When someone gives blood, the donation is usually separated into components to use for specific needs. But in some cases, a ...

A single unit of packed red blood cells in intraoperative transfusion may be associated with a higher risk of adverse outcomes, according to a study in Archives of Surgery. Researchers studied the ...

Background: Transfusion-dependent bone marrow transplant recipients are routinely transfused with ABO group and RhD-compatible blood components. However, because of the scarcity of RhD-negative blood ...

Background Up to half of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) require cardiac surgery. Although anaemia is common, its precise prevalence, transfusion practices and impact on outcomes in ...

Betibeglogene autotemcel gene therapy led to transfusion independence in 89% of patients with severe transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia. The trial involved 18 patients with specific genotypes, ...

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services is set to launch a new pre-hospital blood transfusion program aimed at saving the lives of trauma victims. What we know: Starting Feb. 14, ...

The treatment you receive for sickle cell disease will depend on your specific symptoms. Possible treatments include blood transfusions, medications such as hydroxyurea, and emerging therapies. Sickle ...