Tag Archives: Blood

Postpartum Stroke Study at Mayo Clinic

February 15th, 2013 - 3:22 pm

“Postpartum stroke” is a stroke that occurs within six weeks of giving birth. Strokes are a focal brain problem causing loss of function, which occurs because of occlusion of the blood vessel causing lack of blood flow. As a consequence, … Continue reading →

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Mayo Researchers Work to Conserve Blood

May 1st, 2009 - 3:57 pm

The first medical center in the nation to develop a blood bank is now working to find ways to conserve blood. In an ironic twist, Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that blood transfusions are best used sparingly. “Although blood transfusions … Continue reading →

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