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Red Cross Faces Blood Shortage

American Red Cross declares nationwide emergency blood shortage

In a press release Monday, the Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage nationwide as the need for blood "continue (s) to outpace available blood supplies."

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American Red Cross urges people to donate blood amid dire shortage

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Regional: Red Cross Faces Blood Shortage, Asks For Donors

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Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as Central Illinois blood drives seek donors

The American Red Cross is urging people across Central Illinois to donate blood after declaring an emergency blood shortage nationwide.

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Red Cross declares 'emergency blood shortage' as demand increases and donations dip

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American Red Cross giving movie tickets to blood donors amid shortage

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NJ hospital sets national standard with blood transfusion program

University Hospital's prehospital blood transfusion program is the first in the nation to receive accreditation from an international blood-bank safety group.

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Everything You Need to Know About Blood Transfusions for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) can damage bone marrow, lowering red blood cells and platelets. Transfusions replace missing cells to manage anemia or thrombocytopenia. Up to 9 in 10 people with MDS may need red blood cell transfusions for anemia symptoms.