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Air Pollution Could Be Spreading Antibiotic Resistance, Study Finds

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health. In 2019, it caused over 1.27 million deaths worldwide – and it’s projected that antimicrobial resistance (which includes bacterial resistance to antibiotics) may contribute to ten million deaths per year by 2050. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections and pneumonia. […]

First Swine Flu Case of 2023

(Precision Vaccinations) The United States IHR National Focal Point recently informed the PAHO/WHO of the first human infection with a novel influenza A(H1N2) variant virus (swine flu) identified in 2023. According to the IHR announcement, a human infection caused by a novel influenza A virus subtype is an event that has the potential for high […]

Schaumburg to host Community Blood Drive on Wednesday

The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in its next Community Blood Drive from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdayat The Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive in Schaumburg. Interested participants should call (877) 25VITAL (258-4825) or register online at vitalant.org and use sponsor code ORD0SH98. Appointments are highly recommended to reduce wait times; however, […]

Class switch towards spike protein-specific IgG4 antibodies after SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination depends on prior infection history

Abstract Vaccinations against SARS-CoV-2 reduce the risk of developing serious COVID-19 disease. Monitoring spike-specific IgG subclass levels after vaccinations may provide additional information on SARS-CoV-2 specific humoral immune response. Here, we examined the presence and levels of spike-specific IgG antibody subclasses in health-care coworkers vaccinated with vector- (Sputnik, AstraZeneca) or mRNA-based (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna) vaccines against […]

Health Horoscope Today August 13, 2023: Infections and allergies may trouble you

Aries Health Horoscope Today Some Aries natives might be suffering from heart-related problems today, so immediately visit your doctor. You might also suffer from mild infections related to your eyes, ears and throat. If you are planning on going on a vacation today then don’t forget to pack some medicines with you. Make sure you […]

Our Blood Institute and KFOR News 4 tackle Oklahoma’s critical needs

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – Generous Oklahomans took time out Saturday to donate blood at the Bob Moore Blood Drive held at Bob Moore Audi, Bob Moore Kia and Bob Moore Ford in association with Our Blood Institute and KFOR News 4. Our Blood Institute. Image courtesy KFOR Our Blood Institute of Oklahoma says there […]

Red Cross blood drive honors local military hero Gary Beikirch

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The American Red Cross held a blood drive on Saturday in memory of a local decorated military veteran, Gary Beikirch. At the Northwest Family YMCA, organizers say there were many walk-ins at the blood drive to honor Beikirch through a cause he held close— donating to aid in keeping the national […]

5K brings awareness to the risks and symptoms of blood clots

PEORIA (25News Now) – Run, walk, or trot. Nineteen-year-old Deveraux Hubbard II died in 2013 from a pulmonary embolism caused by a blood clot. His family started a foundation in his honor to increase education about blood clotting disorders. They partnered with the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute to host a 5K Saturday morning to […]