Transfusion Medicine
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Still too early to determine impact of 1-year deferral for MSM blood donors
The rates of deferral were evaluated in two 7-month periods before and after the policy change.
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Measures needed to identify past pregnancy in transgender male blood donors
If HLA testing is not performed in these cases, male blood recipients can potentially be placed at risk.
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RBCs from previously pregnant women linked to increased mortality in men
By contrast, all-cause mortality was not higher in female transplant recipients who received transfusions from previously pregnant females.
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FDA approves test to screen donated blood for Zika virus
The cobas Zika test is the first test approved for screening the blood supply.
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Blood donation intervals of 8 weeks safe for most donors
Ferritin screening may guide intervals for donation.
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PVC phlebitis rates varied widely, depending on assessment tool
Rates also varied within individual instruments because they included several possible case definitions.
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Massive blood transfusions increase risk with CRS/HIPEC
A study examined the risk associated with allogenic blood transfusions during abdominal surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
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Blood donor age, sex do not affect recipient survival
The age and sex of blood donors do not affect the recipient’s survival and do not need to be considered in blood allocation, according to a report...
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Promising ibrutinib data prompt frontline cGVHD therapy study
Ibrutinib was associated with clinically meaningful and durable responses in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease that did not respond...
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Fewer post-transplant CMV infections with novel antiviral prophylaxis
ORLANDO – A first-in-class antiviral drug was safe and effective when used to prevent clinically significant cytomegalovirus infections in adults...
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Incompatible Type A plasma found safe for initial resuscitation of trauma patients
Incompatible Type A plasma appears to be a safe and effective part of an initial resuscitation protocol for trauma patients who need a massive...