Category Archives: Blood

High blood pressure while lying down linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, death

People who had high blood pressure while lying flat on their backs had a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure or premature death, according to new research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, to be held Sept. 7-10, 2023, in Boston. The meeting is the premier scientific […]

Remote digital monitoring program helps patients to better control high blood pressure

Over half of patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure achieved controlled blood pressure measurements after participating in a remote digital monitoring program, according to new research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, held Sept. 7-10, 2023, in Boston. The meeting is the premier scientific exchange focused on recent advances […]

LIFE-SAVING GIFT: Blood-donation opportunities in West Seattle on Friday, and beyond

If you can donate blood, Bloodworks Northwest would love to see you at their West Seattle pop-up tomorrow – or another upcoming event. This month, they’re offering an extra incentive: They’re giving away a trip for 2 to Las Vegas to see Katy Perry. Whether it’s for the Friday pop-up (10 am-4 pm at the […]

‘Gen V’ star asked ‘The Boys’ Jack Quaid how to clean blood stains

‘Gen V’ star asked ‘The Boys’ Jack Quaid how to clean blood stains | EW.com Skip to content Top Navigation Close this dialog window Explore EW.com Profile Menu Follow Us Close this dialog window Share & More Close this dialog window View image Gen V star asked The Boys‘ Jack Quaid how to clean blood […]

Blood clots may be a cause of long-term cognitive problems after COVID-19

High levels of two proteins at the time of COVID-19 have been found in patients who later experienced cognitive problems, including ‘brain fog’, giving a major clue as to one cause of their symptoms: blood clots. Dr Max Taquet and colleagues from the University of Oxford looked at blood tests from 1,837 people who had […]

Ukraine war: Cuba arrests 17 for recruiting men for Ukraine war

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. A Russian missile attack on Friday on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s home town in central Ukraine killed one policeman and injured at least 52 others, while another attack in the southern Kherson region killed three people. The strikes were among multiple Russian attacks across the country […]

KNOE and City of West Monroe joins LifeShare Blood Center for ‘Sock it to Cancer’

WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) – KNOE 8 News and the City of West Monroe are teaming up with LifeShare Blood Center to bring awareness to sickle cell month for September. City of West Monroe, KNOE and LifeShare Blood Center to host ‘Sock it to Cancer and Save Lives’ at West Monroe City Hall on Friday, […]

Howard Co. is first in Maryland to give paramedics ability to do blood transfusions

For many paramedics, when a patient has lost a lot of blood, the only chance to save them involves stopping the bleeding and rushing them to the hospital as fast as possible. That has changed in Howard County, with the county’s Fire and EMS department’s new ability to perform blood transfusions in the field. “The […]

Certain over-the-counter painkillers could increase risk of blood clots for women on birth control, study says

Some painkillers could increase blood clot risk for women on birth control, study says Some painkillers could increase blood clot risk for women on birth control, study says 01:02 BOSTON – A new study finds using certain over-the-counter painkillers could increase the risk of blood clots in women using birth control pills. The increased risk […]