In a recent study published in the journal Immunity & Ageing, a group of researchers investigated the impact of short-term intensive fasting (STIF) on the immune function of red blood cells (RBCs) and their capacity to combat infectious pathogens, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Study: Short-term intensive fasting enhances the immune function […]
A recent Environmental Health Perspectives study compares the levels of metal biomarkers in the blood and urine of marijuana users with non-users. Study: Blood and Urinary Metal Levels among Exclusive Marijuana Users in NHANES (2005–2018). Image Credit: Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.com Background Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs throughout the world. Although many […]
In response to the blood shortage crisis, governors across the country like Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear have declared the first week of September as “National Blood Donation Week.”It is in an effort to get more blood donors to roll up their sleeves.Emergency rooms treating trauma victims, hospitals treating anemic patients and medical clinics replenishing low […]
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is when the pressure in the blood vessels is consistently over a certain threshold. Blood pressure levels can increase with age as the body changes and blood vessels become stiffer. Blood pressure refers to the force that comes from blood pressing against the walls of the arteries as it pumps […]
Hemorrhagic shock can occur after losing a significant amount of blood. Both internal and external bleeding can cause it. Hemorrhagic shock is life threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Shock is a sudden drop in blood flow in the body. There are many types of shock, including hemorrhagic shock. Severe trauma, such as a gunshot […]
New York, Sept. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “Artificial Blood: Global Markets to 2028” – https://www.reportlinker.com/p05370220/?utm_source=GNW The report includes a discussion of artificial oxygen carrier products. The analyst analyzes each market segment and provides a forecast for six years.The current report analyzes the market’s drivers, challenges, and opportunities. […]
Abstract Human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV) infection has a worldwide distribution and currently, more than 2.5 million individuals have been infected in Brazil. The study aimed to investigate HTLV infection prevalence among blood donors in Mato Grosso do Sul, characterizing seroepidemiological profiles of HTLV-1/2 positive individuals and evaluating the blood bank’s HTLV screening system. A cross-sectional […]
Lincolnshire residents are being urged to take action and check their blood pressure in a push to improve the public’s awareness during Blood Pressure UK national Know Your Numbers week. Councillor Wendy Bowkett, Executive Councillor for Adult Care and Public Health, explained: “High blood pressure can increase your risk of having a heart attack and […]
From Columbia Police Department Facebook COLUMBIA , Miss. (WDAM) – The Columbia Police Department is hoping to hook up with the public during an upcoming blood drive. People will be able to donate from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Vitatlant Bloodmobile that will be parked at the Columbia police station. Appointments can be […]
VALLEY MILLS, Texas (KWTX) – Three-year-old Elenor Gomez from Valley Mills has been battling leukemia for a majority of her life. Now her mother, Jessica Harris, is advocating for more people to donate blood to help the girl and other kids with cancer. Harris said her daughter’s diagnosis couldn’t have come at a worse time. […]