WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WISN) — The first Wauwatosa Fire Department is the first in the state to administer a blood transfusion in the field. They responded to a deadly shooting in Milwaukee, saving one ...
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 ...
A Dickson County girl received her 194th transfusion since birth due to genetic disorder.
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 ...
Some blood transfusion recipients have reported changes in their mood, behavior and even memories after undergoing the procedure. Researchers from the University of Geneva noted that six of seven ...
HIGH. THE WAUWATOSA FIRE DEPARTMENT IS THE FIRST IN THE STATE TO ADMINISTER A BLOOD TRANSFUSION OUT IN THE FIELD. MEDICS RESPONDED TO A DEADLY SHOOTING IN MILWAUKEE RIGHT NEAR 80TH AND CONGRESS, ...
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a health condition that affects the red blood cells. In some cases, people with SCD may require blood transfusions to help treat and manage the condition and prevent ...