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Maharashtra appoints coordinator to manage shortage and wastage of blood across districts
October 13, 2025 3:51 pm
Maharashtra districts identified as under-resourced include Bhandara, Gondia, Nandurbar, Hingoli, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Gadchiroli, and Wardha, where limited storage and fewer blood centres have historically caused shortages.
Florida woman with rare disorder left temporarily blinded and bruised after receiving multiple vaccines simultaneously; know more
October 09, 2024 4:26 pm
Autoimmune disorders involve an overactive or misdirected immune system.
Are transfusion-free transplants sans donated blood promising?
March 13, 2023 6:03 pm
In transfusion-free transplants, the patient's own blood is restricted from loss and is transfused into the patient’s own body
What is postpartum hemorrhage, and can it be prevented?
December 14, 2022 4:30 pm
According to a doctor, to save a woman from dying of PPH, measures like "balloon tamponade, brace sutures to closely tie muscle wall, stepwise devascularisation and a timely hysterectomy" can be considered
World Blood Donor Day: Things to keep in mind before and after donating blood
June 14, 2022 10:53 am
A donor must be in good health, weigh at least 45kg, and be in the age group of 18 to 65 to donate blood or platelets, said Dr Rajeev Nikte
Expert urges for stronger evidence base to improve blood transfusion outcomes
June 13, 2022 5:02 am
Addressing the symposium, Erica Wood, president of the International Society of Blood Transfusion, said the blood transfusion practices need to go beyond the four basics—providing the right blood product to the right patient at the right time for the right reason.
Blood transfusion: From risk factors to care, all you need to know about the procedure
June 13, 2022 3:33 pm
Usually it takes upto 4 hours to complete a transfusion; in emergencies, it can be transfused even at a faster rate, said Dr Manjusha Agarwal
Things to know if your child needs blood transfusion
June 14, 2020 7:44 pm
Duration of transfusion depends on the blood part used, it is maximum for red cells and minimum for platelets.
Amid COVID-19, thalassemia patients face challenges with blood transfusion
May 06, 2020 8:29 pm
Joint secretary of the Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal had earlier announced that all hospitals were to continue blood transfusion.
Coronavirus: People with thalassemia face "blood shortage", appeal for blood donations
April 15, 2020 7:00 pm
Thalassemia major patients, caregivers as well as Indian Red Cross Society have appealed to people to come forward and donate blood amidst coronavirus concerns.
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