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F.D.A. Approves System That May Make Blood Transfusions Safer

(New York Times) โ€“ The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first system that could be used by blood banks to destroy viruses and bacteria in donated blood plasma, potentially making transfusions safer. The system represents an extra safety step beyond testing donations for viruses like H.I.V. and hepatitis C, and one that can protect […]

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