Tag: Blood Transfusion
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The Magic of Rh-null: The World’s Rarest Blood Type and the Quest to Grow It
The Rarity of Rh-null In the vast tapestry of human biology, some threads are extraordinarily scarce. Among blood types, Rh-null stands out as a true rarity. Only about one in six million people possess this unusual variant, a scarcity that has earned it the nickname “the golden blood.” Rh-null refers not to a single antigen,…
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The Magic of Rh Null: The World’s Rarest Blood Type and the Race to Grow It
Rh Null: A Glimpse into the World’s Rarest Blood Type Among the many blood types that keep hospitals running, Rh null stands apart as a medical rarity. With an estimated prevalence of about one in six million people, this blood type lacks all Rh antigens, a key family of proteins on red blood cells. The…
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Sero-prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Babile District, Eastern Ethiopia
Introduction Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a critical global public health challenge, with an estimated 254 million people living with HBV infection as of 2022. In sub-Saharan Africa, HBV prevalence among pregnant women varies widely, prompting urgent calls for routine antenatal screening and strengthened prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT). This article summarizes a study conducted…
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Blood Transfusion Error at Euroclinic Athens: Three Arrests
Overview of the Incident In a troubling event occurring in the early hours of Monday, a serious case of medical malpractice was reported at the Euroclinic Athens. According to the Hellenic Police, a nurse mistakenly administered blood to the wrong patient, resulting in dire consequences. This incident has raised significant concerns about patient safety and…
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Incident of Wrong Blood Transfusion at Euroclinic Athens
Incident Overview A troubling incident occurred at the Euroclinic of Athens, where a wrong blood transfusion was administered to a patient. This serious medical error has raised significant concerns about patient safety protocols and the responsibilities of medical staff. Details of the Incident According to reports from the Hellenic Police (ΕΛΑΣ), the incident took place…