Keywords: Bacterial contamination, Platelet transfusion safety, Pathogen reduction strategies, Transfusion medicine innovations, Disinfection techniques Important note: All contributions to this ...

A man who was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening blood disorder after noticing a rash on his legs after running has launched an urgent appeal to find a stem cell donor. Dan Chapman, 31 ...

All patients screened were investigated with a platelet aggregation test to exclude those with aspirin resistance. The excluded patients did not receive platelet transfusions; however, their outcomes ...

In addition to summer fun and holidays, severe summer weather can have a sudden impact on the ability to collect blood and platelets. Scheduling and keeping donation appointments are crucial this ...

The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face ...