Blood money
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the first successful human-to-human blood transfusion, conducted by James Blundell, an English obstetrician working just across the Thames from The Economist’s
Blood
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Dengue drives up demand for platelets
New Delhi: The spurt in dengue cases in the city has sent the demand for platelets—a human blood component which is the mainstay for treatment in severe cases—soaring. According to the Indian Red Cross
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The knowledge, attitude and practice towards blood donation among voluntary blood donors in Chennai, India
An integrated strategy for blood safety is required for the provision of safe and adequate blood. Recruiting a sufficient number of safe blood donors is an emerging challenge. The shortage of blood in
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Cabinet approves test that detects infected blood faster
The blood banks in city will soon have an advanced testing mechanism that helps in faster detection of infectious diseases, which can be transmitted through blood transfusion. The proposal has been approved
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Prevalence of β-thalassemia and other haemoglobinopathies in six cities in India: a multicentre study
<p>The population of India is extremely diverse comprising of more than 3,000 ethnic groups who still follow endogamy. Haemoglobinopathies are the commonest hereditary disorders in India and pose a major
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Delhi hospitals told to keep platelet separators working
Anti-larval measures intensified following rise in dengue cases With 450 cases of dengue being reported across the city, Delhi Health Minister A.K. Walia on Monday directed all the government and private hospitals having platelet separator machines and blood banks to ensure that their equipment was in perfect working condition and able to produce platelets and allied produce round-the-clock.
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Making every drop count
India has the highest number of deaths from road accidents, according to the World Health Organisation. In 2009, there were half a million accidents in India and 1,05,000 people lost their lives. Besides,
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Blood test to monitor cancer treatment
Way To Oversee Progress Of Tumours Without The Need For Surgery Or Scans Developed London: Scientists have devised a new simple blood test that can clearly show whether treatments to reduce tumours is
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A blood test to spot all strains of bird flu in just 2 hours
Tokyo: A single blood test can now detect the deadly H5N1 bird flu infection in just two hours time. Scientists have for the first time developed the world’s most rapid and comprehensive diagnostic kit
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Drawing blood
Blood collection and transfusion services in India need urgent attention. (Editorial)
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Environmental lead after Hurricane Katrina
I support the warning about the hazards of power sanding and their call for enforcing the New Orleans, Louisiana, Code of Ordinances (2001) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renovation, Repair,