Incidence rates of hepatitis C virus infection among blood donors in Japan: a nationwide retrospective cohort study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstetric services depend on the transfusion service (TS) to provide diagnostic testing and blood component therapy for clinical care pathways. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:We describe three quality improvement (QI) initiatives implemented to improve TS support of obstetric services. RESULTS:We implemented a p...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Goodnough LT,Daniels K,Wong AE,Viele M,Fontaine MF,Butwick AJ

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transfusion-induced serum sickness reactions are rarely reported in the literature. The Type III hypersensitivity reaction to heterologous proteins involves deposition of complement and immune complexes in small vessel walls resulting in a leukocytoclastic vasculitis. A case of a multiply transfused patient ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Saegeman V,Wynendaele W,Kerre S,Dedeurwaerdere F,Van den Driessche M,Moerman J

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe transfusion-related acute lung injury is often caused by antibodies directed against the human neutrophil alloantigen (HNA)-3a. HNA-3a results from an amino acid exchange (Arg154Gln) in the first extracellular loop of the choline transporter-like protein 2 (CTL2). The characteristics of the binding do...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Berthold T,Wesche J,Kuhnert K,Fürll B,Hippe H,Hoppen J,Reil A,Muschter S,Bux J,Greinacher A

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possible beneficial role of white cells (WBCs) in donor blood has been investigated with respect to their capacity to remove bacteria. Preparations of buffy coat and whole blood, containing as well as reduced of WBCs, were inoculated with Staphylococcus epidermidis, S. aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aerugin...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Högman CF,Gong J,Eriksson L,Hambraeus A,Johansson CS

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A reduction in postoperative length of stay (PLOS) was recently demonstrated with the use of leukoreduced (LR) blood in cardiac surgery patients compared to a historical cohort who received non-LR blood. Follow-up data are now presented in a similar population after a 12-month period in which LR blood was no...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Fung MK,Moore K,Ridenour M,Mook W,Triulzi DJ

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potassium load of transfused blood must be minimized. We have compared the total plasma potassium content of units of CPD-preserved stored whole blood (SWB), stored packed cells (SPC), and packed cells prepared from stored whole blood (WB-PC). Plasma potassium concentrations, unit weights, and hematocrits of 20 un...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Michael JM,Dorner I,Bruns D,Ladenson JH,Sherman LA

更新日期：1975-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neutrophil specific Fcγ receptor IIIb (CD16b) is a low-affinity IgG receptor. Its polymorphic variants are associated with human neutrophil antigens (HNA). HNA-1a and HNA-1b differ in four amino acids. Immunization can lead to the production of alloantibodies. The exact contribution of four amino acid exchan...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Sachs UJ,Radke C,Bein G,Grabowski C,Simtong P,Bux J,Bayat B,Reil A

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：:A female patient developed serious hemolysis in association with the injection of a radiographic contrast medium (RCM). Serologic investigation of her serum suggested complement-mediated hemolysis, induced by an RCM-dependent IgM antibody in her serum. The antibody was of high titer and low avidity. The antibody showe...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Nordhagen R,Vik H,Wolthuis K,Bøhn HP,Urdahl P,Michaelsen TE

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Baboons were bled one-third of their blood volume and then transfused with an equivalent volume of compatible donor red blood cells with 160 per cent of normal 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) levels and improved capacity to release oxygen to tissue. The mixture of baboon donor-recipient red blood cells in the circula...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Zaroulis CG,Pivacek LE,Lowrie GB,Valeri CR

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primers based on the nucleotide sequence of the virF gene in the pYV plasmid and the chromosomal ail gene were used in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplifications to directly identify Yersinia enterocolitica in blood. Approximately 500 bacteria seeded into 100 microL of blood can be extracted and amplified by PCR t...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Feng P,Keasler SP,Hill WE

更新日期：1992-11-01 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 past 10 years, PCR-based methods have been described to allow the detection of gene polymorphisms responsible for many blood group antigens. These methods are routinely used to test samples of fetal origin and to resolve serologic discrepancies. Another interesting application of blood group genotypin...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： St-Louis M,Perreault J,Lemieux R

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The history of the development and implementation of the Brazilian nucleic acid testing (NAT) platform to detect and discriminate among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections in blood donors is described here. The results for the sensitivity, repro...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rocha D,Andrade E,Godoy DT,Fontana-Maurell M,Costa E,Ribeiro M,Ferreira AGP,Brindeiro R,Tanuri A,Alvarez P

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deterioration in quality of platelet concentrates (PCs) during storage results from the appearance of storage lesions affecting the hemostatic functions and posttransfusion survival of platelets. These lesions depend on the preparation and pathogen inactivation methods used, duration of storage, and platelet...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Isola H,Ravanat C,Rudwill F,Pongerard A,Haas D,Eckly A,Gachet C,Hechler B

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The performance of the recently launched Procleix Ultrio (Chiron/Gen-Probe) human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and hepatitis B virus (HBV) blood screening assay was evaluated in a European multicenter study. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Serial dilutions of reference materials were ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Koppelman MH,Assal A,Chudy M,Torres P,de Villaescusa RG,Reesink HW,Lelie PN,Cuypers HT

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phlebotomy is among the main determinants of anemia of prematurity. Blood sparing policies endorsed umbilical cord blood (here called placental) as an alternative source for laboratory testing. Little is known on the suitability of placental blood to evaluate neonatal hemostasis of newborn infants. We aimed ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Raffaeli G,Tripodi A,Manzoni F,Scalambrino E,Pesenti N,Amodeo I,Cavallaro G,Villamor E,Peyvandi F,Mosca F,Ghirardello S

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Red blood cells (RBCs) undergo changes during storage. Various studies have suggested a higher risk of adverse and often multifactorial clinical outcomes associated with older-stored RBCs. Our aim therefore was to examine if storage of transfused RBCs is also associated with the risk of RBC-specific alloanti...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Zalpuri S,Schonewille H,Middelburg R,van de Watering L,de Vooght K,Zimring J,van der Bom JG,Zwaginga JJ

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an attempt to gain insight into the motivations of blood donors and nondonors, two paper and pencil questionnaires were developed and mailed to approximately 7,000 individuals. In response, 1,429 nondonors and 200 donors completed and returned usable questionnaires. Among donors, awareness of the need for blood, al...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Leibrecht BC,Hogan JM,Luz GA,Tobias KI

更新日期：1976-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Standard plateletpheresis techniques and effects on platelet (PLT) donors were investigated to provide an informative basis for advancement of apheresis software. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Three paired groups with 33 male and 22 female blood donors were prospectively investigated by analyzing blood counts of...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Strasser EF,Schuster M,Egler K,Bauer J,Weisbach V,Ringwald J,Zimmermann R,Zingsem J,Eckstein R

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Babesia microti, the most frequently implicated pathogen in transfusion-transmitted babesiosis, is widely endemic in the Northeast and upper Midwestern United States. High seroprevalence in endemic areas limits antibody-based donor screening. A high-performance molecular test is needed to identify donors in ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Bloch EM,Lee TH,Krause PJ,Telford SR 3rd,Montalvo L,Chafets D,Usmani-Brown S,Lepore TJ,Busch MP

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immunoglobulin (Ig)G replacement with intravenous or subcutaneous immunoglobulins is a lifelong substitutive therapy in patients with primary antibody deficiencies (PADs). Hemolysis after immunoglobulin therapy was described in patients receiving high immunoglobulin dosages. The issue of hemolysis after immu...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Quinti I,Pulvirenti F,Milito C,Granata G,Giovannetti G,La Marra F,Pesce AM,Farrugia A,Coluzzi S,Girelli G

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction (FNHTR) has been identified as a pivotal reason for prestorage universal WBC reduction. A regional blood center implemented universal prestorage WBC reduction for RBCs on January 1, 2000. Whether prestorage universal WBC reduction of RBC units will affect FNHTR is no...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Uhlmann EJ,Isgriggs E,Wallhermfechtel M,Goodnough LT

更新日期：2001-08-01 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：:Platelet concentrates were prepared by plateletpheresis using discontinuous flow centrifugation. Platelet units were stored in PL-146 bags of 300 ml and 2,000 ml capacity, and in vitro measures helpful in predicting platelet viability were compared. Storage in bags of 300 ml capacity led to significant fall in pH, dec...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Katz A,Houx J,Ewald L

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intravenous immunoglobulin G (IVIG) replacement therapy is used to prevent invasive infections in patients with primary antibody deficiency (PAD). However, few studies have functionally evaluated specific antibodies against encapsulated bacteria that cause invasive infection in patients with PAD. In this stu...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lee S,Kim HW,Kim KH

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After allogeneic peripheral blood progenitor cell (PBPC) transplantation, a patient developed a severe hemolytic transfusion reaction due to passenger lymphocyte syndrome. CASE REPORT:A 50-year-old woman with secondary acute myeloid leukemia transforming from a myelodysplastic syndrome received an ABO-compa...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Leo A,Mytilineos J,Voso MT,Weber-Nordt R,Liebisch P,Lensing C,Schraven B

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:All published reports have described methods for virus photoinactivation which significantly alter red cell (RBC) properties during storage. In order to improve virucidal activity and reduce damage to RBCs, a series of phenothiazine derivatives were either synthesized or purified and screened for bacteriopha...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Wagner SJ,Skripchenko A,Robinette D,Mallory DA,Cincotta L

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Storage age of red blood cells (RBCs) has been reported to be associated with increased mortality and morbidity. During storage, RBCs undergo changes in biochemical and functional properties. Stored RBCs may also contain white blood cells (WBCs), activated platelets (PLTs), cytokines, immunoglobulin, and oth...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Sowemimo-Coker SO

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:All studied photosensitizers for virus inactivation impair RBCs. To reduce damage to the RBCs without affecting virucidal activity, selective protection of the RBCs is necessary. The ability of the band 3 ligand, dipyridamole, to react with singlet oxygen and to increase the selectivity of photosterilization...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： vanSteveninck J,Trannoy LL,Besselink GA,Dubbelman TM,Brand A,de Korte D,Verhoeven AJ,Lagerberg JW

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00