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BLOOD is essential for good health because the body depends on a steady supply of fuel and oxygen to reach its billions of cells. Even the heart couldn’t survive without blood flowing through the vessels that bring nourishment to its muscular walls.
"We are appealing to all O Negative blood donors to visit one of our centers or community blood drives immediately so that others may get the treatment they need," said Ann McKanna, vice president of marketing and new business development for Heartland Blood Centers.
If one pint of blood can potentially save three lives, Robert Lopes may have saved some 500 people over the years.
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): Researchers have successfully demonstrated the efficacy of an advanced blood test for detecting and analysing circulating tumour cells (CTCs)-breakaway cells from patients' solid tumours- of cancer patients.
AURORA—Heartland Blood Centers, a nonprofit medical organization servicing 38 area hospitals, is struggling to meet the needs of patients with O Negative blood type in area hospitals.
The American Red Cross is reporting lower donations than expected since the start of 2012. O blood types are particularly low, but all blood types are needed.
United Blood Services has a new team member; one they hope will help match donor blood types to blood bank needs. Maxine is an interactive computer kiosk that suggests specific blood donations based on body and blood type.
United Blood Services will introduce donors to its newest team member, Maxine, on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Every two seconds, someone in the country needs blood, adding up to approximately 44,000 units every day. Since the beginning of 2012, however, the American Red Cross reports lower donations than expected. O blood types are particularly low, but all blood types are needed.
MANATEE -- The supply of blood types, with the exception of type AB, has fallen to critically low levels, says the Suncoast Communities Blood Bank, which is appealing to the public for help.
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