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COVID-19 Drop a heart to our frontline


Wednesday, April 1, 2020

… COVID-19 Drop a heart to our frontline Since our call for support, in light … to our employees using the form below; whether it be a video, photo or written words of hope. Together, we are Canada’s Lifeline … /en/covid19/dropaheart … COVID-19 Drop a heart …

COVID-19 convalescent plasma for patients


Thursday, April 2, 2020

… for the coronavirus.  Canadian Blood Services is part of a team of experts representing Canada on an international … the research community has rallied together to design a national clinical trial on the use of convalescent plasma … to collect and prepare convalescent plasma for use in a clinical trial to test its safety and effectiveness as a …

Funding awarded to research and education innovators


Monday, April 6, 2020

… and expertise of health professionals. Warren Fingrut’s project will develop an educational toolkit for health … students undertaking full-time research training in a Canadian institution are eligible. The Program provides support for a maximum of four years, with a requirement for successful …

Healthy workplace


Monday, April 6, 2020

COVID-19 and convalescent plasma


Monday, April 6, 2020

… clinical trial testing convalescent plasma as a possible treatment option for COVID-19.  This time, the … age groups, someone who is immunocompromised may not have a strong enough immune response after vaccination to protect … in — has shown it is safe for patients to receive. Today’s research is now focused on how and when COVID-19 …

Hemophilia’s global impact is greater than previously thought


Friday, April 17, 2020

… Hemophilia’s global impact is greater than previously thought Plasma Blood Tricia Abe A new study suggests more men have hemophilia worldwide than … inherited blood disorder that affects mostly men, impairs a person’s ability to clot blood. Although it can’t be cured, …

Nova Scotia tragedy


Monday, April 20, 2020

… loved ones of those who lost their lives during yesterday’s tragic events and we thank the Royal Canadian Mounted …

The need for donors remains strong


Wednesday, April 22, 2020

… strong The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a pandemic. During these uncertain times, we are determined …