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Aug
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Dr. James Stone and his wife, Dr. Danielle Stone, are cardiologist that practice at the Harlingen Medical Center. The couple is offering a new procedure that treats small blood clots in the lungs. The procedure, pulmonary embolectomy, is for cardiac patients who cannot be prescribed blood clot treatment medication. The doctors […]
Aug
It’s an idea that has finally gained scientific consensus: Dogs can be a faster, more precise, less expensive -; not to mention friendlier -; method of detecting COVID-19 than even our best current technology. A growing number of studies over the last two or so years has highlighted the power of dogs in detecting the […]
Aug
In honor of their contributions to Blood Assurance over the 2022-2023 school year, Cartersville and Cass high schools were awarded a pair of grants from the regional blood center. Cartersville High received $1,250 for its two blood drives and Cass High secured $500 for holding one. The blood drives were presented by the schools’ Health […]
Cardiovascular
Social factors account for racial disparities in cardiovascular disease mortality, study finds
Aug
Black Americans are 54% more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than White Americans, despite a substantial overall reduction in cardiovascular disease mortality nationwide. Now, a new study from Tulane University published in Annals of Internal Medicine has found that this racial disparity can be attributed to social factors such as unemployment, low income, and […]
Aug
A decline in donations has the Red Cross asking people to donate. INDIANAPOLIS — Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood for surgeries, cancer treatments or injuries. A decline in donations has the Red Cross asking people to donate. WTHR-TV is a partner in this effort to keep blood on the shelves. […]
Cardiovascular
Why are Black adults at greater risk of death from heart disease? Study blames social factors
Aug
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Black Americans are 54% more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than White Americans, despite a substantial overall reduction in cardiovascular disease mortality nationwide. Now, a new study from Tulane University published in Annals of Internal Medicine has found that this racial disparity can be attributed to social factors such as […]
Infection
Vikings’ TE T.J. Hockenson says ear infection has been affecting his equilibrium during training camp
Aug
Recap: Vikings lose to Seahawks in 2023 preseason debut Recap: Vikings lose to Seahawks in 2023 preseason debut 00:44 EAGAN, Minn. — The starting tight end for the Minnesota Vikings has been limited in training camp due to an ear infection. On Monday, T.J. Hockenson confirmed the nature of his illness, saying the infection has been […]
Aug
Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson has been limited in practices this summer because of an illness and he shared some details about what he’s been going through on Monday. Hockenson has not been doing any team or contact work because of an ear infection that has affected his equilibrium. He has been able to do […]