#Blood shortage forces New England surgery delay

#Blood shortage forces New England surgery delay

“#Blood shortage forces New England surgery delay” Enlarge Image Periodic, localized blood shortages are not uncommon, but this shortage is “unprecedented in its scope,” said Dr. Claudia Cohn, chief medical officer for the American Association of Blood Banks. Getty Images/Image Source BOSTON — Some New England hospitals are delaying or rescheduling surgeries because of a…

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#NYC teen born with rare disfigurements gets new face

#NYC teen born with rare disfigurements gets new face

“#NYC teen born with rare disfigurements gets new face” For most of her life, Taina Martinez was wracked with anxiety about venturing outside — scared of the horrified stares and mocking laughter. The 17-year-old New York City native was born with a rare combination of facial and head anomalies that impacted her ability to see…

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