TAMA-TOLEDO – The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by giving the gift of life! By visiting a blood drive, you have the opportunity to save local lives. Blood donations are vital to our local hospitals year-round but especially during the winter months when accidents and emergencies can happen […]
Takeda’s Adzynma (ADAMTS13, recombinant-krhn) for the treatment of congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP) was given the green light on November 9. This is good news for any affected by the life-threatening disorder that needs prompt diagnosis, early referral, and effective, immediate management. Takeda has been working with the rare hematology community for more than 70 years […]
The Blood Bank of Hawaii is holding a blood drive at the Cameron Center in Wailuku this week. Donations can be made by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. To schedule an appointment, call the Blood Bank of Hawaii at (808) 848-4770 or visit bbh.org. […]
For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood or platelet donation. Donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws […]
Kay Bakkehaug The Blood Drive held at the Hemingford Fire Department on Wednesday, November 8 turned into a successful event even though there were many other items that were pulling donors away from Hemingford. The West Nebraska Blood Center (WNBC) was pleased with the response, there were 39 units of whole blood sent back to […]
6 hours ago blood donor, blood donation, blood drive By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Nicole Griffin TUSCALOOSA– What’s a good way to spread Christmas cheer? How about donating blood to save a life? The American Red Cross is giving away pairs of “Elf”-themed Red Cross socks for donors this month, while supplies last. Blood donations […]
Dear Doctors: I’m a 69-year-old African American male with high blood pressure. I get conflicting advice from my primary care doctors, and my BP readings are never taken under the same conditions. I’m confused and losing confidence in my medical network. Can I see a specialist for hypertension? Dear Reader: As doctors, and also as […]
New research indicates that millions might be wrongly diagnosed with high blood pressure due to incorrect measurement techniques. The American Heart Association recommends that blood pressure should be measured with the patient seated and supported, but many healthcare professionals deviate from this method. The study found significant differences in readings taken on an exam table […]
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin InnovationRx is your weekly digest of healthcare news. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here. The number of Americans with irregular heartbeats, known as atrial fibrillation, is expected to top 12 million people by the end of the decade. This heart condition can frequently lead […]
