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Today, on World Thalassemia Day, we stand together to raise awareness about this genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide. Thalassemia may be rare, but its impact is profound. It affects individuals and families, shaping their daily lives and challenging them with its complexities. Yet, amidst the challenges, there is resilience, courage, and hope. On this day, let's educate, advocate, and support those living with thalassemia. Every drop of blood donated contributes to saving lives and providing crucial support to those who battling thalassemia. #WorldThalassemiaDay #ThalassemiaWarriors #BloodDisorderAwareness #GlobalHealth #RareDiseaseAwareness #Awareness #Support #Hope #TogetherWeCan #Healthcare #MedTech #Desferal #InfusionPump #SyringInfusionPump #ThalassemiaPump #FightThalassemia #ThalassemiaMajor

Today, on World Thalassemia Day, we stand together to raise awareness about this genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide. #Thalassemia may be rare, but its impact is profound. It affects individuals and families, shaping their daily lives and challenging them with its complexities. Yet, amidst the challenges, there is resilience, courage, and hope. On this day, let's educate, advocate, and support those living with thalassemia. Every drop of blood donated contributes to saving lives and providing crucial support to those who battling thalassemia. #vTitan #AccuflowThalaPump #WorldThalassemiaDay #ThalassemiaWarriors #BloodDisorderAwareness #GlobalHealth #RareDiseaseAwareness #Awareness #Support #Hope #TogetherWeCan #Healthcare #MedTech #Desferal #InfusionPump #SyringInfusionPump #ThalassemiaPump #FightThalassemia #ThalassemiaMajor

Curious about the most up-to-date data on #OrganTransplantation? Here are some highlights from the Canadian Organ Replacement Register’s latest #OrganDonationsAndTransplantation release: · 3,428 organ transplants were performed in Canada in 2023. 83% used deceased donor organs and 17% used living donor organs. · There were 952 deceased donors in 2023. 67% donated following neurologically determined death, 27% following death by circulatory criteria (non-MAID) and 6% following medical assistance in dying (MAID). · In 2023, a total of 681 Canadians were removed from the organ transplant wait-lists. 31% of them had died while waiting. For all the data, make sure to go to: https://ow.ly/79cI50S9YtP #CdnHealth #ODT

Did you know that about 60% of babies with HI develop hypoglycemia within the first month of life? Hypoglycemia - critically low blood sugar - within newborns can cause seizures or permanent brain damage, amongst other complications. To find out how you can help #StopTheLows, visit our website at the link in our bio to learn about our programs and donate to a #FutureWithoutLows 💙🩵 #hyperinsulinism #raredisease #congenitalhyperinsulinism #hypoglycemia | Hyperinsulinism | Congenital | HI | Hypoglycemia | Rare Disease

Today marks #WorldKidneyDay - an occasion dedicated to highlighting the significance of our kidneys, the remarkable organs responsible for purifying our blood, regulating blood pressure and eliminating waste and toxins from our bodies. When kidneys function improperly, individuals often find themselves tethered to a dialysis machine for hours each day to compensate for these lost functions. For those with severe kidney failure, dialysis becomes a lifeline, yet many ultimately require a kidney transplant. A transplant from a living donor can be life-changing for those battling kidney disease, granting them freedom from the constraints of dialysis. Let's use this World Kidney Day as an opportunity to educate ourselves about kidney disease and advocate for organ donation. Together, let's raise awareness and save lives. #WorldKidneyDay2024 #KidneyHealth #OrganDonationAwareness #KidneyDiseaseAwareness #SpreadAwareness #SaveLives

What is internal fibrosis? ⚡ Just as our skin can form scars after an injury, our internal organs can develop fibrosis, or internal scarring, in response to damage 🤕 Both processes involve the build-up of collagen, but internal fibrosis can lead to serious health issues by affecting the function of vital organs like the liver, lungs, and heart. 45% of deaths in the developed world are associated with internal fibrosis, from liver cirrhosis to heart attacks. There are plenty of amazing charities and institutions doing their part to discover and treat the causes of fibrotic diseases. But we are the only charity in the world dedicated to preventing scarring, both inside and outside our bodies. Find out more about our research for a #ScarFreeFuture 👉 https://lnkd.in/dgPCuBK #Scar #Scarring #Fibrosis #PulmonaryFibrosis #MedicalResearch #Endometriosis

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on the 14th of June annually around the world. The event is dedicated to honor the blood donors who voluntarily donated their blood on unpaid basis as “A Gift of Life”. World Blood Donor Day was organized for the first time in 2004, in recognition of the selfless individuals who donate their blood to people unknown to them. The slogan for 2024 is “Celebrating 20 years of giving: thank you, blood donors!”. In Myanmar, there are two national blood banks, with an annual demand of 180,000 units of blood. Before Covid-19 crisis hit Myanmar, the national blood bank in Yangon had about 150 donors a day. Blood donation is considerably safe and done in a clinical setting by skilled medical personnel. A healthy voluntary blood donor can donate every 4 months. If we look at it globally, countries such as Austria, France, Greece and the Republic of Cyprus are revealed to have the highest levels of blood donations globally and it is found that more men have given blood than women in general. Lifesaving blood transfusions can be for many reasons such as loss of blood due to serious injuries, or surgeries, and certain medical conditions including anemia, leukemia, and kidney diseases. Not everyone is able to give blood. Each donation is tested to find out the donor’s blood group and checked for infections to help ensure that each donation is as safe as possible to transfuse to patients. Researchers are developing artificial blood to use in transfusions. So far, no good replacement for human blood is available. We should be thankful to the people who donate their blood. And it is important to honor the profound impact they’ve had on both patients and donors and let us all try our best to continue working towards universal access to safe blood transfusions. Tips: Iron Supplements essential for donating blood that are available in Myanmar – ·      TOT’HEMA ·      Ferrovit ·      Feroglobin ·      Orofer #worldblooddonorday #blooddonation #givingblood #savinglives #celebrate #gratitude #ironsupplements #zenhealthcareasia #healthcaremarketresearch #myanmar

🩸 Not all blood is alike. 🩸 Did you know that your blood type plays a crucial role in safe #transfusions? Understanding your blood type can save lives. 🚑 Discover how blood types are determined and why it matters: https://lnkd.in/e-bU9FA #KnowYourBloodType #BloodTypeMatters #DonateBlood #RedCross #Hemanext

#WorldThalassemiaDay World Thalassemia Day - May 8th 🔴 Join us in raising awareness about thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide. On this World Thalassemia Day, let's come together to support those living with thalassemia and their families. ℹ️ Thalassemia is a blood disorder that affects the body's ability to produce hemoglobin, leading to anemia and other serious health complications. It requires lifelong management and treatment. 🎗️ Show your support by spreading awareness, sharing information about thalassemia, and encouraging blood donations. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by this condition. #WorldThalassemiaDay #SupportThalassemiaWarriors #RaiseAwarenes #AwarenessMatters #BloodDisorders #EmpathyMatters #HUH