Tag: Blood Disorders
Red Cross Says U.S. Blood Supply at Dangerously Low Level
People who have received COVID-19 vaccines can donate blood and platelets as long as they are symptom-free
Higher Serum Iron May Up Liver Cancer Risk in NAFLD Patients
Increased risk for hepatocellular carcinoma also seen with higher transferrin saturation levels in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Patient Blood Management Program May Reduce Use of Transfusions
Absolute risk reduction of 6 percent seen for transfusions in hospitalized adults after implementation of PBM at large academic medical center
Blood Shortages Causing Surgery Delays Across the United States
Some U.S. blood centers have only a one-day supply
Many Youth With Blood Cancers Receive Intensive End-of-Life Care
Influencing factors include hospital size, insurance type, geographic region
Familial Hereditary Risk Seen for Hematologic Cancers
Findings based on large study of twins, which showed risk is higher if twin has a hematologic cancer
Convalescent Plasma May Cut Deaths in Hematologic Cancer and COVID-19
Lower 30-day mortality seen in hospitalized adults, including those admitted to ICU, requiring mechanical ventilation
Blood Shortage Causes Surgery Delays in New England
While periodic, localized blood shortages are not uncommon, this shortage is 'unprecedented in its scope'
Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage
Hospitals' need for blood on the rise as they deal with many patients who delayed care due to the COVID-19 pandemic
