Converting plant wastes into antimicrobial agents that could prevent pathogenic infections

<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/converting-plant-waste-1.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/converting-plant-waste-1.jpg" data-sub-html="Graphical abstract . Credit: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (2023). DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c01414″> Graphical abstract . Credit: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (2023). DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c01414 Nebraska researchers are converting plant wastes into antimicrobial agents that could help prevent pathogenic infections and death while significantly lowering the cost of antimicrobial treatments and being a […]

Here is what you need to know about the new COVID-19 shots

Most Americans should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, health officials said Tuesday. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months and older and the agency’s director quickly signed off Tuesday on the panel’s recommendation. That means doses should be available this week, some as early as […]

American Red Cross calls on San Diegans to donate blood amid national shortage

SAN DIEGO — The American Red Cross is putting out an emergency plea for everyone to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. O-positive is the universal blood type that most of us can use in an emergency. Platelets are used for a variety of lifesaving treatments, particularly for cancer patients. “We have an urgent need […]

A Novel Blood Test Could Revolutionize Chronic Fatigue Diagnosis

Clinical Relevance: A blood test for ME/CFS could one day offer earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment A novel blood test based on a Single-Cell Raman platform achieved a remarkable 91 percent accuracy in distinguishing ME/CFS patients from healthy individuals and disease controls. This breakthrough could lead to an objective biomarker for ME/CFS, reducing the […]

Vaginal infections after sex: Tips to prevent the risk and stay safe

Vaginal infections, also known as vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina, are very common among women. Most women will experience this during their lifetime. Symptoms of vaginal infection or vaginitis may include vaginal discharge, itching, burning, pain, and a strong smell of the vaginal discharge. Some of the vaginal infections are caused by sexually transmitted […]

Blood Assurance, Titans partner for fundraiser – Main Street Media of Tennessee

The Tennessee Titans, along with Middle Tennessee’s local blood supplier, are once again teaming up to support high school students. For the second consecutive season, the football team and blood bank are working together on an initiative, where a portion of ticket sales from select games will benefit Blood Assurance’s Heroes Grant Program. Blood Assurance […]

SUNY Canton Holds ‘Blood Drive 101’ with the American Red Cross Sept. 26

SUNY Canton will hold its 101st American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27 in the Richard W. Miller Center, room 212. The Red Cross informed the college that it will surpass its 100th collection event this year. SUNY Canton officials and campus health advocates appreciated the term […]

Hoth Therapeutics Announces Positive Results Killing Cancer Cells in Both Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors and Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Cells Rapidly Died Between 48 and 72 Hours After Exposure to HT-KIT. HT-KIT Shows Positive Results in AML Positive Preclinical Results of Novel HT-KIT Therapeutic Performed at NC State University NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH), a patient-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announced that HT-KIT, a new molecular entity, for the […]

Community Blood Center receives strong support at blood drive

A strong turnout helped the Community Blood Center receive a generous amount of blood to help those in need Wednesday at New Century Fieldhouse.When the doors opened at noon, donors filled every bed, Community Blood Center Account Manager Kim Clark said.Clark said the blood drive’s goal was 600 pints, adding 98 percent of the blood […]