ADVANCE Outlook: Lab Professionals : blood bank

Facebook Feedback: Courses and Issues

Kelly Wolfgang — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:46:00 GMT

If you're not following us on Facebook , you're missing a lot of fun feedback. If you are, keep following and spread the word! The conversations are far from over. We asked Facebook fans: What would you say are the MOST PRESSING issues facing laboratory...(read more)

Needed: Seasoned Writers

Matthew T. Patton — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:22:00 GMT

We are looking for seasoned laboratory professionals to write detailed articles about their specialties for our website. Specifically, we are seeking articles on improving workflow, delivering more accurate test results and new technologies in hematology,...(read more)

Safety of Stored Blood Questioned

Amanda Koehler — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:30:00 GMT

ADVANCE received the following press release from AABB: In light of recent studies suggesting the use of stored blood during transfusions may cause adverse effects in patients, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) funded a number of research...(read more)

Wanted: New Blood

Amanda Koehler — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:32:00 GMT

I received an e-mail reminder from the FDA this week, and the subject was "Have You Given Blood Lately?" I read it and felt guilty. It's one of those things you feel weird telling people--like you don't really like chocolate or your favorite movie is...(read more)

Haiti Disaster Relief

Kerri Penno — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:18:00 GMT

Immediately following the Jan. 12 earthquake, Siemens Healthcare mobilized to provide disaster relief assistance to the citizens of Haiti. The Healthcare Sector of Siemens AG has shipped healthcare systems and supplies through Project HOPE to aid healthcare...(read more)

Meryman Method Creator Dies

Amanda Koehler — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:08:00 GMT

Harold T. Meryman, 88, an American Red Cross physician who refined the process of freezing blood, died Jan. 10 of coronary artery disease. Dr. Meryman devised the method of freezing concentrated blood cells for up to 10 years in 1971. This has been especially...(read more)