Artificial blood carry several advantages over donated blood, including larger supply, lower risk of blood-borne pathogen transmission, no risk of immune incompatibility using group O, RhD-negative RBCs, and extended survival of stored RBCs. #snsinstitution #designthinking #desingnthinker
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🌟 The Rarest Blood Type in the World: Rhnull, The "Golden Blood" 🌟 Have you ever heard of Rhnull, the world’s rarest blood type? Known as the "golden blood," it's a truly fascinating phenomenon in the world of medicine. With fewer than 50 known individuals worldwide, Rhnull blood lacks all Rh antigens, making it a universal donor within the Rh system. This rarity not only makes it invaluable but also presents unique challenges for those who possess it. Living with Rhnull isn't easy—finding compatible blood in emergencies can be incredibly difficult. But ongoing research and global donor networks offer hope for those with this extraordinary blood type. Let’s spread awareness about this incredible gift of nature and the importance of blood donation! #BloodDonation #RareBloodTypes #Rhnull #GoldenBlood #HealthcareInnovation #TransfusionMedicine https://wix.to/iKxhuCP #newblogpost
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Today, on World Thalassemia Day, we stand together to raise awareness about this genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide. #Thalassemia may be rare, but its impact is profound. It affects individuals and families, shaping their daily lives and challenging them with its complexities. Yet, amidst the challenges, there is resilience, courage, and hope. On this day, let's educate, advocate, and support those living with thalassemia. Every drop of blood donated contributes to saving lives and providing crucial support to those who battling thalassemia. #vTitan #AccuflowThalaPump #WorldThalassemiaDay #ThalassemiaWarriors #BloodDisorderAwareness #GlobalHealth #RareDiseaseAwareness #Awareness #Support #Hope #TogetherWeCan #Healthcare #MedTech #Desferal #InfusionPump #SyringInfusionPump #ThalassemiaPump #FightThalassemia #ThalassemiaMajor
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🎥 “Access to blood is a universal problem,” comments Chetan Makam, General Manager of Global Blood Solutions. In a recent interview with IBTV, he talks about the challenges involved in #blooddonation and maintaining a sustainable #blood supply. He also shares how Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is uniquely positioned to help our customers solve the issue of blood accessibility with our broad range of offerings, from blood collection and processing devices to a host of IT solutions and more. Let's make a difference together—please consider donating your blood today 🩸 #BloodIsAnEssentialMedicine #BloodDonation #SickleCell #AABB
🩸 "The need for blood never goes away..." 📹 In this Movers & Shakers interview, Chetan Makam (Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies) talks to IBTV about the universal challenge of access to blood, considering the value of the perishable resource and how to maximise each donation. As an essential medicine, the components of blood are needed for a wide range of treatments and disease states - addressing challenges surrounding access to blood is more urgent than ever. #Blood #BloodAsAnEssentialMedicine #BloodDonation #SickleCell AABB
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Today, on World Thalassemia Day, we stand together to raise awareness about this genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide. Thalassemia may be rare, but its impact is profound. It affects individuals and families, shaping their daily lives and challenging them with its complexities. Yet, amidst the challenges, there is resilience, courage, and hope. On this day, let's educate, advocate, and support those living with thalassemia. Every drop of blood donated contributes to saving lives and providing crucial support to those who battling thalassemia. #WorldThalassemiaDay #ThalassemiaWarriors #BloodDisorderAwareness #GlobalHealth #RareDiseaseAwareness #Awareness #Support #Hope #TogetherWeCan #Healthcare #MedTech #Desferal #InfusionPump #SyringInfusionPump #ThalassemiaPump #FightThalassemia #ThalassemiaMajor
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August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. The need for organ donation and transplants is especially critical in minority communities. Conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease are more prevalent among these populations, leading to higher rates of organ failure, particularly kidney failure. Black transplant candidates often face longer wait times for kidney transplants compared to non-Black candidates. These disparities highlight the urgent need for education and outreach to help heal and save lives. #NationalMinorityDonorAwarenessMonth #NMDAM #KidneyTransplant #Kidney #OrganDonation #OrganTransplant #KidneyDisease #ShareYourSpare
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❗ 🚶♂️ FUNDRAISING ALERT! 🚶♂️ ❗ Please read the story below and you can find out more via the link I have shared about how I will be supporting this charity, I am reaching out to my LinkedIn network to help raise money for such a worth cause, please help where you can no matter how big or small. Imagine finding out you or a loved one has cancer, but the hospital doesn’t have the treatment you need; or you’re living with diabetes, but the cost of the insulin is too great that you can’t afford it; maybe your village has been hit by an earthquake and now the pharmacy and hospital aren’t functioning. These are all incredibly devastating, and yet for 2 billion people this is their reality. Accessing medicines at the right time and place is critical to increasing quality of life and survival rates. IHP serves communities in unimaginable situations around the world, from natural disasters to conflict zones. Through its network of dedicated partners, like DHL, IHP has delivered medicines to over 76 countries and reached over 100 million patients in the last 20 years. We strive for a world where no one will suffer due to a lack of access to medicines. Through this challenge, I will help ensure that more people around the world see a brighter, healthier, and happier future without barriers to access the medicine they need. https://lnkd.in/gRwNNghh
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🌍🩸 It's World Blood Donor Day! 🩸🌍 Did you know that about 85 million units of red blood cells are donated annually worldwide? Blood donations save millions of lives each year and drastically improve the life quality and expectancy for patients with acute and chronic conditions. Our latest blog explains how gut bacteria enzymes could transform all blood types into universal blood type O! This solution has the potential to enhance the safety and efficacy of blood transfusions, simplifying blood logistics and addressing critical issues like blood shortages and the risks associated with mismatched transfusions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eGpqDUqv #WorldBloodDonorDay #DonateBlood #BioLabTests #UniversalBlood #GutBacteria #MedicalResearch #BloodDonation #HealthcareInnovation
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Blood Transfusion Demystified If you search Google for "Universal blood recipient" you will get the following statement: "a person of blood group AB, who can in theory receive donated blood of any ABO blood group". And THIS IS NOT QUITE SO. In this video I explain why. Youtube video: https://lnkd.in/dPutMkNc #nikolaysgeneticslessons
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Curious about the most up-to-date data on #OrganTransplantation? Here are some highlights from the Canadian Organ Replacement Register’s latest #OrganDonationsAndTransplantation release: · 3,428 organ transplants were performed in Canada in 2023. 83% used deceased donor organs and 17% used living donor organs. · There were 952 deceased donors in 2023. 67% donated following neurologically determined death, 27% following death by circulatory criteria (non-MAID) and 6% following medical assistance in dying (MAID). · In 2023, a total of 681 Canadians were removed from the organ transplant wait-lists. 31% of them had died while waiting. For all the data, make sure to go to: https://ow.ly/79cI50S9YtP #CdnHealth #ODT
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Venesection is the most effective treatment for managing haemochromatosis. Through venesection treatment (or phlebotomy), excess iron is removed from the body, helping to prevent damage to organs like the liver, heart, and joints. The process is simple and similar to a blood donation, and it plays a crucial role in managing iron overload. For people with haemochromatosis, regular venesections can help keep iron levels under control and improve overall health. If you or someone you know is living with the condition, speak to your doctor about how you can plan your venesection treatment. Remember, early intervention makes a huge difference. Share this post to help others understand how this treatment works! 💙 #HaemochromatosisAwareness #Phlebotomy #IronOverload #TreatmentForHaemochromatosis #BloodDonation #IronHealth #HaemochromatosisTreatment #HealthFirst #EarlyDiagnosis #ManageIronLevels
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