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The importance of iron for whole blood donors: a Canadian perspective

By generously providing blood that can be manufactured into red blood cells, platelets and plasma products, whole blood donors are essential to the blood system and the patients it serves. Canadian Blood Services is committed to maintaining a safe and secure blood supply while also protecting the health of our blood donors. The focus of this article is the effect of red blood cell loss on the iron levels of the donor and the steps taken by Canadian Blood Services to protect the health of its donors.

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Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)

Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a rare but serious syndrome characterized by sudden acute respiratory distress following transfusion. It is defined as new, acute lung injury (ALI) during or within six hours after blood product administration in the absence of temporally-associated risk factors for ALI. 

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Mar 31, 2017

Blood Administration

Chapter 9

This chapter focuses on the principles of safe blood transfusion practices. The aim of this chapter is to develop and support the knowledge of health-care professionals involved in prescribing and administering blood components and products.

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Upcoming Events

The Impact of Demographic Changes on Blood Donation and Transfusion Demand, Implications of a Population Based Longitudinal Study

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May 23, 2017 | 12:00PM to 1:00PM
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Toronto/Webinar

Special guest speaker

Dr. Andreas Greinacher
University Hospital Greifswald, Germany
Head of the Institute of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine

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15th Symposium – Red Blood Cells: Still Vital After All These Years?

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September 9, 2017 | 8:00AM to 4:00PM
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Toronto

The 15th Annual Canadian Blood Services International symposium will focus on red blood cells, exploring topics in serology and genotyping, alternatives to red blood cells, alloimmunization, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, and more. This one day symposium is for Canadian physicians, technologists, nurses and researchers involved in transfusion and transplantation medicine.

The event will be held at the Chestnut Conference Centre (89 Chestnut St) in downtown Toronto, Ontario.

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Critical Care Canada Forum

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October 2, 2017 | 8:00AM to October 5, 2017 | 5:00PM
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Toronto

The Critical Care Canada Forum 2017 is Canada's national critical care meeting. Held over 4 days, it focuses on clinicians, scientists, and leaders in critical care medicine, and attracts the best speakers worldwide. CCCF consists of superlative plenary talks, thematic sessions and posters, with exhibits that demonstrate the latest products and services. 

Featuring internationally renowned experts; Darren Freed (Canada), Stephen Large (UK), Peter MacDonald (Australia), Paul Murphy (UK), and Robert TRuog (USA). 

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lab work

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May 23, 2017
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The Ottawa Hospital announces new CIHR research grant recipients

Kudos to our research colleagues at The Ottawa Hospital on receiving 18 new CIHR research grants worth $10.7 million.

science odyssey week, plasma

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May 16, 2017
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Science Odyssey 2017: What's in your blood?

It's Science Odyssey Week in Canada from May 12 to 21. Enjoy 10 days of discovery and innovation across the country. Find out where activities are taking place near you. 

 

In the spirit of Science Odyssey 2017 we worked out a little hands-on experiment to try at home or in class. Ever wonder why your blood is red? Want to get a "feel" for what your blood would look like up close? Try this... 

Ruqayyah Almizraq

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May 11, 2017
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A Q&A with PhD candidate Ruqayyah Almizraq

Ruqayyah Almizraq became interested in science because "it is like a magic window that opens up a whole new world."

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