We know Dracula as the infamous 15th-century Romanian governor Vlad III ‘Dracula, who inspired the 1897 novel ‘Dracula’ by Bram Stoker. The claim of Stoker’s inspiration may be contended by historians, but he was inspired by the sadistic nature of Vlad III, better known as Vlad the Impaler, who earned the nickname after he purportedly […]
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Two people in Connecticut have died after being infected with a bacteria that can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, according to the state Department of Public Health. Last month, a Virbrio vulnificus infection was reported in one patient who ate raw oysters from an out-of-state establishment. Two others that were hospitalized with the bacteria reported exposure […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Due to “recent traumas,” Blood Assurance says it’s in dire need of O-positive donations. The nonprofit says its community blood supply has been diminished in the last week, and multiple emergency room patients at area hospitals needed a “considerable number of units in order to survive.” Blood Assurance adds that, as […]
As little as one alcoholic drink a day may negatively impact high blood pressure, a new study finds. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition causing blood vessel damage from blood pumping too forcefully. But research shows that even individuals without this condition can see their blood pressure take a negative turn due to […]
Do you bleed blue and orange? Major League Soccer’s two Ohio clubs, FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew, have launched the Hell is Real Blood Drive Competition. The drive is happening now until August 25 and will see which club’s supporters can donate more blood to help those in need. Pete Scalia met up with […]
Many Iowans are caught up in enjoying the last weeks of summer with vacations and yard projects, and giving blood isn’t exactly top of mind. Sue Thesenga, spokeswoman for the American Red Cross, says this summertime lull is causing a critical shortfall in blood supplies and she’s putting out an appeal for donors. “The Red Cross […]
The COVID-19 pandemic did not lead to any statistically significant differences in health care-associated Clostridioides difficile (HA-CDI) infections when compared to non-COVID-19 periods, according to the results of a study published in Infection Prevention in Practice. Image credit: Liliia – stock.adobe.com Traditionally, C. difficile is one of the most prevalent health care-associated infections (HAIs). Predisposing […]
Bookmark 1. There was no difference in cardiovascular health between adolescents who received a 2 or 4-year-long school-based health promotion intervention compared to those who received the standard curriculum. 2. Despite the neutral statistical effect, adolescents reported positive experiences following this comprehensive program that involved individual empowerment in making healthy life decisions. Evidence Rating Level: […]
Effingham Event Center will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11 at 1501 W. Fayette Ave., inside the Banquet Room. To donate, contact ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70751 to locate the drive. Donors […]