The 12-person team consists of care providers with Children’s Minnesota’s cancer and blood disorders program. Money raised will go to their Cancer Kids Fund. MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is back this weekend for its 41st season. Thousands of runners will be taking over the cities, and many of them add even […]
25 minutes ago DELMARVA – The Blood Bank of Delmarva announced a blood emergency following a summer of low donor turnout, but recent FDA changes in donor eligibility may help the organization find a new source of blood they were previously barred from accepting. On Monday, October 2nd, the blood bank will implement the new donor screen process […]
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } If you went to Somernites Cruise last weekend but haven’t had your fill of car shows this month quite yet, the Stonegate Centre in Somerset has you covered this Saturday. A special classic car show organized by the Iron […]
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation is teaming up with Vitalant to host a 1 October Memorial Blood Drive this Sunday. According to a release, the blood drive will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1 at City National Arena, located at 1550 South Pavilion Center Drive from 8 a.m. to 5 […]
It’s a strange existential feeling to be seated in front of a Saw film once again, a return not just to a franchise but an entire torture porn subgenre. As a screaming woman is forced to cut off her leg and suck out a litre of blood from her fresh wound in order to save […]
Several blood drives have been set for Monroe County in October. The American Red Cross continues to experience a national shortage of blood and platelets. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets. The Red Cross offers three ways to make an appointment: Download the Red […]
The American Red Cross is calling on the help of generous donors to ensure blood and platelets are available for cancer patients during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Many people rely on transfusions for essential care, which is made possible through community donations. The Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Verona from […]
NYC Health + Hospitals Recognized for High Quality Care in Lowering Blood Pressure 17 of the health system’s sites achieved Gold+ status, the highest possible recognition for blood pressure control At NYC Health + Hospitals, 75.1% of patients with hypertension were controlled in 2022, a nearly 5% improvement from 2021 High blood pressure is a […]
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Up to 40% of older surgery patients develop postoperative delirium, a syndrome of confusion that typically occurs in the first few days after surgery. Postoperative delirium is associated with longer hospitalizations, significant distress, and major postoperative complications, but its underlying causes have been elusive. Previous studies in mice revealed that postoperative […]
If you have high blood pressure, you know it’s important to watch your sodium intake, get regular physical activity and eat plenty of fruits and veggies to help manage your condition and improve your heart health. All great steps to take! But here’s what might surprise you: While it’s true that bumping up your produce […]