“The Transfusion Medicine Service in the Department of Pathology performs therapeutic apheresis on patients who have an illness associated with an abnormal cellular or plasma-based blood component,” ...

Thousands of people globally with an iron disorder have their blood regularly thrown out—Australian research shows it can be used to save lives Many countries regularly experience shortages of blood ...

A wellness procedure called 'inuspheresis therapy' has sparked attention online, with claims about removing toxic substances ...

Plasma cell myeloma is another name for multiple myeloma. It’s a cancer that develops in a type of blood cell called plasma cells. It’s not curable, but you can often manage it well with medications.

On average, an adult has about 1.2 to 1.5 gallons – or 10 units – of blood in their body, according to the American Red Cross. This accounts for approximately 10% of a person's weight. Now that's a ...

The trade in human blood might seem gruesome. In fact, it is essential. Plasma, the main component of blood, is a crucial ingredient for a range of medicines, from haemophilia treatments to rabies ...

The number of plasma donors at the blood bank has decreased significantly since the opening of the for-profit centers. Plasma donated to the blood bank is used directly by hospitals, while plasma sold ...