Category Archives: Blood

Aronora Secures Investment From New York Blood Center

Aronora is Revolutionizing Blood Clot Treatment with Groundbreaking Innovations PORTLAND, OR / ACCESSWIRE / October 12, 2023 / Aronora, Inc., a clinical-stage biotech poised to revolutionize blood clot treatment and prevention, today announced it has closed an investment from NYBC Ventures, a venture fund established by New York Blood Center. The funding will support team […]

Red cross blood drives in November 2023

The American Red Cross continues to report a blood supply shortage and encourage donors to make an appointment at upcoming blood drive events. To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org For information about the donation process, click HERE. November blood drives in the Icon readership area include: November 1Hardin Northern High School11589 State Route 81Dola, OH 45835 November 8Allen […]

Overdoing Blood Transfusions? JAMA Special Issue Shines a Light

In conjunction with updated guidelines on red blood cell transfusion, JAMA has published a special issue on blood, bleeding, and transfusion. In addition to the 2023 Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) international guidelines, published as a “special communication,” the journal published two papers evaluating transfusion practices in the intensive care unit […]

Long COVID Leaves Clues in the Blood

Explore More than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, more than three-quarters of adults in the United States, approximately 260 million people, have contracted the infectious disease. While most recover within a few weeks, approximately one out of every 10 people develops long COVID. Dozens of symptoms are associated with this mysterious condition, some […]

Blood drive planned at former Henry County Courthouse

Blood drive The Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society is sponsoring a “Be Part of History” Blood Drive in celebration of Local History Month in Virginia from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Historic Henry County Courthouse, 1 East Main St. According to the American Red Cross, blood product distributions to hospitals are outpacing […]

The Army is planning for a conflict with China—including shoring up blood supply

For the U.S. Army, preparing for war with China means more than training to fight—it also means making sure there is enough blood to keep soldiers and civilians alive across the Indo-Pacific. “Blood supply and blood logistics is already challenging. And even coming out of COVID, we’re still facing a lot of manufacturing shortages, supply […]

Appointments are still available for this Saturday’s blood screening

BUCKHANNON: WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur will hold blood screenings on October 14, October 28 and November 11 at the hospital. Basic blood profile tests will be offered at $35, with additional testing for thyroid for $5, hemoglobin A1C for $15, colon cancer screening for $5 and prostate testing […]