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[deb_0_rah]

Enzyme Converts All Blood to Type O

The breakthrough could mean an end to shortages of the universal
blood type used for all emergency transfusions made when there is
no time to determine the recipient's blood type

By Thomas H. Maugh II
April 2, 2007 Researchers have perfected an inexpensive and efficient way to convert types A, B and AB blood into

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[cho_cho_san]

that would sure take some of the guilt off of me for not being able to donate blood anymore

[deb_0_rah]

you shouldn't feel guilt. the restrictions are laughable. The U.S. is so hysterically afraid of Avian Flu and mad cow disease that you can't donate if you've visited any of these countries, blah, blah. In england, you're restricted from donating blood if you've spent a significant amount of time in America, because they think everyone here has AIDS and Hepatitis. Basically how we treat Africa.

[cho_cho_san]

Canada is just as bad, I'm sure. It's a little annoying.

[stephaniejane2]

the blood donation center knows every vacation Steve & I have ever been on (he had to promise them we only stayed inside Panama City when we went there or he wouldn't have been able to donate - which of course, was a lie, we didn't just stay in the city). They still shift uncomfortably every time I mention I spent 2 weeks in England *10 YEARS AGO.* Add to that my low blood Iron levels - they turn me away more than they allow me to give. Steve and I are both O+ anyway so big whoop.

[cho_cho_san]

I don't know where else to go to tell you to have a happy birthday. Also the day is pretty much over. I hope you had and are having a happy birthday

[deb_0_rah]

thanks!