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Angamaly-based CML Biotech Ltd., a leading manufacturer of blood collection tubes in India, has achieved a significant milestone by installing the world’s first integrated machine for the manufacturing of blood collection tubes. The company aims to revolutionize the production process ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
INST scientists developed ‘Hemostat’ to stop rapid blood loss
Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, have developed a material called ‘Hemostat’. It is a starch-based ‘hemostat’ developed to stop rapid blood loss during accidents, as it ..
Bombay Blood Group
Bombay blood group is a rare blood group first discovered in Mumbai (then Bombay) in 1952 by Dr Y M Bhende. How it is different from ABO Blood Group System? A, B, AB and O are the four most common ..
Intas becomes India’s first company to launch Romiplostim to treat chronic ITP
Drug-maker Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd has become the first company to launch Romiplostim in India under the brand name Romy for the treatment of chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP). ITP is an autoimmune blood disorder which leads to low platelet counts. The ..
2019 edition of World Blood Donor Day (WBDD)
The World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is observed every year on June 14 to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors. The 2019 theme “Blood Donation and Universal Access to Safe ..
2019 edition of World Hypertension Day (WHD)
The World Hypertension Day (WHD) is observed every year on May 17 to spread awareness about the disease that the World Health Organisation (WHO) calls a “silent killer” and “global public health issue”. The 2019 theme “Know your numbers” is ..
2019 edition of World Thalassaemia Day (WTD)
The World Thalasseamia Day (WTD) is observed every year on May 8 to raise awareness about this ailment among people all over the world. The day is also dedicated to commemorate thalassemia patients as well as encourage those who struggle ..
World Haemophilia Day
Every year of April 17th is recognized as World Haemophilia Day. It will mark the 30th World Haemophilia Day this year. Need of this Recognition In order to increase awareness of haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders along with better ..