Category Archives: Blood

New research has uncovered elevated rates of high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, among patients with breast cancer who are treated with the oral medication alpelisib. The results are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Alpelisib targets the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) protein that is involved in cell growth and when […]

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – The American Red Cross is currently in need of 12,500 pints after multiple donation appointment cancellations in August, while still dealing with a national shortage of blood. According to American Red Cross Regional Communications Manager Kristopher Dumschat, recent inclement weather brought even more stress on the system as it is already […]

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – One donor who helped save a life got a chance to meet face to face the recipient after three long years. KFOR 4 showcased Susan Knight’s story nearly three years ago, she had a back surgery in 2020 and was paralysed from the waist down. Susan ended up needing units of […]

Boise, Idaho – The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as the national blood supply is dwindling after a lack of donations this summer. Hurricane Idalia and other events have strained the supply. “As a long-time blood donor and supporter of the American Red Cross, I urge healthy citizens of Idaho to […]

During an eye examination, the diameter of small blood vessels (left) and the dilation of vessels in response to light pulses (right) can be measured. Both are altered in people with long Covid. Credit: Department of Nephrology / TUM A standardized eye examination might reveal in the future whether people are suffering from long Covid […]

The Nebraska Community Blood Bank introduced a new donor screening policy Monday that is no longer based on sexual or gender identity. For years, blood donors were screened based on sexual identity, under a policy specifically targeting gay and bisexual men, but that has now changed. A new system is being implemented across the country […]

Summary: Researchers reveal distinctive blood biomarkers in long COVID patients. This groundbreaking study establishes clear differences in immune and hormone function between individuals with long COVID and those without. Key biomarkers include abnormal T cell activity, reactivation of latent viruses, and reduced cortisol levels. The findings pave the way for more personalized testing and treatments […]

It’s no secret that a paramount perk of a remote position is the ability to work from anywhere. For many, it’s an opportunity to daydream about how to truly take full advantage and work from somewhere uniquely inspiring and convenient to get to. Central Washington’s Columbia River Basin is that haven for so many – a […]