CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

People suffering with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy. CPAP may also work better than a weight loss drug in reducing the […]

Marsh Regional Blood Center hosts annual 9/11 Blood Drive

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Marsh Regional Blood Center is hosting its annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive on Monday. Steffani Sukel, Marsh Regional Blood Center Director, told News Channel 11 the drive honors those who lost their lives on 9/11 and collects blood to save patients and the community. “Unfortunately, you never know when something’s going […]

Donors needed for Blood Drive at Burien City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 21 – The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Donors are needed for a Blood Drive that will be held at Burien City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 21. 2023. This drive will run from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 1 in 285 children in America will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday, according to the American Childhood Cancer Organization. The […]

Galveston County man dies from rare infection after eating raw oysters, health officials say

Monday, September 11, 2023 4:38PM GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Galveston County officials are warning people about raw or undercooked shellfish after a man died from a rare infection. According to the Galveston County Health District, the 30-to-40-year-old man had eaten raw oysters and had underlying health conditions. Officials said his death was due to […]

Study shows how Paxlovid resistance emerges in persistent infections

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Paxlovid is still a highly effective treatment for most people infected with SARS-CoV-2 and the drug prevents many hospitalizations and deaths from COVID. But for millions of immunocompromised people whose infections may persist for months, the antiviral drug can lose its effectiveness as the virus mutates. Although patients may initially experience […]

Donald A. Mitzelfelt, MD, an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Midwest Orthopaedic Center

New York City, New York Sep 11, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – An excellent orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Mitzelfelt has treated bones, muscles, and joints throughout Central Illinois since 1994. At Midwest Orthopaedic Center, he helps patients return home, better than before. “I’ve enjoyed serving local patients for many years, and I’m particularly interested in helping you benefit […]

The Best Natural Home Remedies for a Sinus Infection

A sinus infection (sinusitis) usually resolves on its own within about a week with at-home treatments. Flushing your nasal passages, staying hydrated, resting, using steam, eating wholesome foods, and taking over-the-counter (OTC) medications often help keep you comfortable. Sometimes, when these treatments don’t work and your sinusitis turns into a bacterial infection, you may require […]

The American Red Cross faces severe blood shortage, appeals for urgent donations

The American Red Cross has issued an urgent plea for blood donations as it grapples with a severe national blood shortage. The nonprofit medical and emergency relief organization said in a statement that it needs help to recover from a 30,000 blood and platelet donation shortfall in August alone. Hurricane Idalia has hit supply heavy […]