AT 100 12TH STREET FROM 9 A-M TO 11 A-M. RIGHT NOW… A LOCAL BLOOD BANK WORKING TO RESTORE ITS SUPPLY OF BLOOD.. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN FOR TWO DAYS WHILE IDALIA SWEPT THROUGH OUR AREA. “THE BLOOD CONNECTION” SAYS THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR ALL BLOOD TYPES … BUT PARTICULARLY O- NEGATIVE AND O- […]
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ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal Sep 02, 2023 02:41 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Meningococcus is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis worldwide. And as the recent outbreak in the United States shows, it can be life-threatening. In the US state of Virginia, health authorities have registered a “statewide meningococcal outbreak.” […]
A late-summer uptick in COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths has some schools, hospitals and other businesses scrambling to keep illness from spreading. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an 18.8% increase in hospitalizations due to COVID between Aug. 13 and Aug. 19, marking the sixth straight week of increased hospitalizations; and a 17.6% […]
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Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) is a measurement that assesses the amount of hemoglobin within a red blood cell relative to its volume. Hemoglobin is a protein present in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. An MCHC blood test is used to measure the hemoglobin levels and can provide valuable information about […]
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Iron deficiency anemia occurs when there is an inadequate amount of iron in the body to produce sufficient hemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in red blood cells. Insufficient iron levels can result in anemia, leading to symptoms such as headaches, pale skin, fatigue, and others. The causes of iron deficiency anemia can include […]
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Experiencing extreme distress can lead to a state of emotional turmoil and strain commonly known as a “nervous breakdown” or “mental breakdown.” Although these terms have been used to express feelings of unraveling under immense stress, it’s important to note that they are not clinical diagnoses or indicative of a specific mental illness. Erin Engle, […]
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Anemia is a condition characterized by a reduced number of red blood cells or a low hemoglobin level in the blood, resulting in decreased oxygen-carrying capacity. This can lead to various symptoms and health complications. While anemia can affect people of all ages and backgrounds, certain factors increase the risk of developing the condition. There […]
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According to a 2015 study published in Psychiatric Annals, approximately 1-4% of the general population meets the diagnostic criteria for Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), which is also known as sociopathy. It is essential to understand that Antisocial Personality Disorder does not simply refer to being unsociable or unfriendly, as explained by Susan Masterson, PhD, a […]
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Key indicators are forecasting Canadians may be on the brink of entering a fall COVID-19 wave. The past month has seen an increase in positive test cases, a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations and rising virus levels in wastewater across the country. The highly mutated new variant BA.2.86 was also detected in Canada for the first time on Tuesday. Ottawa’s medical officer of health Vera […]