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Rights Body Takes Note As 5 Children Get HIV-Infected Blood In Madhya Pradesh
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of the shocking case in which five children tested HIV positive after allegedly being administered infected blood during transfusions at government health facilities in Madhya Pradesh.
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5 Children Get HIV In Madhya Pradesh From Donated Blood, 2 Doctors Suspended
What began as routine, life-saving treatment for five children suffering from thalassemia has turned into one of the gravest public health failures Madhya Pradesh has witnessed in recent years.
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Systemic Lapses In Blood Bank Regulations Lead To HIV Infections Among Thalassaemic Children In India
The recent spread of the AIDS causing virus to thalassaemic children due to blood transfusion lapses needs reforms and regulations.
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Madhya Pradesh Hospital Under Probe As 4 Children With Thalassemia Test HIV Positive
Four children, suffering from thalassemia, have tested HIV positive after receiving blood transfusions at the District Hospital blood bank in Madhya Pradesh's Satna.
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National Blood Transfusion Bill In Parliament Appreciated By Thalassemia Patient Groups
Thalassemia patients on Friday hailed the introduction of the National Blood Transfusion Bill in Parliament and urged members to pass the life-saving bill at the earliest.
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Jharkhand Officials Suspended As 5 Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday ordered the suspension of West Singhbum district Civil Surgeon and other concerned officials after five children suffering from thalassemia tested HIV-positive following blood transfusions.
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5 Children Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion In Jharkhand
Four more children suffering from thalassemia were detected HIV-positive in Jharkhand's Chaibasa town on Saturday during an investigation by a five-member medical team from Ranchi, taking the total number of affected minors to five.
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Pregnant Woman, 23, Dies At Jaipur Hospital Due To Suspected Blood Mismatch
A 23-year-old pregnant woman died at a Jaipur hospital, with her family claiming that she was transfused with incompatible blood.
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Anti-Ageing Influencer Bryan Johnson Removes Plasma From His Body, Replaces It With...
Bryan Johnson, the US-based anti-ageing influencer, has claimed to have all the plasma removed from his body.
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Busting Myths About HIV With These Facts
In this article, we'll debunk some of the most persistent myths about HIV with verified facts to promote a more informed and compassionate society.
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Anti-Ageing Millionaire Injects Himself With Horse Tranquilizer: "Completely Scrambled My Brain"
In his quest to defy ageing, he has undergone unconventional and radical procedures, including receiving blood transfusions from his own son.
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'Human Barbie' Hopes To Remain 'Ageless' Using Son's Blood, Sparks Debate
Marcela Iglesias, 47, a self-proclaimed 'human Barbie' has already spent close to $100,000 on cosmetic procedures.
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Understanding Blood Types: Rare Groups Beyond ABO and Rh Factor Explained
Blood types, classified by antigens on red blood cells, extend beyond the ABO and Rh systems. According to experts, over 47 recognised blood group systems exist, with more discoveries emerging. Rare types, such as the Bombay phenotype, require precise matches during transfusions, particularly for patients with certain genetic conditions. Maintainin...
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New MAL Blood Group System Identified, Revealing Genetic Basis of Rare Blood Types
Scientists have identified a new blood group system called MAL, which includes the AnWj antigen. This discovery, led by Dr. Louise Tilley and her team at NHS Blood and Transplant, resolves a decades-old mystery and facilitates the creation of new genotyping tests. Over 99.9% of individuals are AnWj-positive, but those who are AnWj-negative could fa...
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AIIMS Delhi Performs India's First Successful Foetal Blood Transfusion
A woman who previously suffered seven failed pregnancies has recently delivered a healthy child with the help of doctors at AIIMS Delhi after they successfully treated her foetus suffering from a rare blood disorder through the transfusion of O D phe
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Rights Body Takes Note As 5 Children Get HIV-Infected Blood In Madhya Pradesh
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of the shocking case in which five children tested HIV positive after allegedly being administered infected blood during transfusions at government health facilities in Madhya Pradesh.
-
5 Children Get HIV In Madhya Pradesh From Donated Blood, 2 Doctors Suspended
What began as routine, life-saving treatment for five children suffering from thalassemia has turned into one of the gravest public health failures Madhya Pradesh has witnessed in recent years.
-
Systemic Lapses In Blood Bank Regulations Lead To HIV Infections Among Thalassaemic Children In India
The recent spread of the AIDS causing virus to thalassaemic children due to blood transfusion lapses needs reforms and regulations.
-
Madhya Pradesh Hospital Under Probe As 4 Children With Thalassemia Test HIV Positive
Four children, suffering from thalassemia, have tested HIV positive after receiving blood transfusions at the District Hospital blood bank in Madhya Pradesh's Satna.
-
National Blood Transfusion Bill In Parliament Appreciated By Thalassemia Patient Groups
Thalassemia patients on Friday hailed the introduction of the National Blood Transfusion Bill in Parliament and urged members to pass the life-saving bill at the earliest.
-
Jharkhand Officials Suspended As 5 Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday ordered the suspension of West Singhbum district Civil Surgeon and other concerned officials after five children suffering from thalassemia tested HIV-positive following blood transfusions.
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5 Children Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion In Jharkhand
Four more children suffering from thalassemia were detected HIV-positive in Jharkhand's Chaibasa town on Saturday during an investigation by a five-member medical team from Ranchi, taking the total number of affected minors to five.
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Pregnant Woman, 23, Dies At Jaipur Hospital Due To Suspected Blood Mismatch
A 23-year-old pregnant woman died at a Jaipur hospital, with her family claiming that she was transfused with incompatible blood.
-
Anti-Ageing Influencer Bryan Johnson Removes Plasma From His Body, Replaces It With...
Bryan Johnson, the US-based anti-ageing influencer, has claimed to have all the plasma removed from his body.
-
Busting Myths About HIV With These Facts
In this article, we'll debunk some of the most persistent myths about HIV with verified facts to promote a more informed and compassionate society.
-
Anti-Ageing Millionaire Injects Himself With Horse Tranquilizer: "Completely Scrambled My Brain"
In his quest to defy ageing, he has undergone unconventional and radical procedures, including receiving blood transfusions from his own son.
-
'Human Barbie' Hopes To Remain 'Ageless' Using Son's Blood, Sparks Debate
Marcela Iglesias, 47, a self-proclaimed 'human Barbie' has already spent close to $100,000 on cosmetic procedures.
-
Understanding Blood Types: Rare Groups Beyond ABO and Rh Factor Explained
Blood types, classified by antigens on red blood cells, extend beyond the ABO and Rh systems. According to experts, over 47 recognised blood group systems exist, with more discoveries emerging. Rare types, such as the Bombay phenotype, require precise matches during transfusions, particularly for patients with certain genetic conditions. Maintainin...
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New MAL Blood Group System Identified, Revealing Genetic Basis of Rare Blood Types
Scientists have identified a new blood group system called MAL, which includes the AnWj antigen. This discovery, led by Dr. Louise Tilley and her team at NHS Blood and Transplant, resolves a decades-old mystery and facilitates the creation of new genotyping tests. Over 99.9% of individuals are AnWj-positive, but those who are AnWj-negative could fa...
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AIIMS Delhi Performs India's First Successful Foetal Blood Transfusion
A woman who previously suffered seven failed pregnancies has recently delivered a healthy child with the help of doctors at AIIMS Delhi after they successfully treated her foetus suffering from a rare blood disorder through the transfusion of O D phe
