The nation’s blood supply is always vulnerable to shortages but what if you could produce blood cells in an incubator – banking it for future use so it’s available to be transfused into patients whenever needed? In this Science in Seconds segment, Vanessa Scanlon, principal investigator in the Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Biology, explains how her lab is laying the foundation for just such a groundbreaking innovation.
Singer Tori Kelly was reportedly taken to the hospital Sunday night after suffering from severe blood clots. Kelly was having dinner in downtown L.A. on Sunday night when she felt her heart begin to race. She ultimately lost consciousness “for a while,” a source told TMZ. She was allegedly driven by her dinner companions to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The report said Kelly’s doctors found blood clots around the “Never Alone” singer’s lungs and in her legs. A medical team was working to determine if clots were present near the Grammy winner’s heart. Kelly has been “in and out of consciousness during her hospitalization” and is in Cedars-Sinai’s intensive care unit, TMZ added. The Times has reached out to Kelly’s representatives for comment. Kelly was scheduled to play at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood on Friday. There is currently no word on whether the show will be canceled or postponed. The “Nobody Love” artist was nominated for best new artist at the 58th Grammy Awards in 2016, then won Grammys for her single “Never Alone” and her gospel album “Hiding Place” in 2019. Most recently, Kelly’s holiday album “A Tori Kelly Christmas” was nominated for a Grammy in 2022.
LAYTON, Utah (ABC4) — Culver’s of Layton is teaming up with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donation by offering free food and custard. They said this is a “crucial initiative” because blood donations are so low. Donors will reportedly be rewarded with vouchers for a pint of custard and a value basket, including a burger, fries, and a drink, while supplies last. The Red Cross encourages making an appointment for this drive, Tuesday, July 25, happening from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Elder D. Todd Christofferson is named Pioneer Day Parade grand marshal Michael Smauldon, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Northern Utah and Southwest Wyoming Chapter, said the Red Cross is grateful that Culver’s of Layton is supporting them and helping them say “thank you” to donors. According to the Red Cross, donors have a big impact on the lives of patients in this region. The U.S. is seeing a deficit of about 50,000 blood donations over the past two months, compared to last year’s donations, according to the press release. The Red Cross said that summer is often a challenging time for blood donations, so they encourage everyone to join them in making a positive impact. Eric Reese, Culver’s of Layton manager, said they are proud to partner with the Red Cross to help replenish the blood supply during the “summer donation slump.” “Donating blood is a seemingly simple yet profoundly impactful act that significantly improves and helps to save countless lives,” Reese said. “Providing the vouchers for custard and burgers is a small gesture of appreciation and aims to inspire a greater number of people to join us in supporting Red Cross blood drives.” The Red Cross said that during the summer, blood donations often decrease because of vacations, travel, and other, seasonal activities. This decline in donations can reportedly strain the blood supply and pose potential challenges for patients in need. According to the press release, the Red Cross supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood, needing to collect about 12,500 blood and 3,000 platelet donations daily to meet demand. “This summer’s decline in donations can strain the supply, meaning hospitalsmight not have what they need to save lives,” Smauldon said. “And any one of us — family member, neighbor, close friend — could need a life-saving blood transfusion due to an accident or illness.” The Red Cross said donors of all types are needed, particularly type O, as that is what hospitals use most. Additionally, all those who come to donate blood between July 17 and July 31 will receive an officially licensed Shark Week T-shirt, exclusively available at Red Cross blood drives and donation centers, while supplies last. To schedule an appointment for this drive, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
PART OF THAT PROJECT. THE KENTUCKY BLOOD CENTER IS TRYING TO HELP OUT STUDENTS AND PARENTS WHO DONATE BLOOD. THE KBC IS GIVING BLOOD DONORS $10. WALMART AND SAM’S CLUB GIFT CARDS THAT CAN BE USED FOR BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING. THIS OFFER IS AT ALL LOCATIONS, INCLUDING DONOR CENTERS AND MOBILE DRIVES. NOW THROUGH AUGUST THE 5TH, DONORS CAN SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS AND SEE Advertisement Kentucky Blood Center helping donors with back-to-school shopping Updated: 10:38 PM EDT Jul 24, 2023 By Helena Arjona School is almost in session, and the Kentucky Blood Center is rewarding students and parents who donate blood.The KBC is giving blood donors a $10 Walmart or Sam’s Club gift card that can be used for back-to-school shopping.This offer is valid at all locations, including donor centers and mobile drives.The offer goes until Aug. 5.Click here to schedule appointments and see donor requirements. KENTUCKY — School is almost in session, and the Kentucky Blood Center is rewarding students and parents who donate blood. The KBC is giving blood donors a $10 Walmart or Sam’s Club gift card that can be used for back-to-school shopping. Advertisement This offer is valid at all locations, including donor centers and mobile drives. The offer goes until Aug. 5. Click here to schedule appointments and see donor requirements.
The earlier that Alzheimer’s disease and other similar conditions can be spotted, the better the treatment options are, and scientists have discovered a blood biomarker that could signal the risk of dementia many years in advance. A team from the National Institute on Aging, the University of Texas, and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the US, as well as other institutions across the world, looked at data on 10,981 individuals collected across the course of 25 years. In particular, the researchers analyzed the proteome of these individuals: the complete set of proteins expressed in a body, driving all kinds of biological processes from cell communication to hormone levels. The team found that unusual amounts of certain proteins were linked to dementia risk. (Walker et al., Science Translational Medicine, 2023) The analysis revealed 32 proteins that, when found at unusually high or low levels in the blood in people aged 45 to 60, were associated with an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. “The present study leveraged data from multiple cohorts to identify and characterize 32 proteins and 4 protein networks in plasma of middle-aged adults that were strongly associated with dementia risk in subsequent decades,” write the researchers in their published paper. This study doesn’t go as far as to look at why these protein imbalances are linked to dementia risk, but they could help scientists more accurately assess dementia risk in older adults. Interestingly, many of the proteins weren’t directly involved in the functioning of the brain. That backs up previous research showing that the onset of dementia and its underlying triggers aren’t something that happens exclusively in the brain. Several of the identified proteins were linked to proteostasis, or the healthy regulation of the proteome. This process helps prevent the protein clumps that are found in the brains of people who have developed Alzheimer’s. Other proteins played key roles in the immune system, perhaps showing that there’s something about an immune system reaction or failure that increases the chances of dementia starting to take hold in the brain. There’s still a long way to go with this research, but eventually we may get to the stage where blood can be tested for signs of dementia risk. If those signs are caught earlier, personalized treatments can be put in place. Further down the line, we might one day fully understand how conditions like Alzheimer’s disease get started, and that revelation could well come by watching for imbalances and abnormalities outside of the brain. “We’re seeing so much involvement of the peripheral biology decades before the typical onset of dementia,” neuroscientist Keenan Walker, from the National Institute on Aging, told Nature. The research has been published in Science Translational Medicine.
Credit: bluecinema/Getty Images The ability to detect early Alzheimer’s via a blood test has become something of a holy grail among researchers of the disease. At least one team could be closer than ever to being able to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease using a finger prick blood test. The test has the potential to be used at home and reach more people, they said. One huge plus: It doesn’t have the timing and temperature requirements of traditional blood work, and the results are just as accurate. The research was unveiled last week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Amsterdam. “Blood tests — once verified and approved — would offer a quick, noninvasive and cost-effective option,” Maria C. Carrillo, PhD, chief science officer of the Alzheimer’s Association, said in a statement. Blood tests are already being used in trials for their ease of use in screening people for the disease. Some evidence has shown they provide similar results in terms of accuracy when compared to brain imaging scans and cerebrospinal fluid tests — tests that are considered the gold standard in Alzheimer’s disease detection. The finger prick test measures neurofilament light (NfL), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and phosphorylated tau (p-tau181 and 217) — key biomarkers related to Alzheimer’s disease. The team collected blood from the veins and fingers of 77 people in a memory clinic in Barcelona. When they measured the biomarkers, the scientists found that all were detectable in the finger pick samples, and correlated to the findings from standard blood work. Possible blood tests for Alzheimer’s have been in development for several years, with some showing 94% accuracy, McKnight’s has reported. Although a blood test has been considered the obvious alternative to PET scans, one research team is currently developing an EEG “Fastball” test for early Alzheimer’s diagnosis. In addition, new treatment options for Alzheimer’s have led to a push for expanded Medicare coverage of PET scans, as McKnight’s reported last week.
FORT WAYNE — The American Red Cross is in urgent need for new and repeat blood donors immediately to prevent disruptions of medical care in the region. Donors who give blood by July 31 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice as a thank-you for their gift of life. They will also receive an exclusive Shark Week T-shirt, while supplies last, from Warner Bros. Discovery in commemoration of the 35th anniversary of Shark Week and the theatrical release of “Meg 2: The Trench.” Donors who give blood by Aug. 12 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night, New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Here are three upcoming local opportunities to give blood: Today, July 25 American Legion, Garrett: 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 515 W. 5th Ave, Garrett. Sponsor Code: amleggar. Dayspring Church: 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., 2305 N. Indiana Ave., Auburn. Sponsor Code: daysprich. Monday, July 31 LaGrange First United Methodist Church: noon to 6 p.m., 209 W. Spring St., LaGrange. Sponsor Code: fumclag. To schedule an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org, put in your zip code and find a blood drive. Choose a drive to schedule an appointment online, or call 800-733-2767 (800-RED-CROSS). Blood donors receive a free health screening when they give blood. They may track their pulse rate, blood pressure and hemoglobin through the American Red Cross’ free blood donor app.
Tori Kelly hospitalized, treated for blood clots after collapsing | EW.com Skip to content Top Navigation Close this dialog window Explore EW.com Profile Menu Follow Us Close this dialog window Share & More Close this dialog window View image Grammy-winning singer Tori Kelly reportedly hospitalized, treated for blood clots after collapsing this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.
Tori Kelly has been hospitalized and is getting treatment for severe blood clots, according to a report from TMZ. The publication reports that the 30-year-old Grammy winner was out to dinner with her friends in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday night when she passed out after saying that her heart was beating fast. She was then transferred to Cedars-Sinai hospital, where she is currently getting treatment in the ICU. According to TMZ, doctors discovered blood clots in Kelly’s lungs and legs and are working to see if there are any clots around her heart. Billboard has reached out to Kelly’s reps for confirmation and more information. Kelly, who is managed by SB Projects, signed to Epic Records earlier this year. The singer-songwriter unveiled her first single with the label, “Missin U,” and its Y2K-inspired music video in March. The song, which samples Craig David’s 2000 single “Fill Me In,” marked Kelly’s first new music since 2019’s Inspired by True Events and 2020’s A Tori Kelly Christmas. In 2019, she won best gospel album at the Grammys for her sophomore album Hiding Place and best gospel performance/song for “Never Alone.” Following the release of “Missin U,” Kelly told People that she’s excited to get back on the road. “I miss touring so much. I was actually on a world tour right as COVID was happening, and it was heartbreaking to have to cancel that,” she shared. “Since then, I haven’t been able to tour. That’s one of the most exciting things I’m looking forward to. I can’t give any details or anything yet, but I cannot wait just to see fans again and belt out these songs with them.”
The Arizona Diamondbacks are getting a breath of fresh air as starting pitcher Merrill Kelly is returning to the lineup Tuesday night against the St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Sports‘ John Gambadoro reported. Manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly is back at Chase Field with the team after hitting the 15-day IL on july 27 with a blood clot in his leg. Lovullo did not definitively announce Kelly as the starter because the team will still have to make a move to get him back on the active roster after Monday’s game. “He’s here, feeling great and was up to 85 pitches in his last outing,” Lovullo told reporters pregame. “We spoke for a brief minute and he is really excited to be here and be ready to go. … It’s (Ryne) Nelson, TBA and Zac (Gallen). There is a really strong possibility the TBA will be Merrill Kelly.” Despite Lovullo’s hesitance to commit to Kelly, the blood clot has dissipated from his leg and all medicals have been passed, clearing the way for him to pitch. The D-backs manager said despite the team being filled with young talent, Gallen and Kelly bring a much-needed 1-2 punch in the rotation, something the team has been severely lacking as of late. “We have a 1A and 1B with Zac and Merrill. They pump out the innings, they make pitches, they keep us in games,” Lovullo said. “I love the youngsters that have been coming out, doing their job and helping us win baseball games, but Merrill and Zac give us a different taste, different color each day. Getting him back will be a big push for us.” Catch all the action as the D-backs take on the Cardinals at 6:40 p.m. on 98.7, the Arizona Sports app and ArizonaSports.com.
