Blood transfusion is an indispensable component of modern medical care, providing life‐saving support for a diverse array of clinical conditions. With an ever‐increasing demand driven by an ageing ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Affected hemoglobin inside your red blood cells (RBCs) causes them to lose their flexible donut shape and take on a “C” shape. These ...

Research has proven frozen blood platelets are safe and effective for use in critically injured patients—a breakthrough dramatically extending their shelf life for transfusions from one week to two ...

Dr. Harry Bear answers: Do I Need a Blood Transfusion for Cancer Surgery? — -- Question: Will I need a blood transfusion and should I donate blood before breast cancer surgery? Answer: Blood ...