Reports patient dead, dozens infected after being given contaminated saline products

A patient’s death in a Queensland hospital is under investigation amid fears they were given a saline product contaminated with a dangerous bacteria. The elderly patient died in the Buderim Private Hospital on the Sunshine Coast last week, media outlets have reported. Health authorities have issued notices for hospital and clinical staff country-wide to stop […]

As deaths due to work-related factors increase, ILO report calls for countries to strengthen safety net

Nearly 30 lakh workers die every year globally due to work-related accidents and diseases, according to a new report prepared by the International Labour Organization (ILO). More than 63% of these deaths are reported from the Asia-Pacific region. Exposure to long working hours (55 hours or more per week) was the biggest “killer”, with almost […]

American Red Cross seeking blood donations during the holidays

NORFOLK, Va. — In this season of giving, the American Red Cross is asking more Americans to roll up their sleeves and take the plunge. “Donating blood is an easy way to give back,” Ashley Henyan, spokesperson with the American Red Cross, said. But collecting blood during the holidays is a challenge, Henyan said. “Schools […]

Blood Bank Refrigerators Market to grow by USD 403.05 million from 2022 to 2027 | North America to account for 41% of market growth- Technavio

Loading… Loading… Loading… NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The blood bank refrigerators market is expected to grow by USD 403.05 million from 2022 to 2027. In addition, the momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 6.29% during the forecast period, according to Technavio Research. The market is segmented by product (standard electric refrigerators, solar-powered […]

Essential cardiovascular health tips for men | The Times of India

Schedule regular check-ups with a healthcare provider to monitor cholesterol levels, blood sugar, and overall heart health. Early detection and management of risk factors can significantly reduce the likelihood of heart-related issues. Prioritizing cardiovascular health through lifestyle choices and regular medical check-ups is vital for men. By adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, […]

Nebraska health officials work to combat antibiotic-resistant infections

22 minutes ago Max Pixel LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Antibiotic-resistant infections are responsible for 35,000 deaths a year nationwide, health officials say. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said it costs the U.S. billions of dollars a year to handle these infections, which is why Antibiotic Awareness Week is observed annually from Nov. 18 […]

Decline in excess mortality seen in first decade after quitting smoking

Former smokers avoid more than half of the excess cardiovascular, cancer, and respiratory mortality associated with current smoking within the first decade after quitting, according to a research letter published online Nov. 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Blake Thomson, D.Phil., and Farhad Islami, M.D., Ph.D., from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, examined the association […]

Researchers identify way to block alphavirus infection

<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/researchers-identify-w.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/researchers-identify-w.jpg" data-sub-html="Credit: Cell (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.09.007″> Credit: Cell (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.09.007 Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found an innovative way to block infection by a variety of alphaviruses, a group of mosquito-borne viruses that can cause joint and brain infections in people. The study, led by Michael […]