Category Archives: Blood

Rising Prevalence of Chronic Illnesses Drives Demand for Blood Transfusion Kits Worldwide

DUBLIN, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Blood Transfusion Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis 2024-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. In 2023, the global blood transfusion set market reported a total value of $480.1 million, experiencing a modest decline of 3.5% from the $464.1 million recorded in 2022. Despite this dip, the […]

A blood test for long COVID is possible, a study suggests

More than three years into the pandemic, the millions of people who have suffered from long COVID finally have scientific proof that their condition is real. Scientists have found clear differences in the blood of people with long COVID — a key first step in the development of a test to diagnose the illness. The findings, published Monday […]

Urgent call for blood donations in Peterborough as supply critically low

Canadian Blood Services is making an urgent plea for more blood donations while in Peterborough, Ont., the supply for emergencies could become dangerously low. At the service’s clinic in Peterborough, community development manager Jill Gemmiti said blood inventory is critically low. “O (negative) is the universal blood type and that’s the one we use in […]

Briefs: DNA testing backlog funding, plea for blood donors, Crestline ribbon cutting

Mansfield, other Ohio communities awarded funding to address DNA testing backlog WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, D-OH, has announced that he secured $3,365,875 to reduce and eventually eliminate the backlog of forensic DNA casework in Ohio. These investments will provide needed technology and software to process DNA evidence in criminal cases, staff training, […]

A blood test for long Covid is possible, new research suggests

More than three years into the pandemic, the millions of people who have suffered from long Covid finally have scientific proof that their condition is real. Scientists have found clear differences in the blood of people with long Covid — a key first step in the development of a test to diagnose the illness. The […]

Long Covid treatment breakthrough as study finds blood abnormalities in patients

Doctors have said a new breakthrough may make it easier to test for and treat Long Covid after a new study found blood abnormalities that could show when people have the condition. A new study has found that Long Covid sufferers have unusual hormone and immune systems – spotting abnormalities in patients could offer medics […]

South Bend Medical Foundation details the blood donation process

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – With the recent news from the Red Cross that there is a shortage of blood nationwide, but the affects are still being felt here in Michiana too. And that’s why the South Bend Medical Foundation is urging people to donate during this necessary time. However, the donation process can have […]

South Bend Medical Foundation walks through blood donation process

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – The Red Cross says there is a shortage of blood nationwide, and the effects are still being felt here in Michiana. That’s why the South Bend Medical Foundation is urging you to donate during this necessary time. However, the donation process can have some people hesitant, whether it’s concerns over […]

Chloride Blood Test: What It Is, Procedure, Risks, and Results

A chloride blood test, or serum chloride test, is used to measure the level of chloride in your blood. Chloride is an electrolyte, which is a mineral that carries an electrical charge when dissolved in water. Chloride supports the balance of body fluids inside and outside your cells. It also strengthens proper blood volume, blood […]