Spring into action & help patients! Come to give blood or platelets April 1-13 & we'll say thanks with a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. PLUS get a chance at a $5K gift card when you come give in April. (3 winners!) Book: rcblood.org/441Tpwz (T&C; other entry)
On This Day in 2023 Bivalent Prefusion F Vaccine in Pregnancy to Prevent RSV Illness in Infants A pregnant woman with a baby in her arms stands next to a box about the prevention of RV-associated respiratory infections in infants.
On this day 2 years ago, the MATISSE study showed the safety and efficacy of the RSV vaccine during pregnancy. This and a similar newborn vaccine can prevent infant RSV disease. Revisit the study: nej.md/3Mc1hmg 1/3
#MedSky #IDSky #OBGYN
New in #Transfusion:
Findings from the 2023 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey suggest continued stabilization of the U.S. blood supply.
Check out highlights from the 2023 survey: bit.ly/4iZTCEY
A federal court ruled today that FDA exceeded its authority in regulating laboratory-developed tests (#LDTs). AABB has long advocated for an alternative approach to ensure access to these critical diagnostics.
Read more: bit.ly/4j5RRGi
💙April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
💙Henrico CASA is placing pinwheel gardens to remind our community of our shared responsibility to be aware, to be engaged, and to be invested in making sure every child has a safe place to call home.
henricocasa.org
A1C testing in March at the Red Cross finished with >350,000 blood donors screened for diabetes & prediabetes! 🩺
Thank you, Coffee with America ☕️, for letting blood donors know how routine screening can provide valuable info for managing their health!
www.coffeewithamerica.com/red-cross-a1...
We're busting the myth that those with diabetes can't give blood. You just must feel well the day you donate. In most situations, meds to manage diabetes/prediabetes don't disqualify you from giving. Eligibility questions? Call 1-866-236-3276.
The Bridge Grant is a unique program that can be a lifeline to mid-career hematologists who are between funding. This grant supports well-established and promising projects.”
ASH understands it's a tough time for #hematology research due to #NIH funding cuts.
To support #researchers during this time, ASH's Bridge Grant now offers $150K funding, with waived critiques and no match needed. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kBeGmR
#ASHAwards #MedSky #Hemesky
