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BLOOD TRANSFUSION HISTORY
On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...- March 27 in World History: From Charles I’s ascension to the English Throne, blood transfusion breakthrough to power shift and deadly air disasterOn this day in history, Charles I ascended the English throne in 1625. Medical history was made in 1914 with the first successful non-direc...
- Bengaluru lab fails to match woman’s blood type to anyone, discovers first human with ultra-rare antigen that could revolutionize medicineA woman in Karnataka is the first person identified with the CRIB blood group antigen. Doctors discovered it during a cardiac surgery when ...
- Bryan Johnson’s bloodless experiment to 'live forever': What is behind the billionaire biohacker’s plasma purge?In a bold new twist on his quest for eternal youth, longevity crusader Bryan Johnson has undergone a full plasma replacement, swapping his ...
- His blood was special. Australian blood donor saved lives of 24 lakh babies. Who was James Harrison?James Harrison, known as the 'Man with the Golden Arm,' passed away at 88. His blood donations, which spanned over six decades, helped save...
- Ratan Tata in search of blood donor: Help needed to save critically ill dogRatan Tata has issued an urgent appeal on Instagram, seeking a blood donor for a seven-month-old puppy suffering from suspected tick fever ...
- British PM Rishi Sunak apologises for 'infecting thousands with tainted blood', says its 'a day of shame for the British state'British PM Rishi Sunak apologized for a cover-up by the NHS, revealed in a report, where over 30,000 people were infected with HIV and Hepa...
- Blood Donation: Who can donate, who can't, and what are the rules for blood donation?Blood donation is a selfless act that can make a profound difference in the lives of others. Understanding the criteria for blood donation,...
- World Thalassaemia Day 2023: Date, theme, history, significanceAs we prepare to commemorate Thalassaemia Awareness Day this year and promote greater understanding of this disease, here are some key poin...
- World Blood Donor Day: From a healthier heart to a better mental state, here are some surprising benefits of donating bloodOn World Blood Donor Day find out why blood donation is not just an act of kindness.
- Nobel Prize in medicine jointly awarded to Harvey J Alter, Michael Houghton, Charles M Rice for discovery of Hepatitis C virusThe discovery of the scientists allowed the rapid development of antiviral drugs directed at hepatitis C.
- Covid-19 plasma therapy safe, without adverse side effects: StudyThe clinical administration of the blood component plasma from recovered Covid-19 patients to those severely affected by the disease could ...
- AIIMS planning to conduct clinical trial of plasma therapyAIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said the mode of treatment in COVID-19 is still at an "experimental stage" and there is a need for good a...
- ‘No blood from gays’: Male donors to be asked about sex lifeThe ban also applies to individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as cancer, organ failure, allergies and respiratory ailments.
- Swelling of hands & feet, fatigue, irritability: Everything you need to know about sickle cell diseaseThe symptoms aggravate due to dehydration, infection and hypoxia.
- Centre proposes to rename 'blood banks' as 'blood centres'The Centre has fixed 103 riders to streamline the rules for blood donation. The minimum age for a blood donor remains 18 years and the maxi...
- World Thalassemia Day: Why couples should match blood, not 'kundli', before marriageThalassemia, a blood disorder, is caused by the weakening and destruction of blood cells.
- Zika virus: Facts you should knowZika virus disease is caused by a virus primarily transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes genus, main...
- Why we still don't have an Ebola vaccineAmid emergency WHO meetings and frenzied containment efforts, where is the Ebola vaccine?
- BJP holds blood donation camp on its foundation dayThe Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP organised a blood donation camp today to commemorate the 33rd foundation day of the party.
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