Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Affected hemoglobin inside your red blood cells (RBCs) causes them to lose their flexible donut shape and take on a “C” shape. These ...
Dr. Harry Bear answers: Do I Need a Blood Transfusion for Cancer Surgery? — -- Question: Will I need a blood transfusion and should I donate blood before breast cancer surgery? Answer: Blood ...
A nationwide blood shortage is impacting Tulsa patients like Shagah Zakerion, a cancer patient who relies on regular transfusions and is now urging more people to donate.
A Dickson County girl received her 194th transfusion since birth due to genetic disorder.
HIGH. THE WAUWATOSA FIRE DEPARTMENT IS THE FIRST IN THE STATE TO ADMINISTER A BLOOD TRANSFUSION OUT IN THE FIELD. MEDICS RESPONDED TO A DEADLY SHOOTING IN MILWAUKEE RIGHT NEAR 80TH AND CONGRESS, ...
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a health condition that affects the red blood cells. In some cases, people with SCD may require blood transfusions to help treat and manage the condition and prevent ...