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After nearly three decades, the FDA just approved a breakthrough treatment for essential thrombocythemia, a rare blood disorder affecting thousands. The long-acting therapy showed ten times better results than existing options.
Patients with essential thrombocythemia finally have a new treatment option after nearly three decades. Taiwan just approved BESREMi, a therapy that could help thousands manage this rare blood disorder more effectively.
Children as young as 5 can now benefit from groundbreaking CRISPR gene therapy for severe blood disorders. New research shows the treatment works safely in younger kids, potentially preventing years of disease complications.
Scientists discovered that ruxolitinib, a medication for blood disorders, helps the body fight malaria more effectively and build stronger immunity. The breakthrough could save lives among the 600,000 people, mostly young children, who die from malaria each year.
Chinese researchers just proved that a safer, more precise gene editing tool can cure β-Thalassaemia, a life-threatening blood disorder affecting millions worldwide. Unlike earlier methods, this new system made zero mistakes while editing patient cells.
Scientists discovered that human red blood cell production works differently than decades of mouse-based research suggested. The breakthrough could lead to better treatments for anemia and blood disorders.
Mount Sinai researchers made old blood stem cells behave like young ones again by repairing tiny cellular recycling centers, boosting their regenerative power eightfold. This discovery could lead to treatments that help elderly people maintain healthier immune systems and reduce risks of blood disorders.
Seventeen-year-old Ariya Behrens is sharing her powerful story of how blood donations helped her beat cancer. Her message comes as the Pint for a Pint Blood Drive encourages donors to give blood and enjoy free ice cream this summer.
Benji Sanchez, an 11-year-old who beat childhood cancer three times, partnered with Critical Care Comics to combat a critical blood shortage in Las Vegas. The initiative comes as hospitals nationwide lost over 2,000 blood donations due to severe weather, with cancer patients relying on a quarter of the nation's blood supply. #
Five people with a life-threatening blood disorder no longer need regular transfusions after receiving a groundbreaking gene therapy in China. The treatment could bring hope to 350 million carriers of thalassaemia worldwide.
Scientists created a dime-sized device that checks if donated blood is still safe to use, potentially saving lives by catching weak blood before transfusion. The chip uses sound waves to stress-test red blood cells through a smartphone.
European researchers are developing a simple blood test that could detect Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms appear, using graphene technology to identify warning signs from a single drop of blood. The device could make early screening as routine as checking blood sugar.
Delhi's Health Minister kicked off a blood donation drive at a major hospital, calling the act of giving blood a lifesaving gift that strengthens community trust in public healthcare. The initiative aims to ensure no patient goes without treatment due to blood shortages.
After five decades of investigation, researchers have identified a new blood group system that could transform care for patients with rare blood types. The discovery began with one woman's unusual blood sample in 1972.
Rock legends Metallica are giving away limited-edition tour merchandise to blood donors across the UK as summer heat causes critical blood supply shortages. The collaboration between the band and NHS Blood and Transplant aims to inspire thousands of new donors while Metallica performs their M72 tour dates.
A new global study reveals that more than 85% of blood donations worldwide now come from voluntary unpaid donors, marking major progress in making lifesaving transfusions safer and more sustainable. The shift represents decades of work to build trustworthy blood systems that save lives every single day.
Chemical engineer Sean Farrington says measuring blood viscosity (how it flows) could become as common as checking blood pressure. His TED talk explains how the science of flow in everyday products could revolutionize medical diagnostics.
Johnson & Johnson's experimental treatment Imaavy has now passed two major clinical trials for a rare autoimmune blood disorder, bringing hope to patients whose own immune systems attack their red blood cells. The FDA is already fast-tracking its review under priority status.
Nigeria is strengthening how it regulates blood donations and transfusions, bringing life-saving care up to global safety standards. The move could protect millions who depend on blood products during emergencies, surgeries, and childbirth.
A Minnesota teacher who needed 320 blood and platelet transfusions during her cancer battle now organizes school blood drives to help save other lives. Elizabeth Lowry turned her second chance into action for her community.
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