Category Archives: Blood

Everything You Need to Know About Donating Plasma

Humanity’s greatness often shines when individuals selflessly come forward to help those in need. Donating blood or plasma might initially seem intimidating, but it is a profoundly impactful way to contribute to your community. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the world of plasma donation, unraveling what plasma is, its significance, and the process […]

‘I stopped counting how many friends died’: life after the contaminated blood scandal

Nothing prepares you for taking part in an inquiry into a traumatic event in your own life. I am a university lecturer in law, so I understand the aims of a public inquiry, its purpose and the rules of evidence, but when the topic under scrutiny is a disaster that has affected you personally, it’s […]

Aggies encourage others to donate blood amidst national supply shortage

As Aggies look to the winter season, the need for blood donations nationwide has surged while the existing blood supply has decreased.  Student organizations, such as the University Blood Initiative, or UBI, said they are looking to fix this issue through education and outreach. Biomedical engineering senior Fouzul Kansul, the president of UBI at Texas […]

High School students organize blood drive for 16-year-old in Murray

MURRAY — Students at Murray High School will gather at the Murray City Library on Friday, but they won’t be checking out books, instead, they’ll be giving. What normally is a space for learning, will turn into a place to donate blood. It’s an idea the Murray High School football team proposed. “It’s just been […]

Blood donors needed amid ongoing blood shortage

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A national blood shortage continues and according to the American Red Cross, the national blood supply has fallen by about 25 percent since early August, and blood product distributions to hospitals are currently outpacing the number of blood donations coming in. To help combat the shortage, four blood drives will be held […]

10-20-23 american red cross blood shortage continues

The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood and platelet shortage and is asking the public to donate blood as soon as possible.   Red Cross spokesperson Jen Warren says donors of all  blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets.  The Red Cross experienced a significant blood and platelet […]

A single session of aerobic exercise reduces systolic blood pressure at rest and in response to stress in women with rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension

Abstract Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by increased risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension (HT). A single session of aerobic exercise may reduce blood pressure (BP) in different clinical groups; however, little is known about the acute effects of exercise on BP in RA patients. This is a randomized controlled crossover […]