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TrailBlazers

Maximizing The Impact of Platelet Donations: A New Research Study at Bloodworks

By Dr. Moritz Stolla
Do cold-stored (refrigerated) platelets improve heart surgery outcomes? The Stolla lab wants to find out — thanks to a grant from the US Army. Platelet transfusionsRead more →
October 15, 2020
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Extras

There’s no substitute for donated blood (unless it’s entertainment)

By Helen Pitlick
A spooky history of fake blood. Blood is life. Unless it’s a pint voluntarily given by one of our generous donors in a neat little bag,Read more →
October 15, 2020
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Podcast

Fear of Needles – I Want to Donate But … (S2 E1)

By John Yeager
Do you have trypanophobia? It’s the fear of needles and it’s way more common than you think. In fact, it plays a huge role in whetherRead more →
October 15, 2020
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24September2020
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Photo of childhood cancer doctor Dr. Katherine Tarlock with medical equipment
Impact Stories, Life Savers

Blood donations make childhood cancer treatment possible

By Helen Pitlick
by Dr. Katherine Tarlock, pediatric oncologist at Seattle Children’s As a cancer doctor, I would say that blood transfusions are as essential to our patients’ careRead more →
September 24, 2020
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