Research. Education. Discovery.

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Our Research, Education, and Discovery Blog is a showcase for our work as well as the basic science behind what we do. Here we invite readers to explore the worlds of transfusion and transplantation science and learn more about how our research leads to improved everyday practices and ultimately – and most importantly – better outcomes for patients. 

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New guidelines lead to life-saving organ donations that otherwise wouldn’t have happened

Vendredi, septembre 09, 2016
When tragedy strikes, expert guidance helps doctors, patients and families take action
professional education
Professional Education in transfusion and transplantation has brand new home

Mercredi, août 31, 2016
A new and improved site to learn, share and advance in the fields of transfusion and transplantation medicine After much hard work, collaboration and consultation, we're pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved online educational platform for health-care professionals. Canadian Blood...
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Celebrating an organ donation milestone

Lundi, août 29, 2016
Two hundred and fifty donations facilitated through the Highly Sensitized Patient program We are pleased to share the news of an exciting milestone for the Highly Sensitized Patient program. As of Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, there have been 250 transplants since going live in October 2013! The Highly...
Hematological staining of cells in a monocyte monolayer assay performed using sub-optimal conditions.
Through the Microscope: monocyte monolayer assays

Mardi, août 23, 2016
The images in this "through the microscope" are from recent work done to determine the best conditions to successfully perform the monocyte monolayer assay—a laboratory-based test that predicts the severity of adverse reactions to blood products. " Mastering the monocyte monolayer assay" is a new...
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The __Cs _f ___ _l__d Types

Mercredi, août 17, 2016
In the e_rly d_ys of tr_nsfusi_n medicine, d_ct_rs g_ve p_tients _ll s_rts _f different fluids, including _l__d _r milk fr_m _nim_ls. Success v_ried, _nd the results were _ften dis_str_us—even when they used hum_n _l__d.
Pediatric blood bags used in the study.
Searching for safer red blood cell bags for pediatric recipients

Mercredi, août 10, 2016
This post is based on a ResearchUnit originally gathered in April 2016. ResearchUnits summarize recent scientific publications. They are produced and distributed by Canadian Blood Services’ Centre for Innovation. There are public health concerns around the use of DEHP in blood bags, particularly for...

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