Own-blood donors cancer fears

Blood transfusions: - More dangerous than we thought

The blood transfusion is a standard procedure in our hospitals, and many of us regard it as our social duty to give blood. Around 2.5 million units...

Vaccination affects immune system diseases

I was surprised that the article on asthma (WDDTY vol 3 no 8) did not mention vaccination as a major cause of the malfunction of the immune system. I...

Overactive immune system linked to cancer

An overactive immune system over the long term may be a significant factor in the development of cancer.

Dangers of donor blood

Blood used for transfusions may have too high potassium concentrations due to routine radiation treatment, which could be hazardous to babies, pregna...

Sle: immune system melt down

Systemic lupus erythematosus is another one of those puzzling Twentieth century diseases without an obvious cause. Like arthritis, SLE, which effects...

Neonatal blood transfusions may lead to adult hep c

Adult hepatitis C may have its roots in the routine blood transfusions given to premature or underweight babies in the 1960s. ...