The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care.

Research has proven frozen blood platelets are safe and effective for use in critically injured patients—a breakthrough dramatically extending their shelf life for transfusions from one week to two ...

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