May 14, 2013: CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
Since 1993, hospitalization rates have increased 51 percent for these patients, researchers say

May 02, 2013: Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Also Prevent Lethal Blood Clots
Large U.S. study followed people nearly 5 years to gauge their risk

April 30, 2013: Kcentra Approved to Stop Severe Bleeding in Heart Patients
Can be given faster than plasma

April 24, 2013: 'Gut Reaction' May Predict Cardiovascular Risk
Higher levels of stomach substance called TMAO linked to heart attack, stroke, study suggests

April 24, 2013: Blood Test May Catch Deadly Fungal Infection Quickly
Test for Candida in bloodstream is not yet on market

April 24, 2013: 'Off-the-Shelf' Artificial Blood Vessels Show Promise
They might be helpful for kidney failure patients on dialysis, animal study suggests

April 23, 2013: Common Heart Meds May Boost Recovery From Non-Cardiac Surgeries
Large study looked at possible protective effect of beta-blockers

April 10, 2013: New Strategy Helps Young Lymphoma Patients Avoid Radiation Treatment
Approach resulted in high remission rates without the risks tied to radiotherapy, researchers say

April 04, 2013: Despite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in Blood
Mineral has been linked to learning and behavioral problems, CDC says

April 03, 2013: Health Tip: Slumping Iron?
Learn the warning signs of iron deficiency anemia

April 02, 2013: Study Pinpoints Women at Risk for Blood Clots From Pregnancy
Factors include age, disease history and weight

March 13, 2013: Scientists Report Clues to Flu Shot's Effectiveness
When people fail to make enough white blood cells the vaccine is less protective, study finds

March 12, 2013: Blood Test Plus Targeted Care May Stop Heart Failure Before It Starts
Coordination between primary care docs and cardiologists is key to prevention, study suggests

March 05, 2013: Stored Donor Blood May Have Shorter Shelf Life Than Thought
After 3 weeks cells' ability to deliver oxygen fades, research suggests

February 21, 2013: Blood Thinners May Boost Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
But it's too early to recommend anticoagulants for this purpose

February 20, 2013: Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns: Study
Some bacteria may avoid detection with standard exams, researchers contend

February 01, 2013: Ravicti Approved for Urea Cycle Disorders
Conditions inhibit ammonia removal from the body

January 23, 2013: Drug Approved for Inherited Blood Disorder
Exjade removes excess iron, FDA says

January 23, 2013: Blood Test Might Help Guide Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Preliminary results show promise for 'individualized' chemotherapy

January 17, 2013: Octaplas Approved for Blood-Clotting Disorders
Made from treated human plasma

January 10, 2013: Blood Disorder Cases Tied to Prescription Painkiller Abuse
Addicts crushed, dissolved and injected Opana ER pills, CDC says

January 10, 2013: Which Hospital Patients Need Drugs to Prevent Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
New scoring system helps doctors decide when to prescribe antacids

December 28, 2012: Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait Are Not the Same

December 26, 2012: Lifestyle Affects Outcome of Peripheral Artery Procedure: Study
Taking aspirin, statins and not smoking helps people with blocked leg arteries avoid complications

December 12, 2012: Zinc Shows Promise Against Deadly Jellyfish Venom
Study looked at Australian box jellyfish stings in mice

December 12, 2012: Blood Cancer Patients May Benefit From New Transplant Technique
Cord-blood expansion method could speed recovery, researchers say

December 10, 2012: Gaps in Care Found for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
More effort needed to ease transition to adulthood, researchers say

December 10, 2012: New Blood Thinner May Help Prevent Leg Clots, Study Finds
Apixaban appears safer, easier to use than warfarin, but just as effective, researchers say

November 07, 2012: Loss of Key Blood Cell Gene Tied to Anemia, Animal Research Suggests
Seniors, women of childbearing age and kids at greatest risk for the blood disorder, researchers say

November 06, 2012: Standard Dose of Blood Thinner May Not Be Best for All Patients
Early study found that clots might not be prevented in some, while others could face bleeding risk

November 05, 2012: Controversial Alternative Heart Treatment Shows Hint of Benefit
But this is the first rigorous study of chelation therapy and more research is needed, experts say

October 17, 2012: Blood or Bone Marrow Better for Stem Cell Transplants?
Study found no survival differences, but blood cells may be associated with more chronic side effects

October 09, 2012: Kids With Hemophilia Should Be Active, But Avoid Risky Sports: Study
Non-contact activities safest, allowing children to enjoy exercise, experts say

October 08, 2012: Fresh Blood as Good as Older Blood for Preemie Transfusions: Study
Finding backs current blood bank policies, researchers note

September 21, 2012: 'Half-Match' Marrow Transplants Help Some With Sickle Cell
Small study suggests potential new option one day in treatment of the blood disease

September 06, 2012: Cholesterol Screenings Up, But Certain Groups Still Lag: CDC
Younger, less-educated adults and Hispanics not as likely to get blood levels tested

September 04, 2012: Even 'High-Normal' Blood Sugar Tied to Brain Shrinkage
Scans show memory, thinking regions shrank in those at high end of 'normal' range; more study needed

August 30, 2012: New Drug Approved for Lack of Certain White Blood Cells
A condition affecting some chemotherapy patients

August 07, 2012: Study Uses Stem Cells to Boost Red Blood Cell Production
New method could dramatically increase transfusion blood supply, researchers say

July 18, 2012: Scientists Say Blood Test May Help Predict Alzheimer's
High blood levels of a substance linked to cell death, inflammation seemed to indicate higher risk

July 16, 2012: Guidelines Issued for New Blood Thinner Brilinta
Drug should be considered for treating unstable angina along with older drugs, experts say

July 11, 2012: HIV Drug May Prevent Bone Marrow Transplant Complication
The drug, maraviroc, protects against graft-versus-host disease in the liver and gut

July 05, 2012: Myelodysplastic Syndrome Linked to Abnormal Stem Cells
Bone marrow cells must be wiped out to improve cure rates, researchers say

July 05, 2012: 300,000 People in U.S. Living With Chagas Disease: Report
Although usually spread by parasite, mother-infant transmission seen

July 02, 2012: No Health Risk When Jehovah's Witnesses Refuse Blood: Study
Heart-surgery survival similar between 'Witnesses' and transfused patients

June 26, 2012: U.S. Blood Supply at Dangerously Low Levels: Red Cross
Donations fell by 50,000 in June, experts note

June 20, 2012: Quick-Reversal Method May Be at Hand for New Blood Thinner
Drugs like apixaban have advantages, but bleeding risk requires rapid antidote, researchers say

June 07, 2012: Many Suffer Leg, Lung Clots While Hospitalized: CDC
Risk of potentially deadly blockages rises with age; prevention efforts urged

June 04, 2012: 'Rediscovered' Lymphoma Drug Helps Double Survival: Study
Patients who got bendamustine plus another med also had fewer side effects

May 24, 2012: FDA Panel Votes Against New Use for Blood Thinner Xarelto
Agency advisers say there's not enough data in company trials on benefit for high-risk patients