SALEM — A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Salem Hospital over the potential infection of hundreds of patients with hepatitis and HIV. The lawsuit was filed Thursday by Keches Law Group on behalf of an Amesbury woman who, according to the lawsuit, suffered permanent injuries, extreme anxiety and emotional distress due to potential exposure […]
Two newborn twins who were at risk of dying of heart failure in utero have been saved by a team of doctors in Australia. Marni Cochrane had been trying for years to start a family and was finally pregnant with twins when she was told her children had developed Twin Anaemia Polycythaemia Sequence, or TAPS, […]
Key Takeaways A new study shows that insufficient sleep is linked to hypertension in women. Three months of consistent sleep issues is considered insomnia. Improving sleep habit may help ward off potential health issues like obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. It’s tough to carve out time to get enough sleep, but prioritizing rest seems more […]
PITTSBURGH — Karns City quarterback Mason Martin tested positive for a different infection days after his meningitis cleared. >>> Karns City quarterback hospitalized after collapsing on the field Friday night According to a post from his father, Denny Martin, it didn’t take long for the meningitis to clear. Tuesday would’ve been three days positive and […]
Share on PinterestAdhering to high blood pressure medication is important to lower the risks associated with uncontrolled hypertension. A novel drug being studied may lead to clues for developing safe medications with longer-lasting effects. Jovana Milanko/Stocksy An investigational drug called zilebesiran has been found to be safe and effective in reducing systolic blood pressure in […]
(Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Andrea Kennedy, left, and Corrina Beaven, metallurgists with Freeport-McMoRan, show girls at the Southwest New Mexico STEM Roadshow the flotation process of extracting copper during one of the workshops offered Saturday at Western New Mexico University. By JUNO OGLEDaily Press StaffA program promoting STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – With Thanksgiving next week, Shepeard Community Blood Center is offering a free turkey or ham for donors through Nov. 22. The certificate is good for any ham or turkey product up to $15 for those who donate blood with Shepeard. The voucher can be used at any store that accepts manufacturers’ […]
Mission Cancer + Blood is growing its Central Iowa footprint. About 7,000 patients visit one of Mission’s clinics each month at its three busiest campuses, all in Des Moines. A fair amount of those patients travel from Ankeny, but this could soon change. The Iowa-based oncology and hematology care provider with 19 other outreach locations […]
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Neisseria meningitidis bacteria (in red) binding to the surface of an epithelial cell (nucleus in blue) infected with influenza virus (viral neuraminidase in green). Influenza infection facilitates diplococci binding to the cell surface. Fluorescence microscopy. Credit: Institut Pasteur/ Muhamed-Kheir Taha Invasive Bacterial Infections Unit A team of scientists from the Institut Pasteur has used the […]