Right now, approximately 20 billion red blood cells are busy traveling through your blood vessels. They are delivering oxygen ...

Understanding Sickle Cell Anemia and the Need for Early DiagnosisSickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder caused by a ...

Often when we feel shortness of breath after light physical activity, we dismiss it as fatigue or tiredness. But it can ...

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

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

The following is a summary of “Liberal versus restrictive transfusion strategies in subarachnoid hemorrhage: a secondary ...

New gene therapies could transform sickle cell treatment forever. A future without pain crises or hospitalizations may finally be within reach.

According to research studies and demographic surveys by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs and genetic researchers, sickle cell disease is widespread in many tribal groups of India, especially amon ...

Healthy red blood cells have normal hemoglobin which is a protein in red blood cells that carry oxygen. People with SCD have a special type of hemoglobin that does not carry oxygen as well compared to ...

These tests check your red blood cells, platelets, hemoglobin, and more, which can help diagnose anemia. Your healthcare ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After any prolonged severe weather event, experts say there is often a drop in blood donations. After the historic snow storm several weeks ago, many patients in need of ...

Tharu tribals face higher rates of thalassemia (22-24%) and sickle cell anaemia (60%) than the general population, prompting a medical camp for 2 lakh people.