Blood transfusions work to replace blood that is lost due to injury, surgery, or to treat medical conditions. The type of blood transfusion given depends on the reason for requiring one. This article ...

A baby boy in the U.K. who contracted a virus when he was still in the womb is thought to be the youngest in the country to undergo a rare blood transfusion procedure — and his mom says he's now a ...

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Doctors may recommend blood transfusions as part of AML treatment. The specific transfusion type and associated risks ...

An earlier blood transfusion—done when hemoglobin levels were higher—after major general or vascular surgery among people with heart disease was associated with a lower risk of some complications but ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Affected hemoglobin inside your red blood cells (RBCs) causes them to lose their flexible donut shape and take on a “C” shape. These ...

An intrauterine transfusion is considered "one of the riskiest, most complex and rarest lifesaving transfusions" NHS Blood Donation A baby boy in the U.K. who contracted a virus when he was still in ...