And that’s especially true when trauma and severe blood loss are involved. Trauma is the leading cause of death for people 45 and younger, and among trauma patients, uncontrolled bleeding is the ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Since July, Corewell Health Aero Med has provided whole blood to patients experiencing significant blood loss in their helicopters before they get to the hospital. This program ...

Whole blood contains all blood components, including red blood cells, platelets and plasma, according to UCHealth. Only about 1% of emergency medical vehicles in the U.S. carry blood, as most EMS ...

Rowan County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will now carry units of whole blood on its vehicles, expanding the level of lifesaving care available to patients during medical emergencies. […] ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Department of Health says the state’s initial implementation for the administration of whole blood on ambulances has so far been successful for two counties who ...

FORT LAUDERDALE — Paramedics with Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue said they are saving more lives than ever. "I can say I've been doing this for almost 20 years and this is the most impactful ...

The way in which blood stem cells evolve over a lifespan differs greatly between humans and mice, new research reveals. The findings provide a new understanding of the critical factors that influence ...