Blood donation

Vaccine Rollouts Affect Local Blood Donations

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Greenville, SC | Charleston, SC | Raleigh, NC | Asheville, NC | Savannah, GA, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the announcement of another COVID-19 vaccine being approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), The Blood Connection (TBC) wants to make the public aware that receiving the vaccine does not affect blood donation eligibility.

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  • Greenville, SC | Charleston, SC | Raleigh, NC | Asheville, NC | Savannah, GA, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the announcement of another COVID-19 vaccine being approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), The Blood Connection (TBC) wants to make the public aware that receiving the vaccine does not affect blood donation eligibility.
  • The FDA has recommended that whoever has received the Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna Vaccines (including during clinical trial period) can donate blood.
  • Blood donors can give blood after receiving the vaccine as long as they feel healthy and well to donate.
  • Other than the addition of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, there have been no changes to vaccine protocol for blood donors.

One year of COVID-19: Americans continue stepping up to address urgent needs

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Friday, February 26, 2021

"Through our lifesaving work, people are coming forward to care for each other when help can't wait.

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  • "Through our lifesaving work, people are coming forward to care for each other when help can't wait.
  • In addition to responding to disasters, Red Cross volunteers are supporting local communities across the country as they distribute COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Additionally, volunteers are helping to vaccinate U.S. service members on bases around the globe and are active in U.S. veterans' hospitals.
  • GIVE BLOOD: If you're healthy and feeling well especially those with type O blood please make an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org .

U.S. Safety Needles Market to Surpass US$ 3,408.0 Million by end of 2027, Says Coherent Market Insights (CMI)

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

According to Coherent Market Insights, the U.S. Safety Needles market is estimated to be valued at US$ 2,447.3 million in 2020 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.8% over the forecast period (2020-2027).

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  • According to Coherent Market Insights, the U.S. Safety Needles market is estimated to be valued at US$ 2,447.3 million in 2020 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.8% over the forecast period (2020-2027).
  • Key Trends and Analysis of the U.S. Safety Needles Market :
    Increasing government initiatives for blood collection and blood donation is expected to drive the market growth over the forecast period.
  • Donations will be accepted at 15 Armed Services Blood Program centers across the U.S., and in Hawaii, Guam, and Germany.
  • According to the American Diabetes Association 2018 report, 34.2 million Americans, or 10.5% of the population in 2018, had diabetes.

Winter weather gives blood donation the cold shoulder. Cozy up to giving blood and receive a thank you Amazon Gift Card.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Just as road crews, snowplows and salt trucks are essential in preparing for and responding to severe winter weather, so are blood donations.

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  • Just as road crews, snowplows and salt trucks are essential in preparing for and responding to severe winter weather, so are blood donations.
  • All those who come to donate blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross this February will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email.
  • Winter weather can create a negative impact on blood donations, but it's hard to predict when that weather may hit.
  • There are two ways COVID-19 survivors can help through a convalescent plasma donation or by simply giving whole blood.

Viewpoint, hosted by Dennis Quaid, highlights Blood Donor Awareness

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

MIAMI, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The educational program, Viewpoint, hosted by "The Rookie" star Dennis Quaid, is teaming up with content creators to provide information about the importance of Blood Donor Awareness.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The educational program, Viewpoint, hosted by "The Rookie" star Dennis Quaid, is teaming up with content creators to provide information about the importance of Blood Donor Awareness.
  • The program will feature the people and institutions working around the clock to spread information about donating blood.
  • To increase blood and platelet donations in 1970, January became recognized as Blood Donor Awareness Month.
  • With obstacles like weather and sickness in mind, getting out to donate healthy blood when possible is all the more important.

SCC Soft Computer’s Blood Bank Product Receives 510(k) Clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

SCC Soft Computers SoftBank.web version 25.6 received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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  • SCC Soft Computers SoftBank.web version 25.6 received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • SoftBank.web has enhanced features to increase productivity in the laboratory while maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
  • New features such as an enhanced display with vibrant icons provide users ease of system navigation.
  • This suite offers a wide range of exceptional features designed to streamline many of the routine, manual, and time-consuming tasks associated with blood bank and blood donor protocols.

Demand for Convalescent Plasma Triples as COVID-19 Cases Rise

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

TBC has played a crucial role in local convalescent plasma collection in its commitment to meet every community hospitals need during the pandemic.

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  • TBC has played a crucial role in local convalescent plasma collection in its commitment to meet every community hospitals need during the pandemic.
  • The release of the COVID-19 vaccine has created a challenge for TBC, as it reduces the number of people who are eligible to give convalescent plasma.
  • The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that donors who have received the vaccine should not donate convalescent plasma but can donate whole blood (a regular blood donation).
  • To give convalescent plasma, donors must be symptom free for at least 14 days and must have proof of a positive COVID-19 test or positive COVID-19 antibody test.

Versiti Blood Centers and Noodles & Company Serve Up Thanks to Blood Donors

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Versiti Blood Centers and premier partner Noodles & Company are dishing out discounts for life-saving donations during National Blood Donor Month this January.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Versiti Blood Centers and premier partner Noodles & Company are dishing out discounts for life-saving donations during National Blood Donor Month this January.
  • Since 2016, Noodles & Company has supported Versiti's mission by aligning as a community partner and donating over $1.3 million in discounts and coupons to blood donors.
  • Throughout January 2020, all attempting blood donors will receive a coupon redeemable for $4 off their order when they donate at a Versiti donor center or select community blood drive.
  • Donors of all blood types are needed, but especially O negative blood donors who carry the universal blood type given to people in emergency situations.

Hoxworth Furthers Cooperation with Biolog-id to Support New FDA Guidance

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

We can leverage our access to both real-time and retrospective data to effectively manage multiple manufacturing strategies for platelets, as part of the new FDA guidance.

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  • We can leverage our access to both real-time and retrospective data to effectively manage multiple manufacturing strategies for platelets, as part of the new FDA guidance.
  • The close cooperation with the Hoxworth team allowed us to tailor our technology to the specific challenges and opportunities associated with the new guidance, said Amit Mayer, VP Innovation & Analytics at Biolog-id LLC.
  • This platform supports a higher level of service for the hospitals we serve and their patients in need, said Dr. Jose Cancelas, Director of Hoxworth Blood Center.
  • Hoxworth Blood Center, an internationally-recognized leader in transfusion medicine, was founded in 1938 and is the second oldest blood bank in the country.

Blood Platelets Market Revenue to Cross USD 5 Bn by 2026: Global Market Insights, Inc.

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Monday, December 14, 2020

The increasing number of blood banks in European countries is estimated to enhance the market revenue in the coming years.

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  • The increasing number of blood banks in European countries is estimated to enhance the market revenue in the coming years.
  • Additionally, cancer patients require blood transfusions on a regular basis, thereby elevating the need and supply of blood platelets.
  • Brazil's blood platelets market size was USD 93 million in 2019 on account of growing awareness pertaining to blood donations and increased demand for blood components in the country.
  • Some of the major players operating in the blood platelets market are the American National Red Cross, America's Blood Centers, American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), Blood Centers of America, Brazilian Red Cross, Canadian Blood Services, European Blood Alliance (EBA) and OneBlood among others.