There has always been a debate if there is an overuse of blood products. The resulting overuse of blood is problematic, and may do worse, if given transfusions prematurely or unnecessarily.On the other hand, it has also been experienced that in patients who undergo major surgeries, specially cardiac surgery, severe perioperative bleeding is seen.
We already have heard and experienced situations where rare blood groups like Bombay blood group have been a mystery to people in blood banking. Now, there are 2 more to add to this list: Langereis blood type and Junior blood type. Both positive and negative.
Is 15th August just another holiday where we enjoy ?
Assam hit by another flood. Situation looks bad according to a few news reports. Sankalp volunteers have started off with initial situation analysis to understand the damage caused.
Previous relief activities taken up by Sankalp for Assam floods can be read at http://www.sankalpindia.net/drupal/project-prayas-relief-flood-affected-assam-0
Next update will be posted at 6PM.
The first workshop under the banner of “Role of Colleges In Taking Karnataka Towards 100% VBD” was conducted at Rani Chennamma University, Belgaum on 31st August 2012.
