CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – MUSC Project Impact and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive for sickle cell patients. According to the American Red Cross, there is no universal cure fo… ...

Scientists have uncovered a new biological mechanism behind tissue and organ damage in low-oxygen conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and severe COVID-19. Bursting red blood cells—not ...

HANOVER, N.H. — For the first time in New Hampshire, the American Red Cross hosted a blood drive meant to help people with sickle cell disease. Donations made Monday at Dartmouth College can go ...

A normal white blood cell range for adults is between 4,500 and 11,000 cells per microliter (μL). The ranges tend to be higher in children, and they are based on age.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited red blood cell disorder in the U.S., affecting an estimated 100,000 people, researchers said in background notes.

Anemia is a common condition in kids, affecting almost 5% of children aged 2–11 years in the U.S. Anemia occurs when a child doesn’t have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin (a type of ...

A red blood cell range is considered typical between 4.6 and 6.2 million cells per microliter (cells/μL) for males and 4.2 to 5.4 million cells/μL for females. Other tests may be needed to help ...

“The Red Cross remains dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of all communities, and a diverse blood supply is crucial for improving health outcomes, especially for those living with ...

Premature infants commonly receive adult packed red blood cells (pRBCs) during their hospital stay. As adult erythrocytes differ substantially from those of preterm infants, transfusion of adult pRBCs ...

Recent peer-reviewed study supports what patients shared with their own voices: Automated red blood cell exchange improves the lives of people struggling with sickle cell disease LAKEWOOD, Colo., Nov.

Beyond its direct impact on treating red blood cell disorders, the findings suggest that metabolic features such as glutamine–to–glutamate ratios can be used as biomarkers for many other diseases.