ConnectLife says the blood supply dips during the holidays when regular donors are out-of-town, but this kind of large-scale ...

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that when it comes to managing surgical bleeding, ...

Platelets form clots to help people stop bleeding when they get a cut or scrape, and the body constantly needs to make new ...

Days before Christmas, Orin Albrecht completed his 500th donation, reaching a milestone achieved by only a small number of ...

Research has proven frozen blood platelets are safe and effective for use in critically injured patients—a breakthrough dramatically extending their shelf life for transfusions from one week to two ...

Platelets are probably best known for their role in blood clotting, making scabs and related, if less salubrious, contributions to heart attacks and strokes. But these tiny, saucer-shaped blood cells ...

A ground-breaking research project has proven blood platelets can be frozen for up to two years and still be effective in ...

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong ...

American Red Cross calls Missouri and Illinois donors to give blood or platelets this December to support patients and offset ...