Patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) experience various symptoms that can affect quality of life, such as fatigues and depression. Acknowledging that patients can benefit from open dialogue based on symptom change, education and different support options is important for care teams to know, according to research published in BMC Cancer. Rebecca Testi, a nurse practitioner […]
Twenty-seven eye drop products sold at popular retailers such as CVS and Target could potentially cause eye infections that may lead to vision issues, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned earlier this week. The agency asked that people stop using and discard any of the 27 affected eye drop products. FDA investigators said that […]
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For over 15 years, Storm Lake and surrounding communities have supported the local blood bank, LifeServe Blood Center, with at least two blood donation opportunities per month. Over the course of October, two blood drives were hosted to support Buena Vista Regional Medical Center successfully collected 90 units of blood that have the ability to […]
Boxers are balls of energy that have the ability to brighten up even the worst days. Their high intelligence, athleticism, and protective nature are just some of the wonderful qualities that these dogs are known for. Although the Boxer is currently hailed as one of America’s most beloved dog breeds, their origins may surprise you. […]
US Troops in the Persian Gulf War (1991). Gulf War Illness (GWI), which affects approximately 250,000 U.S. veterans, has been found to significantly reduce the ability of white blood cells to make energy and creates a measurable biochemical difference in veterans who have the disease. Credit: US Department of Defense A new Duke University-led study […]
Research teams from NIEHS and Glasgow University found that a widely prescribed drug for treating high blood pressure called amlodipine is not dangerous for patients, despite recent concerns from researchers that taking amlodipine may have risks. The study, which found that taking amlodipine is unlikely to result in an increase in heart failure in patients, […]
The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make and keep donation appointments now to help hospitals re-stock blood products for patients ahead of the holiday season. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets to help recover from a significant shortfall in donations throughout […]
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Jacek Polski, M.D., pathologist with USA Health answers the following questions in the clip above. Can you explain the urgency for blood donations at this time? What types of donations are needed? How will the donations be used? Who is eligible to donate? Who might not be eligible? What is the […]
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The American Red Cross has announced a series of blood drives throughout Central Illinois to help hospitals restock on blood supply ahead of the holidays. The Red Cross said it experienced a shortfall in donations throughout late summer and fall, but the need for blood lasts now and all season long. […]