Introduction The blood flowing throughout the different parts of the body helps in the transporting of nutrients as well as in the disposal of waste materials. In short, if any ailment should befall the blood, the normal functioning of the bodily systems will be affected to a very large extent. Moreover, it seems that with the passage of time, the number of blood related conditions that occur within the human body has increasing levels of complexity. Let us consider how reading blood related news can enable us to lead a healthy and worry free lifestyle.

Duration of blood storage does not affect status of vital functions Latest research has revealed that there is no change in the status of pulmonary, coagulation or immunology functions based on the duration of through which blood is stored. Stored blood and fresh blood have the same effect on patients when they undergo blood transfusion. The study was conducted by Mayo Clinic. According to Daryl J. Kor who is an assistant professor in anesthesiology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, the perception that the duration of blood storage affects the quality of blood is false. Contrary to previous conceptions, the … Continue reading

Alarming repercussions of knee replacement surgery As per latest studies conducted on the aftermath of knee replacement therapies, it has come to light that people undergoing knee and hip replacement therapies are at heightened risk of being afflicted with blood related disorders. The study specified that one out of two hundred people who undergo hip replacement and one out of hundred people who undergo knee replacement stand the risk of VTE, which stands for venous thrombeombolism. This is a disease in which the blood clot occurs in a vein and might become a serious problem if neglected. The study has … Continue reading

Anemia According to the journal of American society nephrology, treating of blood disorders improve the success rate of kidney transplant. Anemia or the deficiency of red blood cells in the body influences the success rate of kidney transplants. It has been found that by correcting anemia the survival rate o the kidney transplant patients improves considerably. Anemia is common in patients with kidney problems. There are 25 %- 40% chances for the kidney recipients to develop anemia after one year of transplant. The investigators found that correcting anemia by using proper levels of hemoglobin is  better than  partial correction of … Continue reading