American Heart Association funds research to assess racial bias in cardiovascular treatment algorithms

As part of a focused effort to assess current cardiovascular treatment algorithms for racial bias, the American Heart Association,­ the single largest non-government supporter of heart and brain health research in the U.S., is funding three new scientific research projects at $50,000 each. Clinical algorithms are formulas, flow charts and computerized “calculators” that work behind […]

Father’s blood found on AJ Armstrong, DNA expert testifies at 3rd trial

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — How did blood end up on the back of the nametag sticker put on A.J. Armstrong hours after his parents were shot to death seven years ago, and whose blood is it? Questions about the recently discovered blood evidence dominated day seven of Armstrong’s third capital murder trial. Celestina Rossi, a […]

Red Cross implements FDA policy allowing more gay and bisexual men to donate blood

More gay and bisexual men will be able to donate blood after the American Red Cross announced Monday it would follow recent guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA issued guidelines in May stating that all potential blood donors must answer a series of individual, risk-based questions to decide eligibility. Men who […]

Myelodysplastic syndromes are commonly misdiagnosed, study finds

Blood disorders known as myelodysplastic syndromes/neoplasms (MDS) are difficult to diagnose – and are commonly misdiagnosed – putting patients at increased risk for treatment mistakes and other potentially harmful consequences, according to researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and collaborating organizations. Their findings, published Aug. 8 […]

Blood for Beer: Boulevard Brewing hosts blood drive during pint for pint donation drive

CODE. THERE ON YOUR SCREEN TO DONATE NOW. AND ONE DONATION OF BLOOD WILL GET YOU A FREE BEER FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. IT’S AN INCENTIVE FROM THE COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER. 25 LOCAL BREWERIES, WINERIES AND RESTAURANTS ARE TAKING PART. BOULEVARD BREWING HOSTED ITS OWN DONATION DRIVE TODAY. AREA BLOOD SUPPLY STILL HAVEN’T RETURNED […]

Screen Australia and ABC announce Fresh Blood 3 teams – Media centre

09 08 2023 – Media release Fresh Blood 3 teams in Sydney for the workshop on 8 August 2023 The ABC and Screen Australia have announced the 10 successful teams for the 2023 Fresh Blood initiative. Fresh Blood has been the launchpad for the careers of some of Australia’s best comedy writers, directors, and performers. […]

First cases of West Nile virus reported in San Bernardino County this year

Cases of West Nile virus were confirmed in San Bernardino County on Tuesday as authorities are warning the public to be cautious. The infections mark the first locally acquired human cases of West Nile virus in the county this year and have been confirmed in Rialto and San Bernardino, according to the Department of Public […]