Irradiated blood products are used to prevent graft-vs-host disease in patients at risk. Many attempts have been made to develop blood substitutes using inert chemicals (eg, perfluorocarbons) or Hb solutions to carry and deliver oxygen to tissues.
Temperament and Traits of a Corgi Mix. Those short, stout dogs are familiar to anyone who follows the British royal family. Corgis are loved worldwide for their loyal temperament and athletic playfulness. While not every corgi mix will have the same temperament and traits, many will act similarly to their purebred cousins.
Cute things often come in small packages, and the corgi is no exception. There are two kinds of corgis: the Cardigan Welsh and the Pembroke Welsh. The biggest physical difference between them is that the Cardigan has a tail, whereas the Pembroke has a little stump or no tail at all. Both types of corgis are mini low-riders with long, sturdy bodies set atop short, little legs. Corgis are medium-sized dogs weighing between 25 and 35 pounds and reaching a maximum height of 12 inches.