Dr. Lally said that's why blood drives in our community -- such as the Carter Blood Cares - 25 News blood drive on June 9th — are so vital. So, what do you need to know before you donate? “We do like ...

I donated blood for the first time in Swindon and was amazed at how quick and easy it was - here's everything you need to ...

You can say goodbye to the finger pricks when donating blood! The Red Cross has a new way to test your hemoglobin levels that is prick-free. Sign up for our Newsletters For the past four months, ...

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The immediate treatment consists of giving blood thinners (known as anticoagulants). In the first few days, these are either heparin into the veins (intravenously), or injections of ...

Strathcona County firefighters rolled up their sleeves on Wednesday, April 30 to give from the heart. Gathering at the Agora, they joined Canadian Blood Services for the first Strathcona Firefighters ...

In adults, the most common is the mid-cubital vein, a large blood vessel that makes blood collection easier and will also give good results if the blood is drawn correctly. Physically, veins are ...

Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot forms in a vein deep within ... Lillard's presence should give Milwaukee a significant boost. Lillard averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 assists ...

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has been cleared of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right calf and is off the blood-thinning ... ‘We can’t give a timeline.’ ...

DVT stands for deep vein thrombosis ... ‘I can’t give you a timeline.’ ” Because players cannot play on blood thinners, the goal is to diagnose what causes the clotting.

In addition to Lillard, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was sidelined after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder. If not treated, deep vein thrombosis can be life ...