Introduction Thalassemia is an inherited blood condition characterised by producing a rare type of haemoglobin by the body. Haemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein molecule in red blood cells. Anaemia is caused by the disorder’s excessive destruction of red blood cells. Anaemia is a disease in which the body loses adequate numbers of healthy red blood cells. Thalassemia is a genetic disease that requires at least one of your parents to be a carrier. A genetic alteration or the deletion of such primary gene fragments causes it. Thalassemia minor is a milder form of the condition. Two types ..read more

Introduction Any disease that affects one or more parts of the blood, usually impairing its ability to function correctly, is referred to as a blood disorder. A blood cell disorder occurs when the red blood cells, white blood cells, or the smaller circulating cells known as platelets, which are essential for clot formation, are affected. The bone marrow, which is the soft tissue within the bones, produces all three cell types. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the organs and tissues of the body. White blood cells aid in the battle against infection in the body. Platelets assist in the clotting ..read more

Introduction An intravenous (IV) line is used to inject blood or a portion of blood into a person’s vein. If a person is bleeding or can’t produce enough blood cells, blood and blood products may be administered. Every year, blood transfusions save millions of lives in the United States. People typically donate whole blood, which is blood drawn directly from a vein through a needle. A blood unit, also known as a pint of blood, is 450 millilitres (16.7 ounces) of whole blood. However, whole blood transfusions are uncommon. Blood is made up of several parts (called components), each of which pe ..read more

One of the most effective ways to keep track of your overall physical well-being is to get regular blood tests. Being checked at regular intervals will help you see how your body changes over time and motivate you to make better health decisions. Let’s take a closer look at some blood tests that adults might have to complete at regular intervals. Complete blood count A full blood count (CBC) test examines the levels of ten different components of each of the primary blood cells: white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. This test measures red blood cell count, haemoglobin, and h ..read more

A blood donation happens when a person gives their consent to have their blood drawn and used for transfusions or fractionated into biopharmaceutical drugs. Donations may be made of whole blood or specialised components. The gift of blood saves lives, and there is a high demand for blood and blood products. World Blood Donor Day. Every 14th of June, World Blood Donor Day is observed to honour volunteer blood donors who have saved many lives. Why Do You Donate Blood? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), despite our large population, India runs out of two million uni ..read more

What to Expect During Blood Donation You’ll be asked to provide detailed information about your medical history and lifestyle to ensure that it’s safe for you to donate your blood and for others to receive your blood. All information is kept strictly secret. Iron levels will be measured with a quick finger prick, and the temperature, heart rate, and other vitals will be taken. You’ll also have to go over some instructional materials. It typically takes 45 minutes to an hour to donate; platelet giving takes around 2 hours. However, the actual time you spend giving is only about 10 minutes ..read more

Without a doubt, the evolution of human blood groups dates back as far as man himself. There are at least three theories about how human blood groups evolved and mutated. Disease, climate, altitude, humidity, and other environmental factors influence blood groups’ global distribution pattern. Humans must have recognized the significance of blood in ancient times. They must have noticed that blood loss usually results in death. The idea of transferring blood from one human to another is centuries old. As the world had not identified blood groups until 1900, what did the people do before that ..read more

“Every few seconds, someone, somewhere, needs blood.” Blood donation has long been recognised as a charitable gesture and a positive behavioural trend. Voluntary and Replacement Blood Donors are the two most common types of blood donors. There is a departure of voluntary donors during significant crises, such as flooding and earthquakes. Such tragedies encourage people to support others without receiving anything in return, and volunteers give a range of charitable donations, including blood. What is not realised, however, is that even otherwise, there is a need for blood? As a resu ..read more

Introduction “Every few seconds, someone, somewhere, needs blood.” An essential aspect of healthcare has always been the supply of blood. A well-functioning blood supply should be a must-have and top priority of healthcare policy. Blood protection is essential for both therapies and emergency interventions. This could help people with life-threatening illnesses live longer, have a better quality of life, and facilitate complicated medical and surgical procedures. Blood is also vital for treating the injured in all forms of emergencies, and it plays a critical, life-saving role in materna ..read more

Introduction Without a doubt, the evolution of human blood groups has a past as old as man himself. There are at least three theories concerning human blood groups evolving and mutating. The global pattern of blood groups’ distribution depends on different environmental factors, such as disease, temperature, altitude, humidity, etc. Everyone has learned about blood groups A, B, AB, and O. Doctors have to make sure that the blood type of a donor is compatible with the recipient’s blood when you get a blood transfusion, or the recipient can die. The blood group of ABO, as the blood groups are k ..read more