JW.ORG Jehovah’s Witnesses Select language English Log In (opens new window) Search HOME BIBLE TEACHINGS LIBRARY NEWSROOM ABOUT US Newsroom Newsroom for Journalists Newsroom for Journalists Subscribe All By Region Interview of Pia Di Benedetto, M.D. “With a well-thought-out approach and with targeted strategies, it is possible to perform even major surgeries without transfusing allogeneic blood.” ITALY Interview of Claudio Ronco, M.D. “We have made blood transfusion an exceptional event.” ITALY Interview of Patrizio Mazza, M.D. “It is certainly possible to treat tumors such as lymphoma, acute as well as other types of leukemias, and myeloma (a disease that is on the increase in the Western world) without blood transfusions.” ITALY Interview of Alfredo Guglielmi, M.D. “Jehovah’s Witnesses have led us to be extremely cautious with the use of blood through good patient preparation, careful selection of the patient, careful management in the operating room with all the available blood conservation methods, and management of anemia prior to surgery.” CANADA Five Canadian Teaching Physicians Comment on Advances in Non-Blood Medical Treatment In a recent interview, five notable medical educators shared their experiences in implementing non-blood medical treatment. UNITED STATES Jehovah’s Witnesses Close Transaction of Last Brooklyn Property Listed for Sale, One York Street SOUTH KOREA As Supreme Court Hearing Nears, A Conscientious Objector’s Optimism Grows On August 30, 2018, South Korea’s Supreme Court will hold a public hearing to consider the Constitutional Court’s direction to make provision for conscientious objectors. RUSSIA Russia Confiscates Former Branch Property Prior to the St. Petersburg City Court appeal, a journalist, a religious expert, and two attorneys expose the injustice of Russia’s confiscation of the former branch property. ITALY University of Padua Hosts Landmark Conference to Discuss Advances in Transfusion-Free Medical Care Traditionally, blood transfusions have been considered harmless and the only life-saving medical treatment option for patients undergoing complex medical or surgical procedures. This assumption was challenged by many of the conference speakers. ITALY Interview of Professor Massimo P. Franchi, M.D. “In my professional career, I thank Jehovah’s Witnesses. They made a traditional doctor like myself consider the possibility and importance of reducing the use of blood.” ITALY Interview of Professor Antonio D. Pinna, M.D. “I don’t think we can make a differentiation on religious grounds. There are even patients that are not Witnesses that don’t want blood transfusion.” ITALY Interview of Luca P. Weltert, M.D. “There has been a distinct shift toward less transfusions—and not just in regard to Witness patients, of course, but all over the world—because there is increasing evidence that reduced transfusions means a better outcome.” RUSSIA Russian Authorities Attempt to Seize Property Owned by Jehovah’s Witnesses’ US Corporation Appeal to begin in Saint Petersburg City Court against a ruling to confiscate Jehovah’s Witnesses’ former national office in Russia. GLOBAL NEWS 2018 Annual Conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses to Begin in May Prior to the event, Witnesses around the world will participate in a global campaign to invite the general public to attend the program free of charge. GLOBAL NEWS Witnesses Launch Annual Campaign to Invite Public to Commemoration of Christ’s Death Showing 1 - 15 of 222 1 2 3 4 5 … 15 Next JW.ORG® / OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Bible Teachings Bible Questions Answered Bible Verses Explained Bible Study Course Bible Study Tools Online Lessons Peace & Happiness Marriage & Family Teenagers Children Faith in God Science & the Bible History & the Bible Library Online Bible Magazines Books & Brochures Article Series Meeting Workbooks Music Audio Dramas Dramatic Bible Readings Videos JW Broadcasting® Newsroom JW News Newsroom for Journalists Legal Developments About Us Frequently Asked Questions Request a Visit Meetings Memorial Conventions Activities Experiences Around the World Bethel Tours Contact Us Quick Links Request a Visit Find a Meeting (opens new window) Find a Convention (opens new window) What’s New Videos Search Help Medical Information for Clinicians Donations (opens new window) Watchtower ONLINE LIBRARY™ (opens new window) Log In (opens new window) JW Library® JW Library Sign Language® Watchtower Library JW Language® Copyright © 2021 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY POLICY By continuing to browse this website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. If you require further information or do not wish to accept cookies when using this website, please visit our Global Policy on Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies.