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Scientists discover new blood group system, ending 50-year-old mystery

Researchers have solved a 50-year-old mystery by discovering a new blood group system called MAL. Scientists from NHS Blood and Transplant, the International Blood Group Reference Laboratory, and the University of Bristol identified the genetic basis of the previously mysterious AnWj blood group antigen. Blood group systems like ABO and Rh are well-known, but blood is more complex and matching …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Naval Display Dazzles Visitors at Visak’s RK Beach

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy on Saturday treated residents and visitors to a spectacular rehearsal at RK Beach on Saturday evening, offering a preview of the upcoming Navy Day celebrations. Seahawk helicopters showcased their lifesaving prowess through simulated rescue operations while marine commandos executed stunning parachute descents. Local police ensured smooth traffic flow along the Beach Road, allowing families and individuals …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ludhiana: Liver patient gets new lease of life at city hospital

Hindustan Times

In a lifesaving initiative at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, the unfortunate demise of a 56-year-old woman from Ludhiana led to the donation of her organs, giving a new lease of life to multiple individuals. Following the declaration of brain death, the hospital’s in-house organ retrieval and transplantation team, including the critical care and anaesthesia team led by Dr PL …

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4 weeks ago

'Specious disinformation': McConnell smacks down RFK Jr. aide's 'dangerous' effort

Raw Story

Outgoing Senate Leader Mitch McConnell on Friday condemned Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s aide Aaron Siri for his efforts to abolish the polio vaccine, The New York Times reported. Kennedy, an outspoken anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist who has also attacked medical consensus on issues ranging from municipal water fluoridation to 5G cell service, is Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

McConnell warns RFK Jr.: Hands off the polio vaccine

Salon

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell condemned an effort from an associate of Robert F. Kennedy Jr to roll back FDA approval for the polio vaccine and warned the Cabinet nominee to "steer clear" of such initiatives. “Anyone seeking the Senate's consent to serve in the incoming administration would do well to steer clear of even the appearance of association with such …

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1 month ago

Darts star Ritchie Edhouse reveals how winning the European Championship has changed his life, what he did with the £120,000 prize pot... and how he'll tackle a potential match against Luke Littler at

Daily Mail

Ritchie Edhouse's recent triumph at the European Championship has been a game-changer in his career. Ritchie Edhouse spoke exclusively to Mail Sport ahead of the PDC World Championship The 41-year-old has been propelled into the limelight after clinching his first PDC major title As for himself, he also made a small upgrade: 'I've literally just bought a little car, little …

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55 years ago

Giant cyborg cockroaches could be the search and rescue workers of the future

CNN

CNN — The patient is submerged in an ice bath as an anesthetic for its impending surgery. “We see a future where after an urban disaster like an earthquake or a bombing, where humans can’t safely access the disaster site, being able to send in a bunch of cyborg beetles to navigate the disaster zone quickly and efficiently,” he says. …

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1 month ago

U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge to state ban on gender-affirming care

Raw Story

by Chris Lefkow The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday hears a challenge to a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender minors, a case with repercussions for similar state prohibitions across the country. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, in a brief with the Supreme Court, said the state law is intended to "protect minors from the life-altering risks of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Pregnant woman, 25, claims declining vision was dismissed by doctors as 'migraines' until she went BLIND - in fact she had a brain tumour

Daily Mail

A Cheshire woman who suffered debilitating headaches that left her bedbound and blind in one eye claims she was told by doctors her symptoms were simply 'bad migraines'. Ms Bradbury began to experience migraines and eye 'flickering' in December last year and visited her GP, who told her she was suffering hemiplegic migraines, which typically cause vision changes. Tia Bradbury …

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1 month, 1 week ago

India’s patent policies: Lifeline for HIV/AIDS treatment worldwide

Hindustan Times

A major concern during the negotiations on the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement, finalised in 1994, was how it would affect access to affordable medicines for diseases like HIV/AIDS since it contained provisions for a stronger and longer patent protection regime. World AIDS Day India has since 2000 emerged as the pharmacy of the developing world due to …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

CGT opening-up to spur China's bio-medical industry

China Daily

Employees perform sample pre-processing for use in sequencing analysis in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Nov 12. The measures were detailed in a guideline to support Suzhou Industrial Park to become a pilot area for opening-up and innovation throughout the biopharmaceutical industry chain, encouraging qualified institutions in the Suzhou section of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone to conduct clinical research …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

CGT opening-up to spur China's bio-medical industry

China Daily

Employees perform sample pre-processing for use in sequencing analysis in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Nov 12. The measures were detailed in a guideline to support Suzhou Industrial Park to become a pilot area for opening-up and innovation throughout the biopharmaceutical industry chain, encouraging qualified institutions in the Suzhou section of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone to conduct clinical research …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Murdering humanitarians: More aid workers killed in 2024 than ever

Al Jazeera

This is the most lethal year to be a humanitarian worker. Of 281 aid workers killed, most have been in Palestine. At least 281 aid workers have been killed across 19 countries, surpassing the previous record of 280 aid workers killed in 2023, according to data from the Aid Worker Security Database. The lifesaving work aid workers do Aid workers, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Man drowns in Murray River after falling from boat towing water skier

ABC

A man has died after falling off a boat into the Murray River near Moama in New South Wales. The man, 51, fell overboard when the boat suddenly stopped to help a fallen water skier it was towing. Murray River a blackspot A 10-year report into drowning deaths released last year by Royal Lifesaving Australia identified the Murray River as …

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55 years ago

I’m Worried This Year’s Thanksgiving Trip Poses a Threat to My Life

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Anything can happen, and the abortion ban in that state can prevent you from getting the treatment you may need, even if it’s not a matter of terminating the pregnancy. She had her heart set on the private school her best friend goes to; however, because of her anxiety, she couldn’t complete …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tragedy of Australian TV host beloved by 40 million viewers around the world before Covid mental health problems and suicide - only for her widower to die two years on, orphaning their three girls

Daily Mail

TV host Erin Jayne Plummer was beloved by millions of viewers in Australia and beyond for her charm, bubbly nature and 'megawatt smile', drawing in loyal audiences to the advertorial shows and popular workout series she hosted. Erin Jayne Plummer was a much-loved host of Studio 10 and was famous for her roles on aerobics and advertorial TV shows Alan …

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Critics warn Trump EPA pick Zeldin 'will make our air and water dirtier'

Raw Story

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet continued to take shape on Tuesday, climate and environmental campaigners expressed deep concerns about his pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency: Lee Zeldin. "Big Oil spent millions of dollars propping up Donald Trump's campaign—and he's not wasting any time giving them a good return on their investment," Climate Power executive director Lori Lodes …

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2 months ago

Domestic abuse happens within the NHS, too – safe spaces are vital

The Independent

Every woman deserves to live free from fear. We are still at the start of our journey to reducing harmful abusive behaviours in the NHS and more action is needed to ensure that all staff – especially women who are more likely to be affected – can come to work every day, safe from misogyny, violence and abuse. Domestic violence …

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2 months ago

Body found in water in search for missing 11yo Laith Alaid at The Entrance

ABC

A body believed to be that of a child who went missing in water on the New South Wales Central Coast on Sunday has been found. In a statement, NSW Police said emergency services were called to The Entrance at about 2:30pm Wednesday afternoon, following reports a body had been located in the water. A multi-agency search lasted three days, …

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2 months ago

24 Emergency Preparedness Supplies Older Adults Should Have

Huff Post

Amazon A LifeStraw personal water filter, a seatbelt cutter and a solar-powered charging bank. In times of natural disasters, extreme weather events or other emergency situations, it’s hard not to immediately think of the most vulnerable among us, particularly the older folks in our lives that might have a more difficult time accessing aid. For occasions like these, it’s never …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Unilaterally': Writer shares simple way Trump could 'destroy' national abortion right

Raw Story

There’s a simple way Donald Trump could force a national abortion ban on day one if he’s re-elected to the White House, a Washington Post writer warned Friday. Trump could effectively make abortion illegal across the country “unilaterally.” “The next president could sharply limit access to reproductive care nationwide unilaterally, through administrative action alone,” she wrote. “As incoherent as Trump’s …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kidney Transplants from HIV-Positive Donors Lifesaving for Other HIV Patients

India Today

Kidney transplants between HIV-positive donors and recipients are safe and effective, offering new hope to those suffering from end-stage kidney disease. The study enrolled 198 adults with HIV and end-stage kidney disease from 26 different medical centers across the United States and found that transplant outcomes between HIV-positive donors and recipients were comparable to those between HIV-negative donors and recipients, …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

4 lifesaving tips for if you spot a mountain lion on the trail

LA Times

It’s rare to spot a mountain lion in Southern California. I knew it was extremely rare to see a mountain lion while out hiking, but having heard one in person, it didn’t feel rare. Since 1890, there have been fewer than 50 verified mountain lion attacks on humans in California, including six fatal incidents, according to the California Department of …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Florida Official Says Ron DeSantis Behind Threats Over Pro-Choice Ads

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING The general counsel for Florida’s Department of Health, John Wilson, resigned earlier this month — and new court records show it was because he was uncomfortable sending threats on behalf of Gov. “These current stories all look past the core issue — the ads are unequivocally false and put the lives and health of pregnant women at …

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Scientists discover new blood group system, ending 50-year-old mystery

Naval Display Dazzles Visitors at Visak’s RK Beach

Ludhiana: Liver patient gets new lease of life at city hospital

'Specious disinformation': McConnell smacks down RFK Jr. aide's 'dangerous' effort

McConnell warns RFK Jr.: Hands off the polio vaccine

Darts star Ritchie Edhouse reveals how winning the European Championship has changed his life, what he did with the £120,000 prize pot... and how he'll tackle a potential match against Luke Littler at

Giant cyborg cockroaches could be the search and rescue workers of the future

U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge to state ban on gender-affirming care

Pregnant woman, 25, claims declining vision was dismissed by doctors as 'migraines' until she went BLIND - in fact she had a brain tumour

India’s patent policies: Lifeline for HIV/AIDS treatment worldwide

CGT opening-up to spur China's bio-medical industry

CGT opening-up to spur China's bio-medical industry

Murdering humanitarians: More aid workers killed in 2024 than ever

Man drowns in Murray River after falling from boat towing water skier

I’m Worried This Year’s Thanksgiving Trip Poses a Threat to My Life

Tragedy of Australian TV host beloved by 40 million viewers around the world before Covid mental health problems and suicide - only for her widower to die two years on, orphaning their three girls

Critics warn Trump EPA pick Zeldin 'will make our air and water dirtier'

Domestic abuse happens within the NHS, too – safe spaces are vital

Body found in water in search for missing 11yo Laith Alaid at The Entrance

24 Emergency Preparedness Supplies Older Adults Should Have

'Unilaterally': Writer shares simple way Trump could 'destroy' national abortion right

Kidney Transplants from HIV-Positive Donors Lifesaving for Other HIV Patients

4 lifesaving tips for if you spot a mountain lion on the trail

Florida Official Says Ron DeSantis Behind Threats Over Pro-Choice Ads