MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Community members and employees with the City of McAllen joined at city hall Wednesday morning to participate in a blood drive. Vitalant hosted the blood drive in hopes to increase the low supply in the Rio Grande Valley. “Over 70% of the Rio Grande Valley can donate, but only 3 percent […]
Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Raised blood sugar levels could be linked to a greater risk of heart diseases, a new study suggests. Research from the London School of […]
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that can thicken your mucus and sweat. Testing is usually done in newborns, but adults might be screened as carriers, too. Some of these tests are blood tests. Share on PinterestAndrew Brookes/Getty Images CF is a genetic condition where the protein that controls your sweat and mucus production […]
The new observation, made by UNC School of Medicine’s Stephan Moll, MD, and Jacquelyn Baskin-Miller, MD, suggests that a life-threatening blood clotting disorder can be caused by an infection with adenovirus, one of the most common respiratory viruses in pediatric and adult patients. Red-colored region depicts region on platelet factor 4 (PF4) molecule recognized by […]
Day 2 of Emporia’s Battle of the Badges blood drive is Thursday. Blood supply is urgently low, both regionwide and nationwide, and Red Cross Central Plains spokesperson Susan Faler is encouraging residents to set appointments or just walk in if they want to help meet the need. https://media.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2530/files/2023/08/3026-faler-walk-in-space.mp3 Monday’s effort collected 62 usable units of […]
EVEN normal blood sugar levels could be a risk for heart attack and stroke, a study suggests. Researchers said the “lower the better” after studying almost half a million Brits. You can help protect your heart by managing your blood sugar levelsCredit: Getty – Contributor When you eat food, the hormone insulin helps carry the […]
Companies Johnson & Johnson Follow Aug 10 (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said on Thursday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had approved its antibody-based therapy for patients with a difficult-to-treat type of blood cancer. The therapy, talquetamab-tgvs branded as Talvey, belongs to a class called bispecific antibodies designed to bring a cancer cell […]
Sometimes talking to loved ones about your chronic pain might make you feel even worse than keeping it to yourself, adding to the sense of isolation you may already be experiencing. Here’s advice on how to deal with family issues from those who have experienced them firsthand as patients. Help your friends help you Dealing […]
A “HEALTHY” mum died just hours after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of blood cancer. Liz Taylor had been suffering from fatigue and migraines, but had no idea these could be symptoms of acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APML). Liz Taylor, 51, died in July 2022 after being diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemiaCredit: Leukaemia […]
A husband has offered his thanks after many Australians lined up to offer life-saving blood donations to his wife, who requires major heart surgery. Amira Soliman’s rare requirement for a combination of O and A blood types triggered an international search before she could undergo a life-saving heart procedure. After thousands turned up to donate, […]