Blood Disorders Stories
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CDC: Finger on J&J Pause Button Will Be Lifted in Days
The pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid 19 vaccine should last days, not weeks, according to CDC and FDA officials. -
PSA: Women's Health Alert on J&J Vaccine
Following 6 cases of dangerous blood clots in women who received the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine, the FDA has called for a temporary halt and is convening the Advisory Committee on... -
Genetic Mutation Linked To 'Vampire Disease'
Researchers have identified the genetic mutation they believe helped contribute to vampire myths of the past. -
Blood Cancer Treatment Put 94% Of Multiple Myeloma Patients Into Remission
Immunotherapy was highly effective at treating multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, in a recent clinical trial. -
This May Be The First New Cancer Indicator In 30 Years
A new study has found that high platelet count may be an early indicator of cancer; the discovery could save lives through earlier cancer diagnosis. -
Scientists Create Artificial Blood For Mice, And Hope Humans Are Next
Two new studies suggest we are well on the way to creating a limitless supply of artificial blood. -
How To Talk To Your Doctor About Test Results
The five things to ask your doctor about blood test results. -
Scientists Create Blood In Lab Using Stem Cells
Researchers in England have succeeded in growing human blood in a lab setting, using stem cells. However, the method is not yet perfected, and does not replace the need for traditional blood donations. -
Watch Paper Test Determine Blood Type In 30 Seconds
Researchers in China develop paper strip test that can determine your blood type in just 30 seconds. -
This Gene Therapy Drug Cured A Third Of Dying Lymphoma Patients
A new experimental gene therapy drug has cured a third of seriously ill lymphoma patients involved in a clinical trial. However, the same drug may also have killed two volunteers. More research is needed. -
Scientists Find Key To Keeping Blood Forever Young
Can you have tired blood? New study has figured out the key to keeping blood young, a finding that could prevent disease in elderly individuals. -
Can Smoking Cigarettes Prevent Anemia?
A man and his daughter shared a rare genetic mutation that gave her anemia, but he was healthy — because he smoked cigarettes. Nicotine also benefits patients with schizophrenia and Parkinson's...
