antibody clumps in the blood helped distinguish people with multiple sclerosis (MS) from healthy individuals and people with other conditions with an accuracy of at least 90%, a new study has found. The findings show that clumps of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies — which are found at high levels in […]

Cases of Victorian sex disease skyrocketing – map shows infection risk

Government advisers have called for a vaccination programme to target the growing threat of a biblical disease that has hit a record high in the 21st-century. The latest NHS data shows that there were more cases of gonorrhoea, the ancient sexually transmitted infection, in England in 2022 than at any time since records began more […]

El Pasoans encouraged to donate blood – give the gift of life this holiday season

EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Giving back to those in need is alway apart of the holiday spirit, and for some, that means giving the gift of life. Blood donations are a critical need in our community especially during this time.  Monique Hilverding, senior donor recruitment representative, emphasizes that only 3% of the nation donates. […]