Whitaker BI, Huang Y, Gubernot D, et al. Modeling US blood donor deferrals under a policy of individual risk assessment for HIV risk sexual behavior. Transfusion . Published online June 12, 2024 ...

The following types of medications are on deferral lists for blood donation: 1. Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP. Taken as a preventive measure against acquiring HIV, and meant to lower ...

However, the journey is not always smooth. Women often face more donation deferrals due to naturally lower haemoglobin levels, smaller blood volume, and the hormonal changes that accompany various ...

Donating blood isn’t just about showing up — certain lifestyle choices can lead to rejection, as safety for patients always ...

This condition not only increases the risk of donor deferral due to low haemoglobin levels but may also trigger fatigue and other clinical symptoms affecting donors' well‐being.

Deferral periods may also not be sufficient to catch asymptomatic donors, particularly for residents of countries where malaria is common, because they may have partial immunity from a previous ...

The ACT Government has today welcomed the lifting of restrictions on plasma donations, with gay and bisexual men and transgender women now eligible to ...

This world-first “plasma pathway” policy will allow most people, including gay and bisexual men, to donate plasma immediately regardless of sexual activity, provided they meet other criteria. The ...