Blood Service awards research grants to 10 projects
Funding for cell therapies and research into blood cells and stem cell transplants – the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service has awarded its 2022 research grants.
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Most compatible stem cell donors are often found geographically close to the patient
World Marrow Donor Day (WMDD) is celebrated globally on 17 September. Blood stem cell transplants are used in the treatment of malignant blood diseases such as leukaemia.
More than 90% of men who donate blood find it very easy to do
The Blood Service conducted a questionnaire survey to find out about the experiences and views of male blood donors. A large majority of them considered the blood donation process easy. For many, the…
New blood donors are needed to secure the blood supply
Around 29,000 people donated blood in Finland between June and July, while the target was 2,000 more. Patients have received the blood products required, but there is a desperate need for new donors.
Emergency care tests the use of whole blood
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service launches a joint study with emergency physicians on the use of a whole blood product in emergency care. The study examines the usability and safety of the whole…
Summer checklist for blood donors in 2022
In summertime, blood donors are encouraged to take a few important matters into account. Remember to stay hydrated when enjoying the hot weather. In the summer, you can donate blood near your summer…
Voluntary blood donors maintain security of supply for society
Blood donors play an invaluable role in terms of the reliability of society. This week’s blood donors will also help to save patients next week.
Over 58 000 persons have joined the Blood Service Biobank
The Blood Service’s valuable Biobank, which is celebrating its 5th anniversary, already contains information on over 58,000 blood donors. Samples collected through blood donation lay the foundation…
Opening hours of Blood Service units are expanding with more evening appointments added
Starting in May, it will be easier than ever to book a blood donation appointment as the ten Blood Service units will be open at least until 18:00 on weekdays starting on May 2.
Help from blood donors is needed around the Easter holidays
The help of volunteer blood donors is needed especially around public holidays. The Blood Service units are open on weekdays and on Easter Monday, 18 April.
More than 100,000 persons donated blood in 2021 – despite challenges associated with the coronavirus
In 2021, 113,000 persons registered to donate blood. Whole blood was donated slightly over 185,000 times in total. Nearly 90 blood donation events will be organised during March in different parts of…
Blood donors are set for starring role at the Åbo Svenska Teater on 3 March 2022
The main stage of Åbo Svenska Teater will play host to a blood donation event on Thursday 3 March (12.00-18.00). After a break of a couple of years, the event is now being held for the fifth time.