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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...

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,...

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...

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...

The healthcare industry is increasingly aware of the challenges that climate change presents to global health outcomes. Environmental issues such as air pollution and extreme weather events contribute to increases in the number of patients requiring treatment. This in turn...

Vaccine demand has increased due to the global COVID-19 pandemic; the need for specialized refrigerators and freezers to help safeguard these life-saving products has become more critical than ever. As temperature excursions can affect the viability of vaccines, choosing...

Clinical laboratories need to ensure that temperature-sensitive reagents and patient samples are stored properly to ensure accurate test results. Medical-grade cold storage designed to maintain strict temperature ranges helps safeguard the integrity of these materials. It also...

The blood supply in the United States is facing unprecedented challenges. News headlines are indicating the nation’s blood supply is hanging by a thread, and hospitals in some areas are almost completely out of blood. The current situation drives home the critical need for...

Helmer Scientific has collected the top ten clinical laboratory posts from 2021. Popular topics include temperature-controlled storage that is environmentally friendly and reduces the cost of ownership, ENERGY STAR^® recognition for laboratory freezers, the capabilities of the...

Helmer Scientific announces certification of their GX Solutions Refrigerators and Freezers to the new NSF/ANSI 456 standard for the safe storage of vaccines. GX Solutions are the first professional medical-grade refrigerators and freezers that are optimized for critical...