The Politics of Blood
The Politics of Blood

Author: Anne-Maree Farrell

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-05-24

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 0521193184

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How best to manage risk involving multi-valued human biological materials is the overarching theme of this book, which draws on the sourcing and supply of blood as a case study. Blood has ethical, social, scientific and commercial value. This multi-valuing process presents challenges in terms of managing risk, therefore making it ultimately a matter for political responsibility. This is highlighted through an examination of the circumstances that led to HIV blood contamination episodes in the US, England and France, as well as their consequences. The roles of scientific expertise and innovation in managing risks to the blood system are also analysed, as is the increased use of precautionary and legal strategies in the post-HIV blood contamination era. Finally, consideration is given to a range of policy and legal strategies that should underpin effective risk governance involving multi-valued human biological materials.

Star Wars: Crimson Empire - Council of Blood
Star Wars: Crimson Empire - Council of Blood

Author: Mike Richardson

Publisher: Dark Horse

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781569714102

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Following the death of Imperial Guard turncoat Carnor Jax at the hand of the last Guard, Kir Kanos, the Galactic Empire suddenly finds itself devoid of a leader, and an Interim Council is assembled to rule the Empire until a new Emperor can be selected. But when Council members become targets for assassination, Kanos becomes the prime suspect and again stands at the center of a storm! *

Council of Blood
Council of Blood

Author: Mike Richardson

Publisher: Titan Books (UK)

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 9781840231267

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The rise of the new Crimson Empire continues, as former Imperial Guardsman Kir Kanos vows to destroy the members of the Interim Council that he feels have betrayed the former Emperor Palpatine. But other forces are gathering, and they too have their sights firmly set on the Emperor's throne.

Pathogen Inactivation of Labile Blood Products
Pathogen Inactivation of Labile Blood Products

Author: Council of Europe

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9789287145604

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Methods aimed at inactivation of pathogens in labile blood products have been developed in recent years. Their use raises a number of issues, including efficiency, the damage inflicted to the blood products, the toxicity for patients, and the cost-benefit ratio. In the foreseeable future, national blood transfusion services and health authorities will have to consider the introduction of these methods. The report summarises the current information on these pathogen inactivation procedures.