Blood Disorders News Archive

• CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
  May 14, 2013
• Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Also Prevent Lethal Blood Clots
  May 02, 2013
• Kcentra Approved to Stop Severe Bleeding in Heart Patients
  April 30, 2013
• 'Off-the-Shelf' Artificial Blood Vessels Show Promise
  April 24, 2013
• Blood Test May Catch Deadly Fungal Infection Quickly
  April 24, 2013
• 'Gut Reaction' May Predict Cardiovascular Risk
  April 24, 2013
• Common Heart Meds May Boost Recovery From Non-Cardiac Surgeries
  April 23, 2013
• New Strategy Helps Young Lymphoma Patients Avoid Radiation Treatment
  April 10, 2013
• Despite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in Blood
  April 04, 2013
• Health Tip: Slumping Iron?
  April 03, 2013
• Study Pinpoints Women at Risk for Blood Clots From Pregnancy
  April 02, 2013
• Scientists Report Clues to Flu Shot's Effectiveness
  March 13, 2013
• Blood Test Plus Targeted Care May Stop Heart Failure Before It Starts
  March 12, 2013
• Stored Donor Blood May Have Shorter Shelf Life Than Thought
  March 05, 2013
• Blood Thinners May Boost Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
  February 21, 2013
• Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns: Study
  February 20, 2013
• Ravicti Approved for Urea Cycle Disorders
  February 01, 2013
• Drug Approved for Inherited Blood Disorder
  January 23, 2013
• Blood Test Might Help Guide Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
  January 22, 2013
• Octaplas Approved for Blood-Clotting Disorders
  January 17, 2013
• Which Hospital Patients Need Drugs to Prevent Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
  January 10, 2013
• Blood Disorder Cases Tied to Prescription Painkiller Abuse
  January 10, 2013
• Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait Are Not the Same
  December 28, 2012
• Lifestyle Affects Outcome of Peripheral Artery Procedure: Study
  December 26, 2012
• Zinc Shows Promise Against Deadly Jellyfish Venom
  December 12, 2012
• Blood Cancer Patients May Benefit From New Transplant Technique
  December 12, 2012
• Gaps in Care Found for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
  December 10, 2012
• New Blood Thinner May Help Prevent Leg Clots, Study Finds
  December 08, 2012
• Loss of Key Blood Cell Gene Tied to Anemia, Animal Research Suggests
  November 07, 2012
• Standard Dose of Blood Thinner May Not Be Best for All Patients
  November 06, 2012
• Controversial Alternative Heart Treatment Shows Hint of Benefit
  November 05, 2012
• Blood or Bone Marrow Better for Stem Cell Transplants?
  October 17, 2012
• Kids With Hemophilia Should Be Active, But Avoid Risky Sports: Study
  October 09, 2012
• Fresh Blood as Good as Older Blood for Preemie Transfusions: Study
  October 08, 2012
• Severe Anemia Linked to Higher Death Risk After Heart Surgery
  October 04, 2012
• Early Humans Commonly Consumed Meat, Researchers Say
  October 03, 2012
• 'Half-Match' Marrow Transplants Help Some With Sickle Cell
  September 21, 2012
• Cholesterol Screenings Up, But Certain Groups Still Lag: CDC
  September 06, 2012
• Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Anemia?
  September 05, 2012
• Even 'High-Normal' Blood Sugar Tied to Brain Shrinkage
  September 04, 2012
• Study Uses Stem Cells to Boost Red Blood Cell Production
  August 07, 2012
• Guidelines Issued for New Blood Thinner Brilinta
  July 16, 2012
• U.S. Blood Supply at Dangerously Low Levels: Red Cross
  June 26, 2012
• Quick-Reversal Method May Be at Hand for New Blood Thinner
  June 20, 2012
• Many Suffer Leg, Lung Clots While Hospitalized: CDC
  June 07, 2012
• 'Rediscovered' Lymphoma Drug Helps Double Survival: Study
  June 03, 2012
• Aspirin May Prevent Recurrence of Deep Vein Blood Clots
  May 23, 2012
• FDA Panel Votes Against New Use for Blood Thinner Xarelto
  May 23, 2012
• New Blood Thinner May Lower Chances of Clots in High-Risk Heart Patients: FDA
  May 21, 2012
• Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC
  May 18, 2012
• Angioplasty May Be Risky for Those With Poor Leg Circulation
  May 09, 2012
• Evolution May Explain 'Runner's High,' Study Says
  May 09, 2012
• New Drug Shows Promise for Myeloma Patients
  May 09, 2012
• Irregular Heartbeat Poses Greater Stroke Risk for Women Than Men
  May 08, 2012
• Researchers Rejuvenate Blood-Forming Stem Cells in Mice
  May 03, 2012
• 'Iceman' Mummy Yields Oldest Human Blood Cells
  May 02, 2012
• Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin for Heart Failure: Study
  May 02, 2012
• Certain Birth Control Pills May Carry Higher Blood Clot Risk: FDA
  April 10, 2012
• Infection Might Raise Blood Clot Risk for Older Adults: Study
  April 05, 2012
• Omontys Approved for Anemic People With Kidney Disease
  March 27, 2012
• One Antibiotic Appears to Ease Severe E. Coli Infection
  March 13, 2012
• Sickle Cell Blood Test Might Predict Severity of Disease
  March 02, 2012
• New Drug May Help Fight Rare Bone Marrow Disorder
  February 29, 2012
• Circulatory Disorder Not Studied Enough in Women, Experts Say
  February 15, 2012
• Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression?
  February 03, 2012
• Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure Patients
  February 03, 2012
• Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study
  February 02, 2012
• Anemia May Boost Death Risk After Stroke
  February 02, 2012
• New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study
  February 02, 2012
• Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study
  February 01, 2012
• Repeat Scans Urged for Head Injury When Blood Thinners Involved
  January 19, 2012
• Narrowed Artery Condition Often Goes Undiagnosed: Study
  January 19, 2012
• Experimental Blood Thinner Given Before Surgery Shows Benefit
  January 17, 2012
• Joint Replacement Patients Face Blood Clot Risk in Hospital
  January 17, 2012
• Adding Lovenox Didn't Reduce Blood Clot Death Risk in Study
  December 28, 2011
• Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommended for Adults With Diabetes
  December 22, 2011
• Screening Alone Not Enough to Prevent Sudden Death in College Athletes
  December 20, 2011
• Low Iron Levels May Increase Blood Clot Risk
  December 15, 2011
• Study Finds Fewer Blood Transfusions Needed After Hip Surgeries
  December 14, 2011
• Cancer Outpatients at Greater Risk for Blood Clots
  December 13, 2011
• Health Tip: Help Protect Against Blood Clots
  December 13, 2011
• FDA Panel Cites Clot Risk From Contraceptive Patch
  December 12, 2011
• Low-Dose Aspirin After Lung Clot Could Prevent Recurrence
  December 12, 2011
• Gene Therapy a Boon for 6 Hemophilia Patients
  December 12, 2011
• Adult Sickle Cell Drug May Benefit Kids, Too
  December 12, 2011
• FDA Panels to Weigh Safety of Newer Forms of the 'Pill'
  December 07, 2011
• Sickle Cell Disease Tied to 'Silent Strokes' in Children
  December 02, 2011
• Self-Monitoring of Blood Thinner May Halve Clot Risk
  December 01, 2011
• More Aggressive Chemo May Help Younger Lymphoma Patients: Study
  November 25, 2011
• Newer Blood Thinner May Pose Danger to Trauma Patients
  November 23, 2011
• Jakafi Approved for Rare Bone-Marrow Disease
  November 16, 2011
• Blood Type May Be Associated With Stroke Risk: Study
  November 16, 2011
• Blood Thinner Xarelto Shows Promise for Heart Patients
  November 14, 2011
• Sepsis Plus Heart Rhythm Disorder Linked to Stroke, Death
  November 14, 2011
• Warfarin May Need Less Monitoring for Some
  November 14, 2011
• FDA Approves First Umbilical Cord Blood Product
  November 11, 2011
• Maternal Blood Test Might Spot Birth Defects More Safely
  November 09, 2011
• Xarelto Approved to Prevent Stroke in People With Abnormal Heartbeat
  November 04, 2011
• Using Drug for Prevention Might Help in Hard-to-Treat Hemophilia
  November 02, 2011
• 'Mini' Stem Cell Transplant May Help Seniors With Blood Cancer
  November 01, 2011
• Ferriprox Approved to Treat 'Iron Overload'
  October 14, 2011
• Blood Infection Costliest U.S. Hospital Condition: Report
  October 07, 2011
• Anemia Could Add to Surgical Risks
  October 06, 2011
• Scientists Spot New Clues to HIV-Linked Dementia
  October 06, 2011
• Soliris Approval Expanded to Include Rare Blood Disorder
  September 23, 2011
• Two Varicose Veins Treatments Equally Effective
  September 19, 2011
• Family of Four Has Its Genome Sequenced
  September 16, 2011
• Heart Disease May Pose Problems in Orthopedic Surgery Patients
  September 01, 2011
• Scientists Use Stem Cells for Blood 'Self-Transfusion'
  September 01, 2011
• Babies Born With Heart Disease Often Harmed by Gut Bacteria
  September 01, 2011
• New Blood Thinner May Outperform Warfarin for Irregular Heartbeat
  August 29, 2011
• C-Sections Linked to Doubled Risk for Blood Clots
  August 26, 2011
• Central Catheters May Raise Risk of Blood Clots After Surgery
  August 16, 2011
• Health Tip: Prevent Bleeding While Taking a Blood Thinner
  August 11, 2011
• Regular Exercise Helps Keep Leg Arteries Clear
  August 09, 2011
• Life-Threatening Leg Clots Run in Families, Study Shows
  August 08, 2011
• Many Heart Patients Anemic After Too Many Blood Tests in Hospital
  August 08, 2011
• U.S. 'Stroke Belt' May Also Be 'Sepsis Belt'
  August 04, 2011
• More Neurology Residents Using Clot-Busting Drug for Stroke
  August 04, 2011
• Growing Up Near Livestock Tied to Blood Cancers
  July 28, 2011
• Blood Stored Too Long May Threaten Patient Safety
  July 21, 2011
• FDA Urges Reduced Doses for Anemia Drugs
  June 24, 2011
• Study May Dispel Worries About High Levels of Folic Acid
  June 10, 2011
• Health Tip: Pregnancy Requires More Iron
  June 07, 2011
• Joint Replacement Risks Rise at Less Experienced Hospitals
  June 07, 2011
• Researchers Find Cousin of Hepatitis C Virus in Dogs
  May 23, 2011
• Unnecessary Blood Tests Plunge After Cost Reminders: Study
  May 17, 2011
• Scan Technology Tied to Overtreatment of Clots in Lungs
  May 09, 2011
• New Hepatitis C Drugs Close to Gaining FDA Approval
  April 28, 2011
• Tall, Obese Men More Prone to Leg Clots: Study
  April 28, 2011
• Novel Hepatitis C Drug Holds Promise: FDA
  April 27, 2011
• Pet Dogs May Be Exposed to High Levels of Flame Retardants
  April 27, 2011
• Health Tip: Don't Take Fainting Lightly
  April 25, 2011
• Health Tip: Health Conditions May Cause Paleness
  April 25, 2011
• Newer 'Pill' Linked to Higher Risk of Blood Clots
  April 22, 2011
• Experimental Test May Warn of Premature Births
  April 20, 2011
• Off-Label Use of Clotting Drug Soars, Report Finds
  April 19, 2011
• Blood Test May Help Predict Spread of Melanoma
  April 15, 2011
• Brisk Walk Can Boost Blood Flow to the Brain: Report
  April 12, 2011
• Risks of Estrogen Hormone Therapy Seen to Fade After Treatment Ends
  April 05, 2011
• Health Tip: If You Have a Bleeding Disorder
  April 04, 2011
• Blood Test Holds Hope for Spotting Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
  April 04, 2011
• Poor Eating Habits May Lead to Anemia in Older Women
  March 25, 2011
• Severe Blood Clots Should be Treated Aggressively: Heart Docs
  March 21, 2011
• Study Questions Tests Used to Spot Heart Risks in Kidney Patients
  March 15, 2011
• Dramatic Drop in Blood Infections Among ICU Patients: CDC
  March 01, 2011