Plasma makes up a portion of the blood that contains electrolytes and proteins to support clotting, blood pressure, and cellular function. Some 6,500 units of plasma are needed for transfusions each ...

Used in the treatment of more than 300 rare and life-threatening diseases, plasma can only be sourced from human donation. Unfortunately, the medical community is still recovering from a Covid-19 ...

Donating plasma is an important, voluntary act that can help save lives. Like donated blood, your plasma is used in trauma situations in hospitals to help those in need. Plasma helps to stop bleeding ...

Andrea Stocker's needle is adjusted by one of the Biomed USA employees. Provo residents, including non-college students, can donate their plasma here. (Joe Wirthlin) Blood plasma donation centers ...

Students are turning to new creative and unconventional side gigs, from nail art to plasma donation, to cover living expenses ...

Across the United States, plasma centers are opening in wealthier areas as more people struggle with the high cost of housing ...

Donating plasma is a common practice among college students and a quick way to make extra cash. While plasma donations help many people, there are some risks, such as bleeding, bruising and ...

Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week. By Roni Caryn Rabin and Vjosa Isai For the past year, ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Amanda Kells walked into the Octapharma Plasma donation center on Gaines School ...