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Who was the first person to successfully transfuse human blood to a woman suffering from postpartum hemorrhage?
Which scientist discovered the ABO blood group system, explaining the serious reactions from incompatible transfusions?
Who reported the use of Sodium Citrate as an anticoagulant solution for blood transfusion?
Which scientist recommended the use of Sodium Phosphate as an anticoagulant for blood transfusion?
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Who introduced the formula for the preservative acid-citrate-dextrose (ACD)?
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Who was appointed as the first director of the American Red Cross and made pioneer contributions to blood transfusion techniques?
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Which individual is often referred to as the 'Father of modern blood bank'?
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What was the main improvement of citrate-phosphate-dextrose (CPD) over acid-citrate-dextrose (ACD)?
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Who developed the first cell separator fractionation method in the 1950s?
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What technology was used to separate whole blood into plasma and red blood cells in the 1950s?
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Who invented ELISA for detecting antibodies during the modern era?
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What is the main advantage of Gel technology developed in the 1980s?
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