American Association of Blood Banks ' Web site provides detailed information about donating, collection, and self-donating. America's Blood Centers offer similar services, as detailed on its Web site. No goods, fees, or services were exchanged for these or any other listings or for Dr. Jabbour's appearance in this report. The British Columbia Provincial Blood Coordinating Office is an example of planning departments. News about bloodless surgery is posted online from New Jersey Institute for the Advancement of Bloodless Medicine.
Blood Transfusion explains pros and cons of blood transfusions and alternatives.
Watchtower explains the trend. Highlights regarding blood safety are featured online from the US Federal Consumer Publications. The US Food and Drug Administration is weighing new restrictions on who can donate blood, out of fear of spreading the devastating disease. Some US Red Cross officials say such a move may cause blood shortages. The FDA already bans donations from those who spent more than an aggregate 6 months in the UK between 1980 and 1996.