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Save Lives During National Blood Donor Month

Posted on Jan 16, 2024 by Colleen Holtkamp

The month of January was designated National Blood Donor Month more than 50 years ago. It is the time of year when blood centers face the biggest challenges to collecting enough blood to keep pace with demand. During the winter months, inclement weather and seasonal illnesses...

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Downloadable Temperature Graphs and Event Reports Support Compliance

Posted on Jan 09, 2024 by Colleen Holtkamp

The i.C3® Information Center is a touchscreen user interface integrated into i.Series® refrigerators and freezers from Helmer Scientific. The i.C3® provides intelligent diagnostic information and temperature data while providing security features to keep the information safe....

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Best of 2023: Blood Bank & Clinical Lab

Posted on Dec 05, 2023 by Colleen Holtkamp

As we approach the end of the year, the Helmer Scientific team took an opportunity to look back at our blogs throughout 2023. We have gathered the top blood bank and clinical lab posts to share.

Popular topics included new product launches, solutions that support regulatory...

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Best of 2023: Pharmacy and Vaccine Storage

Posted on Nov 28, 2023 by Brandon Russell

With the end of 2023 quickly approaching, we’d like to take a look back and share the top blogs from this year related to pharmacy and vaccine storage.

Topics range from new product launches, the implementation of new regulations and best practice standards, new marquee...

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Helmer Scientific Completes Portfolio Conversion with GX Solutions ULT Freezer Launch

Posted on Nov 14, 2023 by Donna Holpuch

Noblesville, Ind., Nov. 2023 — Helmer Scientific, part of Trane Technologies Life Science Solutions Business and leading manufacturer of cold storage products and processing equipment, has announced the completion of the GX Solutions Cold Storage product line expansion with the...

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How Childhood Vaccinations Continue to Evolve

Posted on Nov 07, 2023 by Brandon Russell

Since the first successful vaccine was developed by Edward Jenner in 1796 and administered to 8-year-old James Phipps, vaccines have played a critical role in the overall public health landscape.

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Blood Storage Devices Designed for Reliability

Posted on Oct 31, 2023 by Colleen Holtkamp

Blood products must be stored within specific temperature ranges to safeguard their integrity and maintain regulatory compliance. AABB Standards provide the requirements for storage, transportation, and expiration of various blood products.

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What to Do as Long-Term Drug Shortages Continue

Posted on Oct 24, 2023 by Brandon Russell

Drug shortages are nothing new. Pharmacists are regularly tasked with managing patient treatment plans and providing the best care based on available resources.

However, the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues have compounded the challenges drug shortages present. At the...

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3 Important Considerations for Selecting Lab Refrigerators

Posted on Oct 17, 2023 by Colleen Holtkamp

To ensure accurate test results, clinical laboratories need to ensure temperature-sensitive reagents, media, and specimens are stored properly. Medical-grade cold storage designed to maintain strict temperature ranges helps safeguard the integrity of these materials.

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NSF/ANSI 456: How it Works and Why It’s Important

Posted on Oct 10, 2023 by Brandon Russell

Since it was officially issued in May 2021, the NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard has provided a blueprint for selecting cold-storage equipment used to store temperature-sensitive vaccines.

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