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Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Paid plasma could be banned in Manitoba, the province’s health minister said after two fatal adverse …
Read More »Controversial plasma clinic expands in New Brunswick
Two new clinics that pay people for their plasma have opened in Fredericton and Saint John, following a location that was established in Moncton in 2017. Plasma makes up more than half of a person’s blood and is rich in protein. It can be transfused directly into patients in urgent …
Read More »Toronto wants to ban paid plasma clinics, but 2 are already slated to open in the city next year
Toronto is declaring itself a paid-plasma-free zone — a designation that will likely do nothing to stop Canadian Blood Services from opening two clinics in the city’s suburbs next year that will pay people for plasma donations. Council’s decision came Thursday, when councillors passed a motion asking federal, provincial, territorial and …
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