Deloris Jordan — mother of NBA great Michael Jordan —is encouraging African Americans to donate blood that can be used to treat patients of Sickle cell disease. Jordan visited the Solvita Dayton Center on Thursday to discuss the local blood bank’s efforts in increasing minority blood donors. “Our program goal was to increase Solvita’s minority […]
There’s rising resistance to antibiotics among bacteria that cause dangerous infections in children and babies. (Image credit: Annice Lyn / Stringer via Getty Images) Drugs used to treat serious bacterial infections in children and newborns may be losing their effectiveness in many countries due to “alarmingly high” rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a new study […]
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A comprehensive look of the day’s local, regional and national news, detailed events, late-breaking stories and weather updates are provided by the ABC 6 News Team. (ABC 6 News) – Court documents reveal new details about a Wednesday afternoon stabbing in Rochester. Santos Salgado Vasquez, 25, was charged Friday with felony 1st-degree assault–great bodily harm; […]
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Being taller during the course of a person’s lifetime could protect against heart disease and stroke in later life, according to a new University of Bristol-led study. The research, which analyzed height and genetic data on over 454,000 individuals, is published on the pre-print server medRxiv. Previous studies have suggested that […]
November 3, 2023 — The national Board of Directors of the American Heart Association last week voted to provide full support to the House of Cardiology’s consortium proposal to create a new American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine (ABCVM) specifically to certify cardiovascular physicians. The proposal for the new ABCVM was announced on September 21, 2023 by the consortium of […]
Businesses and individuals alike are continuously looking for new methods to maintain a competitive advantage in today’s fast-paced digital environment, in which information travels at the speed of light. Social listening has emerged as one of the most powerful weapons in the armory of the contemporary marketer. This all-encompassing guide’s primary objective is to provide […]
The food industry is a vibrant and ever-evolving sector with a multitude of opportunities for first-time entrepreneurs. If you’re passionate about food and dream of running your own business, this comprehensive guide presents eight food business ideas that cater to various interests and niches. From food trucks to catering services, we’ll explore these ideas to […]
Why are budget-neutrality policies so important? One of the primary reasons the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) often includes reductions in Medicare payments for various therapies and procedures is that Medicare programs are required by law to be budget neutral. If physician reimbursement payments are increased for one treatment, for example, payments must be reduced […]
Many people, and not without good reason, have the objective of achieving a level of financial stability for themselves. It involves a condition of stability in which you have the self-assurance and resources necessary to achieve both your present financial requirements and your long-term financial objectives. This comprehensive book will cover everything you need to […]