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30Oct/17

Fears Cup race will stop Toowoomba’s blood donors – Toowoomba Chronicle


Toowoomba Chronicle

Fears Cup race will stop Toowoomba’s blood donors
Toowoomba Chronicle
The blood service is concerned platelets from blood donations could run low by the time the last race is run on Melbourne Cup day. With a shelf-life of only five days, the platelet component of blood plays a vital role in the treatment of cancer patients.

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30Oct/17

Doctors urged to discuss cord blood donations early in pregnancy – Medical Xpress


Medical Xpress

Doctors urged to discuss cord blood donations early in pregnancy
Medical Xpress
“Most parents will never need cord blood for their own family’s use, but they can donate this precious lifesaving gift to benefit others,” said statement lead author Dr. William Shearer. He is a professor of pediatrics and immunology at Baylor College
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