Estimating the incubation time distribution and expected number of cases of transfusion-associated acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

abstract：:Alloagglutinins of M and N specificites with unique characteristics found in normal sera are described. Specific M or N agglutination by these sera occurred only when erythrocytes had been exposed to glucose-containing solutions. Conversion to the form of MN recognized by these sera required incubation of the cells in...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Morel PA,Bergren MO,Hill V,Garratty G,Perkins HA

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiglobulin sera from nine different manufacturers have been tested, over a two-year period, for their ability to detect the complement components beta 1A, alpha 2D, and beta 1E. The results demontrate considerable variation in the abilities of sera from different manufacturers to detect these components and indicate...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Issitt PD,Issitt CH,Wilkinson SL

更新日期：1974-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Red cells (RBCs) prepared by a new system using centrifugation to produce neocyte enrichment were studied in two laboratories. The system used a blood bag with a geometric configuration such that younger, less dense cells could be separated from older, denser cells. Phthalate ester density gradient curves determined t...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Simon TL,Sohmer P,Nelson EJ

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ALX148, a novel CD47 blocking agent, is in clinical development for the treatment of advanced solid tumors and lymphoma. Because CD47 is highly expressed on red blood cells (RBCs), its therapeutic blockade can potentially interfere with pretransfusion compatibility testing. This study describes the interference of ALX...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kim TY,Yoon MS,Hustinx H,Sim J,Wan HI,Kim H

更新日期：2020-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Leukapheresis by continuous flow centrifugation (CFC) or filtration (FL) were compared in untreated and corticosteroid-treated donors. The administration of prednisone 60 mg orally 10 to 12 hours before leukapheresis increased significantly both the donor's prepheresis WBC counts and the total granulocyte yields by CF...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： MacPherson JL,Nusbacher J,Bennett JM

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preoperative autologous blood donation for elective surgery patients at university hospitals was underused in the past. More recently, national educational efforts have been made. To test the impact of local surgeon interviews and education, in 1988 the same local educational program was instituted at three university...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Toy PT,McVay PA,Strauss RG,Stehling LC,Ahn DK

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Novel gel centrifugation test (GCT) cards were evaluated with respect to their ability to estimate the quantity of IgG on RBCs and the determination of the IgG subclasses IgG1 and IgG3. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:In 65 patients with a positive DAT, the amount of IgG-gamma-, IgG1, and IgG3 on RBCs was examined...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lynen R,Krone O,Legler TJ,Köhler M,Mayr WR

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of a synthetic medium for platelet storage is an important goal in transfusion medicine. Its use would make large volumes of plasma available for fractionation and might improve the quality of platelets after storage. Several investigators have described successful storage in media containing acetate. ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Shimizu T,Murphy S

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Successful hematopoietic stem cell transplantation using stored umbilical cord blood (CB) largely depends on cell dose and quality of CB units. The aim of this study was to assess the degree of early apoptosis, in addition to cell viability and hematopoietic potential, in umbilical CB units after storage. S...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kim KM,Huh JY,Hong SS,Kang MS

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The storage duration of platelet (PLT) units is limited to 5 to 7 days. This study investigates whether PLT storage duration is associated with patient outcomes in critically ill patients. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:This study was a retrospective analysis of critically ill patients admitted to the intensive c...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Flint A,Aubron C,Bailey M,Bellomo R,Pilcher D,Cheng AC,Hegarty C,Reade MC,McQuilten Z

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelets are known to become activated during storage, but it is unclear whether such activation affects recovery or survival after platelet concentrate (PC) transfusion. With the use of flow cytometry to determine the percentage of platelets expressing the alpha-granule membrane protein 140 (GMP-140), a known adhesi...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rinder HM,Murphy M,Mitchell JG,Stocks J,Ault KA,Hillman RS

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the procedure for quality control of red cell concentrates, made white cell (WBC)-poor by filtration, the particle-counting technique was found to be insufficiently sensitive in detecting the remaining WBCs and platelets. Therefore, direct radioimmunoassays were developed using murine monoclonal antibodies specific...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Webster MR,Prins HK,Huisman JG

更新日期：1990-02-01 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:The NOD/SCID mouse is a widely used model for human cord blood (CB) transplantation. Engraftment is generally estimated with semiquantitative methods, measuring the percentage of human cells among mouse cells. To compare protocols aiming to improve hematopoietic recovery, quantitative methods to enumerate hu...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Schipper LF,van Hensbergen Y,Fibbe WE,Brand A

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Eleven laboratories participated in a study investigating whether swirling can be used in monitoring platelet discoid morphology in platelet concentrates (PCs). STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:In each laboratory, two readers observed the swirling pattern in 1- to 5-day-old PCs, in PCs containing spherical platelet...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Bertolini F,Murphy S

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This randomized controlled study was undertaken to determine the effect of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) on erythropoiesis, autologous blood collection, and allogeneic transfusion risk in elective surgery patients with low baseline hematocrits. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Patients (n = 204) with lo...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Price TH,Goodnough LT,Vogler WR,Sacher RA,Hellman RM,Johnston MF,Bolgiano DC,Abels RI

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study of newborn infants who required exchange transfusion was undertaken to evaluate the risk of transmission of cytomegalovirus (CMV). Buffy coat-, urine- and saliva-saturated throat swabs for viral cultures and serum specimens for CMV complement-fixing (CF) antibody were obtained from 45 infant-mother...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kumar A,Nankervis GA,Cooper AR,Gold E,Kumar ML

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The quality of platelets (PLTs) stored in PLT additive solution (PAS) is dependent on the type and proportion of the used PAS. No data are available as to whether a different hold time before the addition of PAS to hyperconcentrated PLT suspensions has an impact on PLT quality. The in vitro quality between s...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Ringwald J,Haager B,Krex D,Zimmermann R,Strasser E,Antoon M,De Schrijver E,Eckstein R

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proposed testing of large plasma pools with genome amplification technology (GAT) for detection of transfusion-transmissible viruses may have unanticipated complications not associated with individual unit testing. One such potential complication, the effect of dilution resulting from pool formation, was the...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kemper M,Witt D,Madsen T,Kuramoto K,Holland P

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HLA and granulocyte-specific antibodies have been implicated in the production of transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI). Reported here is a case that suggests that the patient's preexisting condition may play an important role in determining whether TRALI develops upon transfusion of blood products containing ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Van Buren NL,Stroncek DF,Clay ME,McCullough J,Dalmasso AP

更新日期：1990-01-01 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:RhIG is obtained from hyperimmunized healthy anti-D donors (HIDs) boosted with D+ red blood cells (RBCs). One hypothesis for its mechanism of action is fast clearance of opsonized D+ RBCs through Fcγ receptor (FcγR)III. Levels of immunoglobulin (Ig)G Fc-fucosylation influence interactions with FcγRIII, with ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kapur R,Della Valle L,Verhagen OJ,Hipgrave Ederveen A,Ligthart P,de Haas M,Kumpel B,Wuhrer M,van der Schoot CE,Vidarsson G

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Photochemical pathogen inactivation treatment (PCT) of plasma components with amotosalen and UVA has been implemented in Europe. To establish a postapproval safety database, an active hemovigilance (HV) program utilizing an electronic data capture system (EDCS) was initiated. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:The re...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Cazenave JP,Waller C,Kientz D,Mendel I,Lin L,Jacquet M,Propst M,Liu W,Corash L,Sundin D,Defoin L,Messe N,Osselaer JC

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of blood-saving techniques in elective surgery can produce a favorable cost-benefit ratio only when there is a reasonable likelihood that transfusion will be required. To apply a targeted blood-sparing technique in lung cancer surgery, the patient's preoperative characteristics that predict the use o...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Cirasino L,Barosi G,Torre M,Crespi S,Colombo P,Belloni PA

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Taiwan, the prevalence of circulating anti-HCV is 2 percent among first-time voluntary Chinese blood donors, 10 percent among donors with elevated ALT levels (greater than 45 IU/L), and higher among older men. The carrier rate for HBsAg was 18.6 percent and the frequency of positive HBV marker(s) (HBsAg, anti-HBc, ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lin-Chu M,Tsai SJ,Watanabe J,Nishioka K

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Platelet-derived biologic response modifiers (BRMs) including RANTES and transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta1 accumulate in platelet components during storage because of platelet activation, and they may play a causative role in nonhemolytic febrile transfusion reactions. The majority of PCs with high unit...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Fujihara M,Ikebuchi K,Wakamoto S,Sekiguchi S

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the effect of pneumatic tube transport on blood bank specimens and products. No important differences were found between aliquots transported in the tube system and those stored in the laboratory as controls. ABO, Rh, antibody detection or identification, direct antiglobulin testing, and elution w...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Tanley PC,Wallas CH,Abram MC,Richardson LD

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To prevent donor loss and improve retention, it is important to understand the major deterrents to blood donation and to identify factors that can be effectively addressed by blood centers. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A 30-item self-administered questionnaire was completed in 2003 by 1705 first-time and 2437 r...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Schreiber GB,Schlumpf KS,Glynn SA,Wright DJ,Tu Y,King MR,Higgins MJ,Kessler D,Gilcher R,Nass CC,Guiltinan AM,National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study.

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-PP1Pk is found in the serum of individuals of phenotype p. Recurrent first trimester miscarriages have been reported in nearly 50 percent of mothers with the p phenotype. A comparative serologic study of three p phenotype mothers is reported. The proposita had three miscarriages while her two identical twin siste...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Cantin G,Lyonnais J

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00