American Red Cross issues urgent plea for blood donations
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood shortage emergency as donations plummet to the lowest levels seen in 20 years.
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Red Cross appeals for donors during national blood shortage
The American Red Cross said Monday that it urgently needs blood donations because the national blood supply has dropped nearly 25 percent since early August.
Sep 12, 2023
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Scientists find disruptions in lipid metabolism might affect platelet production
Scientists unveiled a deeper understanding of megakaryocyte differentiation and blood platelet production, a process crucial for maintaining healthy blood clotting and preventing excessive bleeding. The study featured in ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Research reveals blood platelets play important role in Kawasaki disease
Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's investigators have advanced our understanding of the role that blood platelets play in Kawasaki disease, a serious illness that primarily affects children younger than 5 years old and causes ...
Jul 24, 2023
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Specially coated titanium reduces risk of clots on prostheses
An international research team led by the German University of Jena has now developed a promising approach to significantly reducing blood clotting on the heart valve material titanium.
May 19, 2023
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Humans, and piglets, and bears, oh my! Preventing dangerous blood clots
"Don't poke the bear," they said. But that's exactly what a team of scientists have been doing to discover the secrets of blood clotting.
Apr 13, 2023
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Research reveals anti-nausea medicine more effective when chemo patients listen to their favorite music
While listening to a favorite song is a known mood booster, researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that music-listening interventions also can make medicines more effective.
Mar 21, 2023
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Study finds common artificial sweetener linked to higher rates of heart attack and stroke
New Cleveland Clinic research showed that erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Findings were published today in Nature Medicine.
Feb 27, 2023
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The influenza virus and its influence on blood stem cells and coagulation
Virus-induced respiratory infections can become life-threatening. A team at the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, together with researchers in Heidelberg, has discovered that flu virus infection limited to the lungs also leads to the ...
Oct 18, 2022
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A new solution to avoid postoperative bleeding in heart surgery
Postoperative bleeding is one of the most common complications after cardiac surgeries, especially in open heart surgery. In this procedure, surgeons need to resort to cardiopulmonary bypass, an extracorporeal circuit composed ...
Oct 12, 2022
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