Attention blood transfusion recipients.Did you receive a blood transfusion blood transfusion, transfer of blood from one person to another, or from one animal to another of the same species. Transfusions are performed to replace a substantial loss of blood and as supportive treatment in certain diseases and blood disorders. at the time of treatment of combat injuries? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a medical study being conducted by doctors at the University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). campuses in Davis and San Francisco. The researchers are studying whether blood cells blood cells, n.pl the formed elements of the blood, including red cells (erythrocytes), white cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes). blood cells See erythrocyte and leukocyte. Platelets are classed separately. from a person who donates blood can survive for many years in the body of the person who received blood. This study may help the researchers better understand the effects of blood transfusion and details about how the immune system immune system Cells, cell products, organs, and structures of the body involved in the detection and destruction of foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Immunity is based on the system's ability to launch a defense against such invaders. works. Participation involves having your blood drawn at a local laboratory. The researchers are reimbursing participants $50 for their help with this study. Please call 1-866-586-9337 if you think you qualify and would like to participate. |
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