Teen blood donors have higher risk of donation-related complications
                   
eurekalert.org     May 20, 2008            

Sixteen- and 17-year olds who donate blood are significantly more likely to experience donation-related complications such as fainting and bruising than older blood donors, according to a study in the May 21 issue of JAMA. In the American Red Cross system between 1996 and 2005, blood collection... [read full story]                    


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Making waves

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Mirjam Tuovila had just received her award for finishing first in her age division at Sunday's Luray Triathlon. Her remarks to the crowd were brief, but spoke volumes about her participation in the event. "I'm proud of all you...                    

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Mexican Citizens Groups Pressure Government to Act on Crime

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Violent crime continues to plague Mexico in spite of government efforts to fight drug smugglers, kidnappers and other organized crime groups. Shootings have become an almost daily occurrence in some Mexican cities along the US...                    

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American Red Cross Faces Deficit, Fund-Raising Woes - Philanthropy.com

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This blog contains assorted news and commentary on the fundraising profession and philanthropy gathered by the AFP Fundraising Resource Center. Other Sites of Interest Section Disclaimer: AFP provides the following listing of...                    

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Red Cross gets radio threats in Mexico border city

valleymorningstar.com     7 hrs ago   3 related          

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — Red Cross workers stopped treating gunshot victims for several hours in a violent city across the border from Texas after receiving death threats over their radio frequencies, officials said Wednesday.                    

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