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Armed Services Blood Program
(ASBP) - Provides Blood, Blood products and services for all worldwide customers in peace
and war. Consists of approximately 81 Blood banks and Blood donor centers worldwide,
including 36 Food and Drug Administration licensed Blood donor centers. |
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The American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)
- An association of Blood banks, including hospital and community Blood centers,
transfusion and transplantation services and individuals involved in activities related to
human Blood transfusion and transplantation medicine. |
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The American Red Cross - Providing relief
to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
The "1000 pound Gorilla" of the Blood collection business, and by virtually all
accounts, doing a pretty good job, given the U. S. political situation. |
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The American Society for Clinical Laboratory
Science (ASCLS) - Promoting the
profession of clinical laboratory science and providing beneficial services to those who
practice it. The Society encourages its members to provide quality services for all
consumers; strives to promote high standards of practice in the workplace; supports worthy
educational efforts at all levels; and, enhances the public's understanding and respect
for the profession and its practitioners. |
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The American Society of Hematology
(ASH) - Represents over 9,500 clinicians and scientists committed to promoting and
fostering the exchange and diffusion of information and ideas relating to Blood,
Blood-forming tissues, and Blood diseases. |
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The American Society of Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology (ASPH/O) - A professional society of pediatric
hematologists/oncologists, who study and treat childhood cancer and Blood diseases. |
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America's Blood Centers (ABC) - A national network of
non-profit, independent community Blood centers that collect almost half (47%) of the U.
S. Blood supply. Has a good locator map link. |
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Blackwell
Science Transfusion Medicine - An international journal published for the British
Blood Transfusion Society. |
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BloodLink BC - Great links
on Blood transfusion medicine from the Provincial Blood Coordinating Office of British
Columbia. (intermittent) |
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Bloodless Medicine & Surgery
Institute - Provides an educational avenue for physicians, nurses, Bloodless program
coordinators and others who want to develop a Bloodless program. Tutorials on modern
bloodless techniques. View the latest technology being used in the field of Bloodless
medicine. |
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The British
Society for Haematology - A society of Professionals whose objectives are to advance
the practice and study of hematology and to facilitate contact between persons interested
in hematology. |
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The Canadian Red Cross Society - A
nonprofit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians and the victims of
conflicts or disasters throughout the world. |
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College of American Pathologists - As the
principal organization of board-certified pathologists, CAP represents the interests of
patients, the public, and pathologists by fostering excellence in the practice of
pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. |
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The Blood Task Force
(BTF) - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) continues to investigate the Blood
distribution system in Canada. |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and
disability. This is a comprehensive web site. Believe it or not, the subject of Blood is
well hidden; do a search, it is there. |
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The U. S. Food and Drug Administration
is one of our Government's oldest consumer protection agencies, charged with protecting
American consumers by enforcing the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and related
public health laws. Link to the CBER web site. |
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International Blood/Plasma News
(IB/PN) - A great monthly source of business info about the Blood and plasma industries
worldwide. The information published is often not found anywhere on the internet. Each
issue is in eight sections: Business Briefs; Recent U. S. Patents; Blood and
Biotechnology; Viral Safety Update; Plasma Fractionation Notes; New Products; Research and
Development; Congress. |
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The International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) - To establish close
and mutually beneficial working relationships with international professional societies,
together with inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations. |
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The International Society for Experimental
Hematology (ISEH) - A group to promote scientific knowledge and clinical
application of basic hematology and immunology through research, publications, and
organization of scientific programs. Founded as a group of scientists seeking to create a
forum for the presentation and discussion of pre-clinical data in experimental hematology. |
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute (NHLBI) - A part of the Federal Government's National Institutes of Health. |
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Network for Advancement of Transfusion
Alternatives - NATA's purpose is to provide education in the field of transfusion
medicine and alternatives. NATA focuses on promoting better use of Blood products and
transfusion alternatives in everyday clinical practice and, sharing experience among
health care teams. |
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Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Foundation - (TTTS) affects identical twins during pregnancy when Blood passes
disproportionately from one baby to the other through connecting Blood vessels within
their shared placenta, and may result in death from heart failure. Today many couples are
waiting longer to start families and are using fertility drugs. This contributes to more
twinning. At least 6,000 babies are affected every year in the United States by TTTS and
approximately 4,000 of them will pass away. |
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The UK Haemophilia Society
- This site is for people with hemophilia and those who want to learn more about
hemophilia and how it affects people. The Society is working to secure the best possible
care, treatment and support for people with hemophilia, related bleeding disorders, and
their families. |
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The World Federation of Hemophilia - An
International group dedicated to introducing, improving and maintaining care for persons
with hemophilia and related disorders.
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