One important factor about blood donations most people do not know; blood, platelets and plasma have a shelf life. Blood donations save lives, but donations are steadily declining as the older generations die. They need 15,000 blood donors in January alone, but that they usually see less than...
It's been a tough year all around in Amarillo, and one of the things that has seemingly suffered is blood donations. We've mentioned on numerous occasions just how important these donations are, and when supply is as low as it is right now, it becomes increasingly difficult to save lives...
.I had never taken blood donation seriously.For me,it was just a day of fun,laughing with others and eating free ice cream.Here I was standing before a person who was sick but still willing to help others.So I urge everyone to donate blood as much as they can.I...
This is because you get your red blood cells back, they only keep your plasma, so that slows it all down some. Still it saves lives so a worth venture. Reply Satrap Yeah, I would imagine the first time it would take that long since they do have to check everything to make sure ...
The Red Cross estimates that each blood donation saves the lives of three people. Blood can be used to treat a wide range of medical needs, such as reintroducing platelets into cancer patients' bodies or providing antibodies for those being hospitalized because of COVID-19. ...
Plasma saves lives, and by donating at CSL Plasma, you can help tens of thousands of people across the globe.Plasma FAQs Plasma What is blood plasma? What does blood plasma do? How does the body make plasma? Are you ready to Do the Amazing? Sign up to receive information about ...
Once, on a cold winter of 2009, Guo got a call from the hospital. The doctors told him that a patient needed a blood donation. Guo didn’t have time to eat lunch. He travelled in the snow to get to the hospital. When he finished donating the blood, he was so tired that he fell...
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