Glenmark Pharma on Wednesday said it has joined hands with OMRON Healthcare India, the Indian arm of the Japanese medtech company that’s known for its blood pressure monitoring devices to create awareness among 18 years and above to monitor blood pressure at home. Through the campaign called “Take Charge @18” both the companies are aiming […]
Intel has shown off a new program that detects deepfakes by analyzing the person’s blood flow. Called FakeCatcher, a BBC journalist went along to Intel to find out how it works and if it is accurate. Deepfakes are increasingly a problem; inauthentic videos and misinformation have the potential to corrupt societal trust. “There’s this potential […]
Kaiser Permanente study finds few patients qualify for surveillance and few physicians recommend it When a patient arrives in the emergency department with a blood clot in their lungs, blood thinners are typically the first line of treatment. But over the years, questions have been raised about whether the risks associated with blood thinners outweigh […]
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A lifelike active-shooter training exercise began on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus at 10 a.m. Wednesday, but before the official start, more than 200 volunteers showed up early to get ready to play their part in the training. The volunteers were prepped to roleplay as bystanders to the imitation shooting, with […]
A competition is tied into a local blood drive. First responders in Berrien County are adding competition to a series of blood drives hosted by Versiti Blood Centers. Community members are invited to come and donate blood this week and, while they’re there, they can add a vote for who asked them to go to […]
HERSHEY — When a patient needs a blood transfusion, they often don’t have time to consider the source. During emergencies, they just want it to be safe and available. Blood banks work hard every day behind the scenes to make sure their supplies of the invaluable crimson liquid continue to flow. That can mean soliciting […]
Drinking just one cup of a popular beverage every day could help reduce blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of diabetes, a new study claims. Kombucha is a fermented tea drink which has grown in popularity over the last few years and long been claimed to have health benefits. But a new feasibility study […]
Gospel singer Tori Kelly is on the road to recovery. Kelly, 30, is back home after spending several days hospitalized as she reportedly suffered from severe blood clots. The two-time Grammy Award winner shared an update with her fans on social media by posting a series of heartfelt videos and photos. GRAMMY-WINNING GOSPEL SINGER TORI […]
Blood clots or thrombosis can happen to anyone, but there are some situations that increase the risk of blood clots. Blood clots range in severity, from mild with pain and swelling symptoms to serious with severe illness and complications. Early detection helps prevent complications such as restricted blood supply to the veins or clotting in […]