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2 Apr 2025
Sharing the official photo from the signing of this important agreement—an exciting step forward in international collaboration for trauma and transfusion research. #THOR #RDCR
1 Apr 2025
🤝 Exciting news! THOR has signed an MoU with the Italian National Blood Centre to advance trauma care & transfusion research through global collaboration.
Together, we’re committed to protecting donor & patient health worldwide.
#THOR #RDCR #TransfusionMedicine #GlobalHealth
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The afternoon session at #THOR2026 focused on hemorrhagic shock, endotypes, omics, AI, and precision medicine.
The key idea: not one “magic bullet,” but the right treatment for the right patient.
#TraumaCare #Hemorrhage #PrecisionMedicine
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The second scientific morning session at #THOR2026 focused on TBI.
Drs. Billiar, Valadka, and Hawryluk discussed blunt and penetrating brain injury, whole blood, plasma, omics, military data, and the challenge of building evidence-based guidance.
#TBI #Neurotrauma
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Day 2 of #THOR2026 opened with lessons from Ukraine.
Drone warfare, complex wounds, prolonged tourniquet use, decision support, and AI-enabled trauma care are changing what casualty management requires.
#Ukraine #MilitaryMedicine #TCCC
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Questioning dogma is part of THOR’s DNA.
Dr. Spinella discussed how cold-stored platelets have historically been viewed, and why hemostatic function matters in active bleeding.
#THOR2026 #TransfusionMedicine
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TOWAR Trial results:
In injured patients requiring prehospital blood transfusion and at risk of hemorrhagic shock, whole blood did not result in lower 30-day mortality compared with component blood.
#THOR2026 #WholeBlood
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The whole truth about whole blood?
We still need more LTOWB studies, timing matters, logistics matter, and the battlefield continues to answer questions.
Give patients what they bleed.
#THOR2026 #WholeBlood
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Cryopreserved platelets may not replace liquid platelets where supply is strong.
But Prof. Reade’s CLIP-II results show why they may still matter where platelet access is limited.
Rural, remote, military, austere care.
#THOR2026 #TransfusionMedicine
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Plasma saves lives, but access is the challenge.
Dr. Andre Cap discussed FrontlineODP™, Velico’s spray-dried plasma system, and Phase 1 trial results showing no safety signals, no thromboembolic events, and successful rehydration of 66 units.
#THOR2026 #PlasmaEverywhere
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RDCR is not one-size-fits-all.
Irish leaders in prehospital care, surgery, anaesthesia, and transfusion medicine discussed the unique challenges of managing life-threatening bleeding and building RDCR capability in Ireland.
#THOR2026
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Radiation injury isn’t just radiation.
John McManus highlighted how immune collapse after exposure can drive infection, sepsis, organ failure, and death.
Preparedness means understanding what actually determines survival.
#THOR2026 #RadiationMedicine
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The blood supply chain works like a vending machine, but LSCO asks how we keep restocking it under pressure.
Surg Cdr Tom Scorer made clear there is no single answer. Every product has limits. Preparedness means layered blood support.
#THOR2026 #TransfusionMedicine
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The gap is not just radiation science.
It is dose estimation, biodosimetry capacity, cytokine use, stockpile readiness, and internal contamination management at scale.
Dr. Nicholas Dainiak made the preparedness challenge clear.
#THOR2026 #RadiationMedicine
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At #THOR2026, Prof. Ray Powles highlighted the EBMT Pocket Guide, a practical tool for radiation triage using blood counts and clinical signs to guide care under pressure.
Small guide. Big stakes.
#RadiationPreparedness #Hematology
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At #THOR2026, Dr. Mayhew examined Hiroshima and Nagasaki through a clinical lens, from blast and burns to marrow failure, bleeding, infection, and survivorship.
#TraumaCare #NuclearPreparedness
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Nothing says “good morning” like an early #THOR2026 session on nuclear conflict risk. Hon. Andy Weber delivered a sobering, timely talk on escalation doctrine, tactical nuclear weapons, & why preparedness has to begin before crisis arrives.
#GlobalSecurity #EmergencyPreparedness
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At #THOR2026, Phil Hogan spoke on WWIII and nuclear war risk, emphasizing the need to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best.
A timely reminder that global security and emergency preparedness are deeply connected.
#GlobalSecurity #EmergencyPreparedness
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Dr. Philip Spinella opened #THOR2026 by highlighting THOR’s mission to improve outcomes for life-threatening bleeding through training, education, research, and advocacy.
A strong start to a meeting focused on collaboration across trauma and transfusion care.
#TraumaCare #THOR
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May 22
Starting in one hour: the SWiFT Trial Journal Club.
Join Vitalant and THOR for a discussion on SWiFT findings, interpretation, and whole blood implementation.
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
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May 20
Reminder: The SWiFT Trial Journal Club is this Friday, May 22 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT.
Join @vitalant and THOR for a discussion on SWiFT findings, interpretation, and whole blood implementation.
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
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