Researchers Report Progress in Making All Blood Types Universally Accepted
2015-05-21
Process isn’t perfected, but looks promising, experts sayContinue Reading
Researchers Hone in on Genes Linked to Serious Blood Infection
2015-05-13
Study findings could lead to new test to detect sepsis earlierContinue Reading
FDA Ready to Lift Ban on Blood Donations by Gay Men
2015-05-12
Studies from other countries show such donations wouldn’t compromise blood supply, health officials sayContinue Reading
Americans’ Blood Triglyceride Levels Dropping: CDC
2015-05-07
About one-quarter have high levels of this heart-disease related blood fat, but experts say many people still at riskContinue Reading
Raplixa Approved to Control Surgical Bleeding
2015-05-01
Spray-dried product promotes clotting when other methods are ‘ineffective or impractical’
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Few Sickle Cell Patients Receiving Beneficial Drug, Study Finds
2015-04-28
Medication helps reduce painful episodesContinue Reading
Americans Get Too Many Tests Before Cataract Surgery, Study Finds
2015-04-15
Costs for unnecessary blood work, urine tests and EKGs add upContinue Reading
Pharmacists Key to Whether Patients Take Blood Thinners
2015-04-14
In study, almost 30 percent of people with atrial fibrillation didn’t use Pradaxa as instructedContinue Reading
Older Donated Blood Safe for Heart Surgery Patients, Study Finds
2015-04-08
No difference in outcomes between use of fresher or older red cells, researchers reportContinue Reading
In Rare Cases, Kids Can Get Food Allergies From Donated Blood
2015-04-07
But these ‘transferred’ reactions clear up within a few months, experts sayContinue Reading
Are Heart Surgery Patients Losing Too Much Blood to Tests?
2015-04-07
Experts recommend limiting frequency of tests, using conservation measuresContinue Reading
Benefits of Iron Supplements Unclear for Pregnant Women, Young Children
2015-03-31
Task force concludes there’s too little information to recommend screening for deficiencies
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New Stroke Prevention Efforts May Be Paying Off
2015-03-31
CDC study finds fewer patients treated in ERs for blood clots in the brainContinue Reading