Essays

Scholarly essays and narrative non-fiction, all aimed towards further enhancing our appreciation and understanding of blood in health and disease

About Essays

The essay section is edited by Dr. Charles Bardes. Essays are written by thought leaders and scholars at all levels, from medical students to medical residents, established physicians, and non-physicians. The only requirement is that they touch on blood in ways that help us understand its place in medicine and society.

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Learning Resources

Learn all things blood-related with Infographics, microcourses, quizzes and more

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Blood Smears

Examine blood cell morphology in health and disease

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Humanities and Blood

Explore blood through the prism of literature and art

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