Blood transfusions have been one of the most incredible medical advancements in human history, saving countless lives. The ...

A rare blood group, CRIB, has been identified by scientists from India and the UK. The blood group was found in a 38-year-old ...

Scientists from the French Blood Establishment (EFS) has successfully identified the ultra-rare 48 th blood type group, known as “Gwada negative,” which came from a blood sample originally drawn some ...

Craig Melvin, a long-time blood donor, is rolling up his sleeve on live TV for a good cause. The TODAY show co-anchor knows ...

A newly discovered CRIB—an ultra-rare human blood group, which has become a groundbreaking advancement in the world of ...

People in the Reblozyl group had a greater percentage of people (21.4%) who needed fewer blood transfusions and a lower amount of blood needed during those transfusions compared to placebo (4.5%).

Louisville Metro EMS just marked 100 days of having access to blood before a patient gets to the hospital. Earlier this ...

Blood may be free in public hospitals, but low supplies leave Zimbabweans borrowing money to pay for private stocks.

New Jersey paramedics can now administer blood transfusions at the scene of emergencies which can save lives during those ...

Consequently, it was impossible to find a suitable blood donor for her. Many people know their blood type – A, B, AB or O – along with whether they are Rh-positive or negative.

Although there are potentially millions of blood types, transfusions made with blood that matches your type according to the well-established ABO-Rh type system have a 99.8 percent chance of success.

However, the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) only recognizes 47 distinct blood type groups, with the latest being added just last year after a 50-year-long mystery. Now, according to ...