Category Archives: Blood

Blue blood from horseshoe crabs is valuable for medicine, but a declining bird needs them for food

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A primordial sea animal that lives on the tidal mudflats of the East Coast and serves as a linchpin for the production of vital medicines stands to benefit from new protective standards. But conservationists who have been trying for years to save a declining bird species — the red knot — […]

In Pakistan blast, 10 kg explosives used, eyewitness says ‘saw blood everywhere’

By India Today World Desk: A suicide bomber in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province blew himself up during a political rally organised by an Islamist party, killing at least 44 people and injuring 200 others. The blast targeted the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) party — a government coalition partner led by an influential firebrand cleric. advertisement […]

Regional blood drive welcomes over 50 volunteers to help save lives

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Donating one pint of blood can save three lives, and over 50 volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God gave their blood today. “Everyone has a goal to be able to come and save lives,” Zyania Zavala, a volunteer, said. “That whole goal makes everyone excited.” Zavala donates blood […]

Sugar restriction and blood ingestion shape divergent immune defense trajectories in the mosquito Aedes aegypti

Abstract Immune defense is comprised of (1) resistance: the ability to reduce pathogen load, and (2) tolerance: the ability to limit the disease severity induced by a given pathogen load. The study of tolerance in the field of animal immunity is fairly nascent in comparison to resistance. Consequently, studies which examine immune defense comprehensively (i.e. […]

Blood Pressure Monitors Market Size to Surpass USD 3.10 Billion in 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.8%

Pune, India, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global blood pressure monitors market size was valued at USD 1.60 billion in 2022. The market is projected to grow from USD 1.73 billion in 2023 to USD 3.10 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period. Blood pressure (BP) variations or […]

Seroprevalence of leptospirosis among blood donors in an endemic area

Abstract Thailand is known to be endemic for leptospirosis. This bacterium may pose a potential risk to transfusion safety. This study was a cross-sectional study examining the seroprevalence of leptospirosis among Thai blood donors. A total of 1053 serum specimens collected from blood donors residing in 5 regions of Thailand during March to September 2020 […]

Blood Coagulation Analyzers Market set to Reach US$ 5,680.7 Million by 2033 on the back of Rising Coagulation Disorders Globally | Future Market Insights, Inc.

NEWARK, Del, July 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Blood Coagulation Analyzers Market refers to the medical devices and instruments designed to assess and monitor the coagulation process of blood. These analyzers play a crucial role in diagnosing and managing various bleeding and clotting disorders. By providing accurate and timely results, blood coagulation analyzers assist healthcare […]

Quest Introduces First-To-Market Consumer-Initiated Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Assessment on questhealth.com

Quest Introduces First-To-Market Consumer-Initiated Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Assessment on questhealth.com AD-Detect™ Test for Alzheimer’s Disease is the first blood-based biomarker test for assessing beta amyloid protein, a recognized marker of Alzheimer’s disease, available for consumer purchase to help individuals identify their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease Physician oversight included in offering, helping individuals […]

Blood Drive Calendar: 07/30/2023

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Versiti Blood Center of Michigan Mancelona, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p. m., July 31, Lakes of the North Association, 8151 Pineview Drive Traverse City, 12:30-4:45 p.m., Aug. 1, The Presbyterian Church- meeting room, 701 Westminster Road Lake City, 2-6:30 […]

Pittsburgh police arrest suspect in brutal attack on newlywed found in ‘puddle of blood’ during honeymoon

Pittsburgh police have arrested a man for the alleged brutal assault of a newlywed on his honeymoon earlier this week.  Heiko-Lamar Calhoun, 26, of Wilkinsburg, was arrested on charges of criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault, robbery, and recklessly endangering another person.  Pittsburgh police were called to the Even Hotel at Forbes Avenue after 7 p.m. […]