Tag: convalescent plasma
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Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic
The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors, according to provided information. This year, the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an…
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Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic
The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors, according to provided information. This year, the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an…
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Blood donations critically needed
Plasma from whole blood donations made through the American Red Cross that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood now to help ensure coronavirus patients and others who depend on transfusions have needed blood products this fall.…
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Blood donations critically needed
Plasma from whole blood donations made through the American Red Cross that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood now to help ensure coronavirus patients and others who depend on transfusions have needed blood products this fall.…
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital establishes program to help patients recover from COVID longterm
Saint Peter’s University Hospital has announced the creation of a specialized COVID-19 Recovery Program to provide comprehensive, multi-specialty treatment for individuals who were previously diagnosed (tested positive) with COVID-19. The program offers care to individuals who were previously treated for COVID-19 at Saint Peter’s, as well as those treated at other medical facilities, and those…
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RWJBarnabas Health seeks donors of convalescent plasma for its program to treat COVID-19 patients
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking convalescent plasma donations from former patients and others who have fully recovered from COVID-19 for its convalescent plasma program. The blood plasma collected from people who have recovered from COVID-19 is used in the treatment of patients currently infected with the virus. The convalescent plasma is transfused into patients who match…