Blood Transfusion

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Irish clinic that has technology of the future  -  22 Nov 2009
Sunday Business Post...''Blood loss is very significantly reduced, while blood transfusion rates are less than 5 per cent of those seen in open surgery. ''Recovery rates are also ...

Dogs 'tortured, sexually attacked'  -  22 Nov 2009
Bundaberg NewsMailSevere haemorrhaging meant the dog needed a blood transfusion when it arrived at the Bundaberg Veterinary Clinic. It was heavily medicated, ...

AIIMS advocates special test to make blood transfusion safer  -  ‎Nov 21, 2009‎
Thaindian.comSciences (AIIMS) here Saturday advocated a special test to detect Hepatitis B and C and HIV so that blood transfusion becomes a lot safer in India. ...

Cell jabs prevent transplant need  -  ‎Nov 17, 2009‎
BBC NewsThe Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service opens a new laboratory later. The islets remain and work in the liver after they are injected into it. ...

You can help -- give blood at FCH  -  ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
The News..."Preemies (pre-born babies) almost always need a blood transfusion," Larsen said. New born babies have about one to two cups of blood in their bodies. ...

Donated blood may be unsafe even after test  -  ‎Nov 19, 2009‎
Times of IndiaHIV transmission through blood transfusion is 1.1% of all reported HIV cases. Around 10 million units of blood are used for transfusion every year now. ...

Anemia drugs cause blood clots with no change in transfusion needs  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
eMaxHealthRoughly half of patient treated with chemotherapy were also receiving ESA's by 2002, yet the rate of blood transfusion was 22 percent per year throughout ...

SaBTO Recommends Use of P-Capt(R) Prion Reduction Filter to Protect Children ...  -  ‎Nov 20, 2009‎
Earthtimes (press release)...on P-Capt® filtered red cells and follows two separate human trials conducted by ProMetic / MacoPharma and the Irish Blood Transfusion Service. ...

Blood banks nationwide low on supply  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
abc7.com..."If you need a blood transfusion the blood supply is as safe as it's ever been," said Dr. Herron. "There are risks for everything, but if the benefits of ...

FDA Clears the First Rapid Test to Detect Bacteria in Pooled Platelets  -  ‎Nov 17, 2009‎
PR Newswire (press release)The international blood transfusion association AABB (www.aabb.org) issued an Association Bulletin in July 2009 stating that "after publication of data ...

Country to launch National Blood Transfusion Services Project  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Daily TimesISLAMABAD: The National Blood Transfusion Services Project is being launched in the country with Germany's help, Federal Health Minister Aijaz Hussain ...

FOCUS: 10 g/dL transfusion strategy in postsurgical patients offers no ...  -  ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
Cardiology TodayA 10 g/dL blood transfusion strategy to stabilize postsurgical hemoglobin levels was not significantly different from a symptomatic transfusion strategy in ...

Humanitarian blood donation launched in HCM City  -  ‎Nov 21, 2009‎
VOVNews.vnCity on November 21 by Prudential Vietnam Life Insurance Company, the Central Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, and the Vietnam Red Cross. ...

Blood supply not affected by H1N1  -  ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
USA TodayNo case of seasonal flu transmitted through a blood transfusion has ever been reported anywhere in the world, according to a draft guidance issued Friday by ...

German-funded safe blood transfusion project revived  -  ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
The News InternationalRecognising the need to reform Pakistan's hugely fragmented blood transfusion services, the government has, at long last, ...

Community Blood Drives Benefit Cancer Patients  -  ‎Oct 30, 2009‎
ReutersNYBC has been providing blood, transfusion products and services to almost 200 hospitals, serving 20 million people, in greater New York since 1964. ...

American Heart Association Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Report: Study Finds no ...  -  ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
PR Newswire (press release)They looked at whether a more aggressive blood transfusion strategy could affect both functional recovery (primary endpoint: walking unassisted) and ...

Islet Cell Transplantation In Scotland  -  ‎Nov 20, 2009‎
Medical News Today (press release)The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service has opened a new laboratory in Edinburgh to offer around 12 people a year islet cell transplant therapy. ...

Community Blood Center Hosting Drive Tuesday  -  ‎Nov 15, 2009‎
WIBW...can help as many as two hospital patients. Last year the Community Blood Center said 28000 people in the Topeka area needed a blood transfusion in 2008.

National Blood Transfusion Service Award Announcement for Uganda Program Modified  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
Targeted News Service (subscription)...non-competitive discretionary cooperative agreement to the National Blood Transfusion Service to provide Uganda with safe blood supply for transfusion. ...

Should the US create a national blood transfusion reporting system?  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Scope (blog)Here's a shocking discovery: the United States is one of the only developed countries not to have a national blood transfusion reporting and ...

'Twilight' Party Ruined By Visit From Actual, Non-Sexy Vampire; Six Found (un)Dead  -  ‎Nov 19, 2009‎
Enduring Vision (satire)..."It was only through a blood transfusion and endless hours of counseling that I was able to eat proper food, or be within even the sight of a church. ...

World Champion New York Yankees, BNY Mellon to be Honored as New York Blood ...  -  ‎Nov 15, 2009‎
PR Newswire (press release)NYBC has been providing blood, transfusion products and services to almost 200 hospitals, serving 20 million people, in greater New York since 1964. ...

National Blood Transfusion Service Funding Award Announcement Modified  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
Targeted News Service (subscription)A funding opportunity notice from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention states: "The [National Blood Transfusion Service] is the only eligible ...

Star Trek (2009)  -  ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
DVD TalkAn artistic blood transfusion of immaculate execution, the new "Star Trek" boldly goes straight to the senses, providing a full-throated rush of operatic ...

Shining a light in darkest hour  -  ‎Nov 20, 2009‎
Northamptonshire Evening TelegraphOn September 3, Valerie, 68, went into Cransley Hospice for a blood transfusion and had planned to come home, but Gwyn was unable to find enough 24-hour ...

West Fifers urged to give blood for Sammi  -  ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
Dunferline PressVincent Mooney, donor services manager at the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, said, "We would like to thank the Dunfermline Building Society ...

CAA commissioner projects W & M hosting Eastern Illinois in FCS playoffs  -  ‎Nov 21, 2009‎
Daily PressSheeran said Colley received a blood transfusion, is resting comfortably and listened to Saturday's game. Robert Fish, a longtime sports-radio presence in ...

Another happy holiday thanks to blood donors  -  ‎Nov 19, 2009‎
Winfield Daily Courier Online...“I noticed she was getting a blood transfusion, which was so interesting.� It held particular significance because St. Peter realized that at the moment of ...

Highlights of NHLBI-supported research presented at American Heart ...  -  ‎Nov 17, 2009‎
Eureka! Science NewsNo significant cardiovascular differences between liberal and restrictive blood transfusion strategies in surgical hip repair patients. ...

FDA Clears First Rapid Test for Bacterial Contamination in Pooled Platelets  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
FDA.gov...quality control test for the detection of bacteria after platelets derived from whole blood have been pooled, just prior to a patient blood transfusion. ...

Near-death experience saw Bacup roofer turn to art  -  ‎Nov 19, 2009‎
Lancashire TelegraphBut after an extensive course of chemotherapy, and a life-changing blood transfusion, his life has taken on an artistic bent. While convalescing he spotted ...

Blood supplier to conduct "Race for Brianna" blood drive  -  ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
Staunton News LeaderThis spring, her blood counts dropped again, and she received a needed blood transfusion. She will need several more blood transfusions before, hopefully, ...

Rape-aXe: The Anti-Rape Device  -  ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
EmpowHer (blog)It was the day that Sonette Ehlers, a blood technician who worked for the South African Blood Transfusion Service, unveiled an innovative solution to the ...

Pets need blood donations, too  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
KOMO NewsWith Bailey's blood pressure dropping, the veterinarians decided to give him a blood transfusion. "I couldn't imagine losing him, so I was pretty happy when ...

Amid flu fears, blood donations fall short  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
Korea HeraldAccording to the ministry, there has been no reported case of the virus being contracted through blood transfusion. "It is possible that the flu virus could ...

Audit to begin today at Blood Bank  -  ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
Go Jamaica...of Health are today expected to begin a probe into the procurement and information management systems at the National Blood Transfusion Service. ...

Fenton Ferguson on blood equipment shortage  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Go JamaicaOpposition Spokesman on Health Dr Fenton Ferguson said the current shortage of blood collection equipment at the National Blood Transfusion Center is ...

Pay Curbs and Bank Loans  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
CounterPunchIt's a necessary blood transfusion, without which the patient (in this case, the US economy) dies. But like any blood transfusion, you want to give it to a ...

Specialized veterinary care: At what point? And at what price?  -  ‎Nov 19, 2009‎
USA TodayHigh, unrelenting fevers, blood transfusion cases, respiratory trouble, complicated diabetes, severe arrhythmias, non-routine post-operative patients (among ...

PRIVATE-PUBLIC COLLABORATION WILL ENHANCE PATIENT SAFETY DURING BLOOD ...  -  ‎Oct 27, 2009‎
Media Newswire (press release)The targeted result will reduce production costs and blood transfusion errors by increasing efficiency and accuracy in material handling of blood. ...

These Patients Need Your Help This Thanksgiving  -  ‎Nov 17, 2009‎
Earthtimes (press release)NYBC has been providing blood, transfusion products and services to almost 200 hospitals, serving 20 million people, in greater New York since 1964. ...

Obama lifts ban on persons with HIV/AIDS from entering country  -  ‎Oct 30, 2009‎
USA TodayWhite was the 13-year-old from Kokomo, Ind., who in 1984 contracted AIDS after a blood transfusion, and became internationally known by fighting for his ...

Liver Transplant Changes Ava's Life  -  ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
Central Florida News 13Ava Marks had a blood transfusion more than 20 years ago when she had her first daughter and contracted Hepatitis C. At age 56, Ava suffered from advanced ...

Questions Raised About H1N1 In Blood  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
WFSB...but a case of someone getting the flu from a blood transfusion has never been reported and Dr. Bradford Sherburne backs that fact up. ...

Seminar on blood transfusion held  -  ‎Oct 31, 2009‎
Express BuzzTHIRUVANATHAPURAM: A one-day seminar on 'Blood Transfusion' was organised here on Saturday under the aegis of the Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and ...

Phase 2 trail data shows Hematide increases haemoglobin & reduces blood ...  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
pharmabiz.com...haemoglobin and reduced or eliminated the need for blood transfusion in most patients with erythropoietin-induced pure red cell aplasia (PRCA). ...

My poem for Baby RB - by his Daddy. Father tells of the poignant farewell he ...  -  ‎Nov 21, 2009‎
Daily MailUnable to breathe by himself, he was taken to intensive care, put on a ventilator and given a blood transfusion. After four weeks, doctors told the couple ...

LINDA GRACE: Blood center has close ties to military  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
San Angelo Standard TimesIn 1936, during the Spanish Civil War, Dr. Federico Duran-Jorda established the Barcelona Blood-Transfusion Service. It collected blood, tested it, ...

Research and Markets: Cord Blood Stem Cells - This Global Market Overview  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
ReutersCord blood stem cell technologies analyzed in this study include Stem Cell Transplant, Cord Blood Banking, Blood Transfusion, Cell Based Genetics and ...



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