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Topics: Fighting the common cold and sinus infections without over-the-counter medicines; statins and prolonged life; Red Sox manager Terry Francona's personal battle against a staph infection; the human side to blood donation; the age when people find happiness; another compelling reason to exercise. Guest: Ralph Metson, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. (Boston Globe)
Blood Donors Urged To Give Soon Jan 30, 2008
Carter BloodCare officials in the area are concerned that blood donations are down this year and the Central Texas blood supply is running low at the end of the month, especially with the inclement weather and after the holidays ... The donor center is open Monday through Saturday at various hours to make blood donation convenient for all. (KWTX.com, TX)
Obituaries for Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 Jan 29, 2008
He was very active in veteran affairs and volunteered for many years at Tomah VA. He was also very committed to the Red Cross Blood Donation, having donated blood for many years. He had many friends and enjoyed socializing. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Benefits as varied as blood types Jan 24, 2008
In addition to typical blood donation, the Danvers Donor Center also offers a technology called apheresis, which is used to extract platelets instead of whole blood, allowing donors to donate more frequently in a slightly lengthier procedure that ultimately yields more concentrated donations. It would take multiple blood donations to equal one platelet donation, said Matt Alford, manager of apheresis recruitment for Massachusetts ... While there are overlapping uses for platelets and typical... (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Greater Alleghenies Red Cross needs donors Jan 22, 2008
"Without increased blood donations, area patients can be directly affected." ... To schedule your blood donation appointment where available, or to find a blood drive near you, visit or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543). (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Business people Jan 13, 2008
He is responsible for the recruitment and coordination of local and rural blood drives, as well as raising awareness of the importance of blood donation. Lutz grew up in Bismarck and graduated with a bachelor's degree from North Dakota State University, Fargo. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jan 5, 2008
Blood donation month starts. Taiwan Blood Services Foundation yesterday announced the start of its "blood donation month" and urged the public to donate generously to prepare for a period of high demand because of increased surgeries. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kessben Foundation, KATH Blood Bank realize 205 pints of blood Dec 31, 2007
Kumasi, Dec. 30, GNA - The Kessben Foundation, in collaboration with, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Blood Bank, in a special blood donation exercise organized in Kumasi at the weekend, bagged 205 pints of blood towards the CAN 2008 soccer tournament. Members of the Kessben Foundation and the public donated the blood after a screening exercise. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Seal Beach Company Makes Best Of Breast Milk Dec 30, 2007
Milkin' Mamas Owners Compare Process To Blood Donation. POSTED: 6:26 pm PST December 29, 2007UPDATED: 2:17 am PST December 30, 2007. (NBC4.tv, CA)
New 2008 Laws from A to Z Dec 28, 2007
Blood Donation- The amount of time employees are allowed to donate blood was increased from up to one hour every 56 days to one hour or more every 56 days. Boating Safety- Upon approaching an authorized emergency watercraft using flashing emergency lights, the other watercraft shall yield to the right-of-way. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Many new state laws take effect Jan. 1 Dec 22, 2007
Blood Donation (HB 411/P.A. 95-0354) Increases the amount of time allowed for employees to donate blood for up to one hour or more (now, up to one hour) every 56 days. Boating Safety (HB 1553/P.A. 95-0107) Provides that, upon the approach of an authorized emergency watercraft making use of rotating or flashing lights, the operator of every other watercraft shall yield the right-of-way. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Voluntary blood donation declining Dec 22, 2007
Ludhiana, December 21 It Seems the trend of voluntary blood donation is sliding ... There is also a misconception that blood donation induces weakness, said Dr Rupinder, Deputy Transfusion Officer at Transfusion Medicine in Christian Medical College and Hospital ... We always make an honest attempt to create awareness about the need for voluntary blood donation. (Ludhiana Newsline)
* INTERVIEW: Maung discusses the plight of political exiles Dec 21, 2007
It provides inpatient and outpatient medicine, basic surgical services, childcare, voluntary counseling and testing services integrated into the blood donation service, HIV/AIDS and STD (sexually transmitted disease) testing and treatment, as well as eye care and laboratory services, all free of charge. With the number of people crossing the border rising significantly every year, the number of patients being treated increases 20 percent to 30 percent every year, Maung said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cold Weather, Bad Roads Cause Blood Shortage Dec 17, 2007
-- Cold weather and icy roads have made it difficult for blood donors to come in to the American Red Cross, causing the organization to lose hundreds of blood donations ... The process takes about an hour, but the actual blood donation itself only takes five to 10 minutes. (7 KETV Omaha)
Unite for peace in 2008 elections-Lawrence Tetteh Dec 13, 2007
Reverend Kwabena Kodua, member of the Planning Committee of the National Jubilee Crusade said feeding of children, blood donation exercise in Tema and Accra and a Christian outreach would be part of the programme. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ahodwo roundabout inaugurated Dec 13, 2007
Mr Asare said the Bank donated a Television set and a video deck to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and 200 Ghana cedis towards blood donation for the hospital. He said the Bank donated 1,000 Ghana cedis to the Old Tafo electoral area for the purchase of wheel barrows, shovels, pick axes for clean up exercises. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
UC Merced students reach out Dec 13, 2007
For example, another group of university students designed blood transportation containers for BloodSource, a blood donation service in Northern and Central California. Jeff Wright, dean of UC Merced's school of engineering, said the program's main goal is to improve retention rates for college engineering programs. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Blood donation camp held Dec 8, 2007
IMPHAL, Dec 7: A one day blood donation camp was organized by MNP+ in collaboration with JN Hospital in connection with World AIDS Day at JN Hospital Blood Bank today. Bhanu (30) who donated blood today said, "The blood requirement of HIV positive person is very critical so I think it is very important to donate blood for them.". (KanglaOnline)
HIV-positive farmer cleared of disease doubted Dec 7, 2007
In 2001, Wen said he went to donate blood with his eldest brother's wife to a local blood donation center in Jilin City ... Blood donation was nothing new to Wen. (Xinhuanet, China)
Blood donation age lowered to 16 Dec 2, 2007 Professional blood donors may soon be jailed Nov 28, 2007 Give a gift of life this holiday season Nov 23, 2007 ‘Twin’ blood drives put county in Thanksgiving supply spotlight Nov 18, 2007 Columbus volunteer opportunities Nov 10, 2007 Campus groups go pint for pint in blood race Nov 9, 2007 Buddhists release animals at festival Nov 6, 2007 Red Cross Blood Bowl is Nov. 6 Nov 1, 2007 Leukemia Survivor Hopes To Light Up Fundraising Oct 31, 2007 Banco Popular Commits To Make A Difference Day 2007 Oct 27, 2007 Open your wallets and veins for disaster victims Oct 26, 2007 Female Plasma May Not Be As Harmful As Once Thought Oct 25, 2007 Umbilical cord donation helps stem cell research Oct 20, 2007 Red-blooded citizens Oct 16, 2007 Prospective GW blood donors lack required nutrients Oct 8, 2007 Blood Banks require 400,000 units of blood annually Oct 4, 2007 Widow launches bone marrow drive Oct 2, 2007 Locations for October blood drives Oct 2, 2007 Mapa Gunadharma: Solidarity for members and community Sep 30, 2007 Niceware products go international Sep 17, 2007 Maddie's father blasts overdose claims Blood banks closed due to HIV outbreak Sep 15, 2007 HIV-blood victim to sue in Peru Sep 15, 2007 Students donate blood for the community Sep 15, 2007 HIV infections spur Peru blood bank closings Sep 14, 2007 Red Cross commemorates 54-year partnership with Truman State University Sep 14, 2007 1 in 4 16-24yos fear needles, don't give blood Sep 12, 2007 Local Supplies of four blood types at less than a day's supply Sep 11, 2007 Nogales border agents break blood donation record Sep 5, 2007 IRAQI BLOOD FOR SALE Sep 4, 2007 Singapore helps WHO train officials on blood programmes management Sep 4, 2007 LifeShare Blood Centers in need of donors Sep 4, 2007 Family heroes inspire volunteer Sep 3, 2007 Urgency drives Labor Day blood donation Sep 2, 2007 Blood banks looking for Hispanic Type O donors to save lives Aug 29, 2007 Blood banks seek more Latino donations Aug 28, 2007 Give blood with a friend this August and double your Red Cross DO GOOD factor Aug 26, 2007 Unnecessary AIDS drugs cause nasty side effects Aug 26, 2007 West Nile Q & A Aug 24, 2007 'I figured I'd help out' Aug 24, 2007 The Nerve! Suing the Red Cross Over the Red Cross Aug 18, 2007 Red Cross may furlough 50 in Johnstown Aug 17, 2007 Recycle life-Donate Blood campaign begins Aug 17, 2007 Blood banks testing RFID system Aug 15, 2007 Blood supplies low; donors, desperately needed Aug 10, 2007 Living life, two years at a time Aug 5, 2007 66 Million Eligible Blood Donors Lost Aug 2, 2007 B/A Red Cross appeals for assistance Aug 2, 2007 Blood Assurance kicks off New Blood in North Georgia campaign Jul 27, 2007 Faith at work Jul 27, 2007 City Blood Supply Dangerously Low Warns New York Blood Center Jul 24, 2007 Cancer research summaries Jul 21, 2007 U.S. couple sets up bone marrow registry in India Jul 19, 2007 Blood is available round the clock Jul 14, 2007 West Nile is found in man, 60 Jul 13, 2007 Blood bank is running on empty Jul 11, 2007 'Filled with peace' at funeral Jul 8, 2007 For once, it's good not being world No.1 Jul 7, 2007 Hopes for better vCJD diagnosis Jul 6, 2007 Test offers CJD breakthrough hope Jul 6, 2007 Dr. Matthew Ballo Jul 3, 2007 Truants, uninsured targeted in new laws Jul 1, 2007 Go on, donate some!| Jun 26, 2007 Shortage of blood at Eastern Regional Hospital Jun 25, 2007 Red Cross makes emergency appeal Jun 24, 2007 Red Cross: Joining the race to save lives Jun 21, 2007
The 69 years and older demographic gives 10 percent but uses 50 percent of the state s blood donations ... Blood donations to the Red Cross Greater Alleghenies Region were strong in November, but slowed around the Thanksgiving holiday and first day of deer season, Spampinato said ... The Christmas season is historically slow for blood donations. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
CII organises National conference on Blood Transfusion Nov 29, 2007
He expressed the need of voluntary blood donations and atleast one blood donation camp every year by each industry in coordination with local blood banks. Stressing on the use of blood component he marked that the use of whole blood should be avoided, Said Ramadoss. (Newstrack India)
At present, even though buying and selling of blood is banned, thanks to a landmark Supreme Court judgment on January 1, 1996, the business of paid blood donation continues unabated ... 42% of all blood donated in India is through voluntary blood donation camps ... Naco director general K Sujatha Rao, who heads the committee preparing the Act, told TOI, "Finalising the Act, which will look to completely wipe out paid blood donation, will take another 8-12 months. We have recently circulated a... (Times of India)
In fact, more than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day throughout the United States ... Your generous blood donation can help up to three people live to enjoy another holiday season with their family and friends ... "The power of your blood donation potentially reaches further than you might expect. Your Gift of Life will not only touch the patients you may help save, but their grateful loved ones as well," said Thornhill. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
The combined potential for blood donations from both Brenham High School s Industrial Cooperative Training annual Thanksgiving drive and Germania Insurance s fall drive changed from Halloween week easily amounts to providing more than a half day s supply of some 800 blood units now required to meet a single day s hospital and emergency services demands of more than six million upper Gulf Coast residents ... There is a special reward beyond the good feelings of saving three lives with a blood... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Canteen Host/Post Donor Care -- Provide attention, care, and refreshments to donors following blood donation. Health and Safety Data Entry Clerk -- Assist with Health and Safety computer entry needs. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
But Person said campus blood donations can be increased by encouraging students to donate more than twice a year. "I wasn't satisfied with blood donation options on campus," said Person, who donates blood multiple times each semester, explaining why he founded PBD in 2004. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Besides releasing animals, the Buddhists of the Nimmala temple earlier donated basic foods to the underprivileged, held a blood donation day and the Cioko ceremony (in which they feed hungry, abandoned souls by burning incense), ahead of the festival. After the release, the pandita donated clothes, food, medicine and money to monks. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
But when it comes to blood donation, what colors do you bleed ... For more information about blood donation or to make an appointment at a donor center or at a blood drive near you visit www. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
She has often been the face of fundraisers for blood donation. Her latest project is a sales effort -- she's selling glow sticks to benefit the , and she has raised more than $300 so far. (7 KETV Omaha)
They are also helping The New York Blood Center by driving awareness for blood donation and encouraging donors to visit a mobile bus at the South Street Seaport. Other team members are dedicating their time to refreshing the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, which is dedicated to Hispanic artists. (PR Newswire)
Shoppers are welcome to donate anytime, and their receipts will reflect the amount of their blood donation, the store said in a press release ... Encourage your friends, family and co-workers to make an appointment, at either a BloodSource center or your local blood donation facility. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
21, 2005) Research in a rural province of central China has documented that illegal blood donation practices led to high hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection rates in blood and plasma donors during the 1980s and. (Jun. (Science Daily)
Dr. Stuart Pancer, an obstetrician and gynecologist who practices in Tucker, said he recommends DeKalb Medical's cord blood donation program to his patients. He said that most umbilical cords, including their stem cell-rich blood, usually are discarded as medical waste after a delivery. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
So while squeezing her best friend s hand, that thought was what prompted her to give her first blood donation last week. Pettigrew is among about 100 students and residents who donated about 115 units of blood during the semi-annual CCHS drive Thursday and Friday. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Media Credit: Viktors Dinzans/Hatchet photographerRed Cross blood donation stations are seen here in the Smith Center. Donors for Life often turns away GW students interested in donating blood because of iron deficiency. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
"Maintaining an appreciable constancy in the provision of this scarce human resource for the patients depend on the preparedness of our kind voluntary, altruistic donors", Dr. Justina Ansah, Director of the National Blood Service said at the launch of this year's Freemasons sponsored schools and colleges blood donation competition awards on Tuesday in Accra. This year's blood donation campaign is under the theme: "Safe, Adequate Blood for Transfusion, Responsibility of every Citizen" ...... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A stem cell blood donation entails taking injections for one or two days of a drug that stimulates the bone marrow into the blood and the stem cells are collected that way. People can donate more than once, Collins said. (Easton Journal, MA)
The blood donation process takes about one hour and includes four steps: registration, mini-physical and health history, collection and refreshments. Those interested can call (800) 448-3543, or (541) 439-3685 in Powers, to schedule a donation appointment. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
When there is no scheduled expedition, the group organizes social activities such as blood donation or setting up command posts to help disaster victims. Through togetherness, the organization not only offers something to its members, but also the community. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
But the company recognized an opportunity for growth in working with blood donation centers. Last month the International Council for Commonality in Blood Banking Automation granted licensing rights to Niceware, enabling the company to provide blood bag labeling software that is compliant with the International Society of Blood Transfusion 128 standard. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Vallejos said Peru fulfills international standards for blood donation screening. But Jose Cruz, an adviser on blood and laboratory safety for the Panamerican Health Organisation based in Washington called Peru's blood banks "worrying". (Sydney Morning Herald)
Vallejos appealled to the public to trust the country's public health services and said Peru fulfilled international standards for blood donation screening. But Jose Cruz, an adviser on blood and laboratory safety for the Washington-based Pan-american Health Organisation, told the Associated Press news agency that Peru's blood banks were "worrying". (Aljazeera.Net)
Six students from the Gandhi Memorial International School, Central Jakarta, got busy Thursday, organizing a blood donation session at their school for the Indonesian Red Cross ... "During Ramadhan, blood donation usually drops by 60 percent from a usual 700 to 1,000 bags a day," said Ria, adding that the average demand stands at 400 bags a day ... To anticipate the shortage, the Red Cross is gearing up to increase its stock by holding blood donation programs in shopping centers, churches,... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Vallejos said Peru fulfills international standards for blood donation screening. The United Nations estimates that some 93,000 of Peru's 27 million people are HIV positive. (MSNBC -- International)
Blood donation is an important issue for Waddle, who credits it with saving the life of his son. Following an accident in the home when his son was six months old, he relied heavily on blood products to save his life. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
Another 26 per cent said they avoid giving blood because they do not believe they meet the standard eligibility criteria for making a blood donation ... "And as the gap between blood donations and Australians who need blood for medical treatment continues to grow over the next decade, it is important that the youth of Australia make the commitment to give blood - now and in the future.". (Daily Telegraph)
Following a week during which blood donations met just 82% of scheduled ... " He noted that those who present to donate are also automatically entered into the drawing for two tickets to the 2008 Daytona 500, including travel and hotel accommodations, and will also receive a long-sleeved t-shirt, while supplies last, all part of Greater Alleghenies Region's current Join the Race to Save Lives Campaign.Individuals age 17 or older, who weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
-More than 38,000 blood donations are needed everyday in the United States. -One out of every 10 people admitted to a hospital needs blood. (FOX 11, AZ)
BAGHDAD, 3 September 2007 (IRIN) - As the Iraqi National Centre for Blood Donation (INCBD) urges Iraqis to donate more blood to help meet increasing demand, individuals wishing to sell their blood congregate at hospitals in the hope of being able to make some money ... The centre has issued many appeals for blood donations in the past three years but according to officials the problem is now critical. (AlertNet)
The group recommends that for every 1,000 people in a population, there should be at least 20 blood donations ... This is a practice the WHO strongly opposes because paid blood donations tend to attract donors from the high-risk population, adding to the problem of disease transmission ... And the health organisation hopes management workshops will help countries shape their policies on blood donation, screening and use. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
ack then, the urgency was associated with the newness of blood donation and the public not knowing such a thing existed ... To learn more about blood donation, schedule an appointment, or organize a blood donor program, contact your local LifeShare Blood Centers location at 1-800-256-7439 or visit www. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
He actively promoted safe and clean voluntary blood donation throughout India. But, it was the flood of 1963, in the city of Morbi, that inspired Vani the most. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Hispanics represent only 3 percent of the donor base, compared with being 11 percent of the population in the state, while blacks make 5 percent of blood donations, Sullivan said. "Different ethnic groups have different distribution of blood types. Hispanics, for example, have more Type O blood than other ethnicities," Sullivan said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
On the other hand, he added, "It's obvious that if we continue to target only the traditional blood donation group, which has been mostly Caucasian, the imbalance is going to grow larger.". Faced with a tight supply and an aging donor pool, blood banks have long struggled to increase the nation's overall stocks. (FOX 11, AZ)
On the other hand, Its obvious that if we continue to target only the traditional blood donation group, which has been mostly Caucasian, the imbalance is going to grow larger, he adds ... The Red Cross has translated its blood donation Web site: www. (MSNBC -- Health)
OMAHA -- Giving blood is one of the most selfless acts an individual can do because one blood donation has the potential to save up to three lives, the American Red Cross said ... People travel, schools are not in session and the priority of blood donation simply falls behind ... org to schedule a blood donation appointment and take a fun quiz to find out how the Red Cross' "DO GOOD" factor measures up. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Sandhya Rajan, 26, could never have imagined that participation in a routine blood donation camp would change her life drastically. A test at the camp revealed that the she was HIV positive. (Daily News & Analysis)
All blood donations have been screened since 2003 for WNV, but a very ... Donating blood is safe, and we encourage blood donation now and in the future ... the benefits far outweigh any risks and more sensitive screening methods of blood donations. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
" Potential donors submit a health history along with a cotton swab sample of cheek cells, which are used to test bone marrow type. Once a match is made, the donation can come in the form of bone marrow from the hip, but more often it's completed as a special blood donation at the Rhode Island Blood Center. Seventy percent of patients in need of a marrow transplant must look to a stranger to help, Lang said. Prario, a 36-year-old actuary, admitted having a similar experience to Kinder's. "They... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
That is a mild reference to its misleading blood donation campaign after Sept. 11 and its disorganized Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Still, Everson is right that the Red Cross is widely admired and nonprofit, while Johnson & Johnson is a money-maker. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
As of now, each region develops its own database under the donor management department, which maintains donor histories, performs data entry functions, manages donor counseling over test results and conducts reviews of blood donation documents and infectious disease case investigations, she said. The new centralized Donor Management Center will be located in Charlotte, N.C., with a possible auxiliary location in Philadelphia, she said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
As nearly 100 people were rushed to area hospitals and medical facilities, local news agencies continually flashed the American Red Cross blood donation hotline for citizens to help out in the crisis. In order to prevent a shortage of blood during such a crisis, or at any time, the Cochise County Health Department will once again sponsor a summer blood drive. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
It will also help simplify the registration and recording of screening results, during the blood donation process. The system is claimed to reduce waiting time, errors and blood-type mismatches, while improving the efficiency of a blood bank's internal processes, according to the Siemens and Intel. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Type O is the most critical now, but there is a need for all blood types today," emphasized Mark Beddingfield, CEO, American Red Cross Blood Services, Alabama and Central Gulf Coast Region. Lives depend on blood from volunteer donors. Every day, blood and platelets are needed for patients with cancer, leukemia and sickle cell anemia as well as for burn victims, organ transplant patients, and accident victims. Without more people giving blood locally, the American Red Cross cannot ensure that... (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Between 10,000 and 60,000 blood donation units are needed to produce 500 grams of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG), the plasma product used in the infusion. This would be enough to supply Tori, who receives 10 grams at a time, for about two years. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
"The finding that blood donation rates are calculated with a 60%overestimate is a tremendously important piece of scientific knowledge," McCullough tells WebMD. McCullough, professor of transfusion medicine, laboratory medicine, and pathology and director of the biomedical engineering institute at the University of Minnesota, serves as scientific director for the St. Paul Regional Red Cross Blood Service ... Blood Donation: Good News, Bad News. (CBS News)
Dr. Takyi stressed that the activities of the Society "have gone beyond football fields" as it was supporting outreach programmes on guinea worm eradication, provision of primary eye care, blood donation, first aid training and youth camps. He said with the assistance of the voluntary organisation, Brong Ahafo could boast of one of the best eye care services, adding, people from neighbouring countries were assessing the facility at its optical centres in 12 districts of the region. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The campaign, created in 2006 by Blood Assurance s North Georgia Advisory Board, aims to increase blood donations within Walker and Catoosa during August when blood donations are typically down at Blood Assurance and at blood centers nationwide ... The month-long campaign helps to reinforce that blood donations are needed 365 days, regardless of the season ... During the summer as volunteer blood donations dip, the demand for blood components increases as trauma accidents rise on top of the... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Please call for blood donation time. 433-0420. (Pensacola News Journal)
The July 4th holiday falling midweek has also been a factor in the decrease of blood donations this month which are necessary to save the lives of hospital patients across New York and New Jersey ... "In order to be prepared for major emergencies that require many units of blood, and to avoid rationing of blood and possible cancellation of non-emergency surgery, we need people to understand how important blood donation is to the health of their neighbors and the larger community." New York Blood... (PR Newswire)
All blood donors who contributed to these transfusions were traced through population and health registers and donors who were subsequently diagnosed with a malignancy within 5 years of the blood donation were deemed to harbour a sub-clinical malignancy at the time of donation. The resulting group of exposed individuals numbered 12 012; 342 082 people who received blood from non-precancerous donors were classed as unexposed. (EurekAlert!)
The donating process is only a little more intimidating than a simple blood donation, requiring a number of hormone injections over several days before stem cells are extracted from the bloodstream through a needle. "Saving a life means a lot," said Indrajit Aich at a recent recruitment drive in the southern city of Bangalore, as Dutta prepared to swab the inside of his cheek. (Scientific American)
However, the blood donation division which is BloodBank@HSA is closed on certain days. Thus, under no circumstance would patients' rights to blood transfusions be compromised. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
It was detected after a routine screening for a blood donation. He is the fourth human case reported in the state. (Modesto Bee, CA)
30-day news archives. ""The July 4 holiday week struck us particularly hard," said Pat Michaels, the nonprofit organization's public relations director. "We need at least 1,200 units a day for the whole region, and we've been running only at 900 to 1,000 units -- way below normal. (Florida Today)
Ben Howard spoke in support of organ and blood donation. Four different families have benefitted from Esther's organ donation, according to a press release issued by the Howard family Thursday. (Deseret News)
Specifically, NACP-III seeks to ensure access to a package of prevention and care services to an estimated 4 million people in the high risk groups category namely female sex workers, men who have sex with men; and drug users who share syringes; ensure 90% of the 10 million units of blood required is from voluntary blood donation; conduct 42 million tests, both in the public and private sector facilities to identify those infected with HIV for providing early care and treatment; and provide... (India Times)
Professor James Ironside, of Edinburgh University's National CJD Surveillance Unit, said the test took too long to carry out to be used to obtain a rapid diagnosis in a blood donation centre. But he said it could well be suitable as a confirmatory test that could be conducted at a national centre on patients suspected of having the disease. (BBC News -- Health)
Professor James Ironside said: "While this method, due to the length of time it takes to carry out, is unlikely to produce a rapid screening test that could be implemented in blood donation centres, it may well be suitable as a confirmatory test that could be conducted at a national centre.". Prof Ironside, of the National CJD Surveillance Unit at the University of Edinburgh, said: "One of the issues common to screening tests is that of 'false' positive results. "By developing a reliable... (Guardian Unlimited)
The new center expands services to include medical oncology, chemotherapy, diagnostic testing, laboratory services, a pharmacy for patients and a blood donation center. The new center is led by Dr. Matthew Ballo, medical director and associate professor in the division of radiation oncology. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
More, safer blood donation. One other new law will require the Illinois Department of Public Health to regulate tattoo parlors and body piercing businesses. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Blood donation in South Africa is a free and voluntary process without any form of remuneration. HIV is not the only risk to healthy blood and donors/donations undergo a strict screening process. (iAfrica.com)
"Management of the hospital wish to appeal to individuals, institutions or organization desired to donate blood or support the hospital's blood donation campaign to contact officials of the blood bank for advice," it added. The release called on patients to demand receipts for all payments made for services rendered including embalmment of corpses at the mortuary. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Because of decreased collections, current projections for July, a projected national blood shortage and an increase in the demand for blood over the summer months, the American Red Cross Alabama and Central Gulf Coast Region has elected to initiate an emergency appeal to mobilize donors to the cause of saving lives through blood donation. The appeal period began June 22 and will last until the blood inventory reaches a satisfactory and safe level. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
To schedule a blood donation appointment where available, or to find a blood drive near you, visit www. redcrosslife. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
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