Blood Posts

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): A different, deadly clot

Heart Care Sep 13, 2022

Are you aware of this type of blood clot, responsible for up to 100,000 U.S. deaths each year? ...Read More

Cancer Care Jan 10, 2022

Apheresis is a Greek word meaning “to take away”. It is performed using a machine that separates a person’s blood ...Read More

Wellness Apr 24, 2020

Editor’s note: This article was published on April 24, 2020. COVID-19 information and recommendations are subject to change. For the ...Read More

$Woman timing her run - Ejection fraction$

Heart Care Nov 26, 2018

The American Heart Association defines ejection fraction as “a measurement, expressed as a percentage, of how much blood the left ...Read More

Wellness Jun 25, 2018

In an emergency situation, getting someone to stop bleeding is an important step when providing first aid. National interest in ...Read More

Wellness Feb 16, 2018

The name is long but the disorder is somewhat simple to understand. When you have hemochromatosis, you have too much ...Read More

Heart Care Jun 10, 2016

Anticoagulants are drugs that work to prevent blood clotting. They perform a life-saving service for people who have: Congenital or ...Read More

Wellness Mar 21, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the information we have on Elizabethkingia as of March 16, 2016. We will provide updated information as it ...Read More

Wellness Feb 22, 2016

The only time most of us think about our blood is when we cut ourselves and start bleeding. But blood ...Read More