AABB Clinical Practice Guidelines for RBC Transfusions The AABB has updated their clinical practice guidelines regarding RBC transfusion thresholds. The guidelines are based on data from 45… October 12, 2023
Induced Abortion Does Not Increase Rh Alloimmunization Rh immunoglobulin routinely given to Rh-negative pregnant women during the second and third trimesters has reduced the maternal Rh sensitization… October 4, 2023
Pathogen-Reduced Platelet Use and Overall Blood Product Cost Increased Since 1997, the biennial Department of Health and Human Services’ National Blood and Collection Utilization Survey (NBCUS) has been used… September 27, 2023
A Possible Link between RBC Transfusions and Brain Amyloidosis? Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) has multiple etiologies but is characterized by deposits of misfolded amyloid β peptides and is the… September 20, 2023
Recombinant von Willebrand Factor and Tranexamic Acid for Menstruating Women with von Willebrand Disease Von Willebrand disease is an inherited bleeding disorder affecting about 0.1% of the population. Von Willebrand disease is caused by… September 13, 2023
Concizumab Lowers Rate of Bleeding in Hemophilia Patients with Inhibitors While current guidelines for treating patients with hemophilia A or B recommend intravenous factor VIII or IX concentrates, many patients… September 6, 2023
Limited Data for Plasmapheresis to Treat Post-COVID-19 Condition The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial morbidity and mortality. One study estimates that close to 13% of infected individuals experience… August 30, 2023
Intravenous Iron plus Tranexamic Acid for Patients Undergoing Surgery for Hip Fractures Hip fractures are common in older adults, and mortality from hip fractures is approximately 3-5% in the hospital and increases… August 23, 2023
Donor Age, Sex, and Hemoglobin Levels Associated with RBC Transfusion Effectiveness in Very Low Birth Weight Infants About half of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants (<1500 g at birth) require blood transfusions to manage anemia. To… August 16, 2023
SARS-CoV-2 Preferentially Binds Blood Group A Many studies have noted an association between ABO blood group antigens and susceptibility to infection—most commonly that individuals with blood… August 9, 2023
