Monthly Archives: November 2023

Stopping the stigma: Local blood bank accepts donations from people of all identities

26 minutes ago REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.- Earlier this year, the FDA lifted the ban on who could roll up their sleeves. Now, the playing field is leveled, so more people can donate their blood. “This is the first time in a long time that gay individuals will be able to legitimately donate blood,” said donor, […]

World Pneumonia Day 2023: Theme, Quotes, Posters, and Images

Pneumonia is a treatable and preventable disease that still continues to pose a substantial threat to vulnerable populations, especially in developing countries where there is limited access to healthcare. By observing World Pneumonia Day, we prioritize the importance of vaccination, early detection, and timely intervention to mitigate the impact of pneumonia on individuals and communities. […]

Freemasons address blood shortage

Otis Verley (left) donates blood while receiving instructions from Registered Nurse Huntley Walker (right). Looking on are Scottish constitution freemasons Dr Courtney King Palmer (second left), district grand master of Jamaica, and Leighton McKnight. (Photos: Naphtali Junior) Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has praised freemasons in Jamaica for their national blood drive initiative […]

Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering Cuts Dementia Risk

PHILADELPHIA — Intensive blood pressure control reduced dementia risk among individuals with hypertension, a randomized trial from rural China showed. A village doctor-led intervention with a simple stepped-care protocol targeting a blood pressure under 130/80 mm Hg reduced occurrence of any dementia by a relative 15% compared with usual care over 4 years (1.12% vs […]

Cardiovascular events 18 times more common in pregnant patients with lupus, APS

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Remote blood pressure intervention in first few weeks after pregnancy yields long-term benefit

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Women at significant risk for urinary, genital infections while using STLT2i inhibitors

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