Category Archives: Blood

Mount Sinai researchers identify the structure of a special red blood cell transporter

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified the structure of a special transporter found in red blood cells and how it interacts with drugs. Details on the findings, which were reported in the September 7 issue of Nature Structural & Molecular Biology [DOI: 10.1038/s41594-023-01085-6], could lead to the development of […]

Cord Blood Registry® Announces Thought Leadership Role at Cord Blood Connect

Marquee industry conference will showcase data from CBR’s Newborn Possibilities Program® TRUMBULL, Conn., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CooperSurgical, a global leader in fertility and women’s health, announced that Cord Blood Registry® (CBR®) will have a key role in the upcoming Cord Blood Connect meeting from September 8th – 11th, which is the annual meeting […]

Blood Wiped On His Victim, Shorewood Officers Attacked: Complaint

SHOREWOOD, IL — A 48-year-old Shorewood man now faces 10 criminal charges following his arrest in which Will County prosecutors say Gregory Petrusich attacked a woman at a house on West Balmoral Drive and then tried to harm multiple officers from Shorewood’s Police Department as they tried to arrest him. Petrusich’s violent behavior took place […]

3D bioprinting methods for fabricating bioengineered blood vessel models

A review paper by scientists at the Chonnam National University summarized the recent research on bioprinting methods for fabricating bioengineered blood vessel models. The new review paper, published on Aug. 1 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, provided an overview on the 3D bioprinting methods for fabricating bioengineered blood vessel models and described possible […]

Central California Blood Center’s urgent need for blood

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Due to a recent unexpected increase in trauma cases all across the five-county Central Valley area, the Central California Blood Center says they are in urgent need for blood. The blood center says they are issuing an urgent need for blood, especially type O. There are various blood donor centers located […]

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers personalized support to blood cancer patients

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Every three minutes, a person in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer. Patients recently diagnosed or who are dealing with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, or any other type of blood cancer, are often dealing with many challenges, emotionally, physically, and in many cases financially. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hears […]

‘Saw X’ – The Official ‘Saw Blood Drive’ Returns This Halloween!

It was way back in 2004 that Lionsgate launched the first-ever Saw Blood Drive, a promotional campaign that became a staple for the franchise. With brand new movie Saw X headed to theaters later this month, the Saw Blood Drive has returned this Halloween! Saw X is headed to theaters on September 29, 2023, and Lionsgate has […]

YOUR HEALTH: Blood test for Alzheimer’s

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today. Half a million more people will be diagnosed this year. But thousands of cases of Alzheimer’s disease go undiagnosed each year. That’s because the changes in the brain can begin at least 10 years or more before symptoms start. […]

Red Blood Cell Transporter Finding May Lead to New Drugs for Blood Disorders

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators say they have identified the structure of a special transporter found in red blood cells and how it interacts with drugs. Details on the findings (“Substrate binding and inhibition of the anion exchanger 1 transporter”), which were reported in Nature Structural & Molecular […]

Russia blood drive honors memory of Ben Berning

The Ben Berning family Courtesy photo RUSSIA — Community Blood Center, the region’s first blood bank, is celebrating a new era in helping save lives under its new name, Solvita Blood Center. Register to donate with Solvita at the St. Remy’s Hall community blood drive in remembrance of Ben Berning Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 12:30 […]