LAPEER COUNTY — The American Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by about 25% since early August. Right now, blood product distributions to hospitals are outpacing the number of blood donations coming in. Those who donate blood before Nov. 9 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a restaurant merchant of their choice, plus […]
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People listen as Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) LAS VEGAS – U.S. Republican presidential candidates including frontrunner Donald Trump touted their unwavering support for Israel wiping out Palestinian Hamas militants, as […]
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When some people stand up from sitting or lying down, they may feel dizzy or even faint because of a sudden drop in blood pressure. That phenomenon, which becomes more common in older adults, is called orthostatic hypotension. Previous research has suggested a link between orthostatic hypotension, or OH, and dementia, though scientists don’t understand […]
Donate blood or time at the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by American Red Cross Club & Staff Council Help the Red Cross Club & Staff Council Blood Drive Committee meet our goal of collecting 33 units of blood. There are 3 appointments left for those eligible to donate POWER RED. If you have O […]
After a bump, we can expect a bruise. But what if we find ourselves bruising without any noticeable cause? What might be behind it? Should we worry? Around 18 percent of adults report easy bruising. As hematologists (blood doctors), we are often asked for advice when people are worried they might bruise too easily. Here […]
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Some of Earth’s water bodies can assume a blood-like appearance due to the presence of red-pigmented algae, bacteria, and sediments. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station often capture photographs of this “bloody” phenomenon. This image (top), taken over the high desert plateau of the Bolivian Andes, displays the Laguna Colorada, or Red Lagoon. The photograph […]
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by Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Born with a deadly blood disease, Clint and Alissa Finlayson’s adopted daughters—Ada, nine, and Lily, 12—are the first patients on the West Coast to receive a new gene therapy offered by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Already, Ada is already feeling better 10 weeks […]
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Tests could allow medics to treat young children before they develop the disease Sufferers must inject regular doses of insulin to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis By Jo Macfarlane Published: 17:00 EDT, 28 October 2023 | Updated: 17:31 EDT, 28 October 2023
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Key Points Animal blood banks have existed in Australia for about two decades. Murdoch Animal Hospital has about 70 dog blood donors and 40 cat blood donors on its books. If a cat needs a transfusion and cat blood is not available, dog blood can be used to save a cat’s life. Henry the flat-coated […]
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No arrests have been made in the case so far. The body of a Los Angeles model was found in her downtown apartment last month stuffed in a refrigerator, with her wrists and ankles tied and mouth gagged, according to the latest autopsy report obtained by the New York Post. 31-year-old Maleesa Mooney was found […]