Treatment for sickle cell disease, the most common inherited blood disorder in Kenya, has been approved for use in England for older children and adults with a severe form of the disease.The treatment ...

Transfusions of red blood cells (RBCs) can be life-saving treatments for patients suffering from anemia, where the body lacks enough healthy RBCs to effectively deliver oxygen around the body. But the ...

The first patient has been enrolled in a Phase 1 trial by the NHLBI that's evaluating fostamatinib as a treatment for sickle ...

Learn more about the potential benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping, including increased blood flow and improved iron ...

Iron deficiency can cause several symptoms, including fatigue, headaches, and brittle nails. Spotting these signs early on ...

Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin, known as haemoglobin S. Sickle cell disease changes the shape of blood cells into a crescent ...

Red blood cell transfusions (RBCTs) are life-saving treatments for critically ill patients suffering from anemia, a condition ...

Recent research on hybrid diffuse optics reveals its potential to enhance blood transfusion monitoring, improving patient ...

All three were hooked up to machines that provided a readout of their vital signs, and all three were prepared to have a ...

As is the case for institutions treating the disease, a majority of the sickle cell patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital are African American. The hospital recognized the need ...

Red blood cell transfusions (RBCTs) are life-saving treatments for critically ill patients suffering from anemia, a condition ...

Giving blood is a great way to support your community while also taking care of your own health. You can find blood drives ...