Missouri State

Columbus, OH

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Black Americans are less likely to receive kidney transplants despite being more likely to need them.

Kidneys Donated By Black Americans More Likely To Be Thrown Away: Report

The Texas Heart Institute (THI) and BiVACOR, a clinical-stage medical device company, announced the successful first-in-human implantation of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH) as part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Early Feasibility Study (EFS) on July 9, 2024. BiVACOR’s TAH is a titanium-constructed biventricular rotary blood pump with a single moving part that utilizes a magnetically levitated rotor that pumps the blood and replaces both ventricles of a failing heart.

Total Artificial Heart Implanted in First Human Patient

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Certain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled, according to a study recently published in Current Problems in Surgery. Patients' treatment plans should be created based on their different manifestations and diagnoses, and extractions should...

These patients may be at risk for tooth extraction-induced TMD

One potential symptom of congestive heart failure is a cardiac cough. This may occur because of fluid building up in the lungs, and it may be a sign that the condition is worsening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately. Americans have heart failure. This means...

Does Congestive Heart Failure Make You Cough?

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Kidney transplants save lives, offering hope to those with failing kidneys. But what exactly happens during this life-changing procedure? A kidney transplant involves replacing a diseased kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This can come from either a living or deceased donor. The new kidney takes over the job of filtering blood, removing waste, and balancing fluids. Transplants can drastically improve quality of life, reducing the need for dialysis and allowing for a more normal lifestyle. However, it's not without challenges. Patients must take immunosuppressive drugs to prevent their body from rejecting the new organ. These medications come with their own set of side effects. Understanding the ins and outs of kidney transplants can help patients and their families make informed decisions.

18 Facts About Kidney Transplant

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Campbell County, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that action by the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the indictment of Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, 40, an attorney in Campbell County, for theft.

Attorney Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller indicted by Grand Jury for estate thefts

In the previous two columns, I discussed aneurysms that occur in the aorta situated in the chest cavity. In this article, I will explain the various types of treatment options available for those thoracic aortic aneurysms. In general, outcomes favor endovascular repair over open repair as open repair is associated...

3 Options for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Management

Heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. You can determine your heart rate by feeling your pulse at your wrist or neck. Normal heart rate at rest ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm). Heart rate varies with activity, sleep, hormones, and stress....

Your Heart Rate: What's Normal vs Possibly Dangerous?

Novel Printing Technique Yields Artificial Veins Mimicking Human Tissue. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a new method to create artificial blood vessels using 3D printing technology. These gel-like tubes closely mimic the properties of human veins and could revolutionize heart bypass surgery, potentially improving outcomes for thousands of patients each year.

3D-Printed Blood Vessels: A Game-Changer for Heart Bypass Surgery

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

As individuals grow older, they often encounter discomfort and pain. This is particularly noticeable in the knees, which bear the body’s weight and are involved in movements. To ease knee pain and provide assistance, many seniors rely on knee support sleeves. These sleeves offer advantages that enhance comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life. In this article, we will discuss eight ways in which knee support sleeves offer aid to adults.

8 Ways Knee Support Sleeves Offer Support to Elderly People

Tennessee State

Surgeons have discovered normothermic regional perfusion, a method for retrieving donor organs by pumping blood through deceased donors, which, though controversial, significantly boosts organ availability amidst the ongoing crisis; this method, debated by bioethicists and guided by the "Dead-donor rule," has the potential to save countless lives, particularly if adopted nationwide, as demonstrated by practices in Tennessee.

Doctors Revive the Legally Dead to Harvest Vital Organs

Virginia State

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Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Urgent Call for Blood and Platelet Donors: Your Help is Needed!

The American Red Cross is making a critical appeal for blood and platelet donors to strengthen the blood supply as we approach the end of summer....

Urgent Call for Blood and Platelet Donors: Your Help is Needed!

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