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Sharmila Manian
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PBM and transfusion medicine enthusiast
Myths:

Blood donation isn’t painful; it's a quick, mild pinch.

You won’t get sick or weak after donating.

Chronic illnesses don't automatically disqualify you from donating.

#ISBTWBDD2025
#ISBTClinical
June 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Blood donation 🩸 facts

Donating blood is safe and helps save up to 3 lives.

Your body quickly replenishes the blood donated.

Plasma and platelets can also be donated.

Every blood type is needed.
#ISBTWBDD2025
#ISBTClinical
June 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Join us in February and get to the heart of sickle cell disease.
Joignez-vous à nous en février pour découvrir le cœur de la drépanocytose.
#cstm_scmt #transfusion #webinar #virtualeducation #sicklecelldisease #scd
January 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Join next week's #ISBTWebinar: Optimizing Mononuclear Cell Collections for ATMPs!
🗓️ 30 January 2025
⏰ 3 PM – 4 PM CET

www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
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January 23, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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🌟 The January #TransfusionToday is live!

Discover how IT is transforming transfusion medicine, from donor management to big data. Test your knowledge with our Kahoot quiz!

Plus, updates on ISBT Academy support & the Milan Congress—abstracts close Feb 4!

isbtweb.foleon.com/transfusion-...
Cover - Transfusion Today - January 2025
isbtweb.foleon.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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New in #VoxSanguinis!

A study explores the link between blood test results & vasovagal reactions during donation. Key takeaways:
1️⃣ Elevated Hb, Ht, TP, Alb linked to VVRs
2️⃣ Strongest link: high Hb levels & VVRs in women ≥50

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

#BloodDonation #MedicalResearch
The relationship between blood test results and vasovagal reactions: An intra‐individual comparative retrospective analysis of blood donor data in Japan
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onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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The #Transfusion Evidence Alert double issue Dec/Jan 2025 is out!
See all the top articles here:
www.transfusionevidencelibrary.com/alerts/latest
Each one has an easy-to-read PICO summary

Subscribe FREE to get the top ten to your inbox each month
#transfusionmedicine #systematicreview #metaanalysis
January 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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January Learning Update! 🩸

Time to put your transfusion medicine knowledge to the test! 💡 Check out this month’s #LearningUpdate quiz question below and drop your answer in the comments!

We’ll reveal the correct answer next week—stay tuned! 👀🔍 #TransfusionEducation #ISBT
January 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Transfusion-Transmitted Infections: A Quick Overview
Blood transfusions, though lifesaving, can transmit infections like HIV, hepatitis, syphilis, malaria, and even prion diseases.
#ISBTClinical
January 29, 2025 at 12:09 PM