Sharon Munoz is a living witness to how blood donations can save lives. It might have been 26 years ago, but you can tell her ...

Tori Robbins with Vitalant says strong turnouts at blood drives are always great to see. But it’s consistent year-round ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet ...

The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment ...

Winter affects the human body in many subtle ways, and for some people, it can lead to a sudden drop in platelet count. This ...

For a Jefferson Hills woman, blood donations have been a life saver since she received a cancer diagnosis in August 2024. Her ...

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood or platelets for lifesaving care. From trauma and surgery to ...

Discover how cold-stored platelets at Sentara Norfolk General could revolutionize emergency trauma care. Will this innovation ...

A novel technique to test platelet function within a person’s blood sample is faster, easier and more precise than methods currently in use, an experimental study shows. Nature Biomedical Engineering ...

Cryopreserved platelets cost more and are linked to worse bleeding and clinical outcomes than liquid-stored platelets in a ...

Blood donation centres were quiet during the cold spell and six of the eight major blood types are needed now.