Category Archives: Blood

‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill Shares Update On Battle With Rare Blood Cancer

LOADINGERROR LOADING Sam Neill is opening up about his ongoing battle with blood cancer. The “Jurassic Park” star shared in March that he was diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma last year and required monthly chemotherapy treatments for the rest of his life. When these stopped working, doctors pivoted to a new drug that put Neill […]

Sam Neill says he’s ‘not remotely afraid’ of dying as he shares cancer update

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Expert Speaks to Disparities in Stem Cell Transplant for Blood Cancers

A significant portion of Black patients with hematologic malignancies who are eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplant do not undergo the procedure, posing a significant challenge, according to Usama Gergis, MD, MBA. In an interview with CancerNetwork®, Gergis, the director of Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at Jefferson Health, detailed not only disparities […]

How to lower high blood pressure without medication

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue that can lead to serious complications if left untreated. Fortunately, lifestyle changes, such as dietary choices and regular exercise, can play a significant role in managing and reducing blood pressure. Here are some practical tips to help you lower your blood pressure naturally. DASH diet: […]

U-M students push to increase blood donations as inventory drops

America’s blood supply is critically low. In fact, it’s the lowest we’ve seen blood inventory for more than a year. That means vital blood products may not be available for surgeries, accidents and other crises. Blood drives are an important source of vital blood and blood products, but those drives at high schools and colleges […]

Blood and platelets needed nationally; local blood drives set

The national shortage of blood and platelets continues. Since the American Red Cross announced the shortage a month ago, thousands have donated. But more is needed. “The Red Cross must ensure patients have access to lifesaving transfusions and must collect 10,000 additional blood and platelet donations – over and above expectations – each week over […]

Beavercreek Twp. Fire wins ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive

BEAVERCREEK — People donated blood and voted for their favorite public safety team Monday in Beavercreek. >>ORIGINAL COVERAGE: Battle of Badges blood drive today in Greene County The Beavercreek Township Fire Department won the ninth annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive in Greene County. The department had lost the last two years to the […]