We need our blood to walk a very fine line between flowing freely and clotting, and treatments for blood clots in the body naturally come with a risk of excessive bleeding from an injury. But now, ...

People with atrial fibrillation (Afib) who took low doses of blood-thinning drugs known as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) experienced more bleeding during the first three months of treatment.

Researchers say an experimental stroke drug prevented blood clots without the typical side effect of blood thinners: increased bleeding risk. Bleeding is a common and potentially dangerous side effect ...

A new program equips ambulances with blood and trains paramedics to give transfusions to trauma patients, to keep them alive en route to a hospital.

In this Q&A, Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, answers some questions surrounding bleeding in surgery. He discusses triage steps, von Willebrand disease, common mistakes made when administering blood ...

If a person is losing a lot of blood from a heavy period, and it is making them feel weak, dizzy, or sick, they should visit the emergency room (ER). Treatment may include medications to slow the ...

Acute oral ammonia tolerance test. After samples of arterial and venous blood were obtained a 3-gm. dose of ammonium chloride contained in starch capsules was administered by mouth. Forty-five minutes ...

Vaginal bleeding after sex can be caused by dryness, tearing, an infection, or a growth in the uterus, such as cancer or polyps. Additionally, up to 9 percent of menstruating people experience ...

Blood transfusion did not significantly improve the prognosis of patients with digestive bleeding by esophageal varices, according to a study in Open Access Journal of Gastroenterology. “Digestive ...

Blood in stool isn’t always piles. A doctor explains hidden gut problems in young adults, warning signs to watch, and when to ...

Blood may appear black after exposure to oxygen in your uterus — this is completely normal. Implantation, an object left in your vagina, miscarriage, or an STI can also cause black blood. If you ...