Donation by Cancer Survivors
Many cancer survivors are keenly aware of the value of good health and want to help others by donating their blood or body organs. However, for the safety of blood or organ recipients, centers may restrict donations from people diagnosed or with ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
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A Study of the Safety and Scientific Action of Stanate in Infants at Risk for Exchange Transfusion A Study of Hemopure® to Enhance Tissue Preservation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery A Single Site Safety and Tolerability Study of HBOC-201 ... [... more]
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Universal blood donor type: Is there such a thing?
In the past, people with Type O/Rh negative blood were considered universal blood donors. There is no universal blood donor type. Donated blood is routinely classified by type as A, B, AB or O, and as Rh positive or Rh negative. In the past, ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
FDA Approves First Nucleic Acid Test to Screen for ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the cobas TaqScreen MPX Test, the first nucleic acid test that screens for the presence of two divergent types of HIV in donated blood plasma and tissue. Nucleic acid is the common name for the ... [... more]
Food & Drug Administration |
What you need to know about Blood Transfusions
A blood transfusion is the delivery of whole blood or blood components to replace blood lost through trauma, surgery or disease. About one of every three patients hospitalized at The Cleveland Clinic will receive a blood transfusion during his or ... [... more]
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Blood and its Components
Whole blood (what people usually donate) contains all parts of the blood. Each donated unit is about a pint. After it is taken, the whole blood is usually separated into several blood products, such as red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and/or ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
Blood Component Transfusion - What it Involves
A doctor may prescribe a transfusion for a cancer patient if he or she is having symptoms that may be related to low blood cell levels. First, lab tests such as a complete blood count (CBC) are done to find out if the patient's symptoms are ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
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Phase II Study To Evaluate The Safety and Efficacy of Hemoglobin Raffimer in Patients Undergoing First Time CABG Surgery A Study of the Safety and Scientific Action of Stanate in Infants at Risk for Exchange Transfusion Effects of Perfluorocarbon ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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Blood Management Program Database
The Society for the Advancement of Blood Management's (SABM) core purpose is to improve patient outcomes through optimal blood management; which includes the appropriate provision and use of blood and blood products, and strategies to reduce or ... [... more]
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Knowing Your Options
Blood transfusions are a critical part of everyday medicine. About 4.5 million patients receive blood each year. Patients receiving organ transplants, cancer therapies and support for sickle cell anemia depend on lifesaving transfusions. Blood is ... [... more]
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