SALT LAKE CITY — As Utah and the entire country deal with a blood shortage, the local chapter of the Red Cross is pleading for help, saying it only takes a few minutes to potentially save a life. The Red Cross always has its doors open to everyone, whether you’re an experienced donor or not. […]
The blood drive will be held in cooperation with the American Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the Lyon Tower Gold Room. Traditional red blood and power red donations will be accepted. Donors can sign up by entering “wvurotc” at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767.
BALTIMORE, Md. (IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) – Blood donors exist for patients with sickle-cell disease, but the donors must be a perfect match. “Most people think of a, b, and o, and then they think of whether you’re positive or negative. Positive or negative means the d antigen. But there are many more blood antigens than just […]
Nicole Scherzinger covers herself in blood and breaks down in tears as she performs in new West End show Sunset Boulevard By Laura Parkin For Mailonline Published: 06:52 EDT, 26 September 2023 | Updated: 07:10 EDT, 26 September 2023
When a medical emergency strikes, every second counts. And that’s especially true when trauma and severe blood loss are involved. Trauma is the leading cause of death for people 45 and younger, and among trauma patients, uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable deaths, according to the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Nationally, […]
Ukraine is trying to keep its international backers close as diplomatic gaffes, war fatigue and elections threaten to upset its alliances and damage public support for its cause. Opinion polls in both Europe and the U.S. show there has been an overall decline in support for measures backing Ukraine, particularly when it comes to additional […]
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — The Americans have won more majors. The Europeans have won more Ryder Cups. There’s really no connection, except that it might explain why the Americans always seem to be the favorite on paper, and Team Europe has more often left the Ryder Cup with possession of the 17-inch gold trophy […]
The National University Health System has developed a new AI tool that can detect cases of hypercalcemia in real-time. WHAT IT DOES Dubbed CalSense, the AI screens blood calcium level reports across the organisation to flag hypercalcemia cases, which are then shown in real time via a live dashboard. It also checks on other investigative […]
Published: 9/26/2023 WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Looking for a way to help others, but maybe don’t have much time or money to spare? Blood donation costs nothing, takes less than an hour, and saves lives. Blood cannot be manufactured; so donation is the only hope for someone whose life depends on the generosity of others. The Blood […]
An estimated 80% of older adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Maintaining healthy blood pressure can protect against serious conditions like heart failure, heart attacks, and strokes. A new study including Linda Pescatello, distinguished professor of kinesiology in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, found that adding a relatively minimal amount […]