Family handout By Victoria Scheer BBC News The death of a woman who died from multiple blood clots could have been prevented, a coroner has ruled. Natasha Hewitt, 35, from Sheffield, died on 17 December in 2022. Prior to her death she had complained of “migraine-like” symptoms and had sought advice from her GP, NHS […]
General Hospital star John J. York opened up about being diagnosed with a blood and bone marrow disorder — and having to take a break on the show he has appeared on since 1991. “I said I was going to give you an update on the reason I’m taking a little hiatus from General Hospital […]
Pregnant women now recommended to screen for blood pressure conditions at all prenatal checkups – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is now recommending pregnant women undergo regular screenings for blood-pressure conditions at every prenatal appointment. The new guidance comes after incidents of hypertensive disorders in pregnant women increased from […]
Make a life-saving donation at the City of Overland Park’s Community Blood Drive at the Myron E. Scafe Building, 8500 Antioch Rd., on Wednesday, September 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., hosted in partnership with the American Red Cross. The Red Cross encourages donors of all blood types to attend, especially those with types O Negative, […]
Opinion Blood cancer cells, image by Lightspring by DR. WARREN FONG posted 09.22.2023 OPINION – California is facing an uphill battle against blood cancers. In 2022, the state led the nation in lymphoma diagnosis. The state is also experiencing staggering Leukemia numbers, and more than 40 percent of last year’s cases ended fatally. As a […]
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } SHARON – Devin Evans didn’t even realize his best friend had stabbed him during a drunken fight until after his friend left – and he realized the blood all over his house was coming from him. Evans, of Sharon, […]
The American Red Cross last week announced a nationwide blood shortage, which by default could take a toll on Mississippi. Newly-appointed Mississippi Blood Services President and CEO Christopher Swafford says their shelves are stocked for the time being. However, he notes that it only takes one incident for the supply to be consumed and that blood […]
A boy was made to eat a heart and “drowned” in a bath of blood, a trial of an alleged witchcraft and child sex abuse ring has heard. The child told police that he and fellow “wizards” passed around and consumed the heart and a wine glass of blood while in a circle. He made […]
September 22, 2023 Press Release from Solvita: DAYTON, Ohio – This October, be someone cancer patients can count on for lifesaving blood products by donating at the Solvita (formerly Community Blood Center) Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center monthly community blood drive Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Physician and Cafe Conference Room, […]
The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center is up against a huge challenge. The lifesaving gift of blood remains low, and the vehicles used to transport it and essential equipment have exceeded their mileage limits. Learn What happens to blood after it’s donated? KSAT Explains KSAT Community will host a phone bank for the South […]