Category Archives: Blood

Gilead Drops Late-Stage Trial for Magrolimab in Blood Cancer Treatment

Pictured: Corporate headquarters of Gilead in Silicon Valley/iStock, Sundry Photography Gilead has discontinued the Phase III ENHANCE study of its investigational anti-CD47 antibody magrolimab for the treatment of patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, the company announced Friday. The decision to end the study was triggered by a planned analysis of its data, which satisfied the […]

Bereaved relatives in compensation plea as Government figures face blood inquiry

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Bereaved relatives of victims of the NHS infected blood scandal will deliver a letter to Number 10 on Monday calling for full compensation as key Government figures are […]

K-W Canadian Blood Services asks regional residents to donate as ‘inventory reaches levels of concern’

There is an urgent appeal for the gift of life. Canadian Blood Services says it needs more donations in Waterloo region because their blood inventory has dropped to a concerning level. Saturday was Teresa Palmer’s 95th time donating blood. “I think it’s fantastic! It means a lot to give to someone who needs it,” she […]

‘Blood and broken glass’ as two geezers brawl at Hamptons hotspot

There was “blood and broken glass” at Le Bilboquet in Sag Harbor when two well-heeled old geezers allegedly got into a brawl. Eyewitnesses tell Page Six that “two guys in their 60s got into a physical altercation and started punching each other” at the upscale eatery, which is owned by billionaire Ron Perelman and investor […]

Mind over matter: How meditation can lower your blood pressure

Meditation and its numerous health benefits have been known for millennia, but a new set of studies explains how meditation can help people lower their blood pressure using only their mind. Nearly half of all American adults suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure — a condition that doubles a person’s chance of having a […]

Blood Drive Calendar: 07/23/2023

#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 Interlochen, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., July 24, Inland Township Fire Department Conference Room, 19668 Honor Highway Charlevoix, 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., July 24, Health Department of Northwest Michigan- Blood Bus, 220 W. […]

‘Patients are not taking a break’: Canadian Blood Services urge Calgarians to donate blood

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The centre still needed 538 appointments to meet its monthly goals as of July 21 “Patients are not taking a break; it’s always an ongoing need,” said Jhoanna Del Rosario, territorial manager, Canadian Blood Services Photo by Larry Wong /Postmedia Archive Article content “We are linked by blood, and […]