ABO blood groups are the most basic system of blood typing. This system divides blood into four groups – A, B, AB and O. The other main grouping used is the Rhesus (Rh) system, which is either ...
THERE is increasing evidence of an association between the ABO blood groups and certain diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract. 1,2 This association has been noted with gastric carcinoma and ...
It is clear that genetic and lifestyle factors may modify the association between ABO blood group and the VTE risk. As VTE is triggered by a combination of risks, the effect of ABO blood group might ...
The Rh or Rhesus system is the second most common blood grouping system. It was first detected in 1940 by Landsteiner and Wiener. Rh typing is the test done to determine whether a person is Rh ...
Matching the blood groups (or blood group compatibility) is one of the primary and most crucial steps in organ donations.
A recent study reveals a link between blood type and stroke risk, particularly for early-onset strokes. Individuals with type ...