DAYTON — The Solvita Blood Center issued a community alert for an urgent need for type O blood, according to a spokesperson from the center. >>Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle fleeing traffic stop in Englewood, police say The urgency is due to 269 units of type O blood being used for several trauma […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:20:58 GMT (1694463658431) f21546d3a7b92848c6890935ca4e2b625f015352 4a6d0bb8f30f1b6a167248fbd029e9fd6e7edbb4 by Ashley Hoak Mon, September 11th 2023, 8:18 PM UTC Tri-Cities community honors 9/11 victims with annual memorial blood drive (WCYB Photo) Loading …