Transfusion Medicine
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C3 inhibitor shows potential in PNH and AIHA
GLASGOW – Researchers presented early results from the PADDOCK and PLAUDIT trials, showing that APL-2 significantly increased hemoglobin levels...
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FDA examines changing donation policies for men who have sex with men
New strategies could replace current deferral time windows with behavioral criteria. The agency is planning a pilot study to see if a short risk...
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FDA committee advises status quo for blood supply Zika testing
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Novel transplant regimen improves survival in primary immunodeficiency
HOUSTON – Allo-HCT following a novel reduced-intensity conditioning regimen was largely successful in an NIH study of adults and children with...
From the Journals
Regimen shows promise as salvage for classical HL
Most patients studied responded to the regimen.
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FDA aims to boost safety of platelets for transfusion
The agency is seeking input on ways to decrease the risk of bacterial contamination in platelets stored for 5 and 7 days after collection.
From the Journals
In-hospital blood saving strategy appears safe with anemia
Tolerating moderate in-hospital anemia did not negatively impact readmissions or mortality over 6 months.
Conference Coverage
Preop anemia management saves blood, costs
BOSTON – Managing anemia prior to cardiac surgery saved a hospital more than $100,000 in transfusion costs in a pilot program.
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FDA clears new blood typing, screening instrument
The FDA has cleared NEO Iris, an automated blood bank instrument for mid- to high-volume labs.
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PBM saves blood, costs in HSCT unit
BOSTON – Blood-product use declined, with no negative effects on patients outcomes, following the start of a patient blood management program.
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Portable hematology analyzer gets FDA nod
The HemoScreen hematology analyzer can perform a complete blood count at the point of care.