An experimental test for the parasite that causes babesiosis was able to prevent the disease from infecting people through blood transfusion, according to a new study of nearly 90,000 U.S. blood ...

A new NHS test is set to curb transfusion side-effects for thousands with inherited blood disorders, NHS England announced. A new genetic blood-matching test for thousands living with sickle-cell ...

Transfusion guidelines regarding platelet-count thresholds before the placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) offer conflicting recommendations because of a lack of good-quality evidence. The ...

Both had tested negative last year; ART initiated for life as officials review screening protocols and transfusion history.

Some blood transfusion recipients have reported changes in their mood, behavior and even memories after undergoing the procedure. Researchers from the University of Geneva noted that six of seven ...