SWLA experiencing blood shortage after winter weather
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After any prolonged severe weather event, experts say there is often a drop in blood donations.
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Gene Therapy May Be a Game Changer for Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia
The FDA approved betibeglogene autotemcel (beti-cel; Zynteglo) for adult and pediatric patients with transfusion-dependent ...
Ambulance blood transfusions can save lives, but few are equipped
More than 60,000 people bleed to death every year in the U.S. Many of those deaths occur before the patient reaches a trauma ...
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A qualitative study of community perceptions and practices relating to blood donation in Cameroon
Introduction Blood and blood products are essential for patients in need of transfusion therapy, especially those undergoing ...
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‘American Idol’ Alum Nearly Dies After Giving Birth to First Child: Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Russell Hospitalized
American Idol contestant Emmy Russell is officially a mom! Russell, the granddaughter of late country legend Loretta Lynn, ...
7 Vital Facts About Blood
George Washington died after his physician treated his sore throat with bloodletting, but don't let that stop you from ...
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Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Russell Reveals She Almost Died Giving Birth
Emmy Russell — who is the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, and a former contestant on American Idol — is opening up about the ...
Loretta Lynn's Granddaughter Emmy Russell Welcomes First Baby After Almost 'Dying' Due to Birth Complications: 'So Scary'
Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell welcomes her first baby after sharing that she was "dying" after having birth complications.
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Fighting for sight with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Local twins Atlas and Ayden are advocates for each other, as they navigate life after being diagnosed with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome before they were even born. Their loving mom is their ...
Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Gives Birth to 1st Baby After Nearly ‘Dying’ From Complications
Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter Emmy Russell and her boyfriend, Tyler Ward, have welcomed their first baby. “We got to the ...
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ICFO diffuse optics improves blood transfusion monitoring
Transfusions of red blood cells (RBCs) can be life-saving treatments for patients suffering from anemia, where the body lacks enough healthy RBCs to effectively deliver oxygen around the body. But the ...