The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of plasma from a recovered COVID-19 patient as an experimental treatment for those sick with the coronavirus. The treatment is based on the concept that the recovered person now has antibodies to fight the disease. Before COVID-19, the Central California …
Read More »Autism is hard to diagnose in young children. This blood test could change that, researchers say
One in 68 children in the U.S. has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control — but diagnosing the disorder early is … Click to Continue »
Read More »30 million of us got high blood pressure today – because the guidelines were changed
The nation’s heart experts tightened the guidelines for high blood pressure Monday, a change that will sharply increase the number of U.S. adults considered hypertensive in the hope that they, … Click to Continue »
Read More »30 million of us got high blood pressure today – because the guidelines were changed
The nation’s heart experts tightened the guidelines for high blood pressure Monday, a change that will sharply increase the number of U.S. adults considered hypertensive in the hope that they, … Click to Continue »
Read More »One killed, suspect found ‘covered in blood’ in Merced County homicide investigation
One person is dead and another has been taken into custody today in what Merced County Sheriff’s investigators have described as a “possible homicide” on the county’s west side. Few … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera police dashcam video shows suspect with gun, blood on his shirt
A Madera police officer shot a man on Monday, June 5, who was holding a knife to his own throat and then turning a gun on the officer. In a Facebook Live video, Chief Steve Frazier, describes what happens. Full video: https://www.facebook.com/MaderaPD/videos/1556461134398222/ … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want to donate to a good cause? There’s a blood drive Monday in Los Banos
Central California Blood Center and Merced College Student Health Services will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Los Banos campus of Merced College, … Click to Continue »
Read More »California isn’t using blood data in Exide battery plant cleanup
The state of California has blood test results showing high levels of lead in children living near the closed Exide battery plant in Vernon, southeast of downtown Los Angeles, but is not using the information to direct its cleanup of lead-contaminated homes and yards. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tom Kroll Blood Drive Honors Fresno Fire Cpt. Dern
Four years ago, Tom Kroll died while waiting for a bone marrow transplant. In memorium of Tom Kroll and to help others his wife, Yvonne, started a blood and marrow drive. This year’s drive is dedicated to Fresno Fire Cpt. Pete Dern, who was burned over 65% of his body …
Read More »Sanger Zombie Run Promises Mud, “Blood”
If you like to run as if your life depends on it, then Sunday’s Mud n’ Blood Zombie Run in Sanger is probably right up your alley. The races start Sunday morning in Hobb’s Grove. If you don’t feel like running, people also can sign up to be a zombie. …
Read More »Blood drive for gas explosion victim
A blood drive was held Monday to support a Fresno County employee, hurt in a gas line explosion in April. Ismael Arreazola is a public works employee, critically injured in the explosion at a gun range. At least 40 percent of his body was burned. To help in his recovery, a mobile blood drive was scheduled from 8:00 am until …
Read More »Big Turnout for Clovis Rodeo Blood Drive
Organizers say by 5 p.m. Wednesday, more than 700 people had donated blood. Even first timers say the donation is worth it, especially in light of recent community tragedies.
Read More »The 15th Annual Rodeo Blood Drive, Wednesday April 22nd
The 15th Annual Rodeo Blood Drive, Wednesday April 22nd. Donors will receive a commemorative T-shirt featuring artwork by local artist David Dalgety, along with rodeo performance discounts and the chance to meet champion cowboys & rodeo royalty! Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Clovis Rodeo Association Hall, Clovis Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo …
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