Category Archives: Blood

American Red Cross seeking blood donations during the holidays

NORFOLK, Va. — In this season of giving, the American Red Cross is asking more Americans to roll up their sleeves and take the plunge. “Donating blood is an easy way to give back,” Ashley Henyan, spokesperson with the American Red Cross, said. But collecting blood during the holidays is a challenge, Henyan said. “Schools […]

Blood Bank Refrigerators Market to grow by USD 403.05 million from 2022 to 2027 | North America to account for 41% of market growth- Technavio

Loading… Loading… Loading… NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The blood bank refrigerators market is expected to grow by USD 403.05 million from 2022 to 2027. In addition, the momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 6.29% during the forecast period, according to Technavio Research. The market is segmented by product (standard electric refrigerators, solar-powered […]

Blood thickening tied to gender-affirming testosterone is rare

People who take testosterone as gender-affirming care face a risk that the hormone will thicken their blood, leading to a side effect that requires bloodletting treatment. But now, the largest study of its kind in the U.S. suggests that this effect is actually far less common than previously thought. In revealing that the side effect […]

Unfiltered traffic-related air associated with immediate, significant blood pressure increase

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A randomized crossover trial found that the inhalation of traffic-related air pollution while in a car with unfiltered air was associated with a 4.5 mm Hg increase in blood pressure. This change in blood pressure occurred rapidly, peaked within 60 minutes of exposure, and persisted over 24 hours. The findings are […]

Do more ‘good’ in the New Year. Become a blood donor. It’s easier than you think.

Sign up NOW to donate at Health Fair 11’s Winter Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. It takes place January 4th. GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Do more ‘good’ in the new year! Start by donating at the Health Fair 11 Winter Blood Drive.  The American Red Cross is asking people to reserve donations times […]

CHOP Doctor Breaks Down Gene Therapy for Journalists

Researchers focusing on blood disorders have a significant edge when developing rare disease therapies, says Stefano Rivella of the RNA Gene Therapeutics Group. Program Date: Nov. 14, 2023 Stefano Rivella recently returned from Malaysia where he attended a conference on thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies. While there, he was concerned that the questions asked focused more on […]