Blood transfusions are an essential component of modern medicine. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion, and the importance of this life saving procedure has ...

Research has proven frozen blood platelets are safe and effective for use in critically injured patients—a breakthrough dramatically extending their shelf life for transfusions from one week to two ...

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

The Red Cross warns of a winter blood shortage that could delay care. Donors are urgently needed — learn how to help today.

When someone gives blood, the donation is usually separated into components to use for specific needs. But in some cases, a ...

Sam Titterton went from life on the cricket pitch, footy oval and golf course to needing twice-weekly blood and platelet ...

The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care.The ...

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Doctors may recommend blood transfusions as part of AML treatment. The specific transfusion type and associated risks ...

To donate blood, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 800-RED CROSS or ...

Facing a potential winter blood shortage, the Red Cross urgently seeks donors to ensure critical medical needs are met.