Influence of climate on donor deferrals.

abstract：:Female blood donors with low hematocrit levels detected by copper sulfate screening were selected randomly to receive either 75 mg of iron per day, as ferrous gluconate, or a calcium phosphate placebo. Their ferritin, serum iron, total iron-binding capacity, zinc protoporphyrin, and hemoglobin values, as well as their...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Cable RG,Morse EE,Keltonic J,Kakaiya R,Kiraly T

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been reported to demonstrate efficacy in reducing blood loss during arthroplasty procedures. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:This study examines the effectiveness of TXA as a central element of a patient blood management program (PBMP) by evaluating blood loss and transfusion of red blood...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Pitta M,Zawadsky M,Verstraete R,Rubinstein A

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the Rh blood group system, variant RhD and RhCE express several partial antigens. We investigated RH in samples with partial DIVa that demonstrated weak and variable reactivity with anti-C. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Standard hemagglutination techniques, polymerase chain reaction-based assays, and RH seque...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Westhoff CM,Vege S,Halter Hipsky C,Hue-Roye K,Copeland T,Velliquette RW,Horn T,Lomas-Francis C,Reid ME

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thromboelastography (TEG) is widely used in hospitals but less commonly in blood banks for evaluation of platelet (PLT) concentrates (PCs). A TEG-PC assay for testing fresh or stored PLTs must reflect the quality of the PLTs. The added value could be measurement of donor-dependent PLT quality. STUDY DESIGN ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Bontekoe IJ,van der Meer PF,de Korte D

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vasodilative effects associated with the use of sodium acetate have been reported in the literature. Preparations of plasma protein fraction (PPF) substantially free of this vasodilator were developed. This paper presents and discusses experimental work on the improved product. ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Ng PK,Fournel MA,Lundblad JL

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The safety of fibrin tissue adhesives has been a concern since they entered wide clinical application. Most commercially available kits contain the proteolytic inhibitor, aprotinin, to stabilize the fibrin clot. A bovine protein, this substance has an allergenic potency. CASE REPORT:This case report present...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Beierlein W,Scheule AM,Antoniadis G,Braun C,Schosser R

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To improve productivity of automated platelet (PLT) collection, the industry has introduced new instruments or modifications to existing equipment. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:With the same 8 donors for double (DDC) and triple-dose PLT collection (TDC), the Baxter Amicus (AM), the Haemonetics MCS Plus (MCS+), ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Picker SM,Radojska SM,Gathof BS

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thrombocytopenia is a serious side effect following high-dose chemotherapy or whole-body irradiation. For many patients, a hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplant is required as part of the treatment or to restore the integrity of the hematopoietic system. In this article, we first review the origin of thro...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Pineault N,Boyer L

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A confidential self-administered questionnaire was given to all donors prior to blood donation (n = 95,917). The questionnaire describes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) high-risk groups and requires the donor to designate his blood for either laboratory purposes or for transfusion. Six-hundred and twenty-sev...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Nusbacher J,Chiavetta J,Naiman R,Buchner B,Scalia V,Herst R

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The high-prevalence antigen Jr(a) is carried on the ATP-binding cassette transporter ABCG2. The ABCG2 gene consists of 16 exons and its translation start codon is located on the second exon. Although the occurrence of the Jr(a-) phenotype is rare, several ABCG2 null alleles have been reported. We report a ne...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Ogasawara K,Osabe T,Suzuki Y,Tsuneyama H,Isa K,Kawai M,Obara K,Ogiyama Y,Ito S,Uchikawa M,Satake M,Tadokoro K

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of the spread of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) by autochthonous transmission and blood transfusion in nonendemic areas via travelers returning from CHIKV-affected locations is a concern. METHODS:We analyzed the risks of potential CHIKV importation and transfusion transmission from Thailand to Europe ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Appassakij H,Khuntikij P,Silpapojakul K,Promwong C,Rujirojindakul P,Suddeaugrai O,Chullasara A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deferasirox (DFRA) is a new approved oral iron chelator. Its advantages are that it is convenient and better tolerated and adhered to due to "once-daily" oral dosage. However, its use in the field is limited and it is yet to be subjected to postmarketing surveillance. CASE REPORT:A 18.75-year-old male with ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Wei HY,Yang CP,Cheng CH,Lo FS

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To quantify the impact of the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) on the risk of HIV transmission through infected blood donations in countries supported by PEPFAR blood safety programs. METHODS:Data reported to the World Health Organization Global Database on Blood Safety were analyzed f...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Mili FD,Teng Y,Shiraishi RW,Yu J,Bock N,Drammeh B,Watts DH,Benech I

更新日期：2021-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improving apheresis technology may lead to an efficient and safe peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) collection. Recently, the Spectra Optia (Optia, Terumo BCT) was introduced as an automated apheresis instrument, but comparisons with other instruments have been few. This is the first randomized multicenter an...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Ikeda K,Minakawa K,Muroi K,Fujiwara SI,Yamada-Fujiwara M,Fujimori Y,Tanosaki R,Ohto H,Study Group for Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection, Cell Therapy Committee, The Japan Society of Transfusion Medicine and Cell Therapy.

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transfusion of red cells (RBCs) was analyzed over a 4-year period (1984-1987), during which 9596 cesarean deliveries were performed. A total of 336 patients were identified as receiving RBC transfusions during or after cesarean delivery; 747 units of RBCs were administered. The overall incidence of transfusion in ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Camann WR,Datta S

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Techniques for banking cord blood units (CBUs) as source for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation have been developed over the past 20 years, aimed to improve laboratory efficiency without altering the biologic properties of the graft. A large-scale, registry-based assessment of the impact of the banking ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Saccardi R,Tucunduva L,Ruggeri A,Ionescu I,Koegler G,Querol S,Grazzini G,Lecchi L,Nanni Costa A,Navarrete C,Pouthiers F,Larghero J,Regan D,Freeman T,Bittencourt H,Kenzey C,Labopin M,Baudoux E,Rocha V,Gluckman E

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the prevalence of and risk factors for human T-lymphotropic virus type I and type II (HTLV-I, HTLV-II) infections in Brazil. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Sera from 17,063 healthy Brazilian donors were screened by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for antibody to HTLV-I/II between August 19...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Ferreira Júnior OC,Vaz RS,Carvalho MB,Guerra C,Fabron AL,Rosemblit J,Hamerschlak N

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interest has been renewed in CPD-adenine as a long-term liquid blood preservative. The question of whether the metabolic product of adenine, 2,8-dioxyadenine was toxic to humans has apparently been resolved by extensive animal and human studies in favor of there being no potential toxicity in the amounts used in blood...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Dawson RB,Ellis TJ,Hershey RT

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Iron deficiency represents a risk to donor health and the blood supply. Efficacy trials indicate that postdonation iron replacement improves iron stores but they do not account for complexities of implementation in the routine collection context. We therefore conducted two prospective feasibility studies in ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Pasricha SR,Marks DC,Salvin H,Brama T,Keller AJ,Pink J,Speedy J

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report here the results of our evaluation of two procedures to eliminate viruses in factor VIII and factor IX coagulation factor concentrates. Both procedures were equally effective in the in vitro destruction of marker viruses. However, in a controlled infectivity test in chimpanzees, treatment at 60 degrees C for...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Heldebrant CM,Gomperts ED,Kasper CK,McDougal JS,Friedman AE,Hwang DS,Muchmore E,Jordan S,Miller R,Sergis-Davenport E

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The morphology of granulocytes collected by continuous-flow centrifugation (CFC), discontinuous-flow centrifugation (DFC), and continuous-flow filtration (CFF) was investigated in 18 healthy donors by means of light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Light microscopy study of semithin sections of granulo...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Feliu E,Woessner S,Matutes E,Cardellach F,Grañena A,Marin P,Puig L,Vives-Corrons JL,Montserrat E,Rozman C

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A previous study in our hospitals correlated suboptimal documentation and failure to justify transfusions. In light of implemented blood-conservation strategies, including patient blood management (PBM) and prospective audits (PAs), we performed a follow-up study. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:We reviewed prospe...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Madrigal E,Prajapati S,Avadhani V,Annen K,Friedman MT

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) on granulocyte and platelet functions was assessed. No alteration of granulocyte viability, morphology, phagocytic ability, or bactericidal capacity was detected after incubation with 6 per cent HES at 25 C for two hours. Platelet morphology, size distribution, aggregation, nucl...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Schiffer CA,Aisner J,Schmukler M,Whitaker CL,Wolff JH

更新日期：1975-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A family is described in which two members of the second generation are of the phenotype LW3. In the course of the investigation the mother of the LW3 propositus was at first believed to be phenotypically LW3 as well. Eventually, it was shown that she is, in fact, phenotypically LW2 but that her R-1 (no D), LWlw, geno...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Behzad O,Pothiawala M,Rolih SD,Issitt PD,Lee CL

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since screening for antibody to hepatitis C virus (HCV) was introduced in 1990, posttransfusion hepatitis has been reduced to nearly background levels. This has led to reconsideration of the value of testing donated blood for elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT). The contribution of ALT testing in detecti...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Sankary TM,Yang G,Romeo JM,Ulrich PP,Busch MP,Rawal BD,Vyas GN

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The glycerol concentration of frozen-thawed red cells must be less than 2 percent to prevent hemolysis upon transfusion. Three methods were investigated for monitoring the glycerol concentration of frozen-thawed red cells prepared by the agglomeration technique. The supernatant osmolality and glycerol concentration we...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Bongiovanni MB,Hughlett MA,Wurzel HA

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2014, we experienced the first isolation of Lactococcus garvieae from a platelet concentrate (PC). Thereafter, L. garvieae contamination of PCs occurred in two more cases in Japan. It is rare that bacterial contamination with uncommon strains like this species occurs frequently within a short period. Ther...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kozakai M,Matsumoto C,Matsumoto M,Takakura A,Matsubayashi K,Satake M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The intrinsic properties of polypeptide blood group antigens that determine their relative immunogenicities are unknown. Because size, composition, charge, dose, and epitope glycosylation affect the immunogenicity of other polypeptides, we examined whether similar properties were related to the immunogenicit...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Howe JG,Stack G

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:By consensus definition, the red blood cells (RBCs) of patients that react weak to 2+ in the serologic D test are classified as having the serologic weak D phenotype (weak D). The risk of D alloimmunization in patients with weak D is not well studied. This study retrospectively determined the incidence of D ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Yazer MH,Brunker PA,Bakdash S,Tobian AA,Triulzi DJ,Earnest V,Harris S,Delaney M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A procedure is described for the large-scale production of pure suspensions of human lymphocytes and granulocytes. Platelet-poor buffy-coats, obtained by centrifugation of six units of ABO-compatible ACD blood, were pooled and centrifuged again, resulting in a crude leukocyte concentrate containing approximately 60 pe...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： de la Rivière AB,Verhoef-Karssen PR,de Wit JJ,Loos JA,Prins HK

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00