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News.com.au
5 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Aussie girl Marleigh, 10, talks to A Current Affair about new blood donation rules
A 10-year old Australian girl who relies on blood donations to stay alive says she has a better chance at life from new rules that allow gay and bisexual men and transgender women to donate plasma. Mum Kate told A Current Affair her daughter Marleigh relies on blood donations because of an incurable condition that is potentially fatal and has no cure. Kate fought for years to have the rules changed in Australia that would allow more people to donate lifesaving plasma. Kate said Marleigh suffered seizures that lasted up to almost 40 hours and their gay male friends were heartbroken they could not donate blood when the young girl was at her sickest. 'Her immune system is wrongly identifying her healthy brain cells as foreign and attacking her brain,' she said. 'We have so many friends, particularly our gay male friends, who would love to donate for Marleigh. 'All they wanted to do was go and jump in a seat at Lifeblood and donate the blood.' According to Lifeblood, earlier rules prevented gay and bisexual men and transgender women from donating blood or plasma if they had sex with men in the past three months. Lifeblood will remove most sexual activity wait times for plasma donations from July 14, which means most people, and anyone who takes pre-exposure prophylaxis that meets other eligibility criteria, will be able to donate plasma. The lifesaving organisation expects an extra 24,000 Australians will be able to give about 95,000 donations of plasma each year. Lifeblood chief medical officer Jo Pink said with plasma now the donation type most needed by Australian patients, the change came at an important time. 'We're excited to be able to welcome more people from across the community into our donor centres from next month,' she said. Dr Pink said the Therapeutic Goods Administration was also in the process of approving their submission to remove gender-based sexual activity rules, which means all donors will be asked the same rules about their sexual activity. She said their submission to change rules for blood donation included data that showed a six month wait was the safest option for Australian patients. 'But we are committed to reviewing this as more evidence becomes available,' she said. 'There are many steps that Lifeblood needs to take before we can implement the new gender-neutral assessments, including working with state and territory governments to change the donor questionnaire. 'We hope to be able to implement this part of the changes next year. 'Blood safety is and always will be our top priority but we know the current donation rules have been very difficult for many people in the LGBTQIA+ community. 'While they were put in place to ensure a safe blood supply in the past, we know that they've contributed to the stigma faced by the community.' Health Equity Matters chief executive officer Dash Heath-Paynter said he welcomed this change that could unlock thousands of donations of lifesaving plasma. 'While there is still more work, the Therapeutic Goods Administration's approval for gender neutral assessments for blood donation is welcomed,' he said. 'In terms of plasma donations, these changes mean Australia's regulations are world-leading.' Kirby Institute head of global health program John Kaldor said Lifeblood had developed pragmatic and innovative new procedures for blood donations with scientific evidence that shifted societal expectations.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Magnetic Confinement Fusion Leads the Charge in Global Fusion Energy Efforts
The global fusion energy market, driven by international collaborations and private ventures, is advancing rapidly with a focus on magnetic and inertial confinement approaches. Key projects like ITER and SPARC, alongside firms such as Commonwealth Fusion Systems and TAE Technologies, are pivotal in demonstrating net-energy gain. The market is in the late R&D phase, with commercial deployment expected by the early 2030s. Asia-Pacific is set to lead production, propelled by regional demand and government initiatives. Despite challenges like high costs, the market is booming due to the growing need for clean energy and advancements in plasma control. Major players include General Fusion, Helion, and TAE Technologies. Fusion Energy Market Dublin, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Fusion Energy Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Application, Technology, Fuel Cycle, and Country Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2034" report has been added to global fusion energy market is characterized by a dynamic ecosystem of large-scale international collaborations, government-backed research consortia, and a burgeoning cadre of private ventures, all converging on magnetic confinement (tokamaks and stellarators) and inertial confinement approaches. Projects such as ITER and SPARC exemplify multi-billion-dollar efforts to demonstrate net-energy gain, while companies like Commonwealth Fusion Systems, TAE Technologies, and General Fusion are deploying high-temperature superconducting magnets, advanced plasma heating, and proprietary target designs to accelerate prototype timelines. Concurrent advances in AI/ML-driven plasma control, novel refractory materials capable of withstanding extreme neutron fluxes, and modular reactor architectures underscore the sector's commitment to de-risking scale-up and achieving cost-effective, commercially viable fusion power. Fusion Energy Market Lifecycle StageFusion energy remains in the late R&D and early demonstration phase of its market lifecycle, with most technologies at technology-readiness levels (TRLs) 4-7, translating bench-scale breakthroughs into engineering prototypes. While governments and grid operators prepare regulatory frameworks and licensing pathways, commercial deployment is anticipated in the early 2030s as pilot plants validate continuous operation and tritium fuel cycles. This nascent phase is marked by intense capital deployment, strategic partnerships between utilities and technology providers, and an evolving value chain that spans superconducting magnet manufacturers, plasma diagnostics suppliers, and systems integrators - setting the stage for transition to first-of-a-kind commercial reactors. Fusion Energy Market Key Players and Competition SynopsisThe fusion energy market features a competitive landscape driven by a mix of multinational research consortia and ambitious private ventures. On the public side, the ITER collaboration - backed by the EU, United States, China, India, Japan, Korea and Russia - serves as the flagship tokamak project, while national laboratories such as the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and Europe's EUROfusion program advance stellarator and alternative confinement the private sector, Commonwealth Fusion Systems harnesses high-temperature superconducting magnets in compact tokamaks, TAE Technologies pursues beam-driven field-reversed configurations, General Fusion develops magnetized target fusion via piston-driven compression, and Tokamak Energy focuses on spherical tokamaks with rapidly deployable HTS is further intensified by strategic partnerships with academic institutions and industrial suppliers, differentiated technology roadmaps, and escalating venture capital and government funding, as each player races to demonstrate net-energy gain and establish a foothold in the emerging commercial fusion Energy Market Segmentation: Power Generation is one of the prominent application segments in the global fusion energy market. The global fusion energy market is estimated to be led by the magnetic confinement fusion segment in terms of type. In the fusion energy market, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to gain traction in terms of production, with increasing infrastructure demand and government initiatives. Demand Drivers and Limitations The following are the demand drivers for the global fusion energy market: AI/ML-Driven Plasma Control and Optimization Growing demand for clean and sustainable energy sources The global fusion energy market is expected to face some limitations as well due to the following challenges: High cost and technical complexity for fusion energy technology Regulatory and Public Acceptance Some prominent names established in the fusion energy market are: General Fusion Helion NearStar Fusion Zap Energy TAE Technologies Commonwealth Fusion Systems Avalanche Fusion Energy Solutions of Hawaii Longview Fusion Energy Systems Serva Energy LPP Fusion Thea Energy First Light Marvel Fusion Kyoto Fusioneering Key Attributes: Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 120 Forecast Period 2025 - 2034 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 $291.42 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2034 $445.2 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 4.8% Regions Covered Global Key Topics Covered: Executive SummaryScope and DefinitionMarket/Product DefinitionKey Questions AnsweredAnalysis and Forecast Note1. Markets: Industry Outlook1.1 Trends: Current and Future Impact Assessment1.2 Market Dynamics Overview1.2.1 Market Drivers1.2.2 Market Restraints1.2.3 Market Opportunities1.3 Regulatory & Policy Impact Analysis1.4 Patent Analysis1.5 Start-Up Landscape1.6 Investment Landscape and R&D Trends1.7 Future Outlook and Market Roadmap1.8 Value Chain Analysis1.9 Global Pricing Analysis1.10 Industry Attractiveness2. Fusion Energy Market (by Application)2.1 Application Segmentation2.2 Application Summary2.3 Fusion Energy Market (by Application)2.3.1 Power Generation2.3.2 Research and Development2.3.3 Space Propulsion2.3.4 Industrial Applications3. Fusion Energy Market (by Product)3.1 Product Segmentation3.2 Product Summary3.3 Fusion Energy Market (by Technology)3.3.1 Magnetic Confinement Fusion3.3.2 Inertial Confinement Fusion3.3.3 Stellarators3.3.4 Spheromaks3.4 Fusion Energy Market (by Fuel Cycle)3.4.1 Deuterium Tritium3.4.2 Deuterium3.4.3 Deuterium Helium 33.4.4 Proton Boron4. Fusion Energy Market (by Region)4.1 Fusion Energy Market (by Region)4.2 North America4.2.1 Regional Overview4.2.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth4.2.3 Factors Challenging the Market4.2.4 Application4.2.5 Product4.2.6 North America (by Country)4.2.6.1 U.S.4.2.6.1.1 Market by Application4.2.6.1.2 Market by Product4.2.6.2 Canada4.2.6.2.1 Market by Application4.2.6.2.2 Market by Product4.2.6.3 Mexico4.2.6.3.1 Market by Application4.2.6.3.2 Market by Product4.3 Europe4.4 Asia-Pacific4.5 Rest-of-the-World5. Markets - Competitive Benchmarking & Company Profiles5.1 Next Frontiers5.2 Geographic Assessment5.3 Company Profiles5.3.1 Overview5.3.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio5.3.3 Top Competitors5.3.4 Target Customers5.3.5 Key Personnel5.3.6 Analyst View5.3.7 Market Share6. Research MethodologyFor more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. Attachment Fusion Energy Market CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
BBC News
7 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Special thank you for Birmingham man after 200 plasma donations
A man who was making his 200th donation of blood plasma has been surprised with a special thank Cadman, a former firefighter from Birmingham, first gave blood almost four decades ago and said his job inspired him to donate plasma after he witnessed its "immediate benefits" to patients at the scenes of fires. People like Michelle from Coventry, who received life-saving plasma after she was diagnosed with a rare condition a couple of years ago, are among the many he has pair met at the Birmingham donor centre on Tuesday where she expressed her gratitude to Mr Cadman. "Over the course of a week I had 150 units of plasma so without people like you I wouldn't be here today," Michelle said. She was diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), a rare disease related to blood clotting, and needed a donation at very short notice to keep her Cadman said he was among thousands of "dedicated donors" who supported those in need."You do come into the centre and see regular faces so it's a little bit of community." The former firefighter added that it was his father's commitment to blood donation that had originally led to his generosity and recalled him proudly wearing a blood donation badge. "Dad used to give blood regularly, I think he did it for about 50 years and you tend to follow in your father's footsteps."Also there's a bit of civic pride, this is what we do in Birmingham, we give back," Mr Cadman added. He said it only took about 45 minutes to make a donation and encouraged more people to head to a donor centre."You walk out and think we've done something pretty good, we've made a difference and literally saved people's lives. "What a great satisfaction to have," Mr Cadman added. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Bloomberg
24-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Grifols's Family Blood Is Thicker Than Water
Newsletter The Brink Spanish drugmaker under short seller attack paid a company linked to its founding family more than it paid other plasma suppliers By and Jorge Zuloaga Save Welcome to The Brink. It's Clara Hernanz Lizarraga and Jorge Zuloaga in Madrid, where we sifted through the documents on the Grifols investigation. We also have news on Lebanon and Wolfspeed. Follow this link to subscribe. Send us feedback and tips at debtnews@ The line between the Grifols family and the namesake Spanish drugmaker company founded in 1909 in Barcelona has always been a thin one. For much of its history, successive generations of the founding family held significant ownership stakes and occupied key executive roles — driving scientific innovation, overseeing operations, and guiding the company's global expansion.
Bloomberg
23-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Grifols Case Shows It Paid Family-Linked Entity More for Plasma
Spanish drugmaker Grifols SA paid a higher price to buy blood plasma from an entity linked to its controlling family than from third-party suppliers, according to a regulator's findings submitted in a court case. Grifols paid Scranton Enterprises BV — one of its main shareholders — between 2% and 39% more annually for plasma than it paid other suppliers over five years, according to a document from the securities regulator filed with a Spanish court. Grifols also agreed to pay a fixed 16.5% mark up on costs to Scranton, according to the documents, which were seen by Bloomberg.
