The Future of Blood Transfusion and Organ Transplantation: A Universal Blood Story - Science in Vancouver

This is informed by the NDSL “Okhmatdyt”. Doctors said that 4-month-old Maxim from Chornobayivka got to Okhmatdyt in January. He had jaundice, lethargy, an enlarged tummy, discolored feces and dark urine. After a medical examination and tests, it became clear that he needed a liver transplant. “The situation was complicated by the fact that there was no compatible donor - the baby and the parents had different blood types. Nevertheless, the dise…

The Future of Blood Transfusion and Organ Transplantation: A Universal Blood Story - Science in Vancouver

Blood transfusion and organ transplantation are cornerstones of modern medicine, saving millions of lives each year. However, the persistent challenge of matching donor and recipient blood groups often hampers their widespread application. Incompatibility within the ABO blood group system—particularly involving A, B, and H (O-type) carbohydrate antigens—can trigger severe immune reactions, leading to rejection or other life-threatening complicat…