RBCs with Reduced Deformability are Removed from Circulation RBCs, with a diameter of 8 µm, must squeeze through narrow microvascular spaces and endothelial clefts just 1 to 2.5… July 2, 2025
Array-based, comprehensive genotyping for erythroid, platelet, neutrophil and leukocyte antigens Alloimmunization occurs in about 2-5% of transfused patients, even when ABO and RhD blood groups are matched, and rates are… June 26, 2025
Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution Does Not Reduce RBC Transfusions Globally, over two million individuals undergo cardiac surgery annually, and about one third receive at least one unit of allogeneic… June 18, 2025
Blood Donation Teams—a Novel Strategy to Support Novice Donors The Australian Red Cross developed a novel program called Lifeblood Teams that utilizes social connections within workplaces, schools, sports, teams,… June 12, 2025
Plasma Exchange to Reduce Biological Age Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) separates, removes and replaces a patient’s plasma with donor plasma and is commonly used for patients… June 4, 2025
New Guidelines for Platelet Transfusion Recommend Restrictive Strategies While RBC transfusions have declined with the widespread adoption of restrictive thresholds, platelet transfusions have remained steady in recent years…. May 29, 2025
Directed Blood Donations Should be Limited Universities, hospitals, and blood advisory committees in high-income countries are collectively advocating against the use of directed blood donations. Unlike… May 21, 2025
Babesia Infection Reduces Red Cell Deformability The United States reports the highest number of Babesia infections globally. Babesia, a tick-borne pathogen related to the malaria parasite,… May 14, 2025
New Erythropoietin Gene Variants Linked to Hereditary Erythrocytosis Erythrocytosis, a condition marked by the overproduction of red blood cells (RBCs), can be either congenital or acquired. Erythropoietin (EPO),… May 7, 2025
