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World Blood Donor Day 2020: What to do before, during and after blood donation

The benefits of donating blood aren't just for recipients, it can also benefit your body in many ways. World Blood Donor Day is being celebrated across the globe today to thank all blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. If you've decided to donate blood, follow these tips for a successful blood donation.
World blood donor day 2020: 5 common mistakes people make while donating blood

There are a lot of people who are willing to donate blood, but due to lack knowledge on the process, many are not able to do it. Today is World Blood Donor Day, and we take this as an opportunity to inform our readers about some common mistakes they should avoid while donating their blood.
World Blood Donor Day 2020: Essential Facts of Blood Transfusion

Blood transfusion is a life-saving procedure for many patients. Today, on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, let us take a look at a few essential facts of this procedure.
World Blood Donor Day 2020: 5 reasons why you cannot donate blood

As we get ready to celebrate World Blood Donor Day on June 14, let us see who can donate blood and who can't.
World Blood Donor Day 2020: Blood types and matches explained

With World Blood Donor Day around the corner, we tell you all about the different types of blood and their matches. Read on to know more.
World Blood Donor Day 2019: The ABC of blood donation

Blood donation is a noble act that can save the lives of millions all across the world. Today, on World Blood Donation Day, here is all you need to know about this global campaign, its significance and other important facets of blood donation.
World Blood Donor Day 2019: 7 amazing ways it boosts the donor’s health

As we celebrate World Blood Donor Day today and encourage more people to donate blood and save lives, we share with you how the donor also benefits from this process.
Top Delhi surgeons under police scanner in international kidney racket

The Fortis hospital has been served notice in cases relating to the violation of Transplantation of Human Organs Act.
Study: marijuana may not affect kidney transplant outcomes

According to a new study published in the Clinical Kidney Journal, the usage of marijuana by kidney donors has no measurable effect on the outcome of kidney transplants for donors or recipients.
23-year-old gets a new lease of life due to heart and lung transplant

Organ donation is the need of the hour. Lakhs of people are waiting to receive organs. But, now a 23-year-old man from Jalana, Maharashtra, can lead a healthy life due to organ donation.
Being human: Colleague donates a kidney to save the life of a junior

In a rare instance, a senior colleague offered to donate a kidney to her fellow colleague who was suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
Mumbai hospital culminates month-long organ donation awareness drive

Every year over 5 lakh people in India lose their lives waiting for an organ. Fortis Hospital, Kalyan has taken an initiative to fix this issue.
National Eye Donation Fortnight: 5 facts you ought to know

There have been considerable efforts from the government, NGOs and private institutes to increase public awareness about the need for an increased eye donation. Yet the donation figures remain abysmally low. The reason for hesitance is due to lack of awareness about the process as well as deep-rooted superstitions.
6 things about kidney transplant that you should know before going under the knife

You might have to be on dialysis for a while after the transplant until your new kidney starts working which can take a few days to weeks. Know about other facts on transplant which will help you to plan better.
Eating nuts may boost sperm count

For men planning for fatherhood, regularly consuming 60 gms of nuts can improve the quality and quantity of sperm.
Naga students initiate blood-donation camp for unprivileged patients

In a move to render services to the people, especially for the needy and poorer section of the society, a blood-donation camp was held at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital recently in the national capital.
Know what happens if the person is infused with wrong blood group

Many problems can arise if the person is infused with the wrong blood group.
World Blood Donor Day: Know the conditions in which you can donate blood

All you need to know about blood donation.
World Blood Donor Day - 10 things to keep in mind before and after blood donation

Planning to donate blood? Dr Nitin Agarwal shares some important tips you should know.
SRCC Children's Hospital launches one-of-a kind blood bank at the hospital

The blood bank is dedicated to the children of Mumbai.