GALVESTON, Texas – Texas health officials are warning people about fatal Vibrio infections after a Galveston County man died from eating raw oysters. The Galveston County Health Department said the man died due to Vibrio vulnificus, and he had underlying health conditions that predisposed him to the infection. He was between 30 and 40 years […]
The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage and all blood types are needed urgently. In August, there was a deficiency of 30,000 donations across the country. Officials say there is an emergency demand for platelet and type O blood donors. The American Red Cross States that the lack of donors is caused […]
R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS Researchers in orthopedic oncology continue to develop innovative techniques for both the surgical and non-surgical management of benign and malignant tumors of bone and connective soft tissues. These solutions require a multidisciplinary approach, further emphasizing the importance of educating oncologists across all specialties on the current landscape of medical and […]
DETROIT LAKES — The Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary Blood Screening Clinic has over 30 years of tradition in the Detroit Lakes community, dating back to 1990. But for two years, in 2020 and 2021, this health-focused event was unable to be held — ironically, for health reasons. Ongoing public safety concerns related to the COVID-19 […]
Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time 1 hour SUMMARY Surgical site infections (SSIs) play a significant role in patient morbidity and mortality. Additionally, SSIs add a fiscal burden to the healthcare system and to the patient. In this webinar, our presenters will discuss recent studies that have provided insights from a […]
Freshly shucked oysters. Taken on March 14, 2022. Galveston county health officials are warning residents of a rare infection linked to consuming undercooked shellfish after a man died from eating raw oysters, officials said in an announcement Sept. 8. Health official Philip Keiser said that the man was taking drugs that made him immunosuppressed and […]
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The national blood supply has reached critically low levels, the American Red Cross announced Monday. The organization is in urgent need of blood donations “in (the) wake of back-to-back climate disasters,” the Red Cross wrote in a news release. According to the Red Cross, its national blood supply levels have dropped […]
Baylor Genetics Announces Neurodevelopmental Disorders Test Panel to Help Healthcare Providers Diagnose Patients with Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Delays
Point-of-care tests can be used to accurately diagnose sickle cell disease (SCD) in resource-limited settings such as sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent study. “Based on our experience and this study, we support the use of these [point-of-care] tests as standalone diagnostic tests for the early diagnosis of SCD in limited resource settings,” researchers wrote. […]
Goldman Sachs thinks late-stage biotech company Geron was due for a correction and now has the potential to surge higher. Analyst Corinne Jenkins upgraded Geron to buy from neutral. She maintained her price target of $4, which suggests 70.1% upside for the stock from Monday’s closing price. The analyst highlighted U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]