Camp 4 @ Medical College

Blood Donation by students of MSRMC May 26th, 2007

The Saturday, May 26, 2007 held a very special importance for the students of MSRMC. For the first time they became active partners in the process of ensuring blood for all. Sankalp Volunteers were there in the class by 9:30. A short announcement brought in about 12 donors immediately. The number was good enough for one batch of blood donation. The enthusiastic students proceeded to M S Ramaiah Blood Bank for the donation.

Few terms explained

A blood type (also called a blood group) is a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). These antigens may be proteins, carbohydrates, glycoproteins or glycolipids, depending on the blood group system, and some of these antigens are also present on the surface of other types of cells of various tissues. Several of these red blood cell surface antigens, that stem from one allele (or very closely linked genes), collectively form a blood group system.

I am a universal donor O+. Can I give blood to AB+?

In the past, type O Blood was given to virtually anyone except those that were termed 'rare' Blood. Donors of Blood group O were always referred to as 'universal donors'. Today, because of new research and a better understanding of the complex issues regarding immune reaction related to incompatible donor Blood cells, type O Blood is no longer seen suitable. There is no "Universal Donor." With further research, it was seen that even O- donors have some antibodies in their blood that can cause reactions in the recipients.

World Blood Donor Day

Blood Donation Scenario in the city is changing Radically. From isolation to association, from confrontation to co-operation, each person related to the blood lifeline of Bangalore is seeing a new era in Blood Banking. This era is also promising to all greater citizen participation in Blood Transfusion. Donors re being given the hot seat and they are choosing what they want from the blood donation service. In these times, We are glad to invite all you Life Savers to the "World Blood Donor Day" Programme.

India a tech giant? Well no...

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The catalytic impact of the diffusion of technology and innovation in promoting economic growth is widely acknowledged. Although India has achieved resounding success in specific technology-intensive areas such as telecommunications and software exports, it fares poorly in most cross-country comparisons of scientific and technological excellence.

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