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14/04/2026

08/04/2026

Requests for “unvaccinated” blood lead to delays and patient harm

The trend for unvaccinated blood donations raises concerns about patient safety and resource efficiency, emphasizing the need for better transfusion protocols.

07/04/2026

06/04/2026

Haryana Boosts Blood Transfusion Services with Rs 54 Crore Initiative

The Haryana government has approved a proposal worth over Rs 54 crore to enhance blood transfusion services. This includes plans for procurement, staff training, and mobile collection vans. Haryana leads in blood donation awards and aims to expand its services and facilities, including a fully autom...

28/03/2026

NBTC and KMC Manipal organise national workshop on strengthening blood transfusion services

Media Release Udupi, Mar 26: The National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC), Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, in collaboration with Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, organised a one-day workshop on “Strengthening Public–Private Collaboration in B...

26/03/2026

An article in the journal Anesthesiology Open found that demand for O-negative blood has increased while supplies remain limited, highlighting the role of anesthesiologists in stewardship in patient blood management. "Because anesthesiologists administer up to 60% of all blood transfusions in the United States, they play a key role in preserving and promoting responsible management of this scarce resource," lead researcher Dr. Brent Lee said.
'Universal Donor' Blood Supplies Dangerously Low, Study Warns

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Blood banks are reporting dangerously low supplies of “universal donor” O-negative blood, a new study warns.O-negat

25/03/2026

IPC and KMCH organise a seminar on “Ensuring Quality and Safety of Blood Components in Transfusion Medicine

The Indian Pharmacopeia Commission (IPC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with KMCH College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore,

21/03/2026

A study in the American Journal of Hematology found that exchange transfusions and top-up transfusions have different effects on inflammatory and angiogenic pathways for patients with sickle cell disease. Exchange transfusion was associated with temporary reduction in activation of pro-inflammatory and pro-angiogenic pathways, while top-up transfusion was associated with signs of reduced hypoxia and greater vascular stability.
Transfusion Approaches Have Different Effects on Inflammatory and Angiogenic Pathways in SCD

Researchers determined exchange transfusion and top-up transfusions may display different effects on inflammatory and angiogenic pathways in patients with SCD.

20/03/2026

Blood components, whole blood may be comparable for patients in transit with trauma
A UK study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that prehospital whole-blood transfusion was not more effective than care with separated blood components for patients with major traumatic hemorrhage. The study of air ambulance patients found no difference in the composite outcome of all-cause death or massive transfusion within 24 hours. Whole-blood transfusion offered logistical advantages and a favorable safety profile, according to researhers.
Prehospital Whole-Blood Transfusion No Better Than Standard for Severe Hemorrhage

Criteria for superior efficacy not met in trial involving air ambulances