A protein from scorpionfish might combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, a recent study suggests. The human version of the protein, called bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein (BPI), normally works to fight off bacteria, but people with CF have self-reactive antibodies that destroy it. In lab studies, the scorpionfish version could escape the antibodies and […]
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Photo by JNix/Shutterstock Horses, like humans, can experience a variety of heart disorders or defects, ranging from inconsequential to life-threatening issues. Though some diagnostic tools are the same between species, such as the use of stethoscopes in physical exams, echocardiography (ultrasound) and electrocardiography (ECG), some tools used in human medicine are simply not adapted for […]
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The Community Blood Bank is sending out an appeal to the community as the blood supply for the region plummets to dangerous levels. Due to the dangerous levels Community Blood Bank will host a Blood Drive from noon to 5 p.m. on July 31 at St. Bernard Church at 95 E. Corydon St. Hospital usage […]
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Home / Photos / Lifestyle / Weight loss to blood sugar control; many benefits of green banana for your health Published on Jul 21, 2023 05:05 PM IST Green banana or raw banana has impressive benefits for diabetes, heart health and weight loss. Here’s how to add them to your diet. / View Photos in […]
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Follow along daily as we count down to a new season on Aug. 26. Deion Sanders will miss Pac-12 media day due to a procedure to remove a blood clot from his right leg and another to straighten toes on his left foot. The first-year Colorado coach announced his latest medical update on social media […]
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The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima had pulverized life and changed the world, and J. Robert Oppenheimer celebrated by clasping his hands like a prize fighter, soaking in the roaring applause from the crowd in Los Alamos, N.M. It was a thrilling time for Oppenheimer, who told the crowd in August 1945 in the place […]
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Vitalant is currently facing a blood emergency as the blood supply available for patients is down more than 25% since May. Maintaining an adequate blood supply is critical to helping patients in their time of need. An emergency blood shortage can be overcome when more people step up to give the gift of life. Every […]
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Saratoga Casino Hotel is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Monday, July 24 from noon to 6 p.m. inside the hotel’s ballroom. “The American Red Cross is extremely grateful for the long-standing relationship we have shared with Saratoga Casino,” Sonja Ronovech, Regional Donor Services […]
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Blood cancer is a form of the disease that affects the production and function of blood cells. There are three main groups of blood cancer: leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, of which there are multiple forms of the disease. Symptoms experienced will therefore depend on the type of blood cancer someone has. However, according to one […]
In the red and white “Blood Vessel” bus parked outside of town hall, Longboat Key residents gave the gift of life on July 19 at a town-sponsored blood drive, operated by SunCoast Blood Centers. SunCoast Blood Centers collected 13 units of blood at the drive, which ran from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The donations […]