Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



Sickle Cell Disease and blood transfusions

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic genetic blood disorder inherited from both parents. Having sickle cell trait (inheriting the gene from one parent but not

June 17, 2016 9:00am

 

A platelet disorder leads to bleeding: Jen's story

  Jen Schmitt is the type of person who always puts others before herself. Her friend Erin Nissen says, “Jen is the most giving and caring

February 23, 2016 1:00pm

 

Concerns about Zika virus and blood donation

We are seeing many stories in the media about tropical viruses, particularly the Zika virus. Zika virus infection is spreading rapidly in the Western Hemisphere outside

February 4, 2016 1:45pm

 

FDA issues final guidance on deferral criteria for gay and bisexual men

On December 21, 2015 the FDA issued its final guidance on deferral criteria for men who have had sex with men, or MSM. Under the FDA

December 21, 2015 1:13pm

 

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