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Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital searching for new pet donors for blood bank

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Normally, you hear about blood banks for people but have you ever heard of a blood bank for pets? Just like us, pets sometimes require blood for specific medical conditions and even injuries. Raeann Foster, the Director of the Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), and clinical instructor of emergency and […]

Streaming smells blood in shark waters

Telugu over-the-top (OTT) service Aha has floated Nenu Super Woman for female entrepreneurs, while Amazon Prime has launched a series called Mission Start Ab. Industry executives say these shows target the aspirational, new-age India looking to explore unconventional career choices and find resonance across demographics, including families. SonyLIV, the video streaming platform from Sony Pictures […]

Family of three-month-old baby diagnosed with rare blood cancer search for stem cell DNA match

A family whose lives were “turned upside down” when their three-month-old baby was diagnosed with an extremely rare blood cancer is searching for a stem cell DNA match to improve his chances of survival. Francis, from Walton, Liverpool, was just six weeks old when his mother Anna spotted an unexplained bruise on his arm. Initial […]

Can your fatty liver give you a heart attack? Here’s what experts say

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Aug 20, 2023 08:48 PM IST Share Via Copy Link People with fatty liver are more likely to die of a heart attack than a liver condition like cirrhosis or liver cancer, say experts. Fatty liver disease in early stages do not cause serious harm and very often people tend to […]

Red Cross warns we’re at a crucial time for blood donations

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The American Red Cross is hard at work responding to the disastrous wildfires that swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui. They’ve had volunteers on the ground since day one, including one woman from the Ohio Valley. Though they are focused right now on disaster relief, Red Cross officials also […]

The alarming rise of invasive group A streptococcal

Researchers have called for better surveillance data in the fight against the rising invasive group A streptococcal infection epidemic. Comprehensive surveillance data of invasive group A streptococcal infections in Australia is needed to support the development of a vaccine, according to a perspective published in the Medical Journal of Australia today. Invasive group A streptococcal […]

Old guards retained, fresh blood infused: Congress top panel rejig ahead of polls

After months of anticipation and delays, the Congress party has finally revealed the lineup of its Congress Working Committee (CWC). This announcement comes nearly half a year after the Raipur session, during which Mallikarjun Kharge’s presidency was formally ratified. The previous CWC underwent dissolution following the assumption of the new president’s role, evolving into a […]