Scientists map blood types in ethiopia to save lives
NCT ID NCT01282021
Summary
This study aimed to understand the genetic makeup of blood types in different Ethiopian communities. Researchers collected blood samples from 95 healthy adults in Ethiopia to analyze their blood group patterns. The goal was to improve blood matching for transfusions, especially for Ethiopian-Americans and people with conditions like sickle cell disease, by finding better donor matches.
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Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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