Category Archives: Blood

Abstract The acute decrease in blood pressure (BP) observed after a session of exercise (called post-exercise hypotension) has been proposed as a tool to predict the chronic reduction in BP induced by aerobic training. Therefore, this study investigated whether post-exercise hypotension observed after a maximal exercise test is associated to the BP-lowering effect of aerobic […]

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The hippocampus of a mouse. Ageing-related changes in this area of the brain are partially reversed in mice that receive doses of a molecule called platelet factor 4 (PF4).Credit: Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute/Science Photo Library A protein involved in wound healing can improve learning and memory in ageing mice1. Platelet factor […]

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) –Those who donate blood to the Mayo clinic are in the running for an amazing prize. The Mayo Clinic blood donor program is offering an adventure package for those who donate blood between the months of July and August. At the end of August one lucky donor will be selected to choose […]

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) – On Wednesday, the Kentucky Blood Center is giving away Amazon gift cards to everyone who donates blood at one of their eight centers. The offer is to promote donations on days that have, in the past, had a low number of donors. This is through KBC’s Donor Appreciation Days, which is […]

For developing an approach that treats debilitating hypotension after spinal cord injury, Aaron Phillips is the 2023 grand prize winner of the Science & PINS Prize for Neuromodulation. In an individual with chronic cervical spinal cord injury, long-term use of this therapy allowed the individual to cease other medical treatments and resulted in greatly improved […]

Donating blood can be a worthwhile effort for someone looking to make a difference. Apart from the feeling of satisfaction, donating blood can help save the lives of up to three people. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood or blood products. When […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) will reward all blood donors with $20 Amazon gift cards on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023, for “Donor Appreciation Day.” According to KBC, 1-4 people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime. Due to the trend of donation numbers decreasing during the summer, KBC says […]

FARMVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Farmville Train Station, located at 510 W. 3rd St., and hosted by High Trail State Park. The blood drive will occur from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, and all participants will receive a free Virginia State Parks parking […]