HELSINKI, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) — As the number of COVID-19 infections in Finland is growing, hospitals in several cities have to necessitate the reduction of non-urgent services to accommodate COVID-19 patients, according to media reports. In the largest of the Finnish health districts, serving west central Pirkanmaa, the preparedness level was raised to high demand […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
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Millions of Americans are estimated to live with chronic hepatitis C. Incidents of new infections have more than doubled since 2013, and for decades, stigma has played an outsized role in determining access to testing and treatment. The Centers for Disease Control has now expanded federal guidelines around testing to include infants who may have […]
Cardiovascular
Cardiologists develop new way to evaluate heart risks—kidney function, metabolic health included for first time
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PREVENT risk calculator designed for adults as young as 30 AHA’s previous CVD risk calculator was developed with 10-year risks among patients 40 to 79 years old. PREVENT, however, can determine a patient’s 10- or 30-year risk to maximize its ability make an impact. In addition, the team behind PREVENT wanted it to offer value […]
PALM BEACH GARDENS — Jupiter resident Ira Jacobson is calling on residents of northern Palm Beach County to donate blood on Sunday to honor those who shed their blood during the Holocaust 85 years ago. Jacobson, the Florida director of a nonprofit that supports Israel called Herut, organized a blood drive to mark the anniversary […]
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Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (now streaming on Peacock) is one of those films that proves you can make just about anything horrific if you put in the effort. The bizarre 2023 film based on A.A. Milne’s classic children’s book characters –– who are now in the public domain for just such an occasion –– […]
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The Department of Health in Puerto Rico has declared an influenza epidemic as the island has had an alarming spike in infections for 12 consecutive weeks. During a press briefing on Thursday, Health Secretary Carlos Mellado stated that there have been 25,900 influenza cases since July, with 42 deaths and 903 hospitalizations on the island. “We are […]
Blood
Blood Bank of Delmarva hosting CAMP Rehoboth and UD blood drives, new FDA guidance lifts deferral for sexual orientation
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The Blood Bank of Delmarva hosts blood drives at Camp Rehoboth and the University of Delaware in light of new guidance on who can donate. The Blood Bank of Delmarva implemented a new donor screening process in October following final FDA guidance establishing a blood donor screening process based on Individual Donor Assessment. Delmarva Blood […]
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An unexpected surge in cases of Legionnaires’ disease in two New Jersey counties has prompted the state health department to launch an investigation. People catch Legionnaires’ disease, a serious bacterial lung infection, after swallowing or inhaling water droplets that contain Legionella bacteria. The infection can’t spread from person to person. Legionella bacteria live in freshwater […]
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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear – and donating blood. The Red Cross is going to make sure there is room for everyone on the nice list this year and will be rewarding donors with the ultra-exclusive “Elf” + Red Cross […]