In Memoriam Associate Professor John Carter

June 7, 2021

Associate Professor John Carter MNZM, BMedSci, MbChB, FRACP, FRCPA(ret)  It is with great sadness that we learnt last week of the death of Associate Professor John Carter. John was Chair…

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Investigation and Management of Acute Transfusion Reactions –…

June 3, 2021

This may be of interest to members. The National Blood Authority (NBA) has developed draft guidance for the Investigation and Management of Acute Transfusion Reactions which is now open for…

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Remaking of standards and legislative instruments for human…

May 28, 2021

This may be of interest to members. TGA is seeking feedback on these remade legislative instruments relating to human cell and tissue (HCT) products, including blood and blood components. This…

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Release of the Guideline for the prophylactic use…

May 28, 2021

The National Blood Authority (NBA) is pleased to announce that the Guideline for the prophylactic use of Rh D immunoglobulin in pregnancy care (the Guideline) is now available. The Guideline…

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NBA Survey: Human Fibrinogen Concentrate in acquired bleeding

May 14, 2021

This may be of interest to members. The National Blood Authority (NBA) is aware of increasing off-label use of human fibrinogen concentrate (FC) for acquired hypofibrinogenaemia in Australia, partly due…

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Medical & Scientific Director position for the Irish…

May 14, 2021

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is now recruiting for the position of Medical and Scientific Director. Please find below the link which will provide more details:  www.aspenpeople.co.uk/IBTS

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ANZSBT 2021 Webinar Series – Webinar 1 “Zainab’s…

April 28, 2021

ANZSBT’s first webinar in our 2021 Webinar Series was a great success! It was titled “Zainab’s Story – The international effort to find rare blood to save a young girl’s…

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Immunoglobulin Governance Program Updates – April update

April 23, 2021

Immunoglobulin (Ig) Program Updates – April 2021 update now available  The latest Ig Program Update is now available on the NBA website www.blood.gov.au/Ig-program-updates. Ig Program Updates provide a snapshot of…

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NRHA Abstract submission open – 8th Rural and…

April 16, 2021

The 8th Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium, ‘Connecting research, practise & communities is being held in Canberra 6 – 7 October 2021 and the call for abstracts is now open. The Symposium will…

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