Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:57:31 GMT (1694807851752) 2bd56b2132ad955c8c1cfb23f05890a4430c2029 00da48b76bb827f84f5becfbd5d5b07ca34f3416 by Gianna Dapra Fri, September 15th 2023, 7:55 PM UTC The American Red Cross has issued an urgent plea for blood across the nation. (Photo: American Red Cross website). Loading …
MINNEAPOLIS — The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Fewer donors than needed gave this summer, drawing down the national blood supply and reducing distributions of some of the most needed blood types to hospitals. Hurricane Idalia further strained the blood supply with blood drive cancellations and reduced blood and platelet donations […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man has been sentenced after he was found guilty of spitting blood in the face of a federal officer, according to the US Attorney’s Office. On May 2, 2022, 30-year-old Raymond Brock was being arrested by members of the United States Marshals Service Task Force. Brock was not cooperating […]
A high pulse with low blood pressure (BP) can happen after standing up or due to a medical condition—like congestive heart failure. Low blood pressure—also called hypotension—may not be a medical concern unless it causes symptoms. A high heart rate—called tachycardia—is one way the heart resolves hypotension. This article will discuss the benign and serious […]
Marijuana smokers may unknowingly be consuming heavy metals, a new study shows. Heavy metals accumulate in the body and have been linked to a host of health issues including cancer, cognitive impairment, and heart disease. And, people consuming marijuana may be more at risk of these toxins entering their bloodstream. New research, published last month […]
Volunteer group involvement may be secret to success Kristen Habben (right) offers Cathy Williams (left) a selection of medical tape colors during the Washington Kiwanis AM’ers blood drive at KC Hall Aug. 17, 2023. (Kalen McCain/The Union) WASHINGTON — Like clockwork, every two months, Washington residents can look around and find an ImpactLife Blood Drive […]
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – An opportunity to save lives that need your help…the American Red Cross is warning that its blood supply is critically low, declaring the national blood supply has fallen nearly 25% since a month ago. East Alabama officials say the shortfall could jeopardize the medical care of patients who require emergency blood […]
facebook like button Tweet tweet button for twitter Published September 15, 2023 Want to donate? WHAT: Medical Laboratory Science and LifeShare Blood Center Blood Drive at ULM WHEN: 10:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday, September 18 & Tuesday, September 19 WHERE: The Hangar Ballroom A, second floor of ULM SUB MONROE, LA– The University of Louisiana […]
Companies GSK plc Follow U.S. Food and Drug Administration Follow Sept 15 (Reuters) – The EU drug regulator on Friday recommended against renewing the conditional marketing authorisation for GSK’s (GSK.L) blood cancer drug Blenrep, which GSK stopped selling in the U.S. last year at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Shares in […]
Your blood type is a combination of letters and signs identifying antigens present or absent on the surface of your red blood cells. Antigens are substances that can trigger the immune system to produce antibodies. Antibodies are proteins that lead an attack on substances perceived as foreign “invaders.” Blood typing is essential if you need […]