When his mother fell ill, Karan, a 25-year-old gay man from New Delhi, hurried to donate blood. But as he filled out the mandatory form for donors, he realised he would be turned away because of his sexuality and made a snap decision. Karan, the only member of his family with the same blood group […]
Red Cross seeks donors to ease blood and platelet shortage The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood and platelet shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets. The […]
Red Cross seeks donors to ease blood and platelet shortage The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood and platelet shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets. The […]
The Red Cross Club at California Lutheran University focuses on the fundamental principles of the Red Cross, which include humanity, voluntary service, unity, and universality, according to the club’s constitution. The club was founded by former Cal Lutheran student Tiffany Shaljian in the fall of 2021, during the earlier days of the COVID-19 pandemic. During […]
Oct 03, 2023, 2:25amUpdated 2h ago A new blood donation center in Dutchess County will help combat the decrease in donations since the pandemic, according to the New York Blood Center, which celebrated a grand opening Monday in Fishkill. The new center is on U.S. 9, but there’s been a center on Route 52 in East Fishkill […]
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Weight-loss jabs like Wegovy can “significantly” improve blood sugar control for diabetics, a study has found. Semaglutide, sold under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus, has been hailed as a potential […]
Houston – A Houston man is on a mission to stay alive and shine the spotlight on a rare blood disorder. At the age of 43 — Pratik Vakil is battling a condition that normally impacts people over 60 — and he is in need of a stem cell transplant. He also wants to encourage […]
Kate Fisher’s unwavering determination to save her seven-year-old daughter Marleigh has sparked a global movement advocating to end critical blood shortages in Australia and abroad. Key points: Kate Fisher’s daughter Marleigh will be dependent on Australian blood donors for life Ms Fisher’s Milkshakes for Marleigh podcast shares stories of blood donors and recipients She has […]
Dublin, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Blood Pressure Monitors Market Report and Forecast 2023-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global blood pressure monitors market size attained a value of USD 1.67 billion in 2022. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period […]
Event promotes community engagement, involvement with campus resources The University of Wisconsin Homecoming Committee is hosting a blood drive at Gordon Dining and Event Center from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3-5. Those interested can register through the link on the @wiscohoco Instagram page or through the Red Cross’s Blood Services page, however, walk-in […]