While health care workers played a critical role in saving people’s lives, they faced a much higher risk of infection and death, particularly in the early stages of the pandemic. This is largely because they were not protected by sufficient infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols – basic measures that should be present in every […]
In a study straight out of science fiction, scientists have increased the lifespans of old mice by 10 percent by fusing them and their bloodstreams with younger animals. For the first time, the team was able to demonstrate that the anti-aging effects of these young blood transfusions could last for months after the procedure, resulting […]
The blood of a young individual may contain cells, proteins or other components that have rejuvenating properties Alamy Stock Photo Surgically attaching old mice to young mice for three months turns back the biological age of the older individuals and extends their lifespan after they are detached. The finding adds to a large body of […]
Infusions of youthful blood led older mice to live 6 to 9 percent longer, a new study found. A team of scientists has extended the lives of old mice by connecting their blood vessels to young mice. The infusions of youthful blood led the older animals to live 6 to 9 percent longer, the study […]
Vitalant will hold a community blood drive Aug. 8 from 1:30-5:15 p.m. at the IOOF Hall in Georgetown. The drive is to meet the community’s need for blood and blood products. There is a critical need for blood and blood donations are needed to help patients in the community. Donors will be entered into a […]
New Jersey is down to roughly three days of blood supply. RWJBarnabas Health is urging people to donate blood and platelets amid a severe shortage at hospitals throughout the state. The stock is expected to drop even further over the next few months until schools and colleges again hold blood drives.
The following is a summary of “Predictors of outcomes in emergency department patients with suspected infections and without fulfillment of the sepsis criteria,” published in the June 2023 issue of Emergency Medicine by Nielsen et al. There are data on patient characteristics and predictors of severe outcomes for acutely admitted patients with infections who do […]
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health is urging New Yorkers to take precautions to prevent rabies infections in people and pets. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by the rabies virus. The virus attacks the central nervous system and can be transmitted from infected mammals to humans and other mammals. If […]
The American Red Cross will host blood drives Aug. 7, 12-6 pm, and Aug. 8, 9 am – 3 pm, at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 108 W. Maple St. in Sturgeon Bay. Appointments are preferred; visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800.733.2767 to make one. All presenting donors will be entered for a chance to win […]
Invasive tests such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) are considered the most reliable way to identify genetic disorders during pregnancy, but are stressful for women as they carry a certain amount of risk to the fetus. For this and other reasons, many pregnant women do not take these important tests. Though noninvasive prenatal […]