After an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), blood transfusion to counter anemia associated with antithrombotic medications may do more harm than good, according to a meta-analysis published online ...

A blood transfusion is a procedure during which donated blood is added to your own blood in your body. Blood transfusions boost blood levels that are low. You may need a blood transfusion due to ...

Blood transfusions can take 1 to 4 hours. A blood transfusion involves giving you blood from a donor via an intravenous (IV) line. Sometimes, you may receive your own blood if it was collected ...

A blood transfusion can be a life-saving intervention if you’ve lost a lot of blood due to illness or injury, but there are some limits. How many blood transfusions you can safely have depends on your ...

FDA approval of mitapivat signals a shift in thalassaemia care, offering the first oral option to treat chronic anaemia.

Transfusion reactions are medical complications that arise after a blood transfusion. They may occur during the transfusion (known as acute) or weeks after it (delayed). They're further classified ...

Along with being the month when we make resolutions or start a new diet or exercise plan, January is also the month to raise awareness about the urgent need for blood donations. Donating blood is a ...

Parliament introduced the Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025, on December 12. The agenda is to establish a National Blood Transfusion Authority with statutory powers to prescribe national standards for ...