Apparently the phlebotomist was able to get the apheresis machine up to 88mph today.

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After some system issues, this morning’s platelet donation is going well.

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Chatty Meghan Markle's daily routine in the UK with new hobby – report
A source told the paper that Meghan "absolutely loves" the classes at the club's Wellness Barn, and she's using them to "unwind" and "make new friends".
Hello USA, if you want to read article. (Old pic)
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Could #platelets provide a window into #ParkinsonsDisease?
This study identifies shared chromatin pathways and highlights platelet-derived CRLF3 and LRRC37A2 as promising diagnostic #biomarkers for PD. @pku1898.bsky.social
#OpenAccess in #GenesAndDiseases: doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...

🩸Where do activated platelets go after a blood clot forms?
A new Science study points to the spleen, which can capture and clear highly activated platelets.
Could this reveal a new angle on thrombosis?

#Platelets #Thrombosis #Science

I love it when they enhance the platelet donation return fluids.

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"Previous #research hinted that #xylitol could enable blood #platelets to form clots and also showed a connection between high #xylitol blood levels and #cardiovascular events in people already at risk.": buff.ly/lYU63ZR

via DiscoverMag
#sweeteners #sugar #BloodClots #PublicHealth #cardiology

Doing my best impression of a Capri Sun, a.k.a. donating blood platelets to help patients fighting cancer. Maybe you can too? At @vitalant you can rack up points towards gift cards and more with each donation too!
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