The number of red blood cells that produce the abnormal hemoglobin S (HbS), which characterizes sickle cell disease (SCD), is reduced by the experimental gene therapy BCH-BB694, as is their tendency to take a sickle-like shape. That’s according to single-cell data from seven patients in an ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial (NCT03282656), whose previous findings showed […]
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The battle for bragging rights will be against Alabama State University and Alabama A&M. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Two Alabama universities are on a lifesaving mission with the American Red Cross. Each school will compete on who can get the most blood donations for hospital patients in need. The battle for bragging rights will be against […]
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Magen David Adom reports that since the start of the war on October 7, it has collected over 31,000 units of blood from volunteer donors. However, more blood is needed as Israel prepares for what could be a protracted conflict.“Every unit is precious,” said nurse Milana Mazal Mazor at the blood donation station at Sheba […]
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — According to the American Red Cross, there is a national blood shortage right now as supply has fallen by 25% since August. When you hear national, does that make you think this doesn’t impact your community? If so, let’s bring it home a bit. Put it this way, thank goodness the American Red […]
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Jumpstart with Jackie: Dog blood donation, tumbleweed takeover – CBS Chicago Watch CBS News CBS 2’s Jackie Kostek has two stories you don’t want to miss. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
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A community blood drive will be held in the social hall of the Millerton United Methodist Church at 5443 Main St., Millerton, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Millerton UMC. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Rapid Pass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions […]
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Additional donations needed to replenish Red Cross blood supply The Red Cross must collect 10,000 additional blood and platelet donations each week over the next month to sufficiently meet hospital needs. Donors of all blood types are urged to book a time to give now, especially those with type O blood or those giving platelets. […]
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Bio-inspired design approaches to artificial blood technology: Oxygen carriers
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Colorado ‘blood brothers’ threw rocks at moving cars for 2 months before killing woman: investigator
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A Colorado investigator testified Wednesday that three teenagers accused of killing a 20-year-old woman after throwing a landscaping rock through her car windshield had been throwing rocks at moving vehicles for about two months before their actions allegedly resulted in a fatality. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) in April arrested three then-18-year-old suspects — […]