Blood system

Belgium

Could a century-old method help treat COVID-19 patients?

The treatment involves taking plasma from the blood of survivors and injecting it into sick patients.

14 April 2020

USA

'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke reveals she survived 2 brain aneurysms

"Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke wrote an essay for The New Yorker detailing two brain aneurysms she had.

22 March 2019

USA

New blood diopsy test could herald new age in cancer treatment

Doctors are excited at early results of test that could mean widespread early screening, detection and treatment of 10 cancers, significantly impacting survival rates, and slashing health costs.

1 June 2018

Australia

Blood donor who saved millions of babies' lives gives last donation

At 81, James Harrison will no longer donate his blood after 1173 donations over six decades, during which his blood's special antibodies, used to make a vital medicine, have saved countless infant lives.

16 May 2018