After more than 10 years of research, scientists are getting closer to solving one of the biggest issues in kidney ...

For those with kidney failure, a transplant is often the greatest promise of a healthier, longer life. Yet thousands wait years for a match that never comes. Incompatibility of blood type is one of ...

One of the most important aspects of blood donation is blood type compatibility. Whether it's a cancer patient, a trauma victim, a sickle cell patient, or someone undergoing surgery, donated blood is ...

Understanding your blood type is not merely a medical detail; it is a fundamental piece of information that can profoundly impact your health and overall well-being. Blood type, determined by the ...

IN 2023, a paper was published in the journal Blood that ended a mystery stretching back four decades. It detailed the existence of a new blood type, first proposed in the 1980s – and of which there ...

Transplanting organs is tricky business. If you need an organ, you can't receive a donation from just anybody; it follows the same rules as blood type compatibility. For example, someone with blood ...

Medical emergencies strike without warning. Whether it’s a car accident, severe allergic reaction, or unexpected surgery, having family and friends who know your blood type can significantly impact ...

Blood type is usually determined during hospital visits, especially when a transfusion may be needed, such as in surgery or childbirth. [File, Standard] Many of us first learned our blood types during ...