Queues of people waiting to give blood formed outside many United Blood Services (UBS) centres across the state of Nevada just hours after the attack. According to Bonfils, the need for blood from Coloradans will be greater in the coming weeks, so they're asking donors to schedule their appointments. [Full Article...]
We understand that people want to come forward now to show their support, however, to effectively manage the blood supply for patients, we are asking donors to make appointments to give blood throughout the coming weeks. Las Vegas is battling its grief by giving back. In addition to giving blood, financial donations are being accepted. Around her, a flurry of activity played out as medical per... [Full Article...]
Green says they are all safe. Additional information on blood donation requirements and eligbility can be found on the American Red Cross website . "Especially with what has happened in Las Vegas", said Ellie Kueffner, blood donor. Rather than donating now, UBS is encouraging donors to schedule an appointment by calling 877-UBS-HERO (877-827-4376) or online at bloodhero.com. [Full Article...]
The researchers say that the protection provided should last longer than a year, but more trials will be needed to determine its exact effectiveness. However, academics now want to recruit 10,000 people over-65 living in Oxfordshire and Berkshire to take part in the next phase of the study. [Full Article...]
Thanks to the passion of our Real Men Wear Pink supporters, a huge impact can be made on the mission to end breast cancer. This year, Alicia Keys and Stella McCartney , two major players in their respective artistic worlds, chose to join forces to raise awareness on breast cancer. [Full Article...]
An additional 20 suspected cases of West Nile virus remain under investigation. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. The City said there are now no reported human cases of the virus in Cedar Park and that Williamson County has seen no reported cases since last fall. [Full Article...]
Doctors thought the woman's swollen lymph nodes could have been a sign of lymphoma - a form of cancer - but were shocked after putting looking at it under a microscope and finding out it was black tattoo pigment, which had been in her system for 15 years. [Full Article...]
In the 87 years since, India never managed to qualify for any of the Fifa-affiliated global tournaments, so the 11 players taking the field against the U.S. The three other teams in India's group rank much higher not just in terms of technical skill but also experience of having played at a high level for a long time. [Full Article...]