World Blood Donor Day

Secure Transfusion Solutions Presents Data Demonstrating Feasibility and Safety of its Novel Compensated Blood Donation Model

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Our data demonstrate the effectiveness of our model to recruit and retain younger platelet donors, both male and female.

Key Points: 
  • Our data demonstrate the effectiveness of our model to recruit and retain younger platelet donors, both male and female.
  • Our initial experience operating Trusting Heart Blood Center in Edina, Minnesota provides evidence of a solution towards a reliable and sustainable platelet supply.
  • Secure Transfusion Solutions (STS) is a life sciences company pioneering innovative methods to overcome the nations growing blood and platelet shortage.
  • By partnering with STS, hospital systems increase confidence in the sourcing of blood components, better preparing them to meet evolving patient transfusion needs.

Global Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (Value, Volume, ASP) Market Analysis Report 2022: Segments, Trends, Regulatory and Reimbursement Landscape, Procedures, and Forecasts, 2015-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, October 17, 2022

The model discusses in detail the impact of COVID-19 on HTLV tests market for the year 2020 and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • The model discusses in detail the impact of COVID-19 on HTLV tests market for the year 2020 and beyond.
  • Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) Tests includes HTLV Enzyme Immuno Assay/Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (EIA/ELISA) Tests and Other HTLV Tests.
  • Annualized total Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) tests market revenue by segment and market outlooks from 2015-2030.
  • Global, Regional and Country level market specific insights:
    Qualitative market specific information is available with global trends further broken down into regional trends.

Largest study measuring extent of COVID-19 in Canadian children and teens now underway

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Whats more, since levels of transmission, vaccination and immunity are continually changing, ongoing surveillance is necessary to help guide public health policy.

Key Points: 
  • Whats more, since levels of transmission, vaccination and immunity are continually changing, ongoing surveillance is necessary to help guide public health policy.
  • Soren Gantt and Caroline Quach-Thanh, investigators at CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre and professors at the Universit de Montral.
  • Five times during the coming year, approximately 7,200 samples will be obtained and tested through the new study.
  • At the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), we know that research has the power to change lives.

Secure Transfusion Solutions Announces it will Present New Data and Participate at the 2022 AABB Annual Meeting

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Monday, September 26, 2022

The conference presentation will review new data from the companys experience operating its first donor center (branded Trusting Heart Blood Center) in Edina, Minnesota.

Key Points: 
  • The conference presentation will review new data from the companys experience operating its first donor center (branded Trusting Heart Blood Center) in Edina, Minnesota.
  • Its purpose is to restore hope, build trust and improve quality of life by increasing patient access to readily available and safe transfusion solutions.
  • By partnering with STS, hospital systems increase confidence in the sourcing of blood components, better preparing them to meet evolving patient transfusion needs.
  • Exacerbated by industry challenges to the effective recruitment of blood donors, hospital demand for platelet units continues to exceed available supply.

Strong together: Netcetera and the Austrian Red Cross Further Develop the MeinBlut App

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Saturday, September 24, 2022

Netcetera and the Austrian Red Cross (RK) work together to make blood donation in Austria even easier.

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  • Netcetera and the Austrian Red Cross (RK) work together to make blood donation in Austria even easier.
  • After the joint release of the MeinBlut app last year, Netcetera and the Austrian Red Cross (RK) have developed more features for the app.
  • In this way, they want to motivate even more users to donate blood and thus guarantee constant blood donations in Austria.
  • Blood donors can register in the app, search for a suitable donation appointment and fill in their medical data.

StemExpress Opens New Collection Center in Biotech Hub of Boston, MA

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StemExpress is excited to announce the opening of their newest StemExpress cell collection center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StemExpress is excited to announce the opening of their newest StemExpress cell collection center in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • StemExpress is relocating from Arlington, MA to the prestigious research hub of Cambridge, MA.
  • The move promises more partnerships and better logistics for client needs, opening doors for more scalable cell and gene therapies.
  • The location of the new collection center, which includes a modern cell isolation laboratory, will enable StemExpress to continue to help advance global research, scale clinical and commercial operations within the region, and support innovative treatments in Cambridge's healthcare systems.

BLOOD CENTERS OF AMERICA TO PLANT 160,000 TREES TO BOOST BLOOD DONATIONS IN NATIONAL CAMPAIGN

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

WEST WARWICK, R.I., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to saving the lives of millions, Blood Centers of America is accelerating its plans to leave behind a better planet than the one they've found. America's largest network of independent blood centers will plant 160,000 additional trees in Uganda, in the North-East area of the African state. More than 27 independent blood centers across the U.S. will participate in the campaign, to inform and mobilize U.S. blood donors in a joint, widespread, national campaign dedicated to saving lives, while giving back to the planet.

Key Points: 
  • America's largest network of independent blood centers willplant 160,000 additional treesin Uganda, in the North-East area of the African state.
  • More than 27 independent blood centers across the U.S. will participate in the campaign, to inform and mobilize U.S. blood donors in a joint, widespread, national campaign dedicated to saving lives, while giving back to the planet.
  • National blood donation campaign highlights BCA members' commitment to saving lives & leaving behind a better planet.
  • Regular blood donations are an essential part of maintaining a sustainable blood supply and keeping a community healthy.

Fresenius Kabi and AABB Celebrate 17th Annual Blood Collectors Week from September 4-10, 2022

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Sunday, September 4, 2022

Fresenius Kabi and AABB announced today the official start of the 17th annual Blood Collectors Week celebration, which runs September 4-10, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Fresenius Kabi and AABB announced today the official start of the 17th annual Blood Collectors Week celebration, which runs September 4-10, 2022.
  • Since the beginning of the pandemic, the contributions of blood collectors have been more vital than ever, making this years Blood Collectors Week celebration even more meaningful, said Debra BenAvram, FASAE, CAE, CEO of AABB.
  • During Blood Collectors Week, nearly 300 blood centers across the United States are expected to host celebrations honoring local collectors in recognition of their dedication to patient health and safety.
  • To learn more about blood donation, find a local blood collection site, or download resources for your Blood Collectors Week celebration, visit www.bloodcollectors.org and follow the @bloodcollectors Twitter account.

Blood is Medicine: Raising Awareness to Inspire Action

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Friday, September 2, 2022

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ImpactLife is highlighting the critical role of blood donors in supporting pediatric patients during September's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Every day, more than 40 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States and many of these patients will rely on blood transfusions as part of their treatment. ImpactLife seeks to raise awareness and inspire action with its "Blood is Medicine" campaign materials, now available to download and share from www.bloodcenter.org/childhoodcancer.

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  • DAVENPORT, Iowa, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --ImpactLife is highlighting the critical role of blood donors in supporting pediatric patients during September's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
  • ImpactLife seeks to raise awareness and inspire action with its "Blood is Medicine" campaign materials, now available to download and share from www.bloodcenter.org/childhoodcancer .
  • Cancer patients receive blood transfusions to help treat symptoms of the disease as well as side effects caused by chemotherapy.
  • "The first night he was diagnosed, Hudson received red blood cell and platelet transfusions," said Jessica.

Thousands Around the World Give Blood for #GlobalBloodHeroes Day - 27 August 2022

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Sunday, August 28, 2022

SYDNEY, Aug. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of people from around the world have taken part in Global Blood Heroes Day in an attempt to break the world blood donation record and save 150,000 lives.

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  • SYDNEY, Aug. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of people from around the world have taken part in Global Blood Heroes Day in an attempt to break the world blood donation record and save 150,000 lives.
  • Australia was one of the first countries to kick off Global Blood Heroes day.
  • Ultimately, with so many taking part on Global Blood Heroes Day, lives have been saved.
  • Salli Ali, coordinator for Who is Hussain in Australia said: "We are thrilled by how enthusiastic fellow Australians have been about Global Blood Heroes day.