(Non-)donor demographics, donation willingness, and the donor career.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The overall number of red blood cell (RBC) units distributed to hospitals throughout the world and in the United States has decreased lately. This study was performed to determine if the number of antigen-negative RBC units distributed to hospitals has followed this trend. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Stratifie...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Yazer MH,Anani WQ,Denomme GA,Karafin MS,Sayers M,Shaz BH,Biomedical Excellence for Safer Transfusion (BEST) Collaborative.

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among labile blood products, platelet concentrates (PCs) are the leading cause of hypersensitivity transfusion reactions (HTRs). These reactions often lead to interruption of PC transfusion and can result in a prolonged transfusion process leading to significant morbidity and use of premedication and close m...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Mertes PM,Tacquard C,Andreu G,Kientz D,Gross S,Malard L,Drouet C,Carlier M,Gachet C,Sandid I,Boudjedir K

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The experience of unpleasant blood donation reactions (e.g., dizziness, nausea, and fainting) has been linked to negative attitudes about donation and decreased likelihood of repeat donation. Consequently, interventions to reduce the adverse effects of blood donation are important and likely to increase dono...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Hanson SA,France CR

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The FDA requirement for sensitivity of viral NAT methods used in blood screening is a 95-percent detection limit of 100 copies per mL, whereas the NAT screening system should have a sensitivity of at least 5000 copies per mL per individual donation. According to the Common Technical Specifications of the Eur...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lelie PN,van Drimmelen HA,Cuypers HT,Best SJ,Stramer SL,Hyland C,Allain JP,Moncharmont P,Defer C,Nübling M,Glauser A,da Silva Cardoso M,Viret JF,Lankinen MH,Grillner L,Wirthmüller U,Coste J,Schottstedt V,Masecar B,D

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, a quasi-lipid-enveloped (LE) form of the traditionally nonlipid-enveloped (NLE) hepatitis A virus (HAV) was described in human serum and cell culture-derived HAV stocks. This discovery challenges the understanding of HAV reduction in virus clearance studies of plasma products, which were performed ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kapsch AM,Farcet MR,Antoine G,Kreil TR

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of hepatitis G virus (HGV) and its strain variant, the GB agent (GBV-C) is high in non-virus-inactivated plasma products, but, persistent infection in recipients is relatively low. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Stored samples from transfusion donors and recipients in a prospective study of posttra...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Wang JT,Chen PJ,Liu DP,Sheu JC,Wang TH,Chen DS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultrasound-facilitated delivery of topical anesthetics has been used to achieve effective anesthesia within 5 minutes for venipuncture and the insertion of intravenous access devices, but has never been studied for blood donation. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:This study was a single-center, prospective, randomi...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Stowell CP,Trieu MQ,Chuang H,Katz N,Quarrington C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Umbilical cord blood (UCB) processing with hydroxyethyl starch (HES) is the most common protocol in the cord blood banks. The quality of UCB volume reduction was guaranteed by minimum manipulation of cord blood samples in the closed system. This study aimed to analyze and compare cell recovery and viability ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Souri M,Nikougoftar Zarif M,Rasouli M,Golzadeh K,Nakhlestani Hagh M,Ezzati N,Atarodi K

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Invariant natural killer T cells (iNKT cells) may suppress graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after allogeneic transplantation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the therapeutic potential of iNKT cells from major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-mismatched donors for preventing GVHD after allogeneic...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Yang J,Gao L,Liu Y,Ren Y,Xie R,Fan H,Qian K

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prior studies have suggested that a high percentage of blood transfusions to hospital patients are unnecessary. If such transfusions can be reduced, more blood would be made available for those patients with legitimate blood requirements. In this study, blood transfusion of 401 nonoperated hospital patients with anemi...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Friedman BA

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The in vivo viability and functional integrity of filtered platelets were compared with those of nonfiltered platelets in a controlled study. On two occasions, after template bleeding time, 14 healthy volunteers underwent plateletpheresis and received 600 mg of aspirin. Autologous 111In-labeled platelets were transfus...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Brecher ME,Pineda AA,Zylstra-Halling VW,Chowdhury S,Forstrom LA

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Travelers returning to the United States from malaria-endemic areas are at increased risk of a potentially fatal infection from Plasmodium falciparum, which requires prompt and aggressive treatment. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Described is a case of a 7-year-old boy who was infected by P. falciparum while in A...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Shelat SG,Lott JP,Braga MS

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Jra is a high-frequency antigen seen in all populations, but the clinical significance of Jra antibodies is incompletely understood. Two cases are reported in which patients with anti-Jra received incompatible transfusions. CASE REPORTS:A 69-year-old Japanese man had anti-K and anti-Jra. Despite multiple tr...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kwon MY,Su L,Arndt PA,Garratty G,Blackall DP

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Filtration of apheresis platelets to remove white cells (WBCs) requires operator intervention after the collection procedure (postcollection filtration), which may cause variable and unsatisfactory filter performance (WBC removal and platelet loss). The MCS+ LN9000 apheresis system filters platelets through ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Holme S,Andres M,Goermar N,Giordano GF

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autologous umbilical cord blood (AutoUCB) has historically been cryopreserved for potential use in hematopoietic transplantation. Increasingly, private AutoUCB banking is performed for therapies unavailable today. A Phase I trial using AutoUCB treatment for early pediatric Type 1 diabetes afforded us an oppo...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rosenau EH,Sugrue MW,Haller M,Fisk D,Kelly SS,Chang M,Hou W,Eldjerou L,Slayton W,Cogle CR,Wingard JR

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low-titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) is increasingly being used in the civilian trauma setting, although there is a risk of hemolysis. This study evaluated the impact on hemolytic markers following the transfusion of 4 or more units of uncrossmatched LTOWB. METHODS:Civilian adult trauma patients who receiv...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Harrold IM,Seheult JN,Alarcon LH,Corcos A,Sperry JL,Triulzi DJ,Yazer MH

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient who had a previous anaphylactoid reaction to albumin required plasma exchange for myasthenia gravis. She was rechallenged with albumin from a different manufacturer after premedication with diphenhydramine. No adverse reaction occurred during five exchanges over a 10-day period. Possible pathogenic mechanism...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Edelman BB,Straughn MA,Getz P,Schwartz E

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Platelet factor 4 (PF4) is a marker for in vitro and in vivo tests of platelet (PLT) activation and alpha-granule secretion. PF4 is also a major CXC cytokine released during storage. Cytokines released during PLT storage are a potential cause of nonhemolytic transfusion reactions. Quantitative measurement of...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Schraw T,Whiteheart S

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many strains of Escherichia coli possess an antigen that reacts with naturally occurring antibodies to human red cell B antigens. The authors tested the hypothesis that the presence of naturally occurring anti-B isoagglutinins afford protection against the development of E. coli septicemia. The blood groups found in 1...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Wittels EG,Lichtman HC

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many significant events have occurred in the recent past that beg a broad audience to address the question "What is pediatric transfusion medicine?" Herein, we list some of these events and their relevance below and attempt to provide an answer for this question. Indeed, several issues regarding the subspecialty of pe...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Hillyer CD,Mondoro TH,Josephson CD,Sanchez R,Sloan SR,Ambruso DR

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proinflammatory cytokines were measured in the supernatant portion of stored, bacterially contaminated, and/or white cell (WBC)-reduced units of red cells (RBCs). Previous studies from this laboratory and others have shown that cytokines are generated in platelet concentrates during storage. This earlier wor...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Stack G,Baril L,Napychank P,Snyder EL

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC) transplantation has rapidly expanded in recent years. Currently, several sources of HPCs are available for transplantation including peripheral blood HPCs (PBPCs), cord blood cells, and marrow cells. Of these, PBPC collection has become the major source of HPCs....

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Chen J,Burns KM,Babic A,Carrum G,Kennedy M,Segura FJ,Garcia S,Potts S,Leveque C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the need for whole blood is declining, so too are the number of first-time and repeat blood donors. To develop new recruitment and retention strategies, therefore, we need to draw on as wide a variation in blood donor motivations as possible. The primary aim of this study is to draw on a large surve...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Ferguson E,Hill A,Lam M,Reynolds C,Davison K,Lawrence C,Brailsford SR

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent genome-wide association studies in Caucasians suggested that an association exists between the ABO gene locus and soluble levels of P-selectin (sP-selectin). However, it is unclear if the relationship corresponds to the phenotypic expression of ABO groups or is present in different ethnic groups. The ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Chen Y,Zhuo X,Lin Y,Huang W,Xiao J,Zeng J,Jiang L,Chen C,Lin H,Dettke M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CD34 flow cytometry is the gold standard for stem cell enumeration in peripheral blood at the mobilization stage and in the final apheresis product. The new stem cell mode of the Sysmex XN Series analyzer enumerates an immature cell population in the white progenitor and pathological cell (WPC) channel, base...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Grommé M,Russcher H,Braakman E,Klinkspoor JH,Dobber JA,de Greef I,de Wit NCJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idarucizumab (IDA) is approved for emergency reversal of dabigatran; prothrombin complex concentrates (PCCs) are recommended in the absence of specific antidote. The combined effects of IDA and PCC in trauma-related bleeding are unknown. The efficacy and safety of combined IDA + PCC were assessed in a lethal...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Honickel M,Braunschweig T,Rossaint R,Schöchl H,Grottke O

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We present an analysis of the first 2 years of hepatitis B virus (HBV) nucleic acid testing (NAT) of the Australian donor population. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Between July 5, 2010, and July 4, 2012, all blood donations were screened for HBV DNA and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). Donors who tested HBsA...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kiely P,Margaritis AR,Seed CR,Yang H,Australian Red Cross Blood Service NAT Study Group.

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective risk communication in transfusion medicine is important for health-care consumers, but understanding the numerical magnitude of risks can be difficult. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of a visual risk communication tool on the knowledge and perception of transfusion risk. S...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lee DH,Mehta MD

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study whether metabolic suppression can be used to preserve platelet (PLT) function during prolonged storage was investigated. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Washed human PLTs were incubated without glucose and with antimycin A to block energy generation. Metabolic suppressed PLTs (MSPs) were stored for 7...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Badlou BA,Ijseldijk MJ,Smid WM,Akkerman JW

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deferral for travel to malaria-endemic areas excludes many blood donors in the United States. Most transfusion-transmitted malaria is associated with lengthy residence in malaria-endemic areas rather than routine travel. This study compares the impact of existing deferral requirements to the risk that a pres...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Spencer B,Steele W,Custer B,Kleinman S,Cable R,Wilkinson S,Wright D

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00