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Blood transfusion is the process of transferring blood or blood-based products from one person into the circulatory system of another. Blood transfusions can be life-saving in some situations, such as massive blood loss due to trauma, or can be used to replace blood lost during surgery.

Earlier blood transfusion reduces heart complications post-surgery in high-risk patients

An earlier blood transfusion- done when hemoglobin levels were higher - after major general or vascular surgery among people with heart disease was associated with a lower risk of some complications but not the most severe ones, according to a preliminary late-breaking science presentation today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

11 Nov 2025

Broad-spectrum antivenom could revolutionize treatment of venomous snakebites in Africa

DTU researchers are behind a potentially groundbreaking antivenom that could revolutionize the treatment of venomous snakebites in Africa.

29 Oct 2025

Reproductive health agencies call for a major shift in diagnosis and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage

Through landmark new guidelines released today, leading reproductive health agencies are calling for a major shift in how postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is prevented, diagnosed and treated.

6 Oct 2025

Developing a wearable device to track deadly postpartum hemorrhage

In the delivery room, circumstances can turn dire on a dime if the patient starts losing excessive amounts of blood. One minute she seems fine, and the next, vital signs plummet, the patient crashes, and the care team may need to scramble for a blood transfusion or perform surgery.

24 Sep 2025

Real-time blood testing shows promise for preventing maternal deaths from hemorrhage

Postpartum hemorrhage, severe bleeding after childbirth, is a leading cause of maternal mortality around the world.

18 Sep 2025

Electrical stimulation reprograms macrophages to reduce inflammation

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that electrically stimulating "macrophages" – one of the immune systems key players – can "reprogramme" them in such a way to reduce inflammation and encourage faster, more effective healing in disease and injury.

2 Sep 2025

Review maps Toxoplasma hotspots: Half in Eastern Europe infected by age 44

Researchers systematically reviewed and modeled Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence across 25 European countries. The study found striking regional differences, with highest infection levels in eastern and western Europe and lowest in the UK and northern regions.

1 Sep 2025

New gene therapy strategy reactivates dormant genes to treat blood disorders

Researchers have found a promising new method for gene therapy. They successfully restarted inactive genes by bringing them closer to genetic switches on the DNA called enhancers.

19 Jun 2025

Red blood cells drive blood vessel damage in diabetes by exporting toxic vesicles

Red blood cell-derived extracellular vesicles in type 2 diabetes are actively taken up by the endothelium, transferring the enzyme arginase-1 and triggering oxidative stress. This mechanism helps explain vascular complications in diabetes and offers new targets for therapeutic intervention.

19 May 2025

Whole blood transfusion saves lives but women still get less of it

Traumatically injured women are considerably less likely to receive whole blood transfusions within the first four hours of injury compared to men, despite whole blood being associated with reduced mortality in both women and men, according to new research led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists.

11 Apr 2025

Exploring the complex association between anemia and retinopathy of prematurity

Anemia is a common condition in premature infants, particularly those at risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

10 Apr 2025

HSS research highlights faster recovery methods after knee surgery

At this year's American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting, investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented several significant studies, with three focused on new ways to help patients recover faster after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), also known as knee replacement surgery.

11 Mar 2025

Blood Transfusion News and Research

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Earlier blood transfusion reduces heart complications post-surgery in high-risk patients

Broad-spectrum antivenom could revolutionize treatment of venomous snakebites in Africa

Reproductive health agencies call for a major shift in diagnosis and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage

Developing a wearable device to track deadly postpartum hemorrhage

Real-time blood testing shows promise for preventing maternal deaths from hemorrhage

Electrical stimulation reprograms macrophages to reduce inflammation

Review maps Toxoplasma hotspots: Half in Eastern Europe infected by age 44

New gene therapy strategy reactivates dormant genes to treat blood disorders

Red blood cells drive blood vessel damage in diabetes by exporting toxic vesicles

Whole blood transfusion saves lives but women still get less of it

Exploring the complex association between anemia and retinopathy of prematurity

HSS research highlights faster recovery methods after knee surgery

FDA ensures blood safety through five layers of safeguards

Blood transfusions at the scene save lives. But ambulances are rarely equipped to do them.

Hybrid diffuse optics could revolutionize blood flow monitoring in critical care

Single dose IV iron shows promise in treating anemia during pregnancy

AI model predicts blood transfusion needs in ICU patients

New research supports more liberal blood transfusion approach for heart attack patients

Ex-eye bank workers say pressure, lax oversight led to errors

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