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Choosing Vaccine Refrigerators, Freezers to Meet NSF/ANSI 456 Standard

Posted on Mar 17, 2022 by Brandon Russell

Vaccines have been one of the strongest lines of defense in the fight against the spread of infectious diseases. From development to transport and storage, and ultimately administration, the goal of vaccine manufacturers and clinicians is to deliver safe, effective prevention...

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Clinical Laboratory Testing to Combat Long COVID

Posted on Mar 15, 2022 by Colleen Holtkamp

Most people with COVID-19 recover within weeks of becoming infected, however, some individuals may develop post-COVID conditions. These are a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems experienced more than four weeks after first being infected with SARS-CoV-2. ...

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Considerations for Selecting Plasma Storage Freezers

Posted on Mar 10, 2022 by Colleen Holtkamp

Plasma is transfused to treat patients for a number of medical reasons, including burns, shock, trauma, and other injuries and illnesses. After plasma is collected and processed, it must be stored at frozen temperatures to preserve clotting factors and optimize shelf life. AABB...

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Support for Mission to Ukraine

Posted on Mar 08, 2022 by Donna Holpuch

Helmer Scientific has supported Mission to Ukraine and the Romanov Orphanage for Disabled Children in Zhitomar, Ukraine, since 2008. Through feet-on-the-ground volunteer projects such as day camps at the orphanage and donations, Helmer team members have nurtured close ties with...

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GX Solutions and Reducing the Cost of Ownership in the Clinical Lab

Posted on Mar 03, 2022 by Colleen Holtkamp

Traditional cooling technology has been used in laboratory refrigerators and freezers for many years. These conventional cold storage units are capable of maintaining the appropriate temperature range for materials such as reagents and patient specimens. However, the...

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Importance of Temperature Uniformity for Vaccine Storage

Posted on Mar 01, 2022 by Ben Greenfield

Ensuring vaccines remain within recommended temperatures is critical for safe and effective immunizations. Choosing the right vaccine refrigerator and freezer for these life-saving products can help avoid temperature excursions. 

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AABB Launches New Alliance to Strengthen US Blood Supply

Posted on Feb 22, 2022 by Colleen Holtkamp

A sustainable and resilient blood supply is a critical component of any healthcare system. Blood transfusions are essential, life-saving treatments used to care for thousands of patients each day. Blood is a critical therapy for a variety of conditions, from trauma to cancer...

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Supporting Sustainability Initiatives with Temperature-Controlled Storage

Posted on Feb 17, 2022 by Colleen Holtkamp

Climate change is being increasingly recognized as a contributor to a range of health consequences around the world. At the most recent United Nations Climate Change Conference, these risks became a primary focus, as more evidence shows the negative impact of climate change,...

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Supporting Safe Vaccine Storage with CDC Recommendations, NSF Standard

Posted on Feb 10, 2022 by Ben Greenfield

Safe vaccine storage and handling, including the use of appropriate vaccine refrigerators and freezers, has continued to be a priority for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as part of its mission to increase the health security of the United States. CDC recommendations...

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Staff Shortages Highlight Need for Reliable Platelet Storage

Posted on Feb 08, 2022 by Colleen Holtkamp

Like many areas in health care, blood banks are struggling with staffing challenges. The widespread shortage of laboratory professionals in hospitals affects all departments, including the transfusion service. Staffing shortages are also an issue for blood collection...

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