As more and more people pay attention to U.S. maternal mortality rates—the highest in the world among developed nations—more researchers are investigating what’s driving so many deaths of women who ...

Blood transfusion, which are usually life-saving procedures, can become life-threatening if they trigger an allergic reaction. However, the mechanisms behind allergic transfusion reactions are not ...

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 ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a health condition that affects the red blood cells. In some cases, people with SCD may require blood transfusions to help treat and manage the condition and prevent ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had two blood transfusions in 2012 during an almost yearlong bout with an out of control infection that ended up in a fused knee. In a recent antibody screen, I was identified as ...