Category Archives: Blood

Double the difference with next blood donation

ERIE — During November, Community Blood Bank will begin its “Double your Difference” campaign. Anyone donating blood at any location or Erie Donor Center, will receive a CBB winter hat. In addition, for every donor in November, Community Blood Bank will donate winter hats to local shelters within the community.  Blood shortages can lead to […]

Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen has blood clotting issue, out indefinitely

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is out indefinitely after medical tests found a blood clotting issue. General manager Don Waddell issued an update on Andersen’s status Monday, saying there’s no timetable for the 34-year-old’s return. Waddell said the team does expect Andersen to make a full recovery. Veteran Jaroslav Halak has joined the team on […]

Biomarker in Blood Predicts Multiple Sclerosis Progression 1 to 2 Years in Advance

Summary: Researchers has found that elevated levels of NfL in the blood of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients could signal worsening disability within the next one to two years. This first-of-its-kind study pinpoints a crucial timeframe for potential interventions. By analyzing data from nearly 1,900 patients over a decade, the team discovered that high NfL levels […]

New Apple Watch to monitor blood glucose and pressure, sleep apnea…

The Apple Watch is always adding new features — and the 2024 version could be a game changer for your health. According to a report from Bloomberg, the newest series of the device will have three additional health sensors that can alert wearers if they are pre-diabetic, sense rising blood pressure and detect sleep disturbances […]

Battle of the Badges community blood drive returns to Beckley

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The 2nd annual Battle of the Badges community Blood Drive returns to the Beckley Police Department. The Battle of the Badges community Blood Drive will be Friday, November 24, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Beckley Police Department classroom located at 501 Neville Street. 2023 West Virginia Potters’ […]

MEDIC Regional Blood Center is set to compete against Kentucky Blood Center

MEDIC Regional Blood Center is set to compete against Kentucky Blood Center Published 2:44 pm Monday, November 6, 2023 The blood centers compete to see which can collect the most blood products in five days. On Nov. 6, MEDIC will begin using its new Donor Health Questionnaire based on the most recent FDA guidelines that […]