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Understanding Blood Types: Rare Groups Beyond ABO and Rh Factor Explained
Blood types, classified by antigens on red blood cells, extend beyond the ABO and Rh systems. According to experts, over 47 recognised blood group systems exist, with more discoveries emerging. Rare types, such as the Bombay phenotype, require precise matches during transfusions, particularly for patients with certain genetic conditions. Maintainin...
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Scientists Reportedly Reversed Type 1 Diabetes by Reprogramming Patient's Fat Cells into Insulin-Producing Cells
Chinese researchers have, for the first time, reprogrammed a woman’s fat cells to become insulin-producing pancreatic cells, reversing her need for insulin injections for over a year. In this study, fat cells were chemically reverted into stem-like cells and transformed into islet cells, which are normally found in the pancreas. The cells, implan...
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Ratan Tata Makes An Urgent Appeal, Seeks Blood Donor For Ailing Stray Dog In Mumbai
In his post, he explained that the medical staff at his animal hospital urgently needed blood for the dog suffering from suspected tick fever and life-threatening anaemia.
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World Blood Donor Day 2024: Know Theme, Objective And More About Blood Donation
This year World Blood Donor Day marks its 20th anniversary. Therefore, this year's theme is '20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors!'
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This US Man Has Donated Over 110 Litres Blood, Calls It "Multitasking"
Until the previous five or ten years, he donated every 56 days. However, with age he tries to "stretch it out a little bit."
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Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital Conducts Kidney Transplant With Different Blood Groups
A 28-year-old woman with AB positive blood group donated her kidney to her 43-year-old husband, whose blood group was B positive.
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James Harrison, The Man Who Saved The Lives Of 2.4 Million Babies
James Harrison started donating blood after receiving 13 units of blood transfusions following a major chest surgery at the age of 14.
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Transgenders' Exclusion As Blood Donors Challenged. What Supreme Court Said
A recipient must be assured that the blood being transfused is clean, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while hearing a plea challenging the 2017 guidelines excluding transgenders.
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World Blood Donor Day: Date, History, And Significance Of The Day
World Blood Donor Day is an event celebrated across the world on June 14 with the primary objective of raising awareness about the importance of blood donation.
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World Blood Donor Day 2023: Can You Donate Blood? Here's A Checklist For Donors
World Blood Donor Day is observed on Jne 14 every year. The theme for this year is "Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often."
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Delhi Man Walks 13,400 Km Across India, Urges People To Donate Blood
This is the second World Blood Donor Day on the road for activist Kiran Verma.
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Germany To Lift Restrictions On Gay Blood Donors: Report
Germany will amend its guidelines for donating blood so the same rules apply to everyone regardless of their sexual orientation, the country's health minister said on Tuesday.
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China Calls On Blood Donors Amid Shortage As Covid Cases Rise: Report
Multiple regions across China have called on residents to actively donate blood under strict personal protection guidelines as they face a shortage of blood caused by many factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and prolonged cold weather.
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New Zealand Court Takes Custody Of Sick Baby Whose Parents Refused "Vaccinated Blood" Transfusion
A court in New Zealand has taken temporary custody of a sick baby whose parents stopped the child from having life-saving heart surgery because potential blood donors may be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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World Blood Donor Day 2022: Reasons To Not Donate blood
World Blood Donor Day 2022: Here are all the things you need to consider prior to donating blood.
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Understanding Blood Types: Rare Groups Beyond ABO and Rh Factor Explained
Blood types, classified by antigens on red blood cells, extend beyond the ABO and Rh systems. According to experts, over 47 recognised blood group systems exist, with more discoveries emerging. Rare types, such as the Bombay phenotype, require precise matches during transfusions, particularly for patients with certain genetic conditions. Maintainin...
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Scientists Reportedly Reversed Type 1 Diabetes by Reprogramming Patient's Fat Cells into Insulin-Producing Cells
Chinese researchers have, for the first time, reprogrammed a woman’s fat cells to become insulin-producing pancreatic cells, reversing her need for insulin injections for over a year. In this study, fat cells were chemically reverted into stem-like cells and transformed into islet cells, which are normally found in the pancreas. The cells, implan...
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Ratan Tata Makes An Urgent Appeal, Seeks Blood Donor For Ailing Stray Dog In Mumbai
In his post, he explained that the medical staff at his animal hospital urgently needed blood for the dog suffering from suspected tick fever and life-threatening anaemia.
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World Blood Donor Day 2024: Know Theme, Objective And More About Blood Donation
This year World Blood Donor Day marks its 20th anniversary. Therefore, this year's theme is '20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors!'
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This US Man Has Donated Over 110 Litres Blood, Calls It "Multitasking"
Until the previous five or ten years, he donated every 56 days. However, with age he tries to "stretch it out a little bit."
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Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital Conducts Kidney Transplant With Different Blood Groups
A 28-year-old woman with AB positive blood group donated her kidney to her 43-year-old husband, whose blood group was B positive.
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James Harrison, The Man Who Saved The Lives Of 2.4 Million Babies
James Harrison started donating blood after receiving 13 units of blood transfusions following a major chest surgery at the age of 14.
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Transgenders' Exclusion As Blood Donors Challenged. What Supreme Court Said
A recipient must be assured that the blood being transfused is clean, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while hearing a plea challenging the 2017 guidelines excluding transgenders.
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World Blood Donor Day: Date, History, And Significance Of The Day
World Blood Donor Day is an event celebrated across the world on June 14 with the primary objective of raising awareness about the importance of blood donation.
-
World Blood Donor Day 2023: Can You Donate Blood? Here's A Checklist For Donors
World Blood Donor Day is observed on Jne 14 every year. The theme for this year is "Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often."
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Delhi Man Walks 13,400 Km Across India, Urges People To Donate Blood
This is the second World Blood Donor Day on the road for activist Kiran Verma.
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Germany To Lift Restrictions On Gay Blood Donors: Report
Germany will amend its guidelines for donating blood so the same rules apply to everyone regardless of their sexual orientation, the country's health minister said on Tuesday.
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China Calls On Blood Donors Amid Shortage As Covid Cases Rise: Report
Multiple regions across China have called on residents to actively donate blood under strict personal protection guidelines as they face a shortage of blood caused by many factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and prolonged cold weather.
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New Zealand Court Takes Custody Of Sick Baby Whose Parents Refused "Vaccinated Blood" Transfusion
A court in New Zealand has taken temporary custody of a sick baby whose parents stopped the child from having life-saving heart surgery because potential blood donors may be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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World Blood Donor Day 2022: Reasons To Not Donate blood
World Blood Donor Day 2022: Here are all the things you need to consider prior to donating blood.
