Giving whole blood or the component parts of blood are equally effective options for paramedics and emergency medical ...

Ten students completed the Medical Laboratory Technology program at Beaufort County Community College and were honored during a pinning ceremony on May 5. Madison Alkanowski, Breyona Armstead, Frankie ...

For patients with severe blood loss — maybe they’ve been in a car crash, or become a gunshot victim — every minute counts. “They need blood, at the end of the day,” said Tia Olson, a paramedic field ...

An increasing number of patients are requesting "unvaccinated" blood for transfusions, which can delay care and pose risks to patients’ health, experts warn. There is no evidence that unvaccinated ...

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Former Jehovah's Witness Beatrice Jones felt pressure to refuse a blood transfusion, despite her doctor's wishes When Beatrice Jones was told at the age of 11 she needed a potentially life-saving ...

When Beatrice Jones was told at the age of 11 she needed a potentially life-saving blood transfusion, she felt "a wave of nausea" as her "whole world suddenly collapsed". Doctrine forbids Jehovah's ...

More and more ambulances carry blood when responding to trauma scenes. Officials say transfusions before patients arrive at the hospital will save lives. We're going to talk about a leading cause of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Jehovah’s Witnesses announced members may now store and use their own blood for surgery, marking the first ...

Whole-blood transfusion has recently gained favor in the management of severe hemorrhage; however, data from large clinical trials evaluating its clinical effectiveness and safety are lacking. We ...