Artificial blood may aid Jehovah's Witnesses in surgery
In Santa Ana, Dr. Ron Lapin pioneers using Fluosol, a blood substitute, to operate on Jehovah's Witnesses who refuse transfusions. Early results show potential to save lives, but long-term safety remains uncertain and FDA status is experimental.
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Santa Ana
Calif
Ron Lapin
Jehovah's Witnesses
Lapin
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Green Cross Corp
Japan
Green Cross
Alpha Therapeutics Corp
South Pasadena
United States
Minnesota
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