In 1144, the Jews of Norwich were accused of ritual child murder after a boy, William of Norwich, was found murdered on Good Friday. Thomas of Monmouth then explained that every year an international council of Jews picked a country where a Christian child would be killed so that they could one day return to […]
Jefferson City — On Saturday, Cole County Emergency Medical Services and ImpactLife, a nonprofit community blood center, joined forces for its annual Thanksgiving blood drive and to collect donations for Cole County’s Toys for Tots drive. According to first responders, one donation can help two or more people. ImpactLife provides blood components to 124 hospitals […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The 36th annual Big Blue Crush blood drive is in the books, with Kentucky notching another win over Tennessee in the friendly competition. That means the Big Blue Crush trophy will remain in Kentucky. Kentucky donors came through, packing Kentucky Blood Center locations all week to boost the blood supply and […]
A liver hemangioma, also known as hepatic hemangioma or cavernous hemangioma, is a noncancerous (benign) mass within the liver characterized by a complex tangle of blood vessels. Despite its prevalence, affecting up to 20% of the population, liver hemangiomas are frequently discovered incidentally during imaging studies conducted for unrelated medical concerns. This article delves into […]
Adolescents with conditions of depression have higher levels of specific type of molecules in their blood than those without such conditions, researchers have found. The development may pave the way for early identification of teenagers at risk of depression and prompt interventions. Depression, a pervasive global mental health challenge, is particularly prevalent among adolescents. The […]
Blood tests are a common medical procedure, offering valuable insights into a person’s health. Whether you’re getting a routine check-up, diagnosing a medical condition or monitoring treatment progress, understanding the process can make the experience more comfortable and effective. Preparation strategies can help get you through the procedure. How blood is collected During venipuncture (blood […]
The total number of blood types horses have may surprise you. ©John Foxx/Stockbyte via Getty Images Horses are pretty amazing animals. They’re strong enough to pull almost double their body weight without any problem, and up to six times their weight in short bursts. They also have an instinct for swimming and can run for […]
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive in memory of Debra Scherer, a Spencer County woman who lost her life to a crash in late September. The family says that the blood drive will also include a bake sale put on by her great granddaughters. We’re told all money […]
This week marks an incredible win for modern medicine. The first CRISPR-based gene therapy has just been approved for clinical use in the United Kingdom. Casegvy (Exa-cel), developed by Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics, relies on a precise gene-cutting technology first published in 2012. This technology won scientists Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier the 2020 Nobel […]