Essays

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

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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

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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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