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…
Hartela completes new premises for the Blood Service at Vehkala in Vantaa
Hartela built flexibly adaptable premises compliant with modern needs for the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service, located in the district of Vehkala in Vantaa.
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.
Deferral period for donating blood after a monkeypox infection
Monkeypox infections have been reported in several European countries and the first cases have also been found in Finland. No cases of monkeypox obtained by blood transfusions have been…
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…
Emergency blood supplies are running low – O negative blood donors are needed urgently
Recently, the need for O negative emergency blood has been much higher than normal and supplies have fallen alarmingly. The Blood Service is appealing to all those whose blood group is O negative to…
The mask recommendation in blood donation is being lifted
The situation with the coronavirus epidemic has eased throughout the country, and face masks are no longer required in public areas except in special cases. Starting from 12 May, the mask…