KEDPLASMA on LinkedIn: KEDPLASMA is celebrating the opening of two new plasma centers in Chicago,… (2024)

Have you read Dan's #Alpha1 story yet? Watch the video below then head to our blog to hear his inspiring story >> bit.ly/49vXMAD #Alpha1Awareness #PlasmaDonationAlpha-1 Foundation

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Further endorsing our recent publication on limitation of transient elastography in LDLT setting, highlighting this case which I saw last week:54 yrs lady, donated right lobe of liver 10 yrs back, gets a scare as her Fibroscan shows LSM of 18.5 kPa ! She is clinically fine, with normal LFT. This case shows the fallacy of VCTE measurement in healthy right lobe donors in whom the remnant left lobe regenerates towards the left leading to error in LSM values! So interpret the Fibroscan values in relation to the clinical scenario & avoid it during follow up of right lobe liver donors!!

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This is what started my advocacy for cystic fibrosis. Before we found Piper's Angels Foundation, we were doing walks to raise money for a national CF organization. But a local, grassroots organization that focuses on the social determinant of health for someone with CF stood out to us more, so we decided to pivot and started getting involved with Piper's Angels & the Crossing For CF. It was the best decision we made, we haven't looked back since! If you want to learn more about The Crossing, the video below is a short explanation of what we do and why.

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The history of blood donation is a remarkable journey, marked by human ingenuity, empathy, and collaboration. What began as a practice fraught with risk and uncertainty has evolved into a finely-tuned medical procedure, central to healthcare systems around the world. This transformation didn't happen overnight; it is a story woven through centuries, reflecting our growing understanding of science, medicine, and the value of human life.Join us as we delve into the significant milestones that have shaped blood donation into a global movement. From the pioneering experiments of the 17th century to the establishment of the first blood banks during World War II, and the ongoing commitment to safety and innovation today, we'll uncover how blood donation has become a symbol of hope, community, and the shared human experience. The history of blood donation is not just about medicine; it's a reflection of our collective journey towards a more compassionate world. #BloodDonationHistory #LifeSavingLegacy

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Today is Action Mesothelioma Day, a UK campaign to raise awareness of the asbestos cancer, mesothelioma, and the dangers of asbestos.Did you know: 💙 Asbestos is still in around 85% of schools, 90% of hospitals and many other public and private buildings.💙 More people die from exposure to asbestos than die in road traffic accidents per year.💙 Over 2,700 people per year are diagnosed with mesothelioma.💙 Fewer than 10% of people with mesothelioma survive beyond 3 years in the UK. https://bit.ly/3OOviKe #ActionMeso

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🚨 Urgent appeal! On World Blood Donor Day, let's raise awareness about the critical need for blood donations. Your contribution can save lives in emergencies, surgeries, and more. Be a lifesaver today! #WorldBloodDonorDay #UrgentAppeal #SaveLives #DonateBlood #Lifesaver #websitedesign #websites #websitebuilder #diy #diywebsitebuilder #diywebsitebuilders #NextraOne

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ASC Monthly Cytopathology Snapshot - June 2023Keeping you in the knowhttps://conta.cc/43SOPOx#cyto #cytopath

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A major funder for the charitable sector that is a household name - Lotteries - is under extreme pressure for funding. This does not bode well for 2024. *If you can afford to, please consider donating directly to charities that you want to see continue their good work*.Insight Endometriosis Charitable Trust (NZ) is one of the organisations that will be impacted by this slash in core funding. Lotteries has been our main funder for many years. Our work touches many lives. Please consider a gift to support our work using this link to our donation payments page : https://lnkd.in/g7K5MuSC . As a registered donee organisation, NZ donations attract tax credits.The letter in from Lotteries this morning is unprecedented - effectively putting national charities on notice of slashes in funding - and makes for very sober reading at what should be a festive time of year:"Subject: Important information about a reduction in funding for Lottery National Community in the 2023/24 financial year.This year the Board had $175 million available to allocate to its distribution committees which is $31 million less than last year.The Board had to make some challenging decisions to manage this reduction. ... funds including Lottery National Community have 46% less funding available than last year. ...As of 20 December 2023, the current round had 155 requests seeking a total of $18.8 million with $2.8 million available for the Committee to allocate in the current round. We wanted to make sure you had this information now to help you plan and consider funding options."

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A major funder for the charitable sector that is a household name - Lotteries - is under extreme pressure for funding. This does not bode well for 2024. *If you can afford to, please consider donating directly to charities that you want to see continue their good work*.Insight Endometriosis is one of the charities that will be impacted by this slash in core funding. Lotteries has been our main funder for many years. Our work touches many lives. Please consider a gift to support our work using this link to our donation payments page : https://lnkd.in/gqe9Y_xU . As a registered donee organisation, NZ donations attract tax credits.The letter in from Lotteries this morning is unprecedented - effectively putting national charities on notice of slashes in funding - and makes for very sober reading at what should be a festive time of year:"Subject: Important information about a reduction in funding for Lottery National Community in the 2023/24 financial year.This year the Board had $175 million available to allocate to its distribution committees which is $31 million less than last year.The Board had to make some challenging decisions to manage this reduction. ... funds including Lottery National Community have 46% less funding available than last year. ...As of 20 December 2023, the current round had 155 requests seeking a total of $18.8 million with $2.8 million available for the Committee to allocate in the current round. We wanted to make sure you had this information now to help you plan and consider funding options."

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The end of March is approaching, and with that also means the end of National Kidney Month. Before the month ends, Pilot wants to share again these 5 facts about kidney's below. We also want to give a friendly reminder that organ transplants are lifesaving, and if you are able to become a donor, please consider it! #pilotcat #community #service #adjuster #claims #kidneyawareness

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