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Locus on Chromosome 5 Associated with Alloimmunization

Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion remains the cornerstone for treating patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). While most patients with…

January 9, 2019

Restrictive RBC Transfusions Safe for Patients Long-Term

Several randomized clinical trials demonstrated restrictive RBC transfusion approaches are safe for patients over the short-term. Many patients with moderate…

January 2, 2019

Whole Blood Transfusions on the Battlefield

Uncontrolled hemorrhage is life threatening for trauma victims, and transfusion of blood products along with hemorrhage control is critical for…

December 26, 2018

Electronic Scanning of Patient Wristbands Reduces Chance of ABO-Incompatible Transfusions

ABO-incompatible transfusions can be life-threatening to patients and are often attributable to human errors. Wrong blood in tube (WBIT) errors…

December 19, 2018

There’s an App for That: Detecting Anemia Using a Smartphone App

Anemia affects more than 2 billion people worldwide, and a new smartphone app may help diagnose anemia using photos. Researchers…

December 11, 2018

Evidence-Based Transfusion Guidelines Needed for Thalassemia Population

Thalassemia is a hereditary hemolytic disease characterized by abnormal hemoglobin (Hb) production; the severity of the disease is based on…

December 5, 2018

Older RBCs Associated with Increased Risk of Death Among Trauma Patients

Current regulations allow red blood cells (RBCs) to be stored and used for up to 42 days. During this time,…

November 27, 2018

Rituximab Treatment for Autoimmune Diseases

  Intravenous immune globin (IVIG) is used to treat immunoglobulin deficiency and autoimmune diseases.  However, other immune-modulating drugs, such as…

November 21, 2018

Restrictive Platelet Transfusions Superior in Preterm Infants with Thrombocytopenia

Greater than 10% of babies are born prematurely in Europe and the United States, and many of these infants have…

November 13, 2018

Blood Use After Mass Shootings

Since 2000, mass shootings (>3 deaths) have increased in frequency and severity.  Hemorrhage is the main cause of death immediately…

November 7, 2018

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