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The Blood Connection in need of donations after Idalia

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The Blood Connection and its hospital partners are facing an urgent need for blood donations, particularly Type O negative, and Type O positive types. When Idalia came to the Lowcountry, mobile drives were canceled and two blood donation centers were temporarily closed. Now officials with the Blood Connection are asking […]

Deb Julian retires from her role coordinating Lancaster City Employee blood drives

LANCASTER − A member of the Lancaster community who has been responsible for the donation of thousands of pints of blood over the years is retiring from her position. Deb Julian, Red Cross Blood Program Leader for the Lancaster City Employee blood drives, is retiring after over a decade of service. She has been coordinating […]

Mum sacrifices her arms to protect daughter from ‘aggressive’ bully XL dog

A mum has been left petrified and with potentially life-changing injuries after protecting her daughter from an ‘aggressive’ bully XL dog. Katie Deere was walking her dog along with her young child in a pushchair before the bully XL pounced. The 31-year-old was ‘pouring with blood’ as she was rushed to hospital for surgery. Now, […]

Obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths tripled between 1999 and 2020

Black adults had the highest rates of obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths 1999 to 2020, with the highest percentage found in Black women, according to a new study in Journal of the American Heart Association Research Highlights: Obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths tripled between 1999 and 2020 in the U.S. Such deaths were higher among Black individuals […]

Obesity-Linked Cardiovascular Deaths Tripled 1999-2020

American Heart Association Research Highlights: Obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths tripled between 1999 and 2020 in the U.S. Such deaths were higher among Black individuals (highest among Black women) compared with any other racial group, followed by American Indian/Alaska Native people. Black adults who lived in urban communities experienced more obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths than those […]

Obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths tripled between 1999 and 2020, study shows

Credit: CC0 Public Domain There has been a three-fold increase in obesity-related deaths from heart disease in the U.S. between 1999 and 2020, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association. “The number of people with obesity is rising in every country across the world. Our study is the […]

Cardiovascular Biology Research in Progress

The Cardiovascular Biology Research in Progress (CVB RIP) is a collaboration between the Yale Cardiovascular Research Center (YCVRC) and the Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program to foster collaboration and raise awareness of cardiovascular research at Yale. The goal of this series, which is organized and moderated by trainees, is to provide a supportive learning environment […]

Eris and Pirola COVID variants, plus CDC flesh-eating bacteria warning with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic and speakers Featured topic and speakers COVID […]

Cardiovascular Catheters Market Size Projections 2023-2030: with Regional Growth Perspective

The Research Report on Cardiovascular Catheters Market [118 Pages] offers thorough perspective on industry performance, latest key trends and comprehensive exploration of Industry segments by Type [Cardiovascular Therapeutic Catheters, Cardiovascular Diagnostic Catheters], Applications [Hospitals, Clinics, ASCs] and Regions. The report presents concise aspects on key dynamics with market growth rate, size, trade, and insights into […]

Ensuring availability and safety of blood and blood products in Indonesia

Plasma-derived medicinal products (PDMPs) are manufactured from human blood plasma, involving the purification of human blood to extract therapeutic proteins. These PDMPs have diverse therapeutic uses, serving as raw materials for various plasma proteins that treat rare conditions, from bleeding disorders and inhibitor deficiencies to immunodeficiencies.  However, Indonesia relies on imported PDMPs due to the […]