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Red Cross declares blood supply emergency; local donors needed

MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) – The national blood supply has fallen to critically low levels, and the American Red Cross said recent national disasters have hampered donations, but the shortage is being felt at home in Michigan as well. “An hour of your time has the ability to impact three lives, and what greater feeling do you […]

Proton Beam Therapy Equipment Market Size Report 2023-2030

Introduction: “Proton Beam Therapy Equipment Market” Insights Report 2023 | Spread Across 92 Pages Report which provides an in-depth analysis Based on Regions, Applications (Pediatric Neoplasms, Prostate Cancer, Others), and Types (Synchrotron, Cyclotron, Synchrocyclotron, Linear Accelerator). The report presents the research and analysis provided within the Proton Beam Therapy Equipment Market Research is meant to […]

Daycares reopen in Calgary E. coli outbreak, source of infections remains under investigation

All of the daycares that were closed in Alberta’s largest E. coli outbreak that occurred over the September long weekend, have reopened. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, officials from AHS said that decision came after all of the facilities underwent a deep clean, addressed any outstanding health issues, and were determined by inspectors to […]

Blood supply falls to ‘critical’ levels as donations drop, according to Red Cross

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The American Red Cross says the country’s blood supply has fallen to critically low levels, as it has dropped nearly 25% since August. “Hopefully my two units are there, because its been, “O” has been just like extinct,” Tenecia Smith said. PHOTOS: Crews dismantling I-65 Saturn 1B rocket A drop in […]

Go Gamecocks or Go Bulldogs? ‘Donation Domination’ blood drive at Shepeard Blood Center

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The University of South Carolina and Georgia are competing on and off the field this week. In preparation for the big game this weekend, Shepeard Blood Center is having a blood donation battle between fans. So far, the Bulldogs have a strong lead. They’re calling it the “Donation Domination” blood drive, […]

High-risk warning issued for West Nile virus infections across Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections across Kansas. All regions have been issued the high-risk warning, except for the southeast region, which is at a moderate risk level. KC tree trimmer injured in fall, has wedding in hospital bed According to […]

Patients with Gout More Likely to Experience Stroke, Heart Failure

Results of a longitudinal follow-up study retrospectively revealed Korean patients with gout, particularly those aged ≥60 years, were more likely to be diagnosed with ischemic heart disease, heart failure, or stroke compared with controls, according to research published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.1 Credit: Adobe Stock/Dragana Gordic “Accumulating evidence from other countries indicates potential associations between […]

Red Cross declares national blood shortage, seeks donors

Hospitals in the metro are “closely monitoring” their blood supply after the American Red Cross declared a national blood shortage this week. It’s the first time in 18 months the organization has put out an alert on this scale, warning that the nation’s blood supply is “critically low.” “When we go to the media to […]

Man dies from rare infection after eating raw oysters

Texas health officials revealed a man died after contracting Vibrio vulnificus after eating raw oysters.  The man, who was between 30 and 40 years old, had underlying health conditions that predisposed him to the bacterial infection, according to the Galveston County Health District.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 100 people in the U.S. die […]