VIDEO: Vel Established as New Blood Group System Researchers have identified the molecular basis of the Vel antigen. This work establishes the gene encoding the small integral membrane protein… May 30, 2013
VIDEO: Antibodies of Undetermined Specificity A recent study has demonstrated that antibodies of undetermined specificity, or AUS, are the most common positive result encountered during… May 15, 2013
VIDEO: Association of Blood Storage Duration and Mortality Remains Unclear A randomized trial published in the journal Blood utilized a dog model to show that transfusion of 42-day old blood… April 29, 2013
VIDEO: Red Cell Alloimmunization Two studies and an editorial published in the journal Transfusion discuss red cell alloimmunization among patients with sickle cell disease… April 15, 2013
VIDEO: New Oral Anticoagulants May Safely Reduce Recurrence of Venous Thromboembolism Recent studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggest that two new anticoagulants may be effective and safe… March 29, 2013
VIDEO: Vitamin K Therapy May be Viable for Warfarin Reversal An observational study suggests that vitamin K may be a viable alternative to plasma for warfarin reversal. Published in the… March 15, 2013
VIDEO: Monthly Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent May be Effective in Treating Anemia among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Two sets of recent randomized trials have demonstrated that peginesatide, a second generation ESA, may be effective in treating anemia… February 28, 2013
VIDEO: Natural Killer Cell Immunotherapy First described in 1975, natural killer cells are part of the innate immune system and have been recognized for their… February 14, 2013
VIDEO: Restrictive Transfusion Strategy May Benefit Patients with Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding A randomized trial among patients suffering from acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding, was published in The New England Journal of Medicine…. January 29, 2013
VIDEO: Blood Transfusion Is Not An Independent Predictor of Mortality A new study published in the journal Transfusion suggests that chest tube drainage, but not transfusion, is independently associated with… January 14, 2013
